Belo Miguel Cipriani, Ed.D.
Digital Inclusion Strategist, Author, and Teacher
Meet Belo
Dr. Belo Miguel Cipriani is a digital inclusion strategist whose books and articles have been recognized nationally and internationally for their contributions to the technology, diversity, and disability rights fields. He is the CEO and Founder of Oleb Media, a digital access consulting firm dedicated to helping companies reach and engage the disability community. He is also the founder of the publishing house Oleb Books. In 2020, governor Tim Walz appointed Belo to the Minnesota Council on Disability.
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The Disability Tribune
The World’s First Radio Reading Service for the Blind
The Disability Tribune welcomes Stuart Holland, station manager of the Minnesota Radio Talking Book Network. The Minnesota Radio Talking Book Network (RTB) was the world’s first radio reading service for the blind when it was established in 1969. At that time, there...
Interview with Journalist and Author Greg Archer
Today on The Disability Tribune, we welcome author, award-winning journalist, cultural moderator and television personality Greg Archer. Greg is a Huffington Post blogger and a longtime arts and culture writer for the San Francisco Examiner. He just released his...
An Interview with Blind Documentary Filmmaker David Block
Today on The Disability Tribune we welcome visually impaired writer, teacher and documentary filmmaker David Block. Belo Cipriani: How did you lose your vision? David Block: I was born with congenital Cataracts. BC: What inspired you to become a filmmaker? DB: In June...
Learn About Aguilas San Francisco’s HIV Prevention Service El Ambiente
You might have seen them pass out brochures at venues like Club Papi and Pan Dulce (Thursday night at the Café in the Castro District), or coach patrons on safe sex practices during San Francisco Pride. Wherever gay and bisexual Latinos gather, Aguilas (Eagles) will...
Castro Culture: Growing Up in a Same-Sex Household
The portrait of American families has changed immensely over the past several years. Single parent households or same gendered couples with children are far more common now than they ever were back in the 1980s. Even in a city as progressive as San Francisco, gays and...
From Fear to Fearless: Blind, Lesbian Author Susan Krieger
In a world where members of the GLBT community have gained access to the many mediums of communication, from RuPaul’s Drag Race on the Logo Network to more gay characters in mainstream movies, it can be easy to forget how different life was for the GLBT family just a...
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Get to Know Belo
How can I get your help with making my website/service/product more accessible to people with disabilities?
Please visit my firm’s website at olebmedia.com and fill out the contact form. Someone from my team will be in touch.
Do you offer training in digital accessibility?
Yes, I offer training in various delivery options. Please visit olebmedia.com and schedule a free consultation to determine your learning needs.
I’m a writer with a disability. Can you publish my book?
I run writing contests through my press at olebbooks.com. Winners get a publishing contract, along with my mentorship. Please sign up for the D Lit newsletter to be notified of the next competition.
Do you teach writing classes?
I’m Community Faculty at Metropolitan State University. I also teach online classes and virtual one-day workshops through my press, Oleb Books. Please visit olebbooks.com and sign up for the D Lit newsletter to be notified about new class info.
I want to interview you for my blog/podcast/documentary. What is the best way to reach you?
Please reach out via the contact form on this site.
Do you accept guest posts on your Disability Tribune or D Lit blogs?
I only accept content contributions from writers with disabilities. If you have a story idea, and you have a disability, please reach out via the contact form.
My organization wants to hire you to promote our service/product. Who should we contact?
All modeling and influencer inquiries should be sent to my agent, Gail Williamson at KMR Talent. You can reach her via the form on this site: https://www.kmrtalent.com/diversity
