About Karen R. Williams
Certified Accessibility Expert | Speaker | Consultant | NextGen Career Catalyst
Karen R. Williams is a certified accessibility expert (CPACC) passionate about transforming businesses, educational institutions, and communities into more inclusive and accessible spaces. Williams provides consulting, training, and thought leadership to help organizations embed accessibility into their culture, strategy, and operations.
With a deep understanding of accessibility laws, inclusive design, and equitable leadership, Karen has worked with businesses, educators, and community leaders to bridge the gap between compliance and meaningful inclusion. Through her unique inclusive Framework, a signature three-step approach, Karen empowers organizations to move beyond compliance and create sustainable, people-first accessibility solutions.
As a dynamic speaker, thought leader, and consultant, Karen has an impactful delivery focused on:
✔ Building an Accessibility Program: From Awareness to Action
✔ Creating Accessible Educational & Workplace Environments
✔ Intentional Partnership & Accessibility Advocacy
A dedicated advocate for equity, innovation, and social impact, Karen believes that accessibility is not just a requirement—it’s an opportunity for progress, innovation, and competitive advantage. T
Let’s work together to create a world where accessibility is the standard, not the exception!
Empowering Individuals Through:
Accessibility Consultation/Speaker
Provides expert accessibility consultation to businesses, educational institutions, and organizations to create a more inclusive environments using an inclusive framework.
Educational Awareness
Provides insights and guidance needed to create accessible and inclusive environments for all students while equipping educators with essential, fundamental tools and techniques to provide an environment of belonging. From nonprofits to educators, building an environment where individuals can successfully thrive is intentional.
NextGen Career Catalyst
Offers career coaching through mentorship, workshops and seminars to help students, recent graduates, and young professionals navigate the job market successfully.
Why Choose Karen R. Williams
Expert Guidance for Accessible and Inclusive Environments
As an IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competency (CPACC) with over 12 years of experience in accessibility, Karen collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to provide consultation on accessibility policy and governance integration, strategic planning, program maturity, educational awareness development, accessibility best practices, identify barriers and communicate remediation techniques. She is passionate about creating a more inclusive and accessible culture for people with disabilities and enhancing the usability experience for all customers.
Certified
an IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Compentency
Experienced
Over 12 Years Experience
Interdisciplined
Corporations, Nonprofits and Education
Focus Areas
We offer customized speaking engagements, workshops, and knowledge tailored to the specific needs of businesses, educators, and communities. From strategic planning to improving accessibility, we provide expert guidance and solutions to foster inclusive and accessible environments.
Accessibility
A certified Accessibility and Inclusion expert, dedicated to making digital spaces more inclusive for everyone. With a wealth of experience in accessibility consultation, strategic planning, and advocacy, I empower organizations, institutions, and communities to integrate accessibility as a fundamental part of their culture.​
Communities
We offer comprehensive advisory services to help communities enhance accessibility, promote diversity, and create inclusive environments for all. Provide guidance and strategic recommendations to empower communities to build equitable and inclusive spaces.
NextGen Career Catalyst
This program breaks traditional career barriers for students, recent graduates, and new professionals. It prepares the next generation for success through intentional and unconventional strategies that allow them to "Get In, Get Noticed, and Get Hired!"
Coffee with Karen
A multi-faceted enterprise committed to inspiring, empowering, and developing individuals through innovative podcasting, scholarship programs, authorship, online training, and accessibility strategies. Our mission is to create a positive impact by making education, personal development, and empowerment accessible to everyone.
website: coffeewithkaren.org
