Denis Boudreau

Helping leaders connect with #disabilityInclusion, the missing piece in their DEI efforts. Amazon BestSelling Author “The Inclusive Speaker". Neurodivergent. Speaker. Trainer. Coach.

Denis Boudreau is a prominent figure in the field of inclusive communication and digital accessibility. He is the Founder and Chief Inclusion Officer of Inklusiv Communication, a company he established in October 1999.2 With over 25 years of experience focusing on inclusion for people with disabilities, the elderly, and those marginalized by technology in the digital space, Denis has become one of Canada's top inclusive communications experts.1 2

Professional Background

Denis holds several important roles and certifications:

Columnist for the "Now with Dave Brown" morning show at Accessible Media Inc. since September 2020.2
Director of Training Services at Deque Systems, Inc. since June 2012.2
Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA), a designation held by only about 300 consultants worldwide.1 2
Certified Virtual Presenter, confirming his ability to deliver high-quality remote presentations.1

Expertise and Accomplishments

Denis has made significant contributions to the field of inclusive communication:

He has trained over 20,000 people on inclusive communication and accessibility principles.2
Co-authored the first version of the Quebec Government's mandatory digital accessibility guidelines.1 2
Published an Amazon #1 International Bestselling book titled "The Inclusive Speaker".2
Ranked as the 7th most influential voice in the industry on accessibility and disability inclusion by Onalytica.1

International Recognition

Denis's expertise has been recognized globally:

He has spoken and trained audiences across Canada, the United States, France, Spain, Sweden, Lebanon, and China.2
Serves as an invited expert for the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), participating in the development of international accessibility guidelines.1 2

Leadership Roles

Denis has taken on leadership positions in professional organizations:

2022-2023 National Director of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS).2
2020-2021 President of the Quebec Chapter of CAPS.1 2

Through his work, Denis empowers organizations and professionals to create more inclusive digital experiences and communication strategies, bridging gaps that can exclude up to 40% of audiences based on disabilities, aging, and technical challenges.1 2