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What 2025 Taught Us About Accessibility and What Comes Next
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In this episode, Dax Castro and Chad Chelius take a thoughtful look back at the accessibility lessons that defined 2025 and share what they are most excited about heading into 2026, drawing directly from real client work, remediation challenges, and conference conversations. They unpack why tables and forms continue to be the most persistent pain points for document accessibility, discuss hard-earned wins from complex remediation projects, and reflect on where current tools still fall short.
The conversation also explores realistic expectations for AI in accessibility, emerging assistive technologies that show genuine promise, and the conferences and community spaces shaping the year ahead. It is an honest, practical discussion grounded in experience, aimed at helping accessibility professionals and content creators learn from the past while preparing for what comes next.
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