Are you ready to redefine self-love and acceptance in a world that often emphasizes our differences? This enlightening conversation with Amit Ghose, a passionate advocate for individuals with visible differences, will challenge you to do just that. Born with neurofibromatosis, a condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves, Amit’s journey has been one of courage, resilience, and transformation. From finding his identity and confidence on his school cricket team, he has become a global voice of...
Sep 22, 2023•35 min
Join us as we journey into the world of corporate diversity and inclusion with our esteemed guest, Nasir Ahmed; an inspiring leader who engraves his footprint as the current chair of Atos' Adapt Employee Network for Persons with Disabilities. Prepare to be enlightened as Nasir pulls back the curtain on his experiences, providing an insider's perspective on promoting inclusivity and mental health recognition in the workplace. Nasir narrative is a testament to real-life progression, as he navigate...
Sep 14, 2023•27 min
Join us as we journey alongside the multi-talented Kurt Yaeger. With his rich experiences as an actor, producer, and disability activist, Kurt takes us through his life's ups and downs - from his glory days as a professional BMX rider to his unexpected career shift into acting after a life-changing motorcycle accident. Kurt brings a unique perspective to the table, shining light on the often overlooked challenges actors with disabilities face, especially when auditioning for roles. Kurt doesn't ...
Sep 04, 2023•46 min
Ready to challenge the status quo in accessible travel? Join us for a candid conversation with Carrie-Ann Lightley, Head of Marketing at Accessible. Carrie brings a depth of personal and professional insight as we unpack the necessity for a progressive, rather than perfectionist, approach to accessibility. We tap into the significance of bespoke experiences and information, the fallacy of aiming for "fully accessible" destinations, and the promise of inclusive travel. Moving the dialogue forward...
Sep 04, 2023•32 min
Imagine a world where inclusion isn't an afterthought but a priority. A world where no one is left out, irrespective of their abilities. This episode brings you Bernd Schramm, from GIZ, a private entity working on behalf of the German government, who shares his insights into creating such a world. We dive into the journey of GIZ in prioritizing disability inclusion, discussing the challenges faced, and the progression made ever since the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. ...
Aug 25, 2023•34 min
Get ready for an enlightening and stimulating conversation with Stephane LeBlois from Valuable 500. Stefan brings us an inside view of their transformative initiative, Generation Valuable, a ground-breaking program aimed at catapulting the careers of aspiring disabled leaders. This initiative doesn’t stop there; it also provides an eye-opening perspective to existing leaders about the unique hurdles faced by the disabled community. Through their innovative leadership course laced with inspiring ...
Aug 18, 2023•36 min
We're thrilled to have Andrew Rogoyski from the Surrey Institute for People-Centered AI join us for a deep and insightful conversation about the transformative power of AI. Andrew brings with him the weight of the University of Surrey's three decades of AI research and a potent vision for harnessing this technology for the betterment of human lives. We embark on a journey, examining a new project dedicated to training the next generation of AI PhDs, with a special focus on creating social benefi...
Aug 04, 2023•36 min
You'll be fascinated by our guest, Katherine Perry, the CEO of BATA UK, as she sheds light on the critical role of Assistive Technology (AT) in international development and health fields. We tackle misconceptions that AT is a 'scam' and delve into how we can better advocate for AT as a community. Throughout our enlightening discussion, we also grapple with the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on Bata and its response to recent policy changes. This episode is a powerful exploration of th...
Aug 04, 2023•35 min
This week we talk with Adrian Pickering from Robotica. Robotica's main goal is to make all of the world's information and entertainment available in sign languages, starting with British Sign Language. Adrian explains the challenges of translating sign languages due to the chronic shortage of interpreters and translators. Robotica uses AI to create avatars that perform queued speech, a simpler form of sign language, to bridge the communication gap. They are also working on creating avatars for B...
Jul 21, 2023•39 min
Just imagine stepping into a leadership role where you don't tick all the boxes. Quite daunting, right? Well, Natalia Oropreza did just that, stepping into her role as the Chief Cybersecurity and Diversity Officer at Siemens, and in this chat, she shares her journey and the importance of taking risks. Alongside Natalia, we have Rita Nkuhlu, the Executive Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at Siemens, who sheds light on the unique diversity within Siemens in South Africa, a place where 11 different ...
Jul 13, 2023•33 min
Have you ever questioned how disability inclusion is making strides in the corporate world? We have brought a distinguished guest, Lucy Ruck from the Business Disability Forum, to shed light on this significant topic. Lucy, equipped with fresh data from a recent workplace adjustment survey, offers a close perspective on the difficulties individuals face when seeking accommodations, the aspirations of disabled workers to climb the corporate ladder, and the alarming statistic that 38% of disabled ...
Jul 07, 2023•33 min
Have you ever felt defined by your limitations? Our guest in this episode, Puneet Singhal, certainly has. Growing up with a stammer, he knows firsthand what it's like to feel different, misunderstood, and judged. But instead of letting this define him, Poonit turned his adversity into advocacy, founding SSStart and becoming a global ambassador for Billion Strong. He's turning heads, challenging societal assumptions and working towards normalizing stammering as a disability. In the journey of SSS...
Jun 30, 2023•36 min
How can we make healthcare technology more accessible and inclusive for all, especially older adults? Join us as we welcome back Cordelia McGee-Tubb, now a staff design technologist at Color Health, who shares her valuable insights on navigating the complex US healthcare system and the importance of digital inclusion. In this fascinating conversation, we explore Cordelia's unique journey from an MFA in comics to a Masters in Gerontology and how her eclectic skill set helps her champion accessibi...
Jun 23, 2023•36 min
How can assistive technology transform the lives of people with disabilities? Join us as we chat with Charlie Danger, director of Global Symbols, to explore this fascinating world and its impact on individuals with physical, complex disabilities and cognitive difficulties. From his own experience working with electrical disabilities to the advancements seen across various platforms and features, Charlie sheds light on matching devices to an individual's physical access skills and the incredible ...
Jun 12, 2023•35 min
What happens when a professional singer and language teacher pivots into the world of accessibility? Meet Dan Sommer, CEO and Founder of Empire Caption Solutions, who shares his fascinating journey and how he's working to balance the quality of human captioners with the scalability of technology. Discover how his unique background has shaped his approach to accessibility and the vital role of AI and speech-to-text tools in creating meaningful audio descriptions. In this captivating episode, we e...
Jun 09, 2023•32 min
Do you ever feel like companies and organizations are only giving lip service to their commitment to inclusion? Join us as we dive into an enlightening conversation with Dr Anthony Giannoumis , founder of Inclusive Creation, to uncover the crucial importance of transforming inclusion promises into tangible action. We discuss the powerful impact language can have on fostering creativity and performance and the mission statements' essential role in promoting inclusion practices. In a stimulating d...
Jun 01, 2023•37 min
What if we could revolutionize patient care through digital health technology? Join us as we explore this fascinating topic with our guest Dipu Patel, the Vice Chair of Innovation at the Department of Physician and Assistance Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Together, we unravel the potential of digital health technology to bridge social gaps in healthcare and discuss the importance of balancing technology and humanity. From making doctor appointments to cross-pollination between differe...
May 26, 2023•32 min
Betty is a Transformational Leadership and Career Coach, and a speaker with the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team. She is also an author of a book Against All Odds where she shares her journey of overcoming odds when she was abandoned at the tender age of fourteen years and thrived until she got her desire to attain a University Education at one of Africa’s Premier Institution Makerere University in Kampala Uganda. She has since become a multi-award-winning human resource practitioner with over ...
May 22, 2023•30 min
Oksana Chuchunkova is an advocate for employment for people with disabilities, accessibility and blindness awareness. She has served asthe had of the PR department of the business center for blind and visually impaired persons and an employment program coordinator at DPO Perspektiva in Moscow. She’s the accessibility expert at one of the largest Banks in the country. Together with a team, she helps to adapt online and offline banking services for visually impaired clients as well as for clients ...
May 11, 2023•31 min
Dr. Michael Lorz (43) is the founding managing director of EnableMe Foundation. The foundation empowers more than one million people with disabilities annually across the world by providing enabling information, self-help peer communities & digital services. Michael is also the managing director of the Stiftung MyHandicap that focuses on digital inclusion services in Switzerland. He is passionate about societal impact in the domain of non-visible disabilities. Previously, he has inter alia b...
May 02, 2023•32 min
Charlie Triplett is an experienced accessibility coach and author of TheBookOnAccessibility. Based in the United States, Charlie has dedicated their career to helping individuals and organizations create more accessible digital experiences for people with disabilities. With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Charlie has become a leading voice in the accessibility community. Their expertise covers a wide range of areas, including web and mobile accessibility, assistive technology, ...
Apr 25, 2023•37 min
My name is Bright M Bwalya, a 30-year, Software Engineer, Mental Health and Epilepsy Advocate. I have a strong passion for Epilepsy & Mental Health Advocacy, with a strong desire to use technology to address common issues in many chronic conditions noticed here in Zambia. I am the 3rd born in a family of 7 and growing up, I didn’t know about Epilepsy, I only got to hear of it after meeting one person who had it, later in grade 8. Fast-forward 2011 I was enrolled at the Copperbelt University ...
Apr 17, 2023•37 min
Alexa Child, co-founder of Dateability, graduated from Georgetown Law in 2015 and currently works as a public interest attorney. Through witnessing her sister’s experience with disability, Alexa has become an advocate and ally for the disability community. She is passionate about social justice, enjoys TV and film, and loves all things Halloween. Jacqueline Child, co-founder of Dateability, has turned her experience with disability and chronic illness into a new venture. She created Dateability ...
Apr 10, 2023•39 min
Dr. Tomczak is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdańsk University of Technology in Poland, and a visiting scholar at the University of North Texas, College of Health and Public Service. As the first Polish researcher in the field of management to conduct research on neurodiversity and work, Dr. Tomczak is a leading expert in Human Resources Management. He has authored and co-authored over 50 publications in the field, focusing on technology-based and non-technol...
Apr 04, 2023•31 min
Hunny Bhagchandani is a social innovator and entrepreneur who is passionate about empowering people with disabilities (PwD) with the power of independence. He is the founder of Torchit Electronics Pvt. Ltd., a company that develops affordable and innovative assistive devices for PwD, such as Saarthi, a mobility device for blind people. He is also a director of Dot Inc., a company that produces braille smartwatches. Hunny Bhagchandani has a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Pandit ...
Mar 28, 2023•33 min
Lainey is a disability rights lawyer who has worked to make the digital world more accessible since 1995. She helped negotiate the first web accessibility agreement in the United States in 2000. Since then, she has brought together people with disabilities and public and private sector organizations across the United States to improve digital accessibility. Her negotiating partners have included Bank of America, Major League Baseball, the City and County of San Francisco, and CVS. Lainey develop...
Mar 20, 2023•41 min
David Pérez is a distinguished organizational leader with an MBA and a deep commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. He possesses extensive expertise in digital transformation, team leadership, and communication, which he has honed over the course of his career. David has a proven track record of developing effective communication strategies and organizing events that promote cultural diversity, and he is dedicated to creating inclusive environments that drive positive change. Key to his...
Mar 14, 2023•34 min
Rocío Bernabé Caro holds a professorship in barrier-free communication at the International University of Applied Science of the SDI München. She has a MA in Translation (UGR) and a MA in Accessible Documents, Technologies and Applications (UNIR). The topic of her PhD was easy audiovisual media services for all (UAB). She is Deputy Head of the Professional College of Translation and Interpreting of the SDI in Munich (Germany). She was the project leader of the EU co-funded project Live Text Acce...
Mar 07, 2023•33 min
As co-founder of Braided Communications, where we develop communication tools for astronauts on deep space missions and use the same technology to provide better team collaboration on Earth, I am enjoying putting my passion and expertise for astrophysics, telecoms and healthcare to good use. Rob completed a degree in astrophysics and then worked in commercial leadership positions across the telecoms and technology sector nationally and internationally. Moving into digital health, he gained exper...
Feb 21, 2023•35 min
Antonio Santos is a Social Media Business Evangelist and Senior Workplace Expert at Atos, focusing on Digital Inclusion, Social Media Engagement, and Social Business. He is a Sociologist with expertise in Applied Research; he previously worked in the Media, Military, Public Sector and Telecom before joining Siemens IT in 2006 in Cork and Atos in 2011. According to Onalytica, which measures online presence and influence, Antonio is the 3rd most influential employee in the world in Consulting base...
Feb 14, 2023•25 min
