Digital Media Accessibility Expert and Disability Studies Scholar
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Curtin UniversityDr. Katie Ellis serves as Professor in Internet Studies and Director of the Centre for Culture and Technology at Curtin University. Through her Coursera courses in digital accessibility and media studies, she helps students understand the intersection of disability rights and digital technology. Her research focuses on media access and representation for people with disabilities, working closely with government, industry, and community stakeholders to create practical benefits. As author or editor of 18 books, including "Disability and Digital Television Cultures" (2019) and "The Routledge Companion to Disability and Media," she has significantly shaped the field of disability media studies