About

Sarah Mercier, MBA, CPACC, specializes in innovative learning technology and strategic implementation of learning solutions. She is an advocate for learner-centered design and is known for her ability to translate highly technical concepts and research to real-world practice.

As the CEO of Build Capable, she leads an organization that prioritizes inclusive design, equity, and accessibility in all aspects of its products and services. Sarah brings together matrix teams of training, design, and technology experts to work with organizations in a wide range of industries, from small, community nonprofits to global corporations.

Sarah is a published author and editor in a wide range of books and other training and workforce publications, including Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences, ATD’s 2020 Trends in Learning Technology, The Book of Road-Tested Activities, TD Magazine, Learning Solutions Magazine, and CLO Magazine. She is an international facilitator for the Association for Talent Development and a frequent speaker at industry conferences and business events in the areas of instructional and learning technology strategy.

Featured Work

Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences

2025
Design for All Learners book cover. Dark blue background with abstract image of a brain that has colorful dot synapses.

Design for All empowers you to create learning experiences that are accessible to and inclusive of all people. Learn from practitioners’ vulnerable lived experiences, moving stories, and practical advice. Written with accessibility, inclusion, and training experts and edited by Sarah Mercier, this book will help you ensure that individuals can fully participate in the talent development and training programs you offer. Anyone in the field of learning and development will benefit from the wide range of perspectives and techniques offered, whether you’re a team of one or work in an organization with a variety of resources. If your goal is to become a better designer, developer, teacher, and leader, this book presents a packed toolbox to do so. This book will change everything you think you know. Use it as a guide in your journey to accessible, inclusive design for all.

Other Works

  • ATD's 2020 Trends in Learning Technology

    January 27, 2020

  • The Book of Road-Tested Activities

    April 20, 2011