Dr. Ronny Andrade Parra

Award-winning Access and Inclusion Leader

I’m Dr. Ronny Andrade Parra. I’m a nationally-recognised disabled leader in the access and inclusion space with 10+ years of experience in digital accessibility. I bring a unique blend of technical, research, and non-for-profit governance skills, which enables me to drive access and inclusion strategies at scale.

In my current role at RMIT University, I provide guidance on how to make more accessible digital experiences. My advice spans across design, development, and content authoring. I hold a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and my research focused on ways to make digital games more accessible to people with visual impairment. I’m also (technically) a Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).

I’m passionate about sharing my accessibility knowledge in the non-for-profit sector. In 2023, I was an observing (non-voting) member of the board of directors of Australian Disability Network and Minus 18 Foundation. In 2024, I’m part of the Accessibility Inclusion Advisory Group of Zoos Victoria and I have become a Board Director for The Observership Program.