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Albinism, Advocacy, and Access: A Call for Community-Led Change At Inclusive Africa


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In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece continue their coverage from the Inclusive Africa Conference 2025, featuring powerful conversations on accessibility standards, digital inclusion, and youth empowerment across the continent.

Steven and Shaun kick off the episode with a light-hearted discussion ahead of Apple's WWDC, before shifting focus back to their coverage of Inclusive Africa 2025 in Nairobi.

They speak with Sachin Pavithran, Executive Director of the U.S. Access Board, about global accessibility standards, the future of inclusive legislation, and the political realities affecting disabled communities in the U.S.

Next, they interview Senzo Mbonambi from South Africa’s Lead Change Developments, who shares his organization’s work upskilling youth with disabilities to combat poverty and crime through technology training.

Finally, Alan Herbert from Black Albinism discusses the challenges faced by persons with albinism in Africa, including social stigma, ritual killings, and digital exclusion. He highlights the importance of representation, storytelling, and collective advocacy through technology.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - WWDC Conference Coverage Update from Double Tap
03:07 - Interview with Sachin Pavithran, Executive Director at United States Access Board
18:30 - Interview with senzo Mbonambi from LeadChange Developments in South Africa
37:20 - Get in touch with the Double Tap team
54:28 - Final Thoughts

Relevant Links
U.S. Access Board: https://www.access-board.gov
Lead Change Developments: https://leadchangedevelopments.org
Black Albinism: https://blackalbinism.org
Inclusive Africa Conference: https://inclusiveafrica.org

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About Double Tap

Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.

 

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