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What does digital equity really look like—and how can organizations make accessibility part of their foundation rather than an afterthought?

In this episode of the Riveo Impact Lab podcast, we speak with Aaron Page, Vice President of Accessibility at Allyant and a blind technologist with extensive experience in digital accessibility. Aaron explains why true digital equity goes beyond providing accommodations: accessible websites, mobile apps, PDFs, and digital services should simply work for people with disabilities from the start.

Drawing on his professional expertise and lived experience as a screen-reader user, Aaron discusses the business and human impact of proactive accessibility. He also explores the risks associated with inaccessible third-party technology, the importance of evaluating accessibility during procurement, and why organizations should include people with disabilities in testing and decision-making.

You’ll also hear practical ways businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and government organizations can begin improving digital accessibility—including inventorying digital assets, adding a skip-to-main-content link, creating a meaningful accessibility statement, and establishing a way for users to report barriers.

Accessibility is not a box to check or a destination an organization reaches once. It is an evolving journey—and small, intentional steps can create meaningful impact over time.

Listen to learn:

• What digital equity means and how it differs from accommodation
• Why proactive accessibility supports better business operations
• How third-party platforms can create accessibility and liability risks
• Why lived-experience testing is essential
• Practical first steps toward more accessible digital experiences
• How accessible design benefits organizations, customers, and communities

The Riveo Impact Lab is produced for you by Riveo Creative. For more Riveo Impact Lab content, including the video versions of all our episodes, please visit https://riveocreative.com/riveo-impact-lab/.

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In this episode of the Riveo Impact Lab, Elin speaks with Megan Carras, Chief Development and Communications Officer and Head of Sustainability at WACIF, and Geneva Greene, Sustainable Entrepreneurship Consultant for WACIF. Together, they explore how the Washington Area Community Investment Fund is helping small businesses access the capital, technical assistance, and community connections they need to grow.

Megan and Geneva share how WACIF’s work supports entrepreneurs across the Greater Washington region, with a special focus on sustainability, equitable access to opportunity, and the role small businesses play in building stronger communities. The conversation also highlights WACIF’s Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program, the growing green economy, and why supporting local small businesses can create ripple effects far beyond a single purchase or partnership.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, sustainability, and what it really takes to make business more equitable and possible for everyone.

The Riveo Impact Lab is produced for you by Riveo Creative. For more Riveo Impact Lab content, including the video versions of all our episodes, please visit https://riveocreative.com/riveo-impact-lab/.

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In this episode of the Riveo Impact Lab, Elin sits down with Tom Hering, co-founder and managing partner of Benefit Corporations for Good, to explore what it really means for businesses to put their values into action.

Tom shares the story of his career journey, from copywriter, creative director, and brand strategist to advocate for purpose-driven business. Drawing on decades of experience in storytelling, marketing, and community impact, he explains how benefit corporations create accountability around people, planet, and profit, and why certification can be a powerful tool for companies that want to prove they are doing good — not just say they are.

Together, Elin and Tom discuss the difference between benefit corporations and traditional B Corp certification, why values-aligned business practices matter, and how small businesses can create meaningful impact in their communities. This conversation is a hopeful and practical look at how organizations of all sizes can build a more conscientious, purpose-driven future.

The Riveo Impact Lab is produced for you by Riveo Creative. For more Riveo Impact Lab content, including the video versions of all our episodes, please visit https://riveocreative.com/riveo-impact-lab/.