Full Name
Dr Shani Dhanda
Job Title
Accessibility Specialist
Company
Innovating Inclusion
Speaker Bio
Dr Shani Dhanda is a global authority in inclusion and accessibility, shaping the future of brands, media, and customer experiences with real, measurable impact.
Recognised as the UK’s most influential disabled person and a BBC 100 Women Laureate, trusted by over 400 businesses and brands to seamlessly integrate accessibility into their strategies. She drives the creative vision behind marketing, events, tech and product innovation, ensuring that accessibility is at the core of industry evolution. She sits on eight advisory and executive boards and contributes to national disability policy with the UK Government’s Disability Unit.
A sought-after global speaker, broadcaster, and author, Shani has taken the stage at 400+ international events alongside icons like Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton. She was also named in Forbes’ first-ever Accessibility 100, recognising her as one of the biggest innovators and impact-makers in the field of accessibility.
Shani is a dedicated campaigner for disability inclusion and representation, advocating for systemic change across media, business, and government. She founded the Asian Woman Festival and the Asian Disability Network, driving initiatives that create tangible impact and amplify over-excluded voices.
Shani has earned over 30 awards, solidifying her as a transformative force in leadership, creativity, and brand impact. As British Vogue puts it, "Shani Dhanda doesn't do idle. She's a multi-hyphenate, always on the move, motivating, and solving problems.
Recognised as the UK’s most influential disabled person and a BBC 100 Women Laureate, trusted by over 400 businesses and brands to seamlessly integrate accessibility into their strategies. She drives the creative vision behind marketing, events, tech and product innovation, ensuring that accessibility is at the core of industry evolution. She sits on eight advisory and executive boards and contributes to national disability policy with the UK Government’s Disability Unit.
A sought-after global speaker, broadcaster, and author, Shani has taken the stage at 400+ international events alongside icons like Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton. She was also named in Forbes’ first-ever Accessibility 100, recognising her as one of the biggest innovators and impact-makers in the field of accessibility.
Shani is a dedicated campaigner for disability inclusion and representation, advocating for systemic change across media, business, and government. She founded the Asian Woman Festival and the Asian Disability Network, driving initiatives that create tangible impact and amplify over-excluded voices.
Shani has earned over 30 awards, solidifying her as a transformative force in leadership, creativity, and brand impact. As British Vogue puts it, "Shani Dhanda doesn't do idle. She's a multi-hyphenate, always on the move, motivating, and solving problems.
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