Action Alert: Comment on Revised National Health Interview Survey Disability Questions
The National Center for Health Statistics has proposed major revisions to the 2028 National Health Interview Survey.
Per multiple disability advocacy and public health organizations, these changes will make it harder to identify the true scope and nature of disabilities in our country.
Take action and submit a public comment by October 19, 2026.
New Podcast Interview Drop: Advancing Accessibility for Civic Health Equity
Hi friends and followers! I’m excited to share a new podcast interview today. I had the pleasure of joining Host Dr. Antonio Gardner and my co-author Nailah Henry on the Health Promotion Practice (HPP) Journal Podcast. In recognition of Disability Pride Month, we discussed our new publication, "Advancing Accessibility to Improve Civic Health Equity." Please join us!
New Podcast Interview Drop: Designing for Everyone in Public Health
Hi friends and followers! I’m excited to share a new podcast interview today. I had the pleasure of joining Host Miranda Bosse on the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) IDEA Exhange Podcast. We talked about creating accessible and inclusive learning environments, with a specific focus on academic public health. Please join us!
Why Do I Need Both Captions and Transcripts for Accessibility?
Are you confused about the difference between captions and transcripts? Do you understand if or when you should be using them for accessibility best practices?
In today’s post, we discuss clear definitions, digital accessibility standards, and questions to consider when adding captions and/or transcripts to your online public health content.
Hot Off The Press: Advancing Accessibility to Improve Civic Health Equity
Hot off the press!
"We encourage public health professionals to look beyond compliance to apply a human rights lens to accessibility and civic health equity work."
I'm excited to share a new publication in the journal Health Promotion Practice (HPP), co-authored with Nailah Henry, MPH, CCRC, titled "Advancing Accessibility to Improve Civic Health Equity."
Five Things I've Learned about Learning as an ASL Student
In early 2026, I started taking American Sign Language (ASL) classes. Moving from an instructional design role into a student role has taught me (or reinforced) some important concepts about learning! Read along to see five things I’ve learned about learning as an ASL student.