In this episode of HearSay, we’re joined by Tom Wlodkowski, Vice President of Accessibility at Comcast and former Director of Accessibility at AOL. Tom’s career has been uniquely positioned at the intersection of internet, broadcast, and cable television. He’s credited for creating the industry’s first set-top box interface as well as designing multiple accessible interfaces for the web. He discusses these innovations and more in this episode of HearSay. 

HearSay is an AudioEye series dedicated to the heroes of accessibility who are paving the way, building an inclusive future, and making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. 

Show Notes:

• Brief History of Digital Accessibility
• The Ultimate Accessibility User Testing Guide
• Essential WCAG Checklist

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View transcript: https://aeurl.xyz/hearsay-podcast-with-tom-wlodkowski_transcript

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HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, Mariella Paulino, and Missy Jensen. Edited by Alex Dorrier.

HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.

In this episode of HearSay, we’re joined by Gareth Ford Williams, the former Head of Accessibility at BBC, who discusses the importance of data in digital accessibility. He discusses how data can be used to create a culture of accessibility within organizations and improve digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. 

HearSay is an AudioEye series dedicated to the heroes of accessibility who are paving the way, building an inclusive future, and making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. 

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View transcript: https://aeurl.xyz/hearsay-podcast-with-gareth-ford-williams-transcript

HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, Mariella Paulino, and Missy Jensen. Edited by Alex Dorrier.

HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.

In this episode of HearSay, Larry Goldberg, former head of accessibility at Yahoo, WGBH, the National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM), and Verizon, provides a look into the history of accessibility in the media industry. He also shares his role in bringing closed captioning to media outlets, including WGBH.

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View transcript: https://aeurl.xyz/hearsay-podcast-with-larry-goldberg-transcript

HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, Mariella Paulino, and Missy Jensen. Edited by Alex Dorrier.

HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.

In this final episode of the first season of HearSay, we had the unique privilege of sitting down with Gabby Giffords, former Congresswoman and AudioEye Advisor, along with her Speech-Language Pathologist, Dr. Fabi Hirsch Kruse. Gabby shares her personal journey with aphasia and what her life looks like today.

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View transcript: https://aeurl.xyz/hearsay-podcast-with-gabby-giffords-transcript

HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, and Sean Bradley. Edited by Grant Lemons.

HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.

In this episode of HearSay, Joyce Bender, CEO, President, and founder of Bender Consulting Services as well as the Bender Leadership Academy, shares her journey of advocating for employment for people with disabilities and her personal experience as an Advisor for AudioEye.

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HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, and Sean Bradley. Edited by Grant Lemons.

HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.

In this episode of HearSay, Don Torrez of CivicPlus shares his journey of advocating for accessibility within the local government space, proven strategies for municipalities, and his personal experience partnering with AudioEye.

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HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, and Sean Bradley. Edited by Grant Lemons.

HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.

In this episode of HearSay, Mike Paciello, Chief Accessibility Officer at AudioEye, discusses his journey in the digital accessibility industry—from founding the Web Accessibility Initiative that led to the creation of the today’s global standards, to his unwavering commitment to advancing the rights of persons with disabilities over the past several decades. He explores the changing industry landscape and the steps businesses must take in order to ensure an inclusive and equitable future.

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HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, and Sean Bradley. Edited by Grant Lemons.

HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.

In this inaugural episode of HearSay, you'll hear from Sean Bradley, Co-Founder of AudioEye, about his journey into the startup world, some big roadblocks to success, and how he and the AudioEye team found success.

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HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, and Sean Bradley. Edited by Grant Lemons.

HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.