The Blind Chick

Accessibility: It's not Charity. It's the law.


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Summary

In this episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses talk about digital accessibility, the ADA, and the recent delay of federal web accessibility deadlines. Penn shares her frustration over accessibility being treated like an optional kindness instead of a basic civil right, while Moses connects the issue to larger historical fights for equal access, voting rights, public infrastructure, technology, and independence.

Together, they remind listeners that accessibility benefits everyone. Whether it’s websites, voting machines, medical forms, sidewalks, restaurants, or digital platforms, equal access is not a luxury. It is part of living with dignity, freedom, and full participation in society.

Contact Info

Have an accessibility story, a website that needs to be called out, or a company that deserves praise for doing it right?

Email: [email protected]

Credits

Hosted by Penn Street and Moses Street
Produced by Jonathan Price
An Aftersight Podcast


  • (00:00) - — Welcome back to The Blind Chick
  • (00:23) - — Summer, gardening, and Colorado life
  • (02:52) - — Penn introduces the accessibility issue
  • (03:37) - — ADA web accessibility deadlines and government websites
  • (04:36) - — Why accessibility helps everyone
  • (05:25) - — DOJ/HHS deadline delays
  • (06:30) - — What digital accessibility means in daily life
  • (08:41) - — Voting machines and equal access
  • (09:52) - — Penn’s soapbox: accessibility should not be an afterthought
  • (10:35) - — Why advocacy still matters
  • (11:00) - — Supporting accessible companies and calling out barriers
  • (12:01) - — Moses connects accessibility to women’s voting rights
  • (16:18) - — Digital access, employment, and independence
  • (18:16) - — Blind people, employment, and technology
  • (20:17) - — Ways listeners can take action
  • (21:00) - — ADA rights and why we cannot go backward
  • (22:19) - — Historical examples of access changing society
  • (25:21) - — Speak out when you see injustice
  • (26:12) - — Contacting companies about inaccessible websites
  • (27:27) - — Accessibility is not charity
  • (28:11) - — Real-world accessibility failures
  • (29:10) - — Celebrating companies that do accessibility well
  • (29:28) - — Accessibility and the freedom to leave your house
  • (31:30) - — Closing thoughts and listener call to action
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