Chad Chelius
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Chad Chelius is a trainer, author, consultant, and speaker specializing in document accessibility and Adobe publishing workflows. An Adobe Certified Instructor and Accessible Document Specialist, he serves as an Accessibility Wizard at Chad Chelius. He helps clients create accessible documents using InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat, drawing on decades of experience in design and publishing to connect accessibility with everyday production practices.
Based in the Philadelphia area, Chad works with organizations of all sizes in the United States and abroad. His expertise includes InDesign and InCopy workflows, Illustrator, and automation, with an emphasis on helping people solve problems and work more efficiently. He also cohosts Chax Chat with Dax Castro, exploring document accessibility through practical advice, discussions, and interviews.
Chad has developed books, articles, and training courses for Peachpit Press/Adobe Press, Pearson Education, lynda.com, and LinkedIn Learning. His writing has appeared in InDesign Magazine, InDesignSecrets.com, and CreativePro.com. He has presented at Adobe MAX, CreativePro Week, The InDesign Conference, and other industry events, sharing techniques that help designers put their software to better use.
Outside of work, Chad enjoys spending time with his family, cycling through the Pennsylvania hills, and snowboarding.
