146 - Advocacy with Grace: Redefining Digital Inclusion with Eric Dingler

Inclusion and Disability Advocacy from a Parent's Perspective: The Inclusive Dad

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with legally blind entrepreneur and inclusion advocate Eric Dingler to unpack what it really means to make digital and physical spaces accessible for all. Eric shares his journey from navigating life with ocular albinism to helping businesses embrace universal design—not out of fear of lawsuits, but as an act of being a good neighbor. Together, they explore “advocacy with grace,” digital accessibility, and how inclusion rooted in empathy benefits everyone. This conversation challenges listeners to make inclusion a mindset, not a mandate.

Key Takeaways:

Advocacy with Grace – True inclusion happens when advocacy is rooted in empathy, not entitlement.

Universal Design – Accessibility features benefit everyone, not just people with disabilities.

Beyond Compliance – Businesses should aim to include, not just avoid lawsuits.

Hidden Disabilities – Many disabilities are invisible, reminding us to assume inclusion always.

Local Impact – Change starts by creating disability advisory groups and engaging local businesses.

Eric’s definition of inclusion:

Inclusion is making reasonable efforts so that everyone can participate regardless of their ability level. It is also advocacy with grace versus advocacy from a perspective of entitlement.

Eric Dingler’s Bio:

Eric Dingler believes leadership is the single greatest factor in how far a business can grow. It’s about building a team you trust, a mission that matters, and the systems to support them both. He leads a fully remote team while traveling full-time with his wife and four teens, and helps small business owners lead better, market smarter, and create more accessible content through his digital marketing agency.

Connect with Eric Dingler:

Website: https://ericdingler.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdingler/

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