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Welcome to The AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion. The home of coffee-fuelled chats, insights, and the latest updates from accessibility and digital inclusion communities across the globe. We offer transcripts for every episode and many are also available as videos on our YouTube channel. AbilityNet is a UK charity with a global reach - committed to creating a digital world accessible to all, regardless of ability or age. We offer a wide variety of free online resources, s ...
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In this episode of The AbilityNet Podcast, AbilityNet's Freya Robinson welcomes Emma Spring, co-founder and trustee of BanktheFood, a charity revolutionising food bank operations. Emma talks about the story behind BanktheFood, the difficulties food banks have in getting their requirements communicated, and the significance of BanktheFood's cutting-…
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Robin Christopherson is joined by Matthew Bellringer to discuss neurodiversity, its importance in the workplace, and how organisations can foster an inclusive culture. Find out more about Matthew by visiting his website: https://www.matthewbellringer.com/links/ Explore AbilityNet’s online learning modules for workplaces: https://abilitynet.org.uk/e…
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In this episode of Disability Inclusion Insights, Claire Jones, Director at ClearTalents, joins Lizi and Adam to discuss how to create an inclusive workplace, the importance of reasonable adjustments, and how technology is driving disability inclusion. If you'd like to connect with ClearTalents or Claire Jones, visit cleartalents.info or email Clai…
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Mark Walker and Robin Christopherson spill the beans on what to expect at TechShare Pro 2023. Artificial Intelligence, the European Accessibility Act, and winning the business case for accessibility are just a taste of the topics. Join us in-person or online, and secure your ticket for TechShare Pro 2023: www.techsharepro.com Sign up to AbilityNet’…
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In this engaging conversation, Zeke Steer, CEO of Milbotix, explains the origins of Smart Socks, their unique technology, and how they are currently being trialled. He also discusses their future plans, including potential expansion into at-home use. Milbotix is crowdfunding on Crowdcube. Join them on their mission to create a better future for tho…
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In this episode of Disability Inclusion Insights, Rosa Salamone, Process Manager for SAP Procurement at Boots UK, joins Lizi and Adam to share her personal experiences and perspectives regarding the significance of hiring disabled people. Rosa also delves into various initiatives that Boots UK has undertaken to champion inclusivity. Explore Ability…
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Cliff Federspiel, President and CTO at Vigilent, joins Robin Christopherson to discuss how Vigilent, winners of the AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards 2023's Sustainability Award, uses AI and machine learning to optimise industrial systems while reducing carbon emissions. Find out more about Vigilent: vigilent.com Sign up to AbilityNet’s newsletter for th…
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John Helmes and Michael Vermeersch from Microsoft join Robin Christopherson to chat about Microsoft’s Adaptive Accessories. They talk about how these accessories are making a difference in the lives of disabled people and explore how AI might shake things up in terms of customising devices to individual needs. Here is a list of resources that were …
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Ellie Thompson from Diversity and Ability joins Robin Christopherson to talk about the story behind the award-winning AXS Passport, its impact on both individuals and organisations, and its future advancements. Access Diversity and Ability’s AXS Passport, to begin sharing your accessibility and inclusion requirements: https://axs-passport.co/ Book …
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Welcome to our new series, Disability Inclusion Insights! Join Lizi Green and Adam Tweed, AbilityNet’s expert Digital Inclusion Consultants, in this series to interview leaders in workplace disability inclusion from across industries and around the world. To kick off this new series, Maria Grazia Zedda, Senior Equality Diversity Inclusion Manager a…
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Cam Beaudoin hosts an insightful fireside chat with Euan MacDonald MBE, Co-founder of Euan’s Guide, and Maayan Ziv, CEO of AccessNow, to discuss user-generated accessibility information. Cam, Euan, and Maayan discuss: The origins of Euan’s Guide and Access Now MapMissions How they gather and use user-generated information Whether venues, restaurant…
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Liz Heaney, Senior Solutions Consultant - Program Management at Google, joins Mark Walker to discuss her advice and tips for accessible procurement. Liz and Mark discuss: Processes for accessible procurement at Google How connecting and approaching your procurement team is key to advancing accessibility The key questions to ask suppliers and vendor…
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Mike Buckley, CEO of Be My Eyes, joins us this week to provide the latest on Be My Eyes and its Virtual Volunteer tool. Mike and Robin discuss: The story behind the Be My Eyes app and how it works The benefits of using the Be My Eyes app The latest on Be My Eye’s Virtual Volunteer tool Sign up to AbilityNet’s newsletter for the latest accessibility…
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2 Weeks since Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), co-founder Joe Devon joins Robin Christopherson to discuss: This year’s GAAD events and whether we’re moving towards a more digital accessible world How Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be game-changing for accessibility Why accessibility overlays don’t improve a website’s accessibility Sig…
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To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we are excited to share the jam-packed opening session from TechShare Pro 2022 - featuring HSBC, Channel 4, Google, and the Valuable 500! In the latest podcast episode, accessibility leaders and CEOs share their advice and experience of embedding inclusion and accessibility into their organisations…
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Digit Music fuses its musical know-how with gaming design to create an environment where anybody can make music. Si Tew, founder of Digit Music, joins Mark Walker to discuss: The innovative Cmpsr (previously known as Control One) The process and aftermath of winning a Tech4Good Award Exciting projects that Digit Music is currently working on Sign u…
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Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Cosmic is a social enterprise working to close the digital divide by providing key support, skills, and motivation to people of all ages and abilities. 10 years since winning a Tech4Good Award, Julie Hawker, Co-CEO at Cosmic, joins Mark Walker to discuss: The work Cosmic does to help improve digital inclusion How C…
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With 1.1 billion people living with avoidable or preventable vision impairment, Peek Vision's app is operating to provide portable eye examination kits for comprehensive eye examinations in even the remotest of settings. Jeanette McKenna, Head of Sustainability, Marketing and Development at Peek Vision, joins Mark Walker to discuss: The story behin…
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The AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards are back, and this week's episode features what3words, the winner of the BT Ingenious Award in 2015. Giles Rhys Jones, Chief Marketing Officer at what3words, joins Mark Walker to discuss: The story behind what3words Using what3words to find accessible entrances How what3words has been used by delivery companies, emer…
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In this week’s episode, we are joined by Adi Latif, Accessibility and Usability Consultant at AbilityNet, and Debbie Bradford and Ian Milton from UK's Department for Work and Pension. They joined TechSharePro 2022, to share recent updates to the Access to Work scheme: New online portal for Access to Work payments Access to Work support for hybrid w…
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In this week’s podcast, AbilityNet’s Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion, and Mark Walker, Head of Marketing and Portfolio, reflect on Apple’s Keynote on Apple, Accessibility, and Innovation. In this session, we are joined by Sarah Herrlinger Apple’s Senior Director of Global Accessibility Policy & Initiatives. Sarah joined TechShar…
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In this week’s podcast, AbilityNet’s Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion, and Mark Walker, Head of Marketing and Portfolio, reflect on Google’s Keynote on Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and accessibility at TechSharePro 2022. In this session we are joined by Google’s Christopher Patnoe, EMEA Lead for Accessibility and Disability I…
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David Padmore is the Director of Accessibility for ITV and Matt Simpson is the Head of Technology within the Accessibility Services team for ITV. They join AbilityNet as the series 2, episode 4 guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series. In this podcast - an audio version of the webinar - David and Matt speaks with Robin Christopherson…
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Natalie Tucker is the Senior Accessibility Lead at Spotify. She joins AbilityNet as the series 2, episode 3 guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series. In this podcast - an audio version of the webinar - Natalie speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, who hosts a monthly online chat with individual…
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Heather Dowdy is the Director of Product Accessibility at Netflix. She joins AbilityNet as the series 2, episode 2 guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series. In this podcast - an audio version of the webinar - Heather speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, who hosts a monthly online chat with ind…
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Hector Minto is the Director of Accessibility, Lead Technology Evangelist at Microsoft. He joins AbilityNet as the series 2, episode 1 guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series. In this podcast - an audio version of the webinar - Hector speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE profile, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, who hosts a m…
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Anita Mortaloni is the Director of Accessibility of Xbox at Microsoft. She joins us as the December guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series, now on its 18th episode. In this podcast - an audio version of the webinar - Anita speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, who hosts a monthly online chat …
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Anita Mortaloni is the Director of Accessibility of Xbox at Microsoft. She joins us as the December guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series, now on its 18th episode. In this podcast - an audio version of the webinar - Anita speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, who hosts a monthly online chat …
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Ted Drake is Global Accessibility and Inclusive Design Leader at Intuit, a financial software company that creates TurboTax and QuickBooks. He joins us as the November guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series, now on its 17th episode. In this podcast - an audio version of the webinar - Ted speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE, Abilit…
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Jonathan Mosen MNZM is CEO of Workbridge, an organisation that "gives employers access to skilled and capable workers, and gives people with disabilities a fair go in the workforce." He joins us as the October guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series, now on its 16th episode. This podcast is Jonathan speaks with Robin Christopherson …
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Susanna Laurin, chairman and Chief Research and Innovation Officer at Funka, and also Representative to the EU for the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) joined us as the September guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series, now on its 15th episode. Susanna speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE, AbilityNet's…
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Ursula Dolton of British Heart Foundation (BHF), who has been championing digital improvements at the major UK charity, as its first ever Chief Technology Officer, joins us as our guest in our free Accessibility Insights webinar series. Ursula speaks with Robin Christopherson MBE, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, who hosts a monthly online c…
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In this audio extract from AbilityNet's monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Richard Morton, Head of Accessibility at the UK Government's Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) as the latest guest. Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working …
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In this audio extract from AbilityNet's monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Larry Goldberg, Head of Accessibility at Verizon Media as the latest guest. Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital …
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In this audio extract from AbilityNet's monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Jennison Asuncion and Joe Devon, co-founders of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) as the latest guests. Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improv…
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In this audio extract from AbilityNet's monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Emma Pratt Richens, Accessibility Specialist at the BBC, as our latest guest. Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digita…
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In this audio extract from AbilityNet's monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Caroline Casey, founder of The Valuable 500, as the latest guest. Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion.…
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In this audio extract from AbilityNet's monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Sarah Herrlinger, Senior Director of Global Accessibility, Policy & Initiatives at Apple as the latest guest. Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve …
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In this audio extract from AbilityNet's monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Alejandro Moledo, Policy Coordinator at the European Disability Forum (EDF) as the latest guest. Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital acces…
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In this audio extract from our monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Malin Rygg, Head Of Department at the Norwegian Digitalisation Agency as the latest guest. Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and di…
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This is an audio recording of our Accessibility Insights webinar series, this month featuring Christopher Patnoe, Head of Accessibility Programs and Disability Inclusion at Google chatting with AbilityNet's Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion. The session is introduced by Annie Mannion, Digital Communications Manager at AbilityNet. …
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This is an audio recording of our new Accessibility Insights webinar series, this month featuring Bryn Anderson, Digital Accessibility Specialist at Sainsbury's chatting with AbilityNet's Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion. The session is introduced by Annie Mannion, Digital Communications Manager at AbilityNet. Bryn supports all o…
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This is an audio recording of our new Accessibility Insights webinar series, this month featuring Paul Smyth MBE, Head of Digital Accessibility at Barclays chatting with AbilityNet's Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion. As founder and leader of Digital Accessibility at Barclays, Paul's an international expert and thought leader who …
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This podcast is an audio recording of an AbilityNet webinar, which was broadcast live on Tuesday 11 August 2020. Neil Milliken, Global Head of Accessibility for Atos, is grilled by AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, Robin Christopherson, as the second guest in our new Accessibility Insights webinar series. In the series, Robin enjoys monthly o…
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We're delighted to welcome Microsoft's Chief Accessibility Officer, Jenny Lay-Flurrie as the first guest in our new Accessibility Insights series. Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion. Among other dis…
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Today we're talking with Dr Chris Hughes, Computer Science Lecturer at the University of Salford and a panelist on the Inclusive Immersive Experiences session at TechShare Pro, about the University's cool web player that's now available for everyone to try out. Here's the link to its ImAc pilot web player. Have a go and give your feedback. Download…
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Today we catch up on the latest developments in cutting-edge, real-time speech recognition from Dimitri Kanevsky, research senior scientist at Google. Speaker: Dimitri Kanevsky, Research Scientist, Google Download a text transcript of this episode from the AbilityNet website. All speaker info and slides are available on the TechShare Pro 2019 sched…
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An Accessibility Champions Network is a great way to build your internal capability and change the culture of your organisation to make inclusive design business as usual. So what is a champions network? How do you start building one? What are the options and how long does it take to build? Speakers - Christopher Patnoe, Senior Programs Manager, Go…
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Today we have a special interview with Heather Burns; tech, policy and regulations specialist on how Brexit has called time on the European Accessibility Act ever becoming UK law and what this means for disabled UK citizens and UK PLC. Download a text transcript of this episode from the AbilityNet website. All speaker info and slides are available …
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With speakers from Barclays, Microsoft and beyond, today's episode is the last word in the law, the regulations and the top things to be aware of in the area of higher education and public sector compliance. Chair Abi James, Accessibility and Usability Consultant, AbilityNet Panel Alistair McNaught, Director, Alistair McNaught Consultancy Aaron Pri…
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