Hi, I'm Laura Eberly - Accessibility Program Manager at Google
I'm driven by a passion for making technology accessible to everyone, especially individuals with disabilities. I thrive in roles where I can champion inclusivity, leveraging my program management and technical expertise to create tangible improvements in software and hardware.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Managed accessibility programs and initiatives at Google.
Focuses on software and hardware accessibility for people with disabilities.
Can help others by driving accessibility best practices and inclusive design.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Technical Roles
Began career with technical consulting and QA engineering roles, building a strong foundation in technology and problem-solving.
✦ Technical Consulting
✦ QA Engineering
Dedicated Accessibility Analyst
Transitioned to a specialized role as an Accessibility Analyst at Google, focusing on user needs and inclusivity.
✦ Accessibility
✦ User Experience
Program Management Leadership
Advanced to Accessibility Program Manager at Google, leading initiatives and driving strategic improvements in accessibility.
✦ Program Management
✦ Accessibility Strategy
💪🏻 Superpowers
Championing Digital Inclusion
Driving accessibility initiatives across product lifecycles
✦ Spearheaded accessibility efforts as a Program Manager at Google.
✦ Implemented accessibility testing and analysis for hardware and software.
✦ Advocate for user experience for people with disabilities.
Bridging Technical Gaps
Translating complex technical requirements into accessible solutions
✦ Applied QA engineering skills to identify and resolve accessibility issues.
✦ Utilized expertise in various assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver).
✦ Collaborated with development teams to integrate accessibility standards.
Strategic Program Management
Orchestrating accessibility projects for maximum impact
✦ Managed projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
✦ Focused on process improvement and risk management in accessibility programs.
✦ Ensured clear project status reporting and gap analysis.
I'm excited about
✦ Connect with fellow accessibility advocates and experts.
✦ Discover innovative tools and strategies for inclusive design.
✦ Explore opportunities to collaborate on impactful accessibility projects.
I can help with
✦ Offer guidance on implementing accessibility best practices in software and hardware.
✦ Share insights on navigating assistive technologies and user testing.
✦ Provide expertise on program management for accessibility initiatives.
I would love your help on
✦ Learn about emerging trends in assistive technology research.
✦ Connect with organizations focused on disability inclusion policy.
✦ Find collaborators for cross-functional accessibility projects.