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Disability Matters
Tuesday at 11 AM Pacific
May 17th 2022: Paula Ballog, Jim Homme, Gerald Homme: Bender HighTest Team
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Joyce welcomes Bender’s HighTest Team to the show. Paula “PJ” Ballog, Jim Homme, and Gerald Homme will explain the mission of the team and their expertise in providing digital accessibility solutions. Guests will discuss the increasing importance of digital accessibility from compliance with regulations such as Section 508 and World Wide Web Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to impact from a consumer perspective. The team will also add perspective about digital accessibility as an emerging talent need within the information technology field and what this means for candidat
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Paula "PJ" Ballog
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As a founding leader of Bender Consulting Services, Paula "PJ" Ballog has been instrumental in the company’s success. In her role as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Paula oversees Bender’s digital accessibility services, internal infrastructure, and iDisability eLearning technology solutions and innovations. Her work in the digital accessibility services area includes overseeing the HighTest team in projects related to accessibility of websites, apps, hardware, and documents. Paula keeps operations running smoothly by ensuring that internal infrastructure is in place that increases productivity and meets the demands of today’s business. In her role with iDisability, Paula works with the late
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Jim Homme
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Jim has over 27 years of experience in information technology. He has worked on a wide-ranging variety of technologies, which include Java, Lotus Notes, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, MYSQL, PDF, Microsoft Office, multiple packaged development/technology toolkits, in addition to legacy mainframe technologies. Jim has led teams of accessibility specialists in conducting digital accessibility assessment and technical remediation support across industries, including health care, manufacturing, financial, education, and technology. Jim’s subject matter expertise drives solutions for accessibility of websites, mobile apps, kiosks, and documentation.
As an individual who is blind, Jim is expert level in a
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Gerald Homme
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Gerald has worked for Bender Consulting Services for 15 years, supporting the Talent Acquisition and Technology Teams. He has expertise in interviewing candidates with disabilities and preparing them for success in the world of work. Gerald also supports both internal technology at Bender as well as project management support in Digital Accessibility. Gerald is the product manager of Bender’s Careers2B program and the Bender Virtual Career Fairs. As a person with Dysgraphia and Dyslexia, Gerald remains an advocate for individuals with disabilities to gain access to completive employment.
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