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
An Interview with Author Ashok Rajamani
Today on The Disability Tribune we welcome author, artist, poet and essayist Ashok Rajamani, author of the memoir The Day My Brain Exploded: A True Story, which chronicles a near-fatal cerebral hemorrhagic stroke he suffered at the age of 25, leaving him with bisected...
An Interview with Dance Pop Musician and Performer Gypsy Love
Today on The Disability Tribune we welcome musician, performer and belly dance instructor Gypsy Love. Her latest single, "Kaleidoscope," is available now on Amazon and iTunes. Belo Cipriani: How do you categorize your style of music? Gypsy Love: My style of music can...
A Bay Area Action Alert to Preserve BART Accessibility
For those of us with disabilities, BART is often the best option we have to get around. And although the service isn’t perfect, the BART cars have generally been accessible to people with disabilities. However, with the new BART cars that have been designed and...
An Interview with Award-Winning Poet Meg Day
Today on The Disability Tribune, we welcome award-winning poet, activist, and arts educator Meg Day, who has a new collection of poetry that just hit the shelves called Last Psalm at Sea Level (Barrow Street Press, 2014). She is also the Poetry Editor for Quarterly...
Just Released: Midday Dreams, a Short Story by Belo Cipriani
I was 16 years old when I happened to find an Amália Rodrigues CD accidentally nestled between Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughn at Tower Records in San Jose. The guy at the music store didn’t know who she was and was about to take the CD from me when I realized the...
How the Jason Collins Coming Out Story Will Change Corporate Leadership
The most macho of high-profile industries has been changed for the better. The world of major league sports has long been a final frontier for social movements, slowly accepting what other industries have welcomed. Thanks to Jason Collins, the testosterone-fueled...
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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
