Meet Carole Martinez!
Who am I?
“Writing is a fine thing, because it combines the two pleasures of talking to yourself and talking to a crowd.” – Cesare Pavese
Since 2020, I’ve been talking to myself but also to you, the readers of this blog. As content manager at Okeenea, I write leading articles about accessibility in all its forms and I scrutinize all misconceptions related to disabilities. For what purpose? Promoting inclusion so that finally it can take its rightful place absolutely everywhere.
I strongly believe in the power of words and in the possibility of having an inclusive and caring society for all, without leaving anyone aside. For sure, combining both enables me to talk to you who represent all accessibility stakeholders. Because I’m convinced that we all have a role to play to reach this inclusive society.
After working for 5 years in a publishing house in Paris where I published hundreds of literature books that all had different themes, times and voices, I’m proud to give my voice to Okeenea’s mission! It’s my turn to master words, distort them, soften them up, sometimes abuse them so that they can reveal everything they have to tell you about accessibility.
My favorite articles?
They’re mostly the ones that make me see further ahead.
⊗ Invisible Disabilities: 80% of Disabled People Are Concerned!
⊗ How to Make Museums More Accessible for People with Disabilities?
Who else contributes to this blog?
Lise Wagner is the other current editor. But you’ll also find articles written by Zoe Gervais.
Carole Martinez
Content Manager
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How Accessible Are the Audible Pedestrian Pushbuttons of Your Crossings?
Blind and visually impaired people rely on audible pedestrian pushbuttons to know when to safely cross the street. How accessible are they?
The Number of People with Disabilities in the Workforce Is Rising: How to Include Them and Increase the Performance of Your Company?
In the U.S., the number of people with disabilities in the workforce is increasing. This means workplaces need to adapt to include them.
Disability Statistics in the US: Looking Beyond Figures for an Accessible and Inclusive Society
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How to Make Shared Streets Truly Shared by All?
Shared streets represent zones where different active modes of transportation mix with motor vehicles. But for people with disabilities, they may be difficult to navigate.
Why Should Your Accessible Pedestrian Signals Have a Guiding Sound Corridor?
A guiding sound corridor provides blind and visually impaired users more safety while crossing the street.
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