Kara Zirkle is the Manager, Compliance and Training at eSSENTIAL Accessibility. She has over 17 years of experience working in the disability field, and actively advocates and educates in providing technical support and guidance on web accessibility, assistive technologies and the laws that protect individuals with disabilities. She is an articulate and effective communicator and trainer, who has a strong knowledge of universal design and the importance of incorporating it into educational and work settings.