CHERYL'S STORY
Cheryl Mitchell s a nationally recognized accessibility leader with more than two decades of experience shaping disability policy, inclusive practices, and organizational change. As a co-founder of AccessForge and a longtime leader within the accessibility movement, Cheryl has guided institutions through complex questions of access, equity, and sustainability, helping them move from compliance to meaningful inclusion. Her work centers disabled voices, rigorous research, and practical implementation, ensuring accessibility efforts are grounded in real-world impact. Cheryl brings a rare combination of policy expertise, lived insight, and strategic leadership to every partnership, helping organizations build systems that work better for everyone.
THIS IS DEEPLY PERSONAL
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I became a caregiver to my mother after she became disabled, and I saw how quickly access, to community, to dignity, to faith, can disappear when systems aren’t designed with disability in mind. Watching someone I loved struggle to participate in spaces that once brought her comfort and connection changed how I understand accessibility. This work is about honoring that experience and helping communities design belonging intentionally, so no one is quietly left on the margins.
ARE YOU READY TO ENSURE EVERYONE IS TRULY WELCOME?
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MARK'S STORY
Mark Barlet is a service-disabled U.S. Air Force veteran and one of the earliest pioneers of the modern accessibility movement. For more than two decades, he has led large-scale cultural change across industries by reframing accessibility from a charitable afterthought into a strategic imperative. As the founder of AbleGamers and now a leader at AccessForge, Mark has worked with global organizations to help them understand not just how to remove barriers, but why accessibility drives growth, sustainability, and relevance. His work bridges lived experience, leadership strategy, and systems-level change, helping organizations move from intention to impact.
Accessibility Strengthens Belonging, and Your Community’s Future.
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Creating inclusive worship isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a wise investment in engagement, sustainability, and growth.
Bridge the gap between good intentions and real accessibility with evidence-based strategies from 50+ years of combined expertise. Faith-agnostic approach that works across all worship communities.