Speaking Engagements

Jon O’Donnell speaking on accessibility — Jon O’Donnell – Public Sector Accessibility Speaker

Upcoming Events

Digigov – September

I will be speaking at Digigov in September, focusing on practical, scalable approaches to accessible document creation across government. Learn more about the event’s speakers: Digigov Speakers – Digital Government Conference .

TechShare Pro – November

In November, I will be presenting at TechShare Pro, the UK’s leading accessibility and inclusive design conference. Event details: TechShare Pro – AbilityNet .

Past Events

Clear Links – Accessibility Talk

A insightful talk delivered with my colleague Samantha Merrett for Clear Links on practical, real‑world document accessibility. This event focused on helping organisations embed accessibility into everyday workflows.

View the post and highlights: LinkedIn – Clear Links Accessibility Session .

Clear Links accessibility session banner — Clear Links – Document Accessibility Session

DAPS – May 2026

I presented with my fellow DAPS members at the May 2026 DAPS event, sharing advanced techniques for accessible document creation and demonstrating how public sector teams can improve accessibility at scale.

IAAP – Accessibility Presentation

A fun session, awesome to be selected to upskill fellow IAAP members and always fun to deliver with Samantha Merrett from Ministry of Justice a session for the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), focusing on practical document accessibility and real‑world implementation across government.

IAAP accessibility event banner — IAAP – Accessibility Presentation

Microsoft Public Sector Accessibility Bootcamp – 15 July 2026

I delivered the Accessibility Skilling session for Microsoft’s Public Sector Accessibility Bootcamp. This session supported government teams in building practical accessibility capability, focusing on real‑world document accessibility techniques and inclusive design.

Microsoft Public Sector Accessibility Bootcamp schedule — Microsoft Public Sector – Accessibility Skilling Session

Naidex – March 2026

I presented with DAPS at Naidex 2026 as part of the Business Without Barriers programme. My session, “Making Documents Accessible: 5 Top Tips to Improve Word Accessibility”, took place on Day 1 – 25 March 2026.

View the full event guide: Naidex 2026 Digital Show Guide (PDF) .

Naidex 2026 presentation banner — Naidex 2026 – Business Without Barriers

DAPS In‑Person Conference – 27 May 2026

I co‑hosted the Document Accessibility in the Public Sector (DAPS) conference at the Microsoft Paddington Headquarters in London. This landmark event was the first of its kind anywhere in the world.

Event details: DAPS In‑Person Conference – Eventbrite .

DAPS conference branding — DAPS Conference – Microsoft Paddington Headquarters

Purple Beard Accessibility Event – January 2026

I delivered a session on accessible document design at Purple Beard’s January event. Watch the recording: Purple Beard Accessibility Talk (YouTube) .

Web Usability Podcast – September 2024

I appeared on Web Usability’s podcast to discuss accessible documents and the work happening inside DWP. Listen to the episode: Accessible Documents Podcast – Web Usability .