It started with a single moment that changed everything.
One night, I slept through a fire drill. I’m hard of hearing, and I wasn’t wearing my hearing aids.
I didn’t hear the alarm.
That moment made one thing clear: accessibility gaps aren’t abstract—they’re real, and they carry real risk.
I wanted to fix that problem.
I took a simple idea and turned it into a product, launching Lisnen, an AI-powered app that uses smart devices and microphones to detect critical sounds—like fire alarms—and send alerts when immediate attention is needed.
Lisnen showed me what was possible when technology, data, and inclusion come together.
As Lisnen grew, so did my perspective.
I began to see how accessibility isn’t just about tools or compliance—it’s about systems, communication, decision-making, and experience. I connected the dots between technology, policy, emergency preparedness, tourism, and how countries like Canada can lead in disability inclusion through innovation.
Along the way, I gained hands-on experience in accessibility, disability inclusion, partnerships, marketing, sales, and what it truly takes to launch and scale a technology product for social good.
I’ve always believed that progress accelerates when knowledge is shared.
I’ve openly shared my experiences and insights through media and public speaking, with features in OntarioTV, Huffington Post, Globe and Mail, Global TV, Toronto Star, and more.
I’ve spoken internationally at conferences including FWD50, A11Y Toronto, M-Enabling (U.S.), and most recently the Accessibility Tourism Summit in Italy, working with organizations that want to turn accessibility commitments into real-world outcomes.
As my work expanded, so did my involvement at the policy and standards level.
I became the first person with a disability to be certified as a ForHumanity Auditor in accessibility and disability inclusion—giving me a behind-the-scenes understanding of how standards, governance, and accountability are built.
I currently serve or have served as:
These roles give me a rare vantage point—bridging lived experience, regulation, and organizational reality.
Today, I help organizations move beyond fragmented accessibility efforts by offering:
My work is especially focused on:
This work complements Lisnen—and in many cases, prepares organizations to adopt inclusive technology more effectively.
I’ve been honoured to receive:
Accessibility isn’t a checkbox.
It’s not a policy.
And it’s not solved by good intentions alone.
It requires clarity, coordination, and accountability.
That’s the work I do—helping organizations understand where they are today, where they need to go next, and how to get there with confidence.
Beyond building Lisnen, my work now focuses on helping organizations see, measure, and strengthen their accessibility efforts in a clear, practical way.
My strength lies in translating lived experience, policy insight, and systems thinking into meaningful, measurable change.
I work directly with organizations and in collaboration with DEI partners to move accessibility from intention to impact—without overwhelm, silos, or guesswork.
Consult: Empower entrepreneurs to launch and grow transformative ideas.
Write: I occasionally write posts on LinkedIn and articles on hearing care marketing and on Making Sense Sunday, a newsletter connecting the everyday experience to people with hearing loss or those servicing them.
Speak: I speak on several topics relating to AI, digital inclusion and business development.
If you’re feeling like you’d like to chat, email me at info [@] eyraabraham [.] com!
Education: I acquired an MSc in Tourism and Events from Bournemouth University and a BSc in Computer Science from McGill University.
Career History: My work spanned a number of industries, including municipal and provincial government, independent and post-secondary schools, insurance, retail, exhibitions & events, and an e-learning start-up. What can I say?! I learned a lot.
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A detailed list of past speaking engagements and media coverage can be found on Informed Opinion.