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
How Workplace Diversity Gap Impacts the LGBT and Disability Communities
By Belo Cipriani While the meaning of diversity has morphed as much as the world around us in recent years, and some may even believe it has become a corporate buzzword, the truth of the matter is many employers are failing the LGBT community and people with...
D Lit: Books About Disability by Writers with Disabilities
By Belo Cipriani On a chilly November afternoon in 2008, I tapped my white cane down Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley, California and entered Pegasus Books. At that time, I had only been blind for a year, and often found a lot of my questions about disability answered by...
Author Andrew Gurza: Shining a Light on Sex and Disability
By Caitlin Hernandez Oleb Books author Andrew Gurza, a self-identified "queer cripple," not only writes, speaks, and tweets about his experiences, but also hosts a podcast about disability and has become well-known for his ability to spread awareness about the...
Oleb Books Author Nigel David Kelly: The Belfast Champion
by Christina Pires Before his mid-40s, Oleb Books author Nigel David Kelly -- a contributor to Firsts: Coming of Age Stories by People with Disabilities -- lived by the old Greek saying, "A healthy mind, a healthy body." Born in Belfast, Ireland, Nigel was a National...
Entertainment App Makes Enjoying a Trip to the Movies Accessible for All
by Belo Cipriani For most young people, adolescence is a time filled with fashion and romantic concerns. For Alex Koren, his teen years were the beginning of a quest for equal access for the hearing impaired. “When I was 13,” Koren shared, “I went to a camp that had a...
Why a Blind Man Launched a Publishing House
I learned to be a writer by being around other writers. Through workshops offered through the San Francisco literary nonprofit Litquake, Meetup.com, and Craigslist, I met other people who had stories to tell and, like myself, were eager to pen their first book. It was...
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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
