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The Blind Drive: Beyond Compliance: Why Accessibility Must Be Usable to Be Real - Compliance Is for Lawyers—Usability Is for Humans


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In this episode of The Blind Drive, Jeff Thompson and Tim Schwartz dig into the heart of something far bigger than a news headline—it's about access, equity, and the right to fully participate in life. A recent class action lawsuit filed against DraftKings for failing to make its sports betting platform accessible to blind users sparks a deeper conversation. This isn't a show about gambling—it's a show about accountability. Jeff and Tim explore the critical difference between accessibility and usability, calling out how too many companies chase legal compliance while ignoring real human experience. Accessibility laws like the ADA, Section 508, and WCAG 2.1 create a baseline—but people who are blind live beyond baselines. They demand tools that actually work in real life. The hosts also share trusted resources—from tech newsletters to accessibility podcasts—built by people who walk the talk. This episode challenges listeners to push past compliance and fight for true usability.

No waiting. Do it today.

Links from the show:

Draft Kings lawsuit

Top Tech Tidbits

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast

iBug Buzz Podcast

Blind Level tech

Unnute Podcast Network

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