Real People, Real Stories: A Podcast on Accessibility by TPGi

By TPGI

Bringing you the interesting and diverse stories of individuals working to make the world a more inclusive place.... more

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How many episodes does Real People, Real Stories: A Podcast on Accessibility by TPGi have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

Real People, Real Stories: A Podcast on Accessibility by TPGi episodes:

December 19, 2024Real People, Real Stories Episode 5, 2024: Brandon Briggs
Host Mark Miller speaks with Brandon Briggs, CEO of XR Navigation, about his experiences and advocacy. Learn about:
His work as an entrepreneur, researcher, inclusive designer, and developer.
Map accessibility.
The impact of XR Navigation.
How Audium, the world's more inclusive digital map viewer and editor, is changing lives.
...more
42min
November 26, 2024Real People, Real Stories Episode 4, 2024: Sightless Kombat
Host Mark Miller speaks with Ben Breen (Sightless Kombat), Accessible Gaming Officer for Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), about his experiences and advocacy. Learn about:
His work as an accessibility consultant for video games
His activism and awareness for accessibility in video games.
His experience as a blind gamer
...more
47min
August 20, 2024Real People, Real Stories Episode 3, 2024: Dan and Samuel Habib
Host Mark Miller speaks with father and son duo Dan and Samuel Habib about their experiences as filmmakers, their advocacy, and their passions. Learn about:
Their film "The Ride Ahead."
Their experience developing, creating, and co-directing the film.
Challenges they faced during the film.
Communication device technology.
Activism and disability justice.
...more
33min
April 30, 2024Real People, Real Stories Episode 2, 2024: Pat Pound
Host, Mark Miller, speaks with Pat Pound about her life experiences, her advocacy, and her hobbies. Learn about:
Her unique journey.
Her staying active in retirement.
Her experience fencing.
Her work in the community.
Exchanging knowledge between different age groups
...more
36min
March 07, 2024Real People, Real Stories Episode 1, 2024: Dustin Giannelli
Host, Mark Miller, speaks with Dustin Giannelli about his life experiences, his advocacy, and his work as a public speaker and successful business professional. Learn about:
His unique journey.
His experience at Michael Jordan's basketball camp.
His motto "Be on offense."
Positive Mental Attitude (PMA)
Meeting Stevie Wonder at CES
His advocacy and mission
...more
42min
November 22, 2023Real People Real Stories Episode 7, 2023: Shani Dhanda
Host, Mark Miller, speaks with Shani Dhanda about her life experiences, her advocacy, and her work as a social entrepreneur and influential figure. Learn about:
Her intersectional activism
Her influence in the community.
Her work as a Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Specialist.
Her commitment to being a leader and positive force for others.
Her numerous awards and accolades.
...more
53min
October 05, 2023Real People, Real Stories Episode 6, 2023: Phyllida Swift
Mark Miller, host, and Dara Golding, co-host, speak with Phyllida Swift about her life experiences, being a CEO, and her appearance and social justice activism. Learn about:
Face Equality International.
Her advocacy for the facial difference community.
Her efforts to change stigmas and stereotypes around facial differences.
Her history working in the face equality space.
How she is making global connections through her work.
...more
48min
July 31, 2023Real People, Real Stories Episode 5, 2023: Welby Broaddus
Mark Miller, host, and Dara Golding, co-host, speak with Welby Broaddus about his education, life experiences, and how he gained more confidence in himself and his abilities. Learn about:
His constant willingness to try.
His advocacy and desire to raise awareness for people with disabilities.
The benefits of hiring individuals who are blind and visually impaired.
His consulting firm, Broaddus Business Solutions.
His book Leading Blind Without Vision.
...more
44min
June 01, 2023Real People, Real Stories Episode 4, 2023: Kristy Viers
Mark Miller, host, and Cori Perlander, co-host, speak with Kristy Viers about her YouTube channel and commitment to raising awareness about accessible technology. Learn about:
How she built a following on social media
Her informative and educational video tutorials
How the visually impaired community utilizes accessible technology
How the braille display improves experiences on iOS devices
How challenging technology can be when it is inaccessible
...more
34min
April 28, 2023Real People, Real Stories Episode 3, 2023: Heather Pressman and Danielle Schulz
Mark Miller, host, and Dara Golding, producer, speak with Heather Pressman, Director of Learning & Engagement for the Molly Brown House Museum, and Danielle Schulz, Senior Manager of Lifelong Learning and Accessibility at the Denver Art Museum.
Today, they talk about writing The Art of Access: A Practical Guide for Museum Accessibility together and how accessibility changes museums. Learn about:
How tactile plaster model of an artwork changed Heather’s perspective on accessibility
How a community arts center started Danielle on her accessibility journey
How Sensory Friendly Mornings at the Denver Art Museum brings in new visitors
How self-guided tours at the Molly Brown House are accessible
How there are accessibility methods for all, from organizations with very little money to those with a lot
And why Heather sent Danielle an email with the subject line, “It’s Okay to Say No”
...more
41min

FAQs about Real People, Real Stories: A Podcast on Accessibility by TPGi:

How many episodes does Real People, Real Stories: A Podcast on Accessibility by TPGi have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.