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
GET HELP App Creates Better Access to Treatment
By Dr. Tony Greco Dr. Tony Greco is a disability rights advocate for mental health and addiction support and the founder of GET HELP. In 1977, my parents met in an AA meeting. My mom was still a teenager and my dad had a couple of years sober in the program. She was a...
To Be of Service Review: Moving Portraits of Vets with PTSD and Their Service Dogs
By David-Elijah Nahmod Josh Aronson's new documentary To Be of Service, now available on DVD and also streaming at Amazon Prime and Netflix, paints vivid portraits of the physical and emotional scars combat veterans often live with after service. To Be of Service...
Accessible Streaming Services with Audio Description for the Visually Impaired
By Robert Kingett As more people turn to online streaming to get their content, it can be difficult for a visually impaired person to know what accessible options are out there. It can be equally as frustrating trying to judge the quality of these services. This mini...
Understanding Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
By Lindsay Engle Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance are not the easiest to understand. Even the application process can be beyond confusing for many people. But Medicare and Disability don't have to be confusing. Below are six things you should know...
3 Infused Water Recipes That Enhance Health
By Kriss Smolka You know drinking water is good for you, but there often comes a point where you want something more. You want color and additional flavors, as well as the possibility of making the water even healthier. Infused water is the solution. Infused water is...
Mindfulness for Minds Preoccupied by the Coronavirus Pandemic
By Ora Nadrich For several of us, we’ve finally gotten our wish to work from home. But it’s not for the reasons we had hoped. And, with the 24/7 news cycle focused on increasingly alarming news about the Coronavirus, we’re unable to focus on our work. In these...
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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
