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Beyond Barriers - An Accessibility Podcast

Wally
Accessibility
User Experience
Web Development
Artificial Intelligence
Web Accessibility
User Experience Design
Digital Inclusion
W3C Guidelines
Frontend Development
Accessibility Standards
AI and Technology
HBCS
Accessibility Consulting
Zillow
Social Model Of Disability
Inclusion
Healthcare
AI In Accessibility
UX Writing
Usability Testing

Accessibility is still an area unknown to most people. Brian, co-founder of Wally, teams up with accessibility experts across the content supply and the disabled community, to understand their insights on accessibility. Listen to accessibility specialists, consultants, developers, designers, managers, and other motivational people themselves.

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In this episode of Beyond Barriers, Brian is joined by Michaël Vanderheyden, a seasoned accessibility specialist and internal champion, to explore what it takes to scale accessibility across global teams. Michaël shares his two-decade journey from bu... more

In this episode of Beyond Barriers, Brian sits down with front-end developer Michał Madejsk to explore how developers can shift their perspective on accessibility. Michał shares how a simple exercise of “closing his eyes” while navigating the web cha... more

In this episode of Beyond Barriers, Brian is joined by Alyssa Holland, a seasoned front-end developer and accessibility advocate, to dive into the realities of building accessible digital products. Alyssa shares her journey from discovering accessibi... more

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In this episode of Beyond Barriers, Brian is joined by Mike Bowen, a front-end developer and accessibility consultant, to explore the evolving world of digital accessibility. Together, they uncover how leaders and advocates are breaking down barriers... more

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Stephanie Cathon
Executive Director and author focusing on accessibility and education.
University of Texas
Episode: Stephanie - Executive Director & Author | Beyond Barriers
Amber Olson
Digital Resources Specialist with extensive experience in accessibility within educational settings.
Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute
Episode: Amber - Digital Resources Specialist | Beyond Barriers
Daniela Lopez
Senior Digital Experience Strategist
AKQA
Episode: Daniela - Senior Digital Experience Strategist | Beyond Barriers
Jeff Luna
AI Automation Consultant with experience in accessibility and technology.
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Episode: Jeff - AI Automation Consultant | Beyond Barriers
Jen Devins
UX Director at Google focusing on accessibility
Google
Episode: Jen - UX Director of Google Accessibility | Beyond Barriers
Floris Horsman
Accessibility advocate with low vision, focused on building inclusive environments
Episode: Floris - CX Leader | Beyond Barriers

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Brian Gavin
Co-founder of Wally and host leading conversations about accessibility with a focus on empowering individuals with disabilities through understanding and inclusive practices.

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Jeff - AI Automation Consultant | Beyond Barriers
Q: What were some of the challenges you faced implementing and scaling accessibility strategies for your work?
It's essential to make technology accessible to communities with different needs, and one of the main challenges was ensuring an online presence was multilingual before tools like Google Translate were available.
Jeff - AI Automation Consultant | Beyond Barriers
Q: What would you tell your younger self who wants to do this work or wants to get engaged?
You don't have to work for Microsoft and should follow your passion. Many talented people are not in big tech firms but still drive change.
Jen - UX Director of Google Accessibility | Beyond Barriers
Q: What challenges have you faced in implementing accessibility practices?
Challenges include the prioritization of accessibility in fast-paced product teams and ensuring leadership understands its importance.
Jen - UX Director of Google Accessibility | Beyond Barriers
Q: Where in your career did the realization that user experience and the experience side of accessibility matters come about?
The realization came from an understanding that designing for users with disabilities leads to better overall user experiences for everyone.
Tanya - Professional Web Engineer | Beyond Barriers
Q: What challenges did you face from the implementation standpoint and creating scale?
Tanya acknowledged challenges such as the lack of guidance in accessibility and the overwhelming nature of compliance resources like WCAG, and the need for more organizational support.

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Focusing on the critical issue of accessibility, this podcast explores the insights of various experts across different fields, emphasizing the importance of accessibility in both personal and professional contexts. The episodes feature conversations with accessibility specialists, consultants, developers, and designers who share their journeys and challenges in promoting inclusivity in technology and education. Noteworthy topics include the evolving role of AI in accessibility, the incorporation of accessibility in design processes, and the significance of empathy in understanding the needs of individuals with disabilities. This podcast is likely to resonate with listeners interested in social justice, technology, and user experience desig... more

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