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Angela Johnson

@accessangela

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Passionate about civic infrastructure innovation. Live event professional.
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To new beginnings 🙏🏾🕊️☀️ by @accessangela
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2 months ago
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Jackie and I met in 2019 while Advancing for now United States @VP @KamalaHarris.⁣ ⁣ Fast forward to 2021, Jacks was the Deputy Director of Events & Ceremonies, Media Logistics for @bideninaugural and she asked me to Advance.⁣ by @accessangela
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6 years ago
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“My Youth Is Yours” by @troyesivan, set in the key of work ethic. Now that I’ve combined my IG pages, I’m giving a nod to my event staffing days at @uofmichigan. 💙💛 #Hail by @accessangela
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3 months ago
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It’s peak event season and tonight, the @cbstv #TonyAwards are live! I’m proud to be among those pioneering remote broadcast accessibility in the U.S., and working on events that advance economic mobility and celebrate humanity year-round. Recent highlights: 🕯️42nd Annual New York Crime Victims Candlelight Vigil hosted by the Office of the @newyorkstateag 🌎 Vital Voices Global Partnership Leadership Awards 👩🏽 @nywici Matrix Awards 🤝🏽 @perscholas North Carolina Unlocking Potential Dinner ❤️ @thetonyawards On deck: 🛣️Travel to @perscholas Columbus 🗽Accessibility services for Broadway Is Trans hosted by 2026 @nycpride @peppermint247 at @judsonchurchnyc; Rise Up Sing Out: A Concert for the @1acommittee at @townhallnyc; and @jimmyawards #CelebrateLife #AccessAndBelonging #EventsWithPurpose by @accessangela
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4 months ago
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Our first white paper, Language Access: American Sign Language as Broadcast Infrastructure for U.S. Television, examines why ASL has not been operationalized at scale in U.S. broadcast systems, and what it will take to change that. Informally reviewed by experts within the World Federation of the Deaf @wfdeaf and leaders across the interpreting and live production fields. Grounded in: • International broadcast standards • Sixteen years of live event and media production experience • Seven years of direct implementation work integrating American Sign Language into live event and production settings at @investinaccess This paper makes a clear case: the barrier is not feasibility, but prioritization. If you’re a policymaker, funder, or part of a broadcast or streaming platform, this paper is for you. 📄 Read the full paper via the link in our bio. White paper cover graphic with Invest In Access branding in teal and white. Headline reads “ASL is Not an Add-On. It’s Broadcast Infrastructure.” A label says “New White Paper.” Subtitle reads “American Sign Language as Broadcast Infrastructure for U.S. Television,” with abstract curved teal shapes along the left side. by @accessangela
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8 months ago
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Come with me to attend the @jimmyawards with @investinaccess !!! by @accessangela
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a year ago
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Many language and accessibility professionals work as freelancers or contractors. Understanding this labor landscape is essential when deciding how to build or expand your team. Whether you’re considering hiring in-house, working with a consultancy, or contracting freelancers, each approach has its place depending on your goals, resources, and readiness. In this post we’re breaking down common models and offering guidance to help your team make informed, sustainable decisions about accessibility staffing. Have questions or want support? We're here to help. Send us a DM! #AccessibilityInWorkplaces #LanguageAccess #DisabilityJustice #FutureForwardCareers A digital graphic with a black background featuring the branding of "INVEST IN ACCESS" in the top right corner. The main text is centered inside a rounded turquoise box with a shadow effect. It reads: "Workplace Accessibility Model: Freelance, Consultancy, or In-House Teams" Below the box, in white text on the black background, it says: "A guide for organizations to understand the accessibility labor landscape" In the bottom right corner, there is a minimalist turquoise arrow pointing to the right, suggesting forward navigation or continuation. The design is clean and modern, using a professional sans-serif font. Let me know if you'd like a version optimized for alt text or a different tone! by @accessangela
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a year ago
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🏆 Are you nominated this award season or on track to be later this year? Here are 5 ways to level-up accessibility (and your own comfort) while showing up to work: 1. State in your rider that you require a vetted ASL interpreter for all public interviews. Be as specific as you'd like, such as: "Please work with a Deaf-owned agency to secure my interpreter," "I'd like my interpreter to reflect my lived identity." "Please work with @investinaccess to secure my interpreter" 2. Include in your rider that interviews must have open-captions added in post-production. If your interviews and/or red carpet footage are edited for social or digital use later, ask that all content featuring you be professionally captioned in English. 3. Speak with press outlets that align with your values. Ask your team to provide you with the leadership or ownership roster of all outlets. Determine for yourself which outlet aligns with your values and give your time there. 4. Ask your representation to advocate for Quiet Carpet Hour. Though not yet an industry standard in America, a Quiet Carpet Hour allows for you to show up, move mindfully, and still shine without "Look over here!", "You're stunning!", or "Here! Please over here!" 5. Feel empowered to help normalize these standards as a precedent. When you build in accessibility and care, you're educating others and raising the standard for everyone who comes after you. Alt text embedded in post. A dramatic red carpet scene with flashing lights from photographers. The background is dimly lit but evokes a formal award ceremony entrance. Overlaid bold white text reads: “Are you nominated this award season?” Smaller white text below says: “5 ways to level-up accessibility while showing up to work” A white arrow points to the right. Top left corner features a logo with black background: "INVEST IN ACCESS" — the word “IN” is highlighted in teal. by @accessangela
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a year ago
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It’s official. ❤️ by @accessangela
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2 years ago
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We’re delighted to share that Mayor Christopher Taylor of #A2Gov has proclaimed the 3rd Thursday in May annually as Mental Health Action Day in the City of Ann Arbor, @PureMichigan #MHAD is just over a month away on Thursday, May 16 and we cherish the Mayor’s thoughtful proclamation: PROCLAMATION Mental Health Action Day The 3rd Thursday of May annually WHEREAS, the mission of Mental Health Action Day is to shift mental health culture from awareness to action. WHEREAS, Mental Health Action Day encourages and empowers each person to take action for themselves, for their loved ones and for their community so that every person can get the support they need for their emotional wellbeing. WHEREAS, this year, Thursday, May 16, marks the 4th anniversary of Mental Health Action Day; and WHEREAS, Invest In Access, along with a growing coalition of more than 2,000 nonprofits, brands, government agencies and influential leaders from more than 32 countries have joined together to affirm that, just like our physical health, we can take actions to improve our mental health. WHEREAS, the observance of Mental Health Action Day in Ann Arbor provides a special time to act, engage, reflect, and express gratitude for the time we have to make a collective impact. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christopher Taylor, Mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan, join Angela Johnson, the founder of Invest In Access, to celebrate the 4th year of Mental Health Action Day, and do hereby declare the 3rd Thursday in May annually as Mental Health Action Day in the City of Ann Arbor. We encourage all community members to join us in this special observance. I hereby set my hand and seal. Christopher Taylor, Mayor of the City of Ann Arbor. Image description: An illustrated scroll is open and handwritten and underlined text is shown. Text reads: “Mental Health Action Day Proclamation.” #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAction #MentalHealthActionDay An illustrated scroll is open and handwritten and underlined text is shown. Text reads: “Mental Health Action Day Proclamation”. taken in Ann Arbor, Michigan by @accessangela
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2 years ago
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We applaud @ohiomusical for their dual commitment to providing American Sign Language Interpretation for specific performances and for appointing a Director of Artistic Sign Language (DASL) to supervise the artistic training of the interpreters. Select interpreted performances are set to begin January 2024. Based on the award-winning HBO documentary, How to Dance in Ohio is a heart-filled new musical exploring the need to connect and the courage it takes to step out into the world. At a group counseling center in Columbus, Ohio, seven autistic young adults prepare for a formal dance—a rite of passage that breaks open their routines and sets off hilarious and heartbreaking encounters with love, stress, excitement, and independence. How to Dance in Ohio is a story about people standing on the cusp of the next phase of their lives, facing their hopes and fears, ready to make a very big first move…and dance. For more information on their accessibility initiatives please visit @ohiomusical Image description: Text reads: “ASL interpreted performances and Director of Artistic Sign Language appointed”. The “How To Dance In Ohio” logo is shown, as is some handwritten text that reads: “client win”. Above this text is two illustrated hands in varying skin tones high-fiving. Text reads: “ASL interpreted performances and Director of Artistic Sign Language appointed”. The “How To Dance In Ohio” logo is shown, as is some handwritten text that reads: “client win”. Above this text is two illustrated hands in varying skin tones high-fiving. by @accessangela
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3 years ago
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Increasing the accessibility of your offerings may seem overwhelming, but it can be broken down into smaller action points. Like this one. You can create more accessible communications simply by using shorter sentence structures. It’s called Plain Language.  Nearly everyone benefits from the implementation of Plain Language. Presenting your information in a clear and concise manner makes it more accessible for a range of people, including: - People with varying literacy levels. - People whose native language is different from the one you’re writing sentences in. - People experiencing cognitive processing challenges or memory loss.  - People with varied concentration abilities and/or varied energy levels. Shorter sentences are particularly useful in digital communications because people often seek to obtain information quickly. That said, this tip can also be applied for the text on your leaflets, flyers, newsletters, posters and more! Pink background with dark text that reads: ‘Quick Accessibility Tip. Shorten your sentences. Aim for between 15 and 20 words per written sentence.” by @accessangela
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3 years ago
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