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In The Digital Accessibility Podcast, Accessibility Leaders are interviewed by Joe James about the importance of digital accessibility in business and society. Joe is a Digital Accessibility Recruiter at PCR Digital with an inquisitive mind and a passion for the space. Tune in for key insights, personal accounts, and takeaways about the importance of digital accessibility, told by experts. Contact: joe.james@pcrdigital.com PCR Digital: https://www.pcrdigital.com/
 
Most people over 50 want to age-in-place rather than move to an independent or assisted living facility. This podcasts offers solutions to help older adults stay in their homes for as long as possible. We explore creative home modification solutions and talk to experts in the building and healthcare industry to help seniors and their caregivers navigate how to create safer, more attractive, and comfortable spaces while simultaneously increasing their home value. Let us educate you on creatin ...
 
Welcome to AI Home podcast, the first exclusive podcast on real estate resources and independent living strategies for the disability community. Why? Because Accessibility Is Home. Brought to you by Angela Fox, blogger, and author of “My blue front door”. Ms. Fox will be interviewing Realtors and home improvement contractors who are both disability friendly and others who may have a lot more to learn. Ms. Fox will also provide takeaways for anyone wanting to be a homeowner with a disability. ...
 
Welcome to the accessibility barriers podcast this podcast name has been changed because it reflects more on accessibility than anything else. Businesses will still get reviewed on this podcast, however the goal will be to discuss ways of improving accessibility. The topics may include the following, guide dog use, medication use, form filling. There may be other topics also that I have not mentioned. I hope you enjoy.
 
Persons with disabilities make up to 22% of the population. This is a market that no business can ignore. Welcome to the Accessibility Solutions podcast. In this show we will discuss how making the world accessible is good for business, the economy, and the entire population. Each episode is designed to give you tips, tools, ideas, and inspiration to support your business in becoming accessible and bringing in more customers, more revenue, and improving your bottom line. Listen in as Linda H ...
 
After centuries of people with disabilities not having equal access to digital and built environments a new United in Accessibility (A11y) movement was formed. In 2014 professionals and individuals with disabilities started to rally to form the first International Association for Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), organization. The “United in Accessibility” podcast offers shared experience, solutions and barriers faced that impact diversity and inclusion in organizations in the lives of peo ...
 
Our desire is to learn about products and services that are accessible to blind/low vision consumers; work on, whenever possible, creating ways to make these more adaptable for use in our lives. We wish to share our information and learn by hearing from those with similar interests/needs, as to how this may be accomplished to improve and increase our independence in society.
 
A discussion about assistive technologies and features available on Apple Watch. Guests include David Niemeijer (founder and CEO of AssistiveWare) who discusses his text-based communication app, Proloquo4Text, as well as David Woodbridge (Senior Adaptive Technology Consultant at Vision Australia) and Alex Jones (co-founder of Ai-Media).
 
A monthly podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom. They cover accessibility, representation, and other topics related to inclusion across the Star Wars fan community and in the Star Wars universe. Part of the Skywalking Network.
 
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In this pilot episode of the Digital Accessibility Podcast, digital accessibility consultant Joe James interviews Jane Abbott, managing director at PCR Digital recruitment and the sponsor of this podcast. Jane talks about her interest in the accessibility field and her experience hiring within the space, including how she founded London's largest A…
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! The Blind Kitchen is a website featuring many adaptive tools, helpful strategies, and specialized knowledge for individuals with v…
 
Ron Gold, CEO of LeanOnWe, motivational speaker on overcoming adversity, aging and disability advocate, and former Wall Street executive, shares his story on surviving a catastrophic accident which resulted in a life-changing spinal cord injury. Ron didn't just survive this accident but is thriving 11 years later, alongside his wife and three daugh…
 
Mark Miller speaks with Brandon Cole (aka superblindman on Twitch). Brandon Cole is a man of many hats, including streamer, blogger, voice actor, podcaster, and more. Today, he and Mark talk about their mutual love of video games and dive into what makes a video game accessible. Learn about: The navigational assist accessibility feature in games li…
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! SmashToast is a company dedicated to developing hardware and software that help people. They strive to develop products that “make …
 
Gian Hasbrock, MIRM, CAPS, MCSP, CGP, CRS educator for the NAHB, real estate professional, talks about the vital role the real estate professional plays in educating the baby boomer client in today's housing market. Gian has extensive experience in the housing sector and has seen how the market waxes and wanes over time, as well as the effect the e…
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! If you’re looking for a new augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app, check out App2Speak. App2Speak is an AAC app tha…
 
Todd Brickhouse from Todd Brickhouse Design Group, shares his experiences as a business owner working with architects, builders, and designers, specializing in accessible and functional design. Todd discusses funding sources available for both children and older adults as well as explaining the difference between Universal Design and "aging in plac…
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Getting in and out of the bathtub can be challenging for individuals aging in place and more. If you’re looking for something to [……
 
Mike Hogenmiller, former Merchandising VP at The Home Depot for Kitchen and Bath shares his knowledge and experience as a top executive at the world's largest home improvement company in the world. He delves into statistics related to the aging population and specifically the Baby Boomer segment. Mike explains the market share Baby Boomers hold in …
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Kitchen fires are the number one cause of home fires. If you’re looking for a product to help protect against stove fires in […]…
 
Remodeling a home for aging in place is an important decision that requires careful planning and budgeting. Home renovation costs for aging in place can vary greatly depending on the size of the project, materials used, and labor costs. There are many factors to consider when estimating how much it will cost to remodel your home for aging in place,…
 
Derek Featherstone, Saleforce, VP of Accessibility and Inclusive Design Derek Featherstone VP of PAccessibility and Design at Salesforce. Derek describes how accessibility is integrated in the overall structure at Salesforce. He shared his own disability challenges and starting his own consulting firm that was acquired by Level Access.…
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! If you’re looking for an app to help identify bills, check out Cash Reader. Cash Reader is a money-reading mobile app designed spec…
 
Amanda Powell, Target, accessibility in user research Amanda Powell works as a senior UX designer at Target. Her exposure to accessibility came from her own challenges of having an autoimmune disorder affecting her sight. She became an advocate for accessibility tools and processes internally at her organization. That expanded to helping research a…
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Going to medical appointments can be intimidating and scary for kiddos. Simply Sayin’ is a valuable mobile resource that can help …
 
Universal Design For Bathrooms is an idea that has been gaining traction in recent years. Its aim is to make bathrooms more accessible for people with physical disabilities, as well as making them safer and more comfortable for everyone who uses them. This concept applies to a variety of design elements, such as layout, fixtures and fittings, safet…
 
Mike Paciello, Pearson, Director of Accessibility Implementation Mike Paciello is one of the pioneers is helping accessibility become an organized discipline for improving products and services. He began his career as a technical writer and that brought him to voluteering with the publishing of braille documents. From there, Mike formed The Paciell…
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! If you’re looking for a fun app to help your child read and spell English, check out Niskoo: Reading and Spelling! Niskoo is […]…
 
Universal Design for kitchens is a concept that is becoming increasingly popular, especially with baby boomers. It takes into account the physical and cognitive abilities of people of all ages and abilities, and creates an environment where everyone can be comfortable and safe in their kitchen. As an Occupational therapist working in the home healt…
 
In this episode, Amazon to Go Stores and Wheel Under Stovetop will be examined regarding the accessibility features that may or may not exist. Amazon to Go Stores allows customers to buy products without using any type of checkout through smart technology sensors. Using an Amazon app, all products that are taken from the store will be billed to you…
 
Michele A. Williams, M.A.W. Consulting, owner Michele talks about her wide variety of experiences in accessibility. Much of her work aligned with user experience activities. This included graduate research and study, working as a researcher, and accessibility consulting. Michele has written many papers and articles and has a patent for a wearable d…
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! There are several smart pill organizers available on the market, such as Hero or MedaCube. Another available option is the Carrosel…
 
The benefits of natural light for seniors are undeniable. With advancing age come various health issues, many of which can be greatly improved or even alleviated through exposure to the sun’s rays. Spending time outdoors in natural light provides numerous physical and mental health benefits that can help older adults lead a happier and healthier li…
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! There are many wearables or electronic glasses available to help individuals with visual impairments be able to see more clearly. e…
 
Meryl Evans, independent, Professional Speaker and Trainer Meryl Evans is an accessibility evangelist who works as a trainer, speaker, and consultant. Her early career was with business writing and digital marketing. She then became involved with making and instructing how to make high-quality captions for video. Meryl stresses the importance of go…
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! If you’re looking for an app full of soundscapes to help you focus, relax, and sleep, check out Endel! Endel features tons of […]…
 
Nature has an amazing ability to restore physical and mental wellbeing through simple activities such as walking, birdwatching, gardening, and enjoying the fresh air. Elderly people can find solace in nature which helps them relax and escape from everyday stress. Nature-based activities offer many benefits for older adults, allowing them to stay ac…
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Imagine having a companion robot in your very own home. Now you can with Eilik! Eilik is a fun little companion bot with […]…
 
Tax season is around the corner and we can all benefit from tax cuts during a period of inflation. Did you know that home improvements can add value and increase the enjoyment of your home? Fortunately, some home improvement projects may qualify for tax deductions or credits that reduce your overall tax burden. To take advantage of these benefits o…
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Learning braille can be challenging for many individuals. Fortunately, there are devices like Taptilo 4.0 to help! Taptilo is a sm…
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! If you’re looking for a phone that is completely kid-friendly, check out the Bark Phone! The Bark phone is a kid’s phone that […]…
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Children have so much energy and need to move, especially those with autism, ADHD, and other special needs. Luckily, there are prod…
 
Color can help us create a space that is welcoming and inviting, but did you know that there are certain colors and undertones that are better for the aging eye to see? Visual perception changes significantly throughout our lives, affecting how we perceive color and ultimately our ability to function and navigate our environment. Please listen to l…
 
Thomas Wlodkowski, Comcast, Vice President, Accessibility Currently, leading the accessibility program at Comcast. Tom's team supports both employee-facing or customer-facing accessibility. He shares his experience being blind from birth and finding his way into the media world through radio at WPOP in Boston. That led to work with audio descriptio…
 
This week, Linda Hunt talks about the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It is observed every year on December 3rd. The 2022 theme for International Day of Persons with Disabilities was “Transformative Solutions for Inclusive Development: The Role of Innovation in Fueling an Accessible and Equitable World.” The observance of the day ai…
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! If you or a loved one have poor dexterity, loading pills in a traditional pill organizer can be challenging if not impossible. If […
 
Architect Aaron Murphy, AIA; is the owner and Principal of ADM Architecture. ADM Architecture specializes in universal and aging in place design. Aaron is on a mission to spread the success he has experienced in the home modification industry through his new company "Forever Homes" serving industry experts in aging in place with education on how to…
 
Miriam Nabinger, independent, Accessibility Specialist Miriam Nabinger began her work career at IBM where she first became aware of accessibility. She decided to study accessibility and make that the focus of her work. That led to her starting her own accessibility consulting practice. She talks about the current status of accessibility in Austria …
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Renpho is a company that was created from a simple idea: to give people affordable lifestyle products that would improve users’ he…
 
Senior home care services can help your loved one be safer at home. More people are choosing to age in place rather than move to an assisted living facility. Hiring a paid caregiver may be the best solution for someone who needs assistance but does not want to move to a senior living facility. Please listen to my conversation with Ryan McEniff, own…
 
Rajesh Kalidindi, independent, Accessibility & User Experience Consultant Rajesh Kalidindi enables individuals and corporations through his accessibility consultancy by providing training, comprehensive validations, VPATs, usability studies, empathy workshops, etc. He began as a multimedia designer and moved into UX. Joining Microsoft, Rajesh found…
 
Hey there! Welcome to the 500th episode of Accessibility Minute! Your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Before diving into today’s episode I’d like to first thank you for hanging out with me all these years. […]…
 
As we age, the desire to stay in our own homes becomes more important. For many of us, the thought of leaving our home and community is a scary proposition. The home environment and aging in place can be a challenge for many older people. Fortunately, there are design strategies that can help us age in place gracefully and safely. As we age, our fu…
 
Sarah Horton, University of Southampton, Research Fellow Sarah Horton is currently a research fellow at the U. of Southhampton working on a study about the teaching of accessibility. Her career began by working with instructional technology in academic circles and the led to her work in web development. She was part of the staff in the early days o…
 
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! If you’re searching for a child-safe messenger, check out the Kinzoo Family Messenger App. Kinzoo is the “world’s first kid-proof m…
 
The aging eye sees colors differently as we age. The natural yellowing of the lens has a lot to do with this. It is thought that older people see the world through a color similar to ginger ale. This could influence our risk for falls. However, we can adjust for these physical changes by creating color contrast in our homes. Wall color, furniture, …
 
Certain eye diseases and problems are more common as we age. Blind spots, dry eyes, and presbyopia are some of the conditions that are brought on by aging. More serious eye conditions include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Please listen to part 2 of this 3 part series to learn more about how vision changes and disease pro…
 
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