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The Digital Accessibility PodcastAmy Low - CEO of AbilityNetThe Digital Accessibility Podcast – Amy LowIn this episode of The Digital Accessibility Podcast, Joe James is joined by Amy Low, CEO of AbilityNet, a UK charity that has been transforming lives through technology for over 25 years.Amy shares her unexpected journey into accessibility, moving from a career in commercial property and global operational leadership into the charity sector, where she now leads an organisation dedicated to making the digital world more inclusive.We discuss:A non-traditional path into accessibility: How Amy’s career in sales, operations, and transformation shaped her approach to l...
2025-08-2648 min
Service Design YAPThinking about Inclusive Design Research, with Ashley Peacock from AbilityNet.Send us a textDesign research is tricky. When you work with a great design researcher you get to see the skill and subtlety involved in executing research that avoids biases and reveals fresh insights. When your research participants are neurodiverse the task of the design researcher becomes even more complex, but this is where this episode's guest, Ashley Peacock has developed her expertise. Ashley shares her career story and talks about the tactics that make design research more inclusive. Key take-aways are that there's no perfect approach and you need to be kind...
2025-07-1736 min
BASELINE: How Innovation Really HappensAmy Low, AbilityNet - Designing for the Edges - BASELINE044What if we stopped designing technology for the average user and started designing for the people most often left out? Amy Low is Chief Executive of AbilityNet, a UK charity that helps people with disabilities use tech to live, work and thrive. In this episode, she joins BASELINE to expose the scale of digital exclusion, explain how AI is both a risk and an opportunity, and share a powerful new vision: inclusive design from the edges in.From AI glasses that help a blind father read to his daughter, to the 94% of websites that...
2025-06-221h 02
The AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.Ep 23 - How AbilityNet transforms lives through technology: 2024 Impact Report (AI Audio Summary)In this episode of The AbilityNet Podcast, AbilityNet's Mark Walker discusses the results of AbilityNet's 2024 Impact Report, in an audio summary of the key aspects of the report itself.
We're always keen to learn about new technology and its possible value for older and disabled people, so this audio has been built using AI with voice clones for Mark and his co-host, Gwen Bakewell.
It's a different way of communicating, so please let us know what you think.
You can download the AbilityNet Impact Report 2024 from the AbilityNet website.
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2025-03-0516 min
The Expanding Worlds Podcast152 Why The Use Of Technology At Work Is About Mindset with Alex Barker from AbilityNetThe use of technology is embedded into our work lives and for people with additional needs it is often assistive technology that enables them to do their job. But often the right technology is not in place or provided by employers and that is one of the topics discussed in this episode of the podcast with my guest in this week's episode Alex Barker from AbilityNet. Alex discusses why it is as much about mindset as it is about the technology itself when it comes to making sure that the right technology is provided for employees to do their...
2024-05-1512 minThe Expanding Worlds Podcast151 Why We Should Be Using The Assistive Technology In Our Pockets with Alex Barker from AbilityNetWhen we think of assistive technology or any technology that can support our young people with additional needs to become more independent, we often start at the point of thinking it could be expensive or complicated to learn to use. But the reality is that today the first bit of assistive technology that our young people should access is their phone or tablet. The built-in features of these devices have changed the way we think about assistive technology as my guest in this week's episode Alex Barker from AbilityNet explains. Alex brings, his lived experience, and how he uses...
2024-05-0813 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep 22 - Tech4Good Champions: BanktheFoodIn this episode of The AbilityNet Podcast, AbilityNet's Freya Robinson welcomes Emma Spring, co-founder and trustee of BanktheFood, a charity revolutionising food bank operations.
Emma talks about the story behind BanktheFood, the difficulties food banks have in getting their requirements communicated, and the significance of BanktheFood's cutting-edge app, which notifies contributors at supermarkets in real time, guaranteeing timely and relevant contributions.
You can get involved and support BanktheFood’s impactful initiative, by downloading their free app: https://www.bankthefood.org/downloadapp/
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2023-11-2326 min
In TouchAbilityNet Tech Conference; Love on the RunAbilityNet TechShare Pro was a technology conference that happened last week, hosted by HSBC and organised by the charity AbilityNet. AbilityNet's ambition is to get more disabled people involved with technology. The conference brought together some of the biggest names within the tech industry to discuss recent developments and what can be expected in the future, including artificial intelligence and legislation. Kelly Barton and Mike Leatherbarrow were once strangers but they met and fell in love whilst running. Kelly is visually impaired and Mike is Kelly's sighted guide runner. They recently got married and they tell us...
2023-11-2118 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep 21 - Embracing Neurodiversity: Building an Inclusive WorkplaceRobin Christopherson is joined by Matthew Bellringer to discuss neurodiversity, its importance in the workplace, and how organisations can foster an inclusive culture.
Find out more about Matthew by visiting his website: https://www.matthewbellringer.com/links/
Explore AbilityNet’s online learning modules for workplaces: https://abilitynet.org.uk/elearning-workplace
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2023-11-0243 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep 20- Disability Inclusion Insights with ClearTalentsIn this episode of Disability Inclusion Insights, Claire Jones, Director at ClearTalents, joins Lizi and Adam to discuss how to create an inclusive workplace, the importance of reasonable adjustments, and how technology is driving disability inclusion.
If you'd like to connect with ClearTalents or Claire Jones, visit cleartalents.info or email Claire at claire.jones@cleartalents.com
Explore AbilityNet’s online learning modules for workplaces: https://abilitynet.org.uk/elearning-workplace
Access a free factsheet on Disability and Employment: www.abilitynet.org.uk/factsheets/disability-and-employment
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2023-10-1928 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep19 - What can I expect at TechShare Pro 2023?Mark Walker and Robin Christopherson spill the beans on what to expect at TechShare Pro 2023. Artificial Intelligence, the European Accessibility Act, and winning the business case for accessibility are just a taste of the topics.
Join us in-person or online, and secure your ticket for TechShare Pro 2023: www.techsharepro.com
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2023-10-1814 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep18 - How Smart Socks could transform dementia careIn this engaging conversation, Zeke Steer, CEO of Milbotix, explains the origins of Smart Socks, their unique technology, and how they are currently being trialled. He also discusses their future plans, including potential expansion into at-home use.
Milbotix is crowdfunding on Crowdcube. Join them on their mission to create a better future for those with dementia: https://www.crowdcube.com/companies/milbotix-ltd/pitches/bPJy1l
Find out more about Milbotix: milbotix.com
Access a free factsheet on Dementia and Computing: abilitynet.org.uk/factsheets/dementia-and-computing
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2023-10-1124 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep17 - Disability Inclusion Insights with Boots UKIn this episode of Disability Inclusion Insights, Rosa Salamone, Process Manager for SAP Procurement at Boots UK, joins Lizi and Adam to share her personal experiences and perspectives regarding the significance of hiring disabled people. Rosa also delves into various initiatives that Boots UK has undertaken to champion inclusivity.
Explore AbilityNet’s online learning modules for workplaces: https://abilitynet.org.uk/elearning-workplace
Access a free factsheet on Disability and Employment: www.abilitynet.org.uk/factsheets/disability-and-employment
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2023-09-2127 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep16 - How Vigilent is using AI to reduce carbon emissionsCliff Federspiel, President and CTO at Vigilent, joins Robin Christopherson to discuss how Vigilent, winners of the AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards 2023's Sustainability Award, uses AI and machine learning to optimise industrial systems while reducing carbon emissions.
Find out more about Vigilent: vigilent.com
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2023-09-1421 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep15 - Microsoft and its Adaptive AccessoriesJohn Helmes and Michael Vermeersch from Microsoft join Robin Christopherson to chat about Microsoft’s Adaptive Accessories. They talk about how these accessories are making a difference in the lives of disabled people and explore how AI might shake things up in terms of customising devices to individual needs.
Here is a list of resources that were referenced during the episode:
This video provides an overview of the Microsoft Adaptive Accessories: Meet the new Adaptive Accessories from Microsoft
Find more information about Microsoft Adaptive Accessories here: Accessible accessories for PC and Gaming
Find exa...
2023-08-3142 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep14 - AXS Passport, winner of Tech4Good’s Workplace Inclusion awardEllie Thompson from Diversity and Ability joins Robin Christopherson to talk about the story behind the award-winning AXS Passport, its impact on both individuals and organisations, and its future advancements.
Access Diversity and Ability’s AXS Passport, to begin sharing your accessibility and inclusion requirements: https://axs-passport.co/
Book your free 15-minute Gap Analysis taster session: www.abilitynet.org.uk/gap-analysis
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2023-08-1026 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep13 - Disability Inclusion Insights with High Speed Two (HS2)Welcome to our new series, Disability Inclusion Insights! Join Lizi Green and Adam Tweed, AbilityNet’s expert Digital Inclusion Consultants, in this series to interview leaders in workplace disability inclusion from across industries and around the world.
To kick off this new series, Maria Grazia Zedda, Senior Equality Diversity Inclusion Manager at High Speed Two (HS2), joins Lizi and Adan to share her story and top tips for building inclusion within an organisation.
Book your free 15-minute Gap Analysis taster session: www.abilitynet.org.uk/gap-analysis
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2023-07-2539 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep12 - User generated accessibility information with Euan’s Guide and AccessNowCam Beaudoin hosts an insightful fireside chat with Euan MacDonald MBE, Co-founder of Euan’s Guide, and Maayan Ziv, CEO of AccessNow, to discuss user-generated accessibility information.
Cam, Euan, and Maayan discuss:
The origins of Euan’s Guide and Access Now
MapMissions
How they gather and use user-generated information
Whether venues, restaurants, and other locations are becoming more accessible
What lies next for Euan’s Guide and Access Now
Discover accessible places on www.accessnow.com and www.euansguide.com
Robin shares...
2023-07-1335 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep11 - Accessible procurement with Liz Heaney of GoogleLiz Heaney, Senior Solutions Consultant - Program Management at Google, joins Mark Walker to discuss her advice and tips for accessible procurement.
Liz and Mark discuss:
Processes for accessible procurement at Google
How connecting and approaching your procurement team is key to advancing accessibility
The key questions to ask suppliers and vendors in regard to accessibility
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2023-06-2741 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep10 - Mike Buckley shares all on Be My Eyes and its Virtual Volunteer toolMike Buckley, CEO of Be My Eyes, joins us this week to provide the latest on Be My Eyes and its Virtual Volunteer tool.
Mike and Robin discuss:
The story behind the Be My Eyes app and how it works
The benefits of using the Be My Eyes app
The latest on Be My Eye’s Virtual Volunteer tool
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2023-06-1529 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep9 - Joe Devon on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Artificial Intelligence and Overlays2 Weeks since Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), co-founder Joe Devon joins Robin Christopherson to discuss:
This year’s GAAD events and whether we’re moving towards a more digital accessible world
How Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be game-changing for accessibility
Why accessibility overlays don’t improve a website’s accessibility
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2023-06-0131 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep8 - Why inclusion is good for business (a CEO perspective) and Caroline CaseyTo mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we are excited to share the jam-packed opening session from TechShare Pro 2022 - featuring HSBC, Channel 4, Google, and the Valuable 500!
In the latest podcast episode, accessibility leaders and CEOs share their advice and experience of embedding inclusion and accessibility into their organisations. We also catch up with Caroline Casey from the Valuable 500, who shares the latest stats on disability inclusion from the 500.
What do organisations of all shapes and sizes think about digital accessibility? In September 2022 AbilityNet surveyed more than 400 professionals worldwide about attitudes to digital accessibility in th...
2023-05-1846 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep7 - Tech4Good Awards with Digit MusicDigit Music fuses its musical know-how with gaming design to create an environment where anybody can make music.
Si Tew, founder of Digit Music, joins Mark Walker to discuss:
The innovative Cmpsr (previously known as Control One)
The process and aftermath of winning a Tech4Good Award
Exciting projects that Digit Music is currently working on
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2023-05-0429 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep6 - Tech4Good Awards with CosmicCelebrating its 25th Anniversary, Cosmic is a social enterprise working to close the digital divide by providing key support, skills, and motivation to people of all ages and abilities.
10 years since winning a Tech4Good Award, Julie Hawker, Co-CEO at Cosmic, joins Mark Walker to discuss:
The work Cosmic does to help improve digital inclusion
How Cosmic tackles digital inclusion in rural areas
The impact of winning a Tech4Good Award
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2023-04-2736 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep5 - Tech4Good Awards with Peek VisionWith 1.1 billion people living with avoidable or preventable vision impairment, Peek Vision's app is operating to provide portable eye examination kits for comprehensive eye examinations in even the remotest of settings.
Jeanette McKenna, Head of Sustainability, Marketing and Development at Peek Vision, joins Mark Walker to discuss:
The story behind Peek Vision and how its technology continues to develop
How winning a Tech4Good Award helped Peek Vision
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2023-04-2039 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep4 - Tech4Good Awards with what3wordsThe AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards are back, and this week's episode features what3words, the winner of the BT Ingenious Award in 2015.
Giles Rhys Jones, Chief Marketing Officer at what3words, joins Mark Walker to discuss:
The story behind what3words
Using what3words to find accessible entrances
How what3words has been used by delivery companies, emergency services, and within Favelas in Brazil
Learn more about how to use what3words: https://what3words.com/ways-to-use
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2023-04-1335 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep3 - Update on the Access to Work schemeIn this week’s episode, we are joined by Adi Latif, Accessibility and Usability Consultant at AbilityNet, and Debbie Bradford and Ian Milton from UK's Department for Work and Pension.
They joined TechSharePro 2022, to share recent updates to the Access to Work scheme:
New online portal for Access to Work payments
Access to Work support for hybrid working
Adjustments Passports for disabled students
Health Adjustments Passports and job seekers
Access to Work Passports for Disabled contractors and freelancers
You can access a blog article that also explains what the Access to Work scheme updates means.
Or...
2023-03-2334 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep2 - Apple, Innovation, and AccessibilityIn this week’s podcast, AbilityNet’s Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion, and Mark Walker, Head of Marketing and Portfolio, reflect on Apple’s Keynote on Apple, Accessibility, and Innovation.
In this session, we are joined by Sarah Herrlinger Apple’s Senior Director of Global Accessibility Policy & Initiatives.
Sarah joined TechSharePro 2022, to discuss:
The connections between accessibility and innovation
Accessibility features of Apple’s products
Importance of accessibility at Apple
The future of AI and whether it's the next big thing for accessibility
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2023-03-0931 min
The Internet Marketing Podcast#683 Creating a Business Case for Digital Accessibility w/ Robin Christopherson, Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNetIn this episode we're joined by Robin Christopherson MBE. Robin joins us to discuss how marketers can create a business case for accessibility.In this episode we discuss:What is inclusive design?Is awareness of inclusive design improving?The biggest changes to accessibility legislation in the UK and Europe over the last decadeWhat is ambient computing?Referenced on this episode: W3C Web Accessibility Resources: https://www.w3.org/WAI/Google's Lighthouse tool: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/lighthouse/overview/Accessibility...
2023-02-2751 minInternet Marketing: Insider Tips and Advice for Online Marketing#683 Creating a Business Case for Digital Accessibility w/ Robin Christopherson, Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNetIn this episode we're joined by Robin Christopherson MBE. Robin joins us to discuss how marketers can create a business case for accessibility.In this episode we discuss:What is inclusive design?Is awareness of inclusive design improving?The biggest changes to accessibility legislation in the UK and Europe over the last decadeWhat is ambient computing?Referenced on this episode: W3C Web Accessibility Resources: https://www.w3.org/WAI/Google's Lighthouse tool: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/lighthouse/overview/Accessibility...
2023-02-2751 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.AN Podcast Ep1 - SEO and Accessibility: Google’s perspectiveIn this week’s podcast, AbilityNet’s Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion, and Mark Walker, Head of Marketing and Portfolio, reflect on Google’s Keynote on Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and accessibility at TechSharePro 2022.
In this session we are joined by Google’s Christopher Patnoe, EMEA Lead for Accessibility and Disability Inclusion, John Mueller, Senior Search Analyst and Lizzi Sassman, Senior Technical Writer.
They joined TechShare Pro 2022, to discuss:
Google crawlers and accessibility practices
What are the golden rules of Alt Text
Recommended tools and workflows for SEO and accessibility
The future of AI and its...
2023-02-2337 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.Accessibility Insights with David Padmore and Matt Simpson of ITVDavid Padmore is the Director of Accessibility for ITV and Matt Simpson is the Head of Technology within the Accessibility Services team for ITV.
They join AbilityNet as the series 2, episode 4 guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series.
In this podcast - an audio version of the webinar - David and Matt speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, who hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
In the free session David, Matt and Robin discuss:
T...
2023-01-0635 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.Accessibility Insights with Natalie Tucker of SpotifyNatalie Tucker is the Senior Accessibility Lead at Spotify.
She joins AbilityNet as the series 2, episode 3 guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series.
In this podcast - an audio version of the webinar - Natalie speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, who hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
In the free session Natalie and Robin discuss:
The role of digital inclusion played in the growth of Spotify
Spotify's approach to accessibility when it comes to i...
2022-11-2531 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.Accessibility Insights with Heather Dowdy of NetflixHeather Dowdy is the Director of Product Accessibility at Netflix.
She joins AbilityNet as the series 2, episode 2 guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series.
In this podcast - an audio version of the webinar - Heather speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, who hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
In the free session Heather and Robin discuss:
What impact the pandemic had on Heather's way of working
The accessibility benefits and challenges of remote working
Th...
2022-10-2631 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.Accessibility Insights with Hector Minto of MicrosoftHector Minto is the Director of Accessibility, Lead Technology Evangelist at Microsoft.
He joins AbilityNet as the series 2, episode 1 guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series.
In this podcast - an audio version of the webinar - Hector speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE profile, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, who hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
In the free session Hector and Robin discuss:
What has changed significantly in accessibility
Microsoft's recent additions to the specialist tech market
Where d...
2022-09-2035 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.Accessibility Insights with Anita Mortaloni of Xbox at MicrosoftAnita Mortaloni is the Director of Accessibility of Xbox at Microsoft.
She joins us as the December guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series, now on its 18th episode.
In this podcast - an audio version of the webinar - Anita speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, who hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
In the free session Anita and Robin discuss:
Xbox Adaptive Controller and gaming
Gaming's accessibility progress
How the digital community can le...
2022-09-1529 min
Blind Guy Talks TechCelebrating Tech Volunteers at AbilityNet & RNIBToday we celebrate the hard work done by volunteers across the country giving their time to organisations such as AbilityNet and RNIB.
Blind Guy Steven Scott hosts a special roundtable talking to the people on the front line who visit blind and partially sighted people in their homes, as well as provide support remotely and even at tech hubs across the country.
Listen to stories from Gordon, Shauna, Steve and co-ordinators such as Pat and Christine as they talk about their roles and experiences, as well as the challenges a pandemic brought to such a service.
If you want to...
2022-06-081h 02The AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP54: Accessibility Insights with Anita Mortaloni of Xbox at MicrosoftAnita Mortaloni is the Director of Accessibility of Xbox at Microsoft.
She joins us as the December guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series, now on its 18th episode.
In this podcast - an audio version of the webinar - Anita speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, who hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
In the free session Anita and Robin discuss:
Xbox Adaptive Controller and gaming
Gaming's accessibility progress
How the digital community can le...
2021-12-0729 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP53: Accessibility Insights with Ted Drake of IntuitTed Drake is Global Accessibility and Inclusive Design Leader at Intuit, a financial software company that creates TurboTax and QuickBooks.
He joins us as the November guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series, now on its 17th episode.
In this podcast - an audio version of the webinar - Ted speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, who hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
In the free session Ted and Robin discuss:
Accessibility Champions at Intuit
T...
2021-12-0734 min
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On this week’s show Chris talks to Amy Low and Teresa Loftus from Abilitynet, about the wide variety of disability related digital barriers that can be removed using technological tools, many of which are already provided in the software we use every day.
Abilitynet have their accessibility conference https://abilitynet.org.uk/techsharepro-2021 – you can get 50% off as a WB-40 listener by using the code “TSPWB40_50”
Upcoming workshops are below, get 10% off with the code “Workplace10”
Introduction to assistive technology on 10th November
How to use assistive technology at work, in education and...
2021-11-0236 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP52: Accessibility Insights with Jonathan Mosen, CEO of WorkbridgeJonathan Mosen MNZM is CEO of Workbridge, an organisation that "gives employers access to skilled and capable workers, and gives people with disabilities a fair go in the workforce."
He joins us as the October guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series, now on its 16th episode. This podcast is
Jonathan speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, who hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
Workbridge is New Zealand's largest disability employment agency, and Jonathan is a vet...
2021-10-1234 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP51: Accessibility Insights with Susanna Laurin of Funka and IAAPSusanna Laurin, chairman and Chief Research and Innovation Officer at Funka, and also Representative to the EU for the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) joined us as the September guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series, now on its 15th episode.
Susanna speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, who hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
Susanna has more than 20 years experience in working with disability-related issues in senior roles, with several assignments for the European Commission. She le...
2021-09-0732 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP50: Accessibility Insights with Ursula Dolton from British Heart FoundationUrsula Dolton of British Heart Foundation (BHF), who has been championing digital improvements at the major UK charity, as its first ever Chief Technology Officer, joins us as our guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series.
Ursula speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, who hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
Ursula is responsible for delivering BHF’s technology strategy in support of its charitable objectives. She has worked in technology leadership positions within major commercial organisations including at Cad...
2021-08-1032 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP49: Accessibility Insights with Richard Morton from UK Government (CDDO)In this audio extract from AbilityNet's monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Richard Morton, Head of Accessibility at the UK Government's Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) as the latest guest.
Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
On this webinar, introduced by AbilityNet's Annie Mannion, Richard and Robin discuss topics including:
accessibility policy changes over the past decade,
the role of government in influencing accessibility developments,
the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations, a...
2021-07-0731 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP48: Accessibility Insights with Larry Goldberg of Verizon MediaIn this audio extract from AbilityNet's monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Larry Goldberg, Head of Accessibility at Verizon Media as the latest guest.
Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
On this webinar, introduced by AbilityNet's Annie Mannion, Larry Goldberg discusses topics including:
How technologies can both enable yet also create barriers for people with disabilities
How to support the next generation of accessibility professionals
Digital accessibility trends
Pushing the frontiers of f...
2021-06-0831 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP47: Accessibility Insights with Jennison Asuncion and Joe Devon, co-founders of GAADIn this audio extract from AbilityNet's monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Jennison Asuncion and Joe Devon, co-founders of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) as the latest guests.
Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
On this webinar, introduced by AbilityNet's Annie Mannion, Jennison and Joe discussed their experiences creating GAAD, what they've learned along the way, and their plans for the future of inclusion and accessibility.
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2021-05-0436 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP46: Accessibility Insights with Emma Pratt Richens of the BBCIn this audio extract from AbilityNet's monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Emma Pratt Richens, Accessibility Specialist at the BBC, as our latest guest.
Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
On this webinar, introduced by AbilityNet's Annie Mannion, Emma and Robin discussed:
Emma's decades of web experience including front-end web development, UX and accessibility-focused roles
Developments in attitudes towards web accessibility
Accessibility, disability, and empathy while working from home during a pandemic
Te...
2021-04-0732 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP45: Accessibility Insights with Caroline Casey of The Valuable 500In this audio extract from AbilityNet's monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Caroline Casey, founder of The Valuable 500, as the latest guest.
Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
On this webinar, introduced by AbilityNet's Annie Mannion, Caroline and Robin discussed:
recent highlights with The Valuable 500,
learnings about diversity and digital inclusion from COVID and remote working,
what the future looks like for people with disabilities, and
what needs to change to create...
2021-03-1631 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP44: Accessibility Insights with Sarah Herrlinger of AppleIn this audio extract from AbilityNet's monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Sarah Herrlinger, Senior Director of Global Accessibility, Policy & Initiatives at Apple as the latest guest.
Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
On this webinar, introduced by AbilityNet's Annie Mannion, Sarah discussed Apple's accessibility developments over the past year, its experiences with Covid 19, and how the organisation prioritises inclusion.
You can download a transcript of this session from the AbilityNet...
2021-02-1633 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP43: Accessibility Insights with Alejandro Moledo of the European Disability ForumIn this audio extract from AbilityNet's monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Alejandro Moledo, Policy Coordinator at the European Disability Forum (EDF) as the latest guest.
Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
On this webinar, Alejandro discussed the recent EU legislation on accessibility (the European Accessibility Act), and accessibility issues across media, telecoms and emerging technologies (AI, robotics, smart environments) and more.
You can download a transcript of this session from...
2021-01-2031 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP42: Accessibility Insights with Malin Rygg of the Norwegian Digitalisation AgencyIn this audio extract from our monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Malin Rygg, Head Of Department at the Norwegian Digitalisation Agency as the latest guest.
Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
On this webinar, Malin spoke about enforcing inclusive design principles, and the challenges and successes she has experienced with this in Norway.
You can download a transcript of this session from the AbilityNet website and about view the video r...
2020-12-0932 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP41: Accessibility Insights with Christopher Patnoe of Google: November 2020This is an audio recording of our Accessibility Insights webinar series, this month featuring Christopher Patnoe, Head of Accessibility Programs and Disability Inclusion at Google chatting with AbilityNet's Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion. The session is introduced by Annie Mannion, Digital Communications Manager at AbilityNet.
On the webinar, Christopher, whose background includes innovation roles at Disney Mobile, Sony Ericsson and Apple, shared inclusivity developments at Google and discussed topics including:
Covid-19
The future of digital accessibility
Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence
And more!
You can access the webinar recording on the...
2020-11-1128 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP40: Accessibility Insights with Bryn Anderson of Sainsbury'sThis is an audio recording of our new Accessibility Insights webinar series, this month featuring Bryn Anderson, Digital Accessibility Specialist at Sainsbury's chatting with AbilityNet's Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion. The session is introduced by Annie Mannion, Digital Communications Manager at AbilityNet.
Bryn supports all of Sainsbury’s' brands to build accessible web and mobile applications. He played a key role in Sainsbury’s' COVID-19 Feeding the Nation work, which shone a spotlight on disability and accessibility both at Sainsbury’s and across society as a whole.
Bryn has a background in customer experienc...
2020-10-0734 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP39: Accessibility Insights with Paul Smyth of BarclaysThis is an audio recording of our new Accessibility Insights webinar series, this month featuring Paul Smyth MBE, Head of Digital Accessibility at Barclays chatting with AbilityNet's Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion.
As founder and leader of Digital Accessibility at Barclays, Paul's an international expert and thought leader who helps to address technological barriers faced by disabled customers or staff. Over recent years Paul’s led on a number of firsts for accessible banking, including talking ATMs, high visibility debit cards and regularly performing disabled user testing across the Barclays website and mobile app. He’s al...
2020-09-0932 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP38: Accessibility Insights with Neil MillikenThis podcast is an audio recording of an AbilityNet webinar, which was broadcast live on Tuesday 11 August 2020.
Neil Milliken, Global Head of Accessibility for Atos, is grilled by AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, Robin Christopherson, as the second guest in our new Accessibility Insights webinar series. In the series, Robin enjoys monthly online chats with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
Neil's role is to deliver better technology for customers and employees, embedding inclusive practice into the processes of the organisation, which has thousands of employees and an annual...
2020-08-1233 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP37 Accessibility Insights episode 1- Jenny Lay-Flurrie from MicrosoftWe're delighted to welcome Microsoft's Chief Accessibility Officer, Jenny Lay-Flurrie as the first guest in our new Accessibility Insights series.
Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.
Among other discussion topics, Jenny and Robin chat about Microsoft and Covid-19, Be My Eyes, and Microsoft's recent Ability Summit.
Listen back to this bitesize, 30 minute session, originally recorded as a webinar and broadcast via AbilityNet on Tuesday 21 July 2020.
Yo...
2020-07-2236 min
Remote but not RestrictedEpisode 13: Robin Christopherson from AbilityNetThis week we meet Robin Christopherson, Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet, a UK charity supporting people of any age, living with any disability or impairment to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education.
2020-07-1623 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Chris Grant AbilityNet’s Area Coordinator in ScotlandHosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil MillikenChris Grant is AbilityNet’s Area Coordinator in Scotland, or “King of Scotland” as he is affectionately known by the central team. Since starting in May 2018, he has completely transformed their free services in Scotland, generating huge growth in the number of volunteers and the hours of free tech support provided to older people and people with disabilities. He has recruited and now manages a team of 25 volunteers who provide telephone, remote and in-person IT support to older people and people with disabilities, with another 25 volunteers in the pipelin...
2020-05-0133 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP36 Interview: Chris Hughes of Salford University on their inclusive, immersive web playerToday we're talking with Dr Chris Hughes, Computer Science Lecturer at the University of Salford and a panelist on the Inclusive Immersive Experiences session at TechShare Pro, about the University's cool web player that's now available for everyone to try out.
Here's the link to its ImAc pilot web player. Have a go and give your feedback.
Download a text transcript of this episode from the AbilityNet website.
All speaker info and slides are available on the TechShare Pro 2019 schedule page.
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2020-03-1615 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP35 Session: Google Euphonia and Live TranscribeToday we catch up on the latest developments in cutting-edge, real-time speech recognition from Dimitri Kanevsky, research senior scientist at Google.
Speaker:
Dimitri Kanevsky, Research Scientist, Google
Download a text transcript of this episode from the AbilityNet website.
All speaker info and slides are available on the TechShare Pro 2019 schedule page.
Follow us on Twitter with #TechSharePro. Get in touch via enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk with feedback, questions and comments.
2020-03-1319 min
Digital Works PodcastEpisode 003 - Robin Christopherson (AbilityNet) on the power of inclusive design, and the importance of accessible products and servicesThis episode focuses on accessibility and inclusive design as we sit down for a chat with Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet (https://abilitynet.org.uk/). Robin is a really inspiring interviewee and has lots of insightful things to say about the impact of accessible products and services.Robin mentioned a number of initiatives during our conversation including; the Tech4Good Awards, https://www.tech4goodawards.com/.We were slightly beset by technical gremlins and Ash having to self-isolate after returning from a trip to Italy but we've battled on. This does...
2020-03-121h 09The AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP34 Session: Creating an Accessibility Champions NetworkAn Accessibility Champions Network is a great way to build your internal capability and change the culture of your organisation to make inclusive design business as usual. So what is a champions network? How do you start building one? What are the options and how long does it take to build?
Speakers -
Christopher Patnoe, Senior Programs Manager, Google Accessibility
Emanuela Gorma, Senior Digital Accessibility Manager, Barclays
Cassandra Marrero, Modern Communications Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft
Emma Pratt Richens, Senior Accessibility Specialist, BBC UX&D (User Experience & Design)
Download a text transcript of this episode from...
2020-03-1055 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP33 Heather Burns on how Brexit killed the European Accessibility Act in the UKToday we have a special interview with Heather Burns; tech, policy and regulations specialist on how Brexit has called time on the European Accessibility Act ever becoming UK law and what this means for disabled UK citizens and UK PLC.
Download a text transcript of this episode from the AbilityNet website.
All speaker info and slides are available on the TechShare Pro 2019 schedule page.
Follow us on Twitter with #TechSharePro. Get in touch via enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk with feedback, questions and comments.
2020-03-0513 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP32 Panel: HE and public sector regulationsWith speakers from Barclays, Microsoft and beyond, today's episode is the last word in the law, the regulations and the top things to be aware of in the area of higher education and public sector compliance.
Chair
Abi James, Accessibility and Usability Consultant, AbilityNet
Panel
Alistair McNaught, Director, Alistair McNaught Consultancy
Aaron Prior, Industry Executive, Microsoft
George Rhodes, Accessibility Consultant
Paul Smyth, Head of Digital Accessibility, Barclays
Download a text transcript of this episode from the AbilityNet website.
All speaker info and slides are available on the TechShare Pro 2019 schedule page.
2020-03-0251 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP31 Session: Verizon Media - Embedding accessibility in every projectWith brands like Yahoo, HuffPost and TechCrunch, Verizon Media helps people stay informed and entertained, communicate and transact, while creating new ways for advertisers and partners to connect. They are committed to inclusion both in the accessibility of products and in media representation.
Speaker:
Samantha Soloway, Accessibility Lab Manager, Verizon Media
Download a text transcript of this episode from the AbilityNet website.
All speaker info and slides are available on the TechShare Pro 2019 schedule page.
Follow us on Twitter with #TechSharePro. Get in touch via enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk with fe...
2020-02-2535 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP30 Panel: Accessibility leadershipWhat lessons can we learn from others about how to win the case for accessibility within our organisations? And what are the best tactics for achieving lasting change? Let's let the panel enlighten us with their take on this important issue.
Chair:
Christopher Lee, Managing Director, IAAP
Panel:
Jenny Lay-Flurrie, Chief Accessibility Officer, Microsoft
Sarah Herrlinger, Director of Global Accessibility Policy & Initiatives, Apple
Christopher Patnoe, Senior Programs Manager, Google Accessibility
Paul Smyth, Head of Digital Accessibility, Barclays
Download a text transcript of this episode from the AbilityNet website.
All speaker info...
2020-02-2052 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP29 Session: Understanding the potential of mobile phones as assistive technologiesAnother great episode today. It's the Groupe Speciale Mobile (GSM) Association's take on the potential of mobile phones to change the lives of disabled people. Don't I know it.
Speaker:
Clara Aranda-Jan, Insights Manager, GSMA
Download a text transcript of this episode from the AbilityNet website.
All speaker info and slides are available on the TechShare Pro 2019 schedule page.
Follow us on Twitter with #TechSharePro . Get in touch via enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk with feedback, questions and comments.
2020-02-1825 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP28 Panel: Accessible Immersive ExperiencesCreating accessible immersive experiences for multi-media audiences is at the forefront of industry best practice. Let's hear from the experts who are pushing the frontiers of future, inclusive experiences.
Chair
Dr. Ben Shirley, Acoustic Research Centre, University of Salford
Panelists
Larry Goldberg, Senior Director & Head of Accessibility, Verizon Media
Dr Chris Hughes, Computer Science Lecturer, University of Salford
Rupert Brun, Broadcast Consultant, Fraunhofer
Jamie Hindhaugh, Chief Operating Officer, BT Sport
Download a text transcript of this episode from the AbilityNet website.
All speaker info and slides are available on t...
2020-02-1350 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP27 Session: Haben Girma & Paul Walsh on accessibility the Lenovo wayToday's is a great session by two experts from Lenovo; Paul Walsh and Haben Girma. I'm sure everyone who attended the session (or heard our earlier interview with them both) would agree that Haben is the real superstar here (sorry Paul). She is the first deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, an advocate for people with disabilities and the first Lenovo Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor.
She travels the world teaching individuals and organisations how inclusion is an opportunity for innovation, which aligns perfectly with Lenovo’s vision of a world that delivers Smarter Technology for All and a...
2020-02-1033 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP26 Panel: Carrots and sticks - A global perspectiveWhat is the best way to overcome the barriers created by people and organisations who do not consider accessibility and inclusive design when building digital services and products? Do we simply need to raise awareness of the business benefits of accessibility, or do we need more effective legal frameworks to focus the minds of decision-makers?
Our panel offered a perspective on this question from around the globe - including the US, Europe, Israel and Norway.
Chair
Eleanor Southwood, Chair of Trustees, RNIB
Panelists
Alejandro Moledo, Policy Co-ordinator, European Disability Forum
Malin Ry...
2020-02-0642 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP25 Session: The Big Hack and Purple PoundThe Big Hack is an ambitious programme being developed by Scope as a call to action for the tech industry to become more inclusive of disabled people. It includes a range of projects and new resources which aim to win the case and provide the practical tools for inclusive design.
Speakers
Kristina Barrick, Head of Digital Influencing, Scope
Craig Moss, Research Manager, Scope
James Taylor, Head of Policy and Campaigns, Scope
Anel Touchet, Senior Economist, ScopeDownload a of this episode.
Download a text transcript of this episode via the AbilityNet website.
All speaker...
2020-02-0338 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP24 Panel: Ethics, machine learning and disabilitiesArtificial Intelligence is changing our world at an incredible rate, powering innovations such as speech and image recognition in ways which can transform the lives of disabled people. However, we are also seeing many examples of AI-powered services which create unintended barriers for disabled people, whether through poor design, lack of representative data or flaws in algorithms. Our panel placed the needs of disabled people at the centre of the discussion, whilst looking at a range of social and technology issues which needed to be addressed.
Chair -
Abi James, Accessibility and Usability Consultant, AbilityNet
2020-01-3047 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP23 Keynote: Caroline Casey of the Valuable 500I defy anyone not to be moved by Caroline's amazing keynote about the importance of strongly including disability in the broader diversity agenda. It starts with a fantastic video called '#Diversish'. You can easily find it by searching for that hashtag on YouTube.
Download a text transcript of this episode from the AbilityNet website.
All speaker info and slides will be available on the TechShare Pro 2019 schedule page.
Follow us on Twitter with #TechSharePro. Get in touch via enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk with feedback, questions and comments.
2020-01-2923 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP22 Session: Inclusive travelling back to the smart home of todayHow can innovative collaboration with major transport providers and airports help to bring about a deeper level of staff understanding and improved customer experience - and what kind of accommodations might a ride hailing service implement to ensure that it's accessible to people with disabilities? Why is the smart home particularly helpful from an accessibility perspective - and what recent innovations might assist in enabling greater inclusion?
Chair -
Robin Spinks, Principal Manager, Digital Accessibility, RNIB
The RNIB Wayfinding project -
Marc Powell, Strategic Relationships, Innovation through Partnership, RNIB
John Worsfold, Innovation...
2020-01-2354 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP21 Panel: Audio description and video on demandThis next full session audio we're bringing you is all about accessible media; that's subtitles, closed captioning and audio description etc. Hear from industry leaders in the broadcast and video on-demand space such as the BBC, ITV, Amazon and Apple about what's the state of play today and what the future may hold. You'll hear from:
Chair -
Sonali Rai, Broadcast Relationships and Audio Description Manager, RNIB
Panelists -
Nigel Megitt, Executive Product Manager, BBC
Sarah Herrlinger, Director, Global Accessibility Policy & Initiatives, Apple
Jane Laurance, Head of Specialist Broadcast Services, ITV
Abhiram...
2020-01-2057 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP20 Session: Accessible gamingThe first full session audio we're bringing you is a doozy; Accessible gaming. You'll learn approximately 15x as much about how to create and test for accessible games on the console and in the browser by the end of today's episode so strap yourself in. You'll hear from:
Introduction -
Dafydd Henke-Reed, Accessibility and Usability Consultant, AbilityNet
Game accessibility update -
Ian Hamilton, Game Accessibility Specialist
BBC game accessibility research -
Lauren Moore, Design Researcher, BBC Children's, BBC
Playstation accessibility -
Mark Friend, Principal User Researcher, Sony Interactive...
2020-01-161h 36The AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP19 Top tips and insights from TechShare ProWe're back and bringing you some more juicy audio from TechShare Pro. Coming up soon in the feed will be full recordings from a range of different sessions, but for now let's get some more useful insights from a selection of event sponsors and speakers. Featured in today's episode; Christopher Patnoe of Google, Hector Minto of Microsoft, Emanuela Gorma of Barclays, Haben Girma and Paul Walsh of Lenovo, Jennison Asuncion of LinkedIn and finally Caroline Casey of the Valuable 500.
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2020-01-1320 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP18 Christopher Patnoe and kyndra Price of Google on accessibility the Google wayA whopper of an interview today guys. In the next half hour, two accessibility experts from Google get grilled on all things accessibility. This is the last feature to drop into the feed for now, but we hope to be back soon with all those sweet, sweet sessions from the event. Watch this space.
Download a text transcription of this episode from the AbilityNet website.
2019-12-1228 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP17 Mark Friend from Sony on accessible console gamingCan triple-A console titles ever be fully inclusive. Mark Friend from Sony gives us the low-down in today's full-length interview.
Download a text transcript of this episode via the AbilityNet website.
2019-12-1111 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP16 David Williams of Sony on their accessible Android TVsToday we bring you the full interview with David Williams, Divisional Director of Sony Home Entertainment and Sound, in which we discuss all things accessibility on their range of Android TVs.
Download a text transcript of this episode via the AbilityNet website.
2019-12-1009 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP15 Abhi Moturi and Paul Duncan of Amazon on all things video and accessibilityOur full-length interview offering today is with two great guys from Amazon, discussing all things accessibility but mostly streaming video-related.
Download a text transcript of this episode via the AbilityNet website.
2019-12-0923 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP14 Haben Girma and Paul Walsh of Lenovo on the importance of diversityToday's full-length interview to kick off the run is with Lenovo's Chief Digital Officer, Paul Walsh, and their recently recruited accessibility consultant and all-round superstar, Haben Girma.
Download a text transcript of this episode via the AbilityNet website.
2019-12-0617 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP13 The Second Post-Event ShowIn this second of our post-event procasts, Steven and Robin bring you the rest of the best from TechShare Pro 2019. Amongst the audio-goodness is the amazing Haben Girma on disability identity, Abhi Moturi and Paul Duncan of Amazon on prioritising a (perhaps surprising) video audience, David Williams and Mark Friend from Sony on engaging with disabled users and much more from Christopher Patnoe of Google - this time joined by the lovely Kyndra Price of same - to discuss everything from Google Glass to driverless cars. Please tell your friends and make sure you stay subscribed as a large...
2019-12-0534 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP12 Malin Rygg of Norway's Authority for Universal Design of ICT and Stuart Seaborn of US not for profit Disability Rights AdvocatesToday's full-length interview is a corker. Malin Rygg and Stuart Seaborn discuss the legal landscape and business case for digital inclusion in Europe and the US. 30 minutes of magic.
Download a text transcript of the full Malin and Stuart interview via the AbilityNet website.
2019-12-0228 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP11 Eleanor Southwood on accessibility carrots and sticks and the importance of disabled user involvementCovering all aspects of both the legal and business cases, today we bring you the full interview with RNIB Chair Eleanor Southwood who was fresh from chairing the Carrots and Sticks expert panel session.
Download a text transcript of Eleanor's interview via the AbilityNet website.
2019-11-2916 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP10 Sarah Herrlinger on accessibility the Apple wayToday we have a really good, long interview with all-round accessibility superstar, Sarah Herrlinger of Apple in which we cover a broad range of topics - every one a corker.
Download a text transcript of Sarah's interview via the AbilityNet website.
2019-11-2825 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP9 - Caroline Casey on the Valuable 500A truly brilliant interview to kick off the series of full-length chats we've got coming up in the feed, today Caroline Casey, founder of the Valuable 500, talks to Steven Scott about her life, her fear of tech and her mission to change the world.
Download a text transcript of the full Caroline Casey interview via the AbilityNet website.
2019-11-2717 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP8 - The First Post-Event ShowIn this first of our post-event procasts, Steven and Robin bring you the best of the best from TechShare Pro 2019. Amongst the audio goodness is Caroline Casey of the Valuable 500, Jenny Lay-Flurrie of Microsoft, Sarah Herrlinger of Apple and lots of carrots and lots and lots of sticks. Please tell your friends and make sure you stay subscribed as a large number of full-length interviews will drop, as usual, in the days to come.
The hashtag is #TechSharePro 2019 and you can also contact the show via enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk with feedback, questions and comments.
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2019-11-2635 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP7 George Rhodes and Abi James on public sector complianceToday's Procast extra includes the full-length interviews with George Rhodes (now of the Home Office) speaking to AbilityNet's Annie Mannion, as well as Robin Christopherson's chat with Accessibility Consultant Abi James of AbilityNet. They're discussing all-important aspects of those pesky public sector regulations that are making so many people sit up and take notice of digital inclusion (finally) - and both will be there to bring their expertise to bear at TechShare Pro.
Download the text transcript of George Rhodes's interview via the AbilityNet website.
Download the text transcript of Abi James's interview via the...
2019-11-2525 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP6 Simon Tew on Control 1 and Kush Kanodia on social entrepreneurshipFirst Simon Tew of Digit Music explains to Robin Christopherson all about its fantastic system for composing music using an adapted wheelchair controller, and then AbilityNet's Sarah Botterill talks to AbilityNet trustee and social entrepreneur; Kush Kanodia, about his passion for assistive technology and his work with the Global Disability Innovation Hub.
Download a text transcript of Simon's interview via the AbilityNet website.
Download a text transcript of Kush's interview via the AbilityNet website.
2019-11-2213 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP Day 2Hey there, it's Day 2 of TechShare Pro and the event's going really well. Here's the live feed to watch everything that's going on so please do join us. We'll be busy catching lots of interviews and audio to bring to you in the next main procast landing probably Tuesday or Wednesday next week. In the meantime, tomorrow and Monday we will drop another couple of full-length interview extra episodes. Thanks guys and please do keep listening and interacting with #TechSharePro2019.
2019-11-2100 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP Day 1No full-length interviews today as it's Day 1 of TechShare Pro so we're going to bring you something special. Click on this live feed link and you can watch all of today's proceedings live On Youtube and we'll do the same tomorrow. On Friday normal business will resume. Don't forget that you can interact on the Twitters with #TechSharePro2019.
2019-11-2000 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP5 Christopher Patnoe on Google accessibility projectsIn today's extra episode Christopher Patnoe, Head of Accessibility Programs at Google, discusses its focus on accessibility - including Live Transcribe, Sound Amplifier, Project Euphonia and checking for accessibility in Android using Accessibility Scanner. Also, it's early days for gesture recognition for signers.
Download a text transcript of Christopher's interview via the AbilityNet website.
2019-11-1910 minThe AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.TSP4 Eleanor Southwood and Malin Rygg on carrots and sticksToday's extra includes a brief chat with RNIB chair, Eleanor Southwood (who is also chairing the panel on Accessibility Carrots and Sticks). She discusses the RNIB's focus on end user experience to inform what they do, as well as the need to help people with a vision impairment be confident with emerging tech. That's followed by a really interesting interview I had with Malin Rygg, Head of Authority for Universal Design of ICT for the Norwegian government (also on this panel), who outlined how they very effectively enforce the law on website accessibility the Norway way.
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2019-11-1824 min
AXSChat PodcastAXSChat Podcast with Abi James Senior Accessibility Consultant at AbilityNet.Abi James is a researcher of assistive technology and digital accessibility and senior accessibility consultant at AbilityNet. Diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of nine, Abi has used computers and technology to help her succeed throughout her education and in employment. Her work at AbilityNet focusses on helping organisations such as schools, universities, public sector bodies and companies to create websites and apps that are accessible and inclusive for everyone. She also works closely with policymakers and researchers to understand how assistive technology can be used effectively within the education system and the role standards and regulation play in i...
2019-11-1536 min