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The AbilityNet Podcast
The AbilityNet Podcast features insights, interviews, and the latest updates from key movers and shakers in the world of accessibility and digital inclusion.
Episodes include key sessions from our annual TechShare Pro conference, coffee-fuelled chats from our Accessibility Insights series, and the latest updates surrounding digital accessibility, disability, technology, and inclusion.
Catch up on the latest episodes:
AN Podcast Ep22 – Tech4Good Champions: BanktheFood
AN Podcast Ep21 - Embracing Neurodiversity: Building an Inclusive Workplace
AN Podcast Ep20 - Disability Inclusion Insights with ClearTalents
AN Podcast Ep19 - What can I expect at TechShare Pro 2023?
AN Podcast Ep22 – Tech4Good Champions: BanktheFood
Emma Spring, co-founder and trustee of BanktheFood, shares the story behind BanktheFood, the difficulties food banks have in getting their requirements communicated, and the significance of BanktheFood's cutting-edge app.
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AN Podcast Ep21 - Embracing Neurodiversity: Building an Inclusive Workplace
Robin Christopherson is joined by Matthew Bellringer to discuss neurodiversity, its importance in the workplace, and how organisations can foster an inclusive culture.
AN Podcast Ep20 - Disability Inclusion Insights with ClearTalents
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.
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AN Podcast Ep19 - What can I expect at TechShare Pro 2023?
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.
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AN Podcast Ep18 - How Smart Socks could transform dementia care
Zeke Steer, CEO of Milbotix, shares the story behind Smart Socks, their unique technology, and how they are currently being trialled. Zeke also discusses their future plans, including potential expansion into at-home use.
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AN Podcast Ep17 - Disability Inclusion Insights with Boots UK
Rosa Salamone, Process Manager for SAP Procurement at Boots UK, joins Lizi and Adam to share the various initiatives that Boots UK has undertaken to champion disability inclusivity in the workplace.
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AN Podcast Ep16 - How Vigilent is using AI to reduce carbon emissions
Cliff Federspiel, President and CTO at Vigilent discusses how Vigilent uses AI and machine learning to optimise industrial systems while reducing carbon emissions.
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AN Podcast Ep15 - Microsoft and its Adaptive Accessories
John Helmes and Michael Vermeersch from Microsoft join Robin Christopherson to chat about how Microsoft's Adaptive 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.
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AN Podcast Ep14 - AXS Passport, winner of Tech4Good’s Workplace Inclusion award
Ellie Thompson, Communications Lead at 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.
AN Podcast Ep13 - Disability Inclusion Insights with High Speed Two (HS2)
To kick off our new series, Disability Inclusion Insights, Maria Grazia Zedda, Senior Equality Diversity Inclusion Manager at High Speed Two (HS2), joins AbilityNet's Lizi Green and Adam Tweed to share her story and top tips for building inclusion within an organisation.
AN Podcast Ep12 - User-generated accessibility information with Euan’s Guide and AccessNow
From TechShare Pro 2022, Cam Beaudoin hosts an insightful fireside chat with Euan MacDonald MBE of Euan’s Guide and Maayan Ziv of AccessNow to discuss user-generated accessibility information.
AN Podcast Ep11 - Accessible procurement with Liz Heaney of Google
Liz Heaney, Senior Solutions Consultant - Program Management at Google, joins Mark Walker to discuss her advice and tips for accessible procurement.
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AN Podcast Ep10 - Mike Buckley shares all on Be My Eyes and its Virtual Volunteer tool
Mike Buckley, CEO of Be My Eyes, joins us this week to provide the latest on Be My Eyes and its Virtual Volunteer tool.
AN Podcast Ep9 - Joe Devon on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Artificial Intelligence and Overlays
Joe Devon, co-founder of GAAD, joins Robin Christopherson to discuss GAAD, Artificial Intelligence, and accessibility overlays.
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AN Podcast Ep8 - Why inclusion is good for business (a CEO perspective) and Caroline Casey
To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2023 (GAAD), we are excited to share the jam-packed opening session from TechShare Pro 2022 - featuring HSBC, Channel 4, Google, and the Valuable 500!
AN Podcast Ep7 - Tech4Good Awards with Digit Music
Si Tew from Digit Music joins Mark Walker to discuss how they have created an environment in which anybody can make music, the impact of winning a Tech4Good Award, and exciting new projects in the works.
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AN Podcast Ep6 - Tech4Good Awards with Cosmic
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.
Julie Hawker, Co-CEO at Cosmic, joins Mark Walker to discuss digital inclusion in rural areas, the importance of digital skills training, and how Cosmic has grown since winning a Tech4Good Award 10 years ago.
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AN Podcast Ep5 - Tech4Good Awards with Peek Vision
Jeanette McKenna, Head of Sustainability, Marketing, and Development at Peek Vision, joins Mark Walker to discuss the story behind Peek Vision and the impact winning two Tech4Good Awards had on the organisation.
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AN Podcast Ep4 - Tech4Good Awards with what3words
what3words won the Tech4Good BT Ingenious Award in 2015. Giles Rhys Jones, Chief Marketing Officer at what3words, joined TheAbilityNet Podcast to share how what3words has developed since, how it continues to make an impact, and its next big steps.
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AN Podcast Ep3 - Update on the Access to Work scheme
In this week’s episode, Debbie Bradford and Ian Milton from the UK's Department for Work and Pensions share the recent updates to the Access to Work scheme.
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AN Podcast Ep2 - Apple, Innovation, and Accessibility
In this session, we are joined by Sarah Herrlinger, Apple’s Senior Director of Global Accessibility Policy & Initiatives, for a Keynote on Apple, Accessibility, and Innovation, from TechShare Pro 2022.
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AN Podcast Ep1 - SEO and Accessibility: Google’s perspective
In this session we are joined by Google’s Christopher Patnoe, EMEA Lead for Accessibility and Disability Inclusion, John Mueller, Senior Search Analyst and Lizzi Sassman, Senior Technical Writer, for a Keynote on Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and accessibility, from TechSharePro 2022.
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