Over the last decade, Terri Youngblood has been one of the few driving forces behind accessible information technology (IT) in the Federal Government. Her grasp of information technology, accessible technology, assistive technology, and needs assessments make her one of the few recognized experts in this area.

Terri Youngblood is president and owner of Accessible Systems, Inc., one of the most prominent accessibility-consulting and information technology testing firms in the U.S. Her company has secured contracts with federal agencies like The Department of Education, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Food and Drug Administration, United States Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Transportation, Social Security Administration, and businesses like Microsoft Corp., CACI and DST, as well as direct consultation with individuals with disabilities.

Youngblood has developed accessibility standards for the government and software industry, tested countless software applications, and provided consultation to information technology developers. She has served as policy analyst, performance analyst, and information technology curriculum developer. Her most recent success was the curriculum development for the "Unlocking the Possibilities" project at Highway 1.

Ms Youngblood's significant contributions in the assistive technology arena have been recognized by numerous awards including Vice President Gore's Hammer Award, the AAES Excellence in Access Award, the Encore Achievers Award from CACI, and recognition from the Department of Education for her work in developing the Requirements for Accessible Software Design.

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