United in Accessibility

In this episode of the United in Accessibility podcast, Chanda Hinton shares her journey as a spinal cord injury survivor and her role as a leader in healthcare accessibility. Chanda discusses her vision for integrative care and the significant impact of her advocacy work, including the successful passage of Colorado's Spinal Cord Injury Medicaid Waiver. 

In this episode of the United in Accessibility podcast, Haben Girma discusses the significance of descriptive transcripts in enhancing digital accessibility for diverse audiences. She emphasizes that these transcripts provide richer context and detail beyond traditional captions and audio descriptions, fostering inclusive communication and bridging cultural gaps in media consumption.

In this episode of the United in Accessibility podcast, we explore the transformative impact of emerging technologies on disability rights, delving into how AI and digital media are reshaping inclusion. We also discuss the evolving role of advocacy in driving socio-technical change for the future of accessibility.

In this episode of the United in Accessibility podcast, John Paul Cruz, G3ict Country Advisor for the Philippines, shares his transformative journey from losing his sight to shaping disability policy across Southeast Asia. Dive into his insights on improving accessibility, navigating diverse regional challenges, and the impact of his work on the ASEAN Disability Action Plan.

In this episode of the United in Accessibility podcast Thalagodage Janitha Rukmal and Mahesh Panditha from the Enable Lanka Foundation share insights on the challenges and successes of empowering individuals with disabilities, emphasizing the need for collaboration and innovative solutions to create a more inclusive society in Sri Lanka and global.

In this episode of the United in Accessibility podcast, Mark Steadman shares his transformation from an "arrogant dev" to a passionate accessibility advocate, emphasizing the importance of firsthand experiences with users with disabilities. The discussion highlights the growing significance of mobile accessibility, the disconnect between web and native mobile app accessibility approaches, and the need for more resources and standards in the field of mobile accessibility

In this episode of the IAAP United in Accessibility Podcast we host Christopher Patnoe, Head of EMEA Accessibility and Disability Inclusion at Google. With over 25 years in tech at Apple, Sony, and Disney, Christopher leads Google’s EMEA initiatives, focusing on product accessibility, policy advocacy, and partnerships. Discover Christopher's insights into Google's commitment to digital inclusivity. 

Explore how inclusive leadership not only cultivates a supportive workplace culture but also empowers teams to innovate and achieve collective goals, fostering an environment where every voice is valued and respected.

In this episode of the United in Accessibility podcast, we talk with expert Paolo Galliano about actionable strategies for promoting equity in workplaces. He emphasizes the importance of measuring inclusion as a key step toward fostering diversity.

In this IAAP United in Accessibility podcast episode Timothy Springer, founder and CEO of Level Access, is discussing key insights from the 5th State of Digital Accessibility Report. Tim highlights trends showing organizations are moving from awareness to action on digital accessibility, incorporating it into product lifecycles, and having centralized programs for effective implementation.