Exploring Accessible Tech & Inclusive Living with Tom Babinszki

Co-hosts Jonathan Price and Evan Starnes, of Blind Level Tech, welcome guest Tom Babinszki in this enlightening episode. Following the introduction and Tom sharing his experiences as a coin collector and audio recorder, he discusses his company Even Grounds. Focused on making events, venues, and locations accessible for people with disabilities, Even Grounds examines websites and buildings holistically with an emphasis on inclusivity rather than mere accessibility. The crew also reflects on the accessibility of museums and other buildings, highlighting the importance of facilitating enjoyable experiences for all visitors. Additionally, the episode covers tech updates, such as Apple's Vision Pro headset and Spotify's new transcription capabilities and tabs feature. Towards the end, the hosts discuss their favorite sandwiches, before wrapping up with details of aftersite.org's Valentine's Day promotion.

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00:14 Introduction and Hosts' Personal Updates

00:43 Discussion on Coin Collecting and Audio Recording

01:48 Listener Engagement and Feedback

02:25 Evan's Personal and Tech Updates

03:17 Tech News: Apple's Vision Pro Headset and Amazon's Guard Features

04:40 Podcast Accessibility Features on Spotify and Apple

05:47 Guest Introduction and Interview: Tom

06:00 Tom's 3D Building Project Announcement

07:36 Tom's Journey into Advocacy

12:11 Tom's Innovative Braille Printer

14:29 Tom's Current Work: Accessibility Consulting

16:49 The Importance of Inclusive Design

17:23 Challenges in Advocacy and Inclusion

18:54 The Role of Museums in Accessibility

20:23 Making Museums More Inclusive

20:53 The Power of Willingness in Accessibility

25:12 The Accessibility of Historical Buildings

25:59 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

28:06 Sandwich of the Week Segment

31:08 Promotion Announcement and Closing Remarks

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