The European Accessibility Act (EAA) officially took effect on June 28, 2025. While it’s EU legislation, it may have serious implications for health-focused nonprofits here in the U.S. and Canada. If your organization offers digital services or content online, especially if it’s accessible to EU users, this law might apply to you.

In this episode, Spencer breaks down what the EAA is, how to tell if your nonprofit is affected, and what to do if you're on the hook. You'll hear real-world examples, a plain-language checklist, and practical steps to reduce risk while improving digital inclusion.

Resources

• The European Accessibility Act: What North American Health Nonprofits Need to Know

Contact Spencer

• Email: spencer@brooks.digital

Many health-focused nonprofits start with a passionate founder but struggle to scale beyond a one-person operation. In this episode, host Spencer Brooks speaks with Dr. Kirk Adams, consultant and former CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind, about a proven model for turning founder-led organizations into sustainable, multi-staffed nonprofits. Communications leaders, nonprofit executives, and funders will benefit from this conversation about crowdfunding, strategic staffing, and digital maturity, especially those working in disability inclusion and healthcare.

About the guest

Dr. Kirk Adams is a Professional Speaker and the founder of Innovative Impact LLC., focusing on groundbreaking, high-impact projects that accelerate the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce and supercharges a company’s bottom line.

Dr. Adams earned his PhD in leadership and change. He is known as a master connector of key decision-makers in government, corporate America, the nonprofit sector, and disability advocates guiding them to create collaborative solutions that have a real impact in increasing the employment of people with disabilities.

Resources

• Institute for Sustainable Diversity & Inclusion: https://i4sdi.org/
• Antioch University newsletter: https://www.antioch.edu/category/newsletter/
• Seattle University newsletter: https://www.seattleu.edu/newsroom/
• Aleria newsletter: https://www.aleria.tech/newsletter
• Association of Fundraising Professionals: https://afpglobal.org/
• BoardSource: https://boardsource.org/

Contact Bill

• Website: https://drkirkadams.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkadamsphd

If your nonprofit’s website feels out of sync or like it’s constantly lagging behind your mission, this episode is for you.

In this solo episode, Spencer unpacks the real reason most nonprofit websites fall into disrepair (hint: it’s not your website backend or design), and paints a picture of what strong internal ownership actually looks like. You’ll hear a practical, story-driven example of how a well-managed website functions day-to-day and how your organization can start building toward that vision.

Plus, Spencer introduces the five dimensions of digital maturity that shape long-term success online, and offers a few questions to help you assess where you are today.

You’ll learn:

• Why most websites drift out of alignment and how to fix it
• What internal ownership really means (and doesn’t)
• How to spot gaps in your digital maturity
• What steps you can take today to turn your site into a strategic asset

Resources

• Escaping the Redesign Trap: A Smarter Way to Align Your Website With Your Mission
• What Progress Looks Like When You Stop Waiting for the Next Redesign
• Your Website Isn’t Broken. You’re Just Not Using It.
• What Internal Website Ownership Actually Looks Like

Contact Spencer

• spencer@brooks.digital