AXSChat Podcast
Podcast by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh, Neil Milliken: Connecting Accessibility, Disability, and Technology
Welcome 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 Mission
Believing firmly that accessibility is not just a feature but a right, we leverage the transformative power of social media to foster connections, promote in-depth discussions, and spread vital knowledge about groundbreaking work in access and inclusion.
Weekly Engagements: Interviews, Twitter Chats, and More
Join us for compelling weekly interviews with innovative minds who are making strides in assistive technology. Participate in Twitter chats with contributors dedicated to forging a more inclusive world, enabling greater societal participation for individuals with disabilities.
Diverse Topics: Encouraging Participation and Voice
Our conversations span an array of subjects linked to accessibility, from technology innovations to diverse work environments. Your voice matters! Engage with us by tweeting using the hashtag #axschat and be part of the movement that champions accessibility and inclusivity for all.
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We invite you to join us in this vital dialogue on accessibility, disability, assistive technology, and the future of diverse work environments. Subscribe today to stay updated on the latest insights and be part of a community that's shaping the future inclusively.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 280
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Busting Myths and Advocating for Assistive Technology
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 …
Adrian's Quest to Simplify Sign Language Translation through AI
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 Languag…
Empowering Girls To Code in Africa:: A Conversation with Siemens' Leaders Natalia Oropreza and Rita Nkuhlu
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 Div…
Progress and Challenges in Disability Inclusion at Work
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 …
Turning Adversity into Advocacy: A Conversation with Puneet Singhal on Building Inclusive Communities
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…
Bridging the Gap: Accessible and User-Friendly Healthcare for All Ages
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, …
The Life-Changing Impact of Assistive Technology: Charlie Danger's Perspective
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 i…
Unraveling the World of Audio Descriptions and Artificial Intelligence
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 …
Empowering Inclusion: How Active Listening and Diversity Drive Success
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, founde…
The Future of Healthcare: Technology, Collaboration, and Human-Centric Design
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 o…
Interview with Betty Ogiel, Transformational Leadership and Career Coach and author of the book Against All Odds.
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 ove…
AXSChat Podcast with Oksana Chuchunkova, advocate for employment for people with disabilities, accessibility and blindness awareness
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 an…
AXSChat Podcast with Michael Lorz, Founder and managing director of EnableMe Foundation.
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 …
AXSChat Podcast with Charlie Triplett, Accessibility coach and author of TheBookOnAccessibility.
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 cr…
AXSChat Podcast with Bright M Bwalya, a 30-year, Software Engineer, Mental Health and Epilepsy Advocate
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…
AXSChat Podcast with Alexa Child, Jacqueline Child co-founders of Dateability
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 …
AXSChat with Michał T. Tomczak, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdańsk University of Technology
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 Healt…
AXSChat Podcast with Hunny Bhagchandani founder of Torchit Electronics and Director Dot Inc, a company that produces braille smartwatches
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 Pv…
AXSChat Podcast with Lainey Feingold, disability rights lawyer and author of Structured Negotiation: A Winning Alternative to Lawsuits
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. Sinc…
AXSChat with David Pérez, CFO at Ruh Global IMPACT
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 leadershi…