Media and publications

This page provides a chronological archive of media coverage, interviews, expert commentary, civic reporting, and book contributions featuring or citing Meryl K. Evans. It includes independent journalism, industry publications, organizational features, and appearances in books and research materials. The purpose of this page is to document publicly available sources related to her work.

Major media coverage: Independent, in-depth, or national outlets

2025

  • CNET — “AI-Powered Closed Captions Could Open Up New Possibilities and Pitfalls” (expert commentary on captioning technology).
  • WFAA — “North Texas DEI Advocate Response” (civic coverage).
  • Microsoft — “How Windows Adapts to You” (feature including accessibility insights).
  • GitHub — “How to Use GitHub Copilot to Get Meeting Transcripts” (expert input).

2024

  • Dallas Morning News — “Southwest Airlines is experiencing one of the biggest shakeups in its 53-year history” (quoted expert).
  • WFAA — “New toolkit to help guide DFW businesses on disability inclusion” (civic coverage).
  • Dallas Morning News — “What the unofficial parking police should know” (expert commentary).
  • VoyageDallas — Profile interview.
  • Forbes — “How To Create More Accessible Social Media Content: Lessons From the Most Accessible DNC Ever” (expert commentary).
  • Hadassah — “An ‘Amazing’ Immersive Experience for Evolve Members” (feature).
  • Jeff Crilley Show — Guest appearance.

2023

  • Dallas Morning News — “Plano closed captioning resolution for public TVs a victory for deaf and hard of hearing” (civic impact).
  • Dallas Morning News — “What the unofficial parking police should know” (expert commentary).
  • Community Impact — “Plano adopts resolution for closed captioning on public televisions” (civic coverage).
  • Forbes — “Representation In Marketing Is Critical” (expert commentary).
  • Evenness — “The Power of Sustainable and Accessible Design in the Digital World” (feature).
  • Indeed — “Make Your Company More Inclusive of People with Disabilities” (expert commentary).
  • XR Access Stories — Interview.

2022

  • Campaign — “Losing billions: Why are brands still not prioritising digital accessibility?” (expert commentary).
  • AdWeek — “State of the Sound: How the Media Industry Grapples with Audio Accessibility” (industry analysis).
  • LinkedIn News — “Looking for Work As a Person Who is Deaf” (expert perspective).
  • Morning Brew — “Subtitle the World” (expert commentary).
  • Plano Chamber of Commerce — 50 Leading Women recognition.
  • PCMA — “The Curb-Cut Effect and Accessibility at Events” (expert commentary).
  • AdAge — “How Web3 can help brands create an inclusive metaverse” (expert commentary).

2021

  • Wall Street Journal — “Twitter Adds Captions for Voice Tweets After Criticism” (expert commentary).
  • Wall Street Journal — “TikTok Adds Automated Captions, Making Platform More Open to Deaf People” (expert commentary).
  • Dallas Morning News — OpEd: “Making technology accessible for people with disabilities will end up making life easier for everyone.”
  • InclusionHub — “Meryl Evans Is Leading the Charge to Caption the Internet” (feature).
  • Plano Magazine — “Deaf Awareness Month: an opportunity to learn” (profile).

2018–2010

  • Dallas Morning News — “Deaf and Music” (feature).
  • Bustle — “How to Caption Your Instagram Stories to Make Them More Accessible.”
  • CMS Wire — “Bringing Your Remote Workforce Into the Fold.”
  • Moneyish — “Your daily workout posts are driving your friends crazy.”
  • WritersDigest.com — “How to Succeed in Today’s Publishing Industry.”
  • BankRate.com — “How to use Twitter to save cash.”
  • IT World — “Gadget Gifts for Geek Girls.”

2009–2002

  • WOW: Women on Writing — “Blogger for Hire.”
  • SheKnows — “Should kids have cell phones?”
  • Smashing Magazine — “50 Designers x 6 Questions.”
  • BBS: The Documentary — Video interview (2002 and 2005).
  • LemurZone — Interview (second appearance).

Interviews, profiles, and expert commentary

2025–2023

  • Nagish — “Drive Accessibility Forward: 5 Insights from Meryl Evans.”
  • Lightkey — “How to Ensure Accessibility When Incorporating Media Into Your Content.”
  • ZeroBounce — “How to Create More Inclusive Marketing Campaigns.”
  • Bold Journey — Profile.
  • CanvasRebel — Profile.
  • Equal Entry — Multiple expert interviews and technical articles (XR, captions, tactile graphics, accessibility research).
  • PEATWorks — “How to Bridge Different Access Needs.”
  • QRCA Views — “A Journey of Progress Over Perfection.”

2022–2021

  • Accessibility.com — “Accessibility Matters.”
  • Fable — “Why You Need to Do User Testing with Deaf and Hard of Hearing People.”
  • Diamond — Multiple accessibility commentary pieces.
  • Content Marketing Institute — Multiple expert roundups (2021–2022).
  • InfuseMedia — “B2B Lead Generation and Demand Generation Strategies.”
  • Link in Bio — “Let’s Talk About Social Media Accessibility.”

2020–2016

  • HearingTracker — “Exercising with Hearing Loss.”
  • DeafBlind UK — “Concentration Fatigue.”
  • Accessly — “Captions 101.”
  • Equal Entry — Multiple VR and captioning articles.
  • Convince & Convert — “Future-Proof Your Content Strategy.”
  • Content Marketing Institute — Multiple expert contributions.

2015–2007

  • SeeDepth Masters — Interview.
  • Inkwell Editorial — Interview.
  • People in the Know — Interview.

Mentions & Citations

  • The Anti-Ableist Manifesto by Tiffany Yu (mention).
  • Sheri Byrne-Haber — “Are bad captions better than no captions?”
  • Various marketing, accessibility, and tech roundups (2016–2025).

Books (Author, Co‑Author, Contributor, Cited, Tech Editor)

Author / Co‑Author / Editor

  • Brilliant Outlook Pocketbook — Author.
  • Adapting to Web Standards: CSS and Ajax for Big Sites — Co‑author.
  • Sams Teach Yourself Movable Type in 24 Hours — Technical editor.
  • Beginning Dreamweaver MX — Technical editor.

Contributor / Interviewee / Researcher / Acknowledged

  • Design for All Learners (Sarah Mercier) — Contributor.
  • Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions — Contributed personal story.
  • 102 Ways to Earn Money Writing 1,500 Words or Less — Story.
  • The Well-Fed Writer — Story.
  • The Secret Power of Blogging — Interviewee and contributor.
  • CSS Cookbook (2nd Edition) — Contributor.
  • What No One Ever Tells You About Blogging and Podcasting — Contributor.
  • The Corporate Blogging Book — Researcher.
  • The Well-Fed Self-Publisher — Resource.
  • Weekend Entrepreneur: 101 Great Ways to Earn Extra Cash — Interviewee.
  • Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer — Acknowledgments.
  • Stories of Strength — Contributor.
  • Words You Thought You Knew — Contributor.

Early Career Media (2005–2002)

  • McVille.net — Interview.
  • Passing the Acid2 Test — Coverage.
  • BBS: The Documentary — Video interview (2002 and 2005).
  • LemurZone — Interview (first appearance).