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AXSChat Podcast

Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh, Neil Milliken

Podcast by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh, Neil Milliken: Connecting Accessibility, Disability, and TechnologyWelcome to a vibrant community where we explore accessibility, disability, assistive technology, diversity, and the future of work. Hosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh, and Neil Milliken, our open online community is committed to crafting an inclusive world for everyone.Accessibility for All: Our MissionBelieving firmly that accessibility is not just a feature but a right, we leverage the

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28:33

Advancing Digital Solutions for Disability Inclusion

AXSChat Podcast ·

2025/01/13

Carrie Chow takes center stage as our first guest of 2025, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in accessibility. Her journey, rich with stories from her telecommunications and marketing background, reveals a personal passion that aligns with her professional advocacy for disability inclusion. We explore her involvement in events like the CYBATHLON in Zurich and her role at Atos, where she merges her insights in precision medical solutions with digital accessibility initiatives. Carr...

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21:52

The Path to Accessibility and Growth

AXSChat Podcast ·

2025/01/06

Get ready to master the platform transition as AXSChat ushers in 2025—the Year of the Snake—with a transformative shift from Twitter to Bluesky. Uncover the reasons behind our departure from Twitter and the impactful introduction of the European Accessibility Act. Join us as Antonio delves into the intricacies of building vibrant communities on Bluesky, a user-centric platform that champions inclusivity and engagement. Learn how we're leveraging this new space to enhance our commitment to acc...

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32:34

Empowering Inclusion in Cyber Defense

AXSChat Podcast ·

2024/12/13

Discover how cybersecurity is being reshaped to be more inclusive and accessible for everyone, especially those with disabilities. Join us as we host an enlightening conversation with Lauren Iglehart, CISA's Chief of the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, and Bob Nadeau, the Partnerships Branch Chief within Strategic Relations at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. While Neil Milliken enjoys a break in Thailand, our guests share the United States gove...

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29:51

Challenges and Opportunities in Inclusive Leadership

AXSChat Podcast ·

2024/12/09

What does it mean to truly embrace disability inclusion in the business world? Join us for a revealing conversation with Diane Lightfoot from the Business Disability Forum, as we unravel the complexities of making disability inclusion a central pillar of corporate responsibility. Highlighting insights from the Global Business Disability Network conference by the ILO, we examine how this crucial issue has evolved from a marginal concern to a mainstream agenda. Diane shares her expertise, guidi...

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32:21

From Personal Journey to Global Impact: Berna Bouwer...

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2024/11/29

What happens when an educator's personal journey intersects with a mission for global inclusion? Berna Bouwer, the Corporate Head of Inclusion at GEMS Education, shares her compelling journey from South Africa to Dubai, fueled by her passion for special needs education, a journey deeply influenced by her own experiences with ADHD and her son's cerebral palsy diagnosis. Berna's story is more than personal; it's a testament to the transformative power of inclusive education in a region as diver...

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29:20

Championing Disability Inclusion: Mike Liebman's...

AXSChat Podcast ·

2024/11/26

What drives a leader to champion disability inclusion and transform corporate culture? Meet Mike Liebman, Bloomberg's ERG lead for the United States, as he shares his compelling journey through personal health challenges and his relentless efforts to broaden Bloomberg's disability ERG, BeAble. From dissociative disorders to PTSD and a degenerative spinal condition, Mike's experiences have fueled a passion to expand ERG discussions to encompass mental health, neurodiversity, and chronic medica...

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30:31

Overcoming Barriers: BBC, Johny Cassidy on...

AXSChat Podcast ·

2024/11/18

Join us for an enlightening discussion with Johny Cassidy, an inspiring BBC journalist and the leader of their Disabled Staff Employee Network, as he shares his remarkable story of overcoming accessibility challenges in journalism. Johny's journey is one of resilience and innovation, where he creatively turned barriers into opportunities, leveraging assistive technology to carve out a successful career. Dive into Johny’s passion for digital accessibility and visual data journalism, and unders...

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29:55

Fostering Authentic Conversations in the Workplace

AXSChat Podcast ·

2024/11/08

Rachel Billington, AECOM's Director of People and Culture, shares her intriguing transition from policing to leading diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at a major global infrastructure company. Rachel recounts an inspiring moment when her impactful speech sparked enhanced maternity leave support. As we navigate the complexities of DEI amid contrasting political climates across Europe and North America, Rachel sheds light on overcoming the cyclical challenges and backlash against 'wokery.'...

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32:50

Empowering Communities with Inclusive Sports Events

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2024/11/01

Paralympian and trailblazer Sophia Warner joins us to share how she's reshaping the landscape of inclusive sports with the Superhero Series. With events like Winter Wonder Wheels and Superhero triathlon, Sophia is breaking down barriers by allowing participants to tackle courses in any way they can—whether being towed, pushed, or using other adaptive methods. Her passion for creating a safe and inclusive space for individuals with disabilities stems from her own experiences and fuels the seri...

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29:18

The Intersection of Sustainable Design and Inclusive...

AXSChat Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Explore the synergy between sustainability and accessibility in digital design with our insightful guest, Alexis, Senior Product UX Designer at IKEA. We promise a rich discussion on the shared goals of enhancing life and the planet, while tackling the challenge of fragmented reporting under the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Alexis shares groundbreaking strategies on integrating sustainable practices into digital technology, stressing the need for collaboration between...

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37:25

Redefining Representation in Disability News

AXSChat Podcast ·

2024/10/18

Discover the captivating journey of Peter Torres-Fremlin, the visionary behind Disability Debrief, as he reveals how a platform dedicated to disability reporting came to be. Through his experiences with international organizations and his commitment to amplifying voices from the global south, Peter takes us on a tour of the crucial role investigative journalism plays in the disability sector. Unravel the challenges of navigating an overloaded information landscape and the transformative poten...

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37:49

The Power of Storytelling in Social Change

AXSChat Podcast ·

2024/10/11

Support the showFollow axschat on social mediaTwitter:https://twitter.com/axschathttps://twitter.com/AkwyZhttps://twitter.com/neilmillikenhttps://twitter.com/debraruhLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniovieirasantos/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/axschat/Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/akwyz

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32:03

Shaping an Inclusive Future in Tech

AXSChat Podcast ·

2024/10/04

Darryl Adams, a luminary in the field of accessibility, joins us to share the extraordinary path that defined his 28-year career at Intel, shaped profoundly by his personal experiences with retinitis pigmentosa and single-sided deafness. Darryl's story is a heartfelt exploration of how Intel's inclusive culture, coupled with his relentless passion, empowered him to champion accessible technology for all. Through his reflections, we learn not just about the technological strides made at Intel,...

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32:45

Empathy and Innovation in Online Retail

AXSChat Podcast ·

2024/09/30

How do you transform a major online retailer into a beacon of accessibility? Join us as we sit down with Tzveta Dinova, the pioneering accessibility lead at ASOS, who shares her compelling journey from design and education to becoming a trailblazer in inclusive practices. Discover the story behind Sveta's transition into accessibility in 2018 and how her role has evolved within ASOS, a company dedicated to inclusion in fashion and beauty. Her unique position as the sole accessibility advocate...

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30:26

Equity in Tech: Making Applications Accessible

AXSChat Podcast ·

2024/09/23

What if the applications we use every day were designed with everyone in mind? Join us on AXSChat as we welcome Sara Faatz, Director of Community Relations at Progress, who shares her expertise on the importance of human-centric software and accessibility in the digital realm. Discover why a whopping 98% of application developers and IT decision-makers recognize the need for human-centric software yet only 34% actively work towards it. Learn how the pandemic has transformed digital access fro...

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32:26

Driving Progress in European Web Accessibility

AXSChat Podcast ·

2024/09/13

Could the future of web accessibility hinge on nuanced grading systems rather than binary pass/fail ratings? Join us as we sit down with Detlev Fischer, Managing Director of Dias and a key figure in the development of the German test procedure for WCAG 2. Detlev shares his eclectic career path, from studying film in Hamburg and visual arts in the UK to becoming an accessibility advocate. You'll gain a unique insider perspective on the collaborative efforts required to shape accessibility stan...

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32:59

From Design to Code: Achieving True Inclusion

AXSChat Podcast ·

2024/09/07

Send us a textEver wondered how to make your digital products truly inclusive? Join us on AXSChat as we feature Erik Kroes, an independent accessibility consultant with a compelling transition from photography and industrial design to spearheading accessibility initiatives at IKEA and ING. Erik brings his love for structure and efficiency to the forefront, sharing invaluable insights on overcoming the hurdles of embedding accessibility into large, complex organizations. From technical coding ...

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32:23

Rethinking Accessibility for Creative Solutions

AXSChat Podcast ·

2024/08/30

Send us a textEver wondered how accessibility can boost rather than restrict innovation? Join us for an illuminating conversation with Malin Hammarberg, a dedicated UX designer and accessibility specialist at the Funka Foundation. Malin’s journey began with a project on "design for all" and has since evolved into a passionate commitment to inclusivity. Together, we explore how integrating accessibility from the outset can lead to more creative and user-friendly designs, challenging the miscon...

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34:19

Innovative Steps Towards Disability Inclusion at Merck

AXSChat Podcast ·

2024/08/27

Send us a textUnlock the secrets behind Merck's groundbreaking digital accessibility policy as Dr. Stephen Framil, the Corporate Global Head of Accessibility, joins us to share his invaluable insights. Learn how Merck's Disability Inclusion Strategy Council catalyzed the creation of an inclusive digital environment, ensuring all users, including those with disabilities, can seamlessly navigate their digital landscape. Dr. Framil takes us behind the scenes to reveal the collaboration between M...

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31:12

Advancing Disability Inclusion in Recruitment

AXSChat Podcast ·

2024/08/19

Send us a Text Message.Discover how to transform your hiring process with insights from Donna Bungard, the Senior Marketing Accessibility Program Manager at Indeed. In this episode, Donna sheds light on her role in promoting disability inclusion and accessibility within Indeed's brand and partnerships. Learn how Indeed's global commitment to a skills-first hiring approach is helping job seekers overcome barriers and why mainstreaming accessibility is crucial, especially from Donna's perspecti...

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