Accessible Communications review

We closed out March 2026 in the Accessibility Book Club with Accessible Communications: Create Impact, Avoid Missteps and Build Trust by Lisa Riemers and Matisse Hamel-Nelis, and what a powerful month it was.

Hearing from the authors

We had the privilege of hearing directly from Lisa Riemers and Matisse Hamel-Nelis during our live book club meeting, hosted by our incredible co-manager, Ricky Onsman. See the full details on our Accessible Communications book page.

My quote on the inside cover

I want to end the month by sharing something special. You will find this quote from me on the inside front cover of Accessible Communications:

"I've had the privilege of reading more than two dozen titles in the digital accessibility space. Accessible Communications is one of the most well rounded and strategically aligned books I've come across for communications professionals and content creators. This book isn't just a guide, it's a strategy for embedding accessibility into modern communications. I highly recommend it for any communications professional serious about reaching and respecting all audiences."

Why this book stands out

This book does more than explain accessibility. It shows you how to apply it across:

• Emails
• Documents
• Social media
• Web content
• Presentations
• Multimedia

It bridges the gap between accessibility and real-world communication in a way that is practical, actionable, and immediately useful.

Put it into practice

Start with the W3C's writing for web accessibility tips (opens in a new tab), then check your images with our post on why alt text is easy to test but hard to write.

Who should read it

If you create content in any capacity, this is a must-read. Thank you, Lisa Riemers and Matisse Hamel-Nelis, for your incredible work and for joining us. And thank you to this amazing community for reading, sharing, and showing up all month long.

Join the conversation

Which channel are you making more accessible after reading Accessible Communications? Share your thoughts in the Accessibility Book Club LinkedIn group (opens in a new tab).