Tech4Good Voices

Tech4Good South West

What does it actually look like when technology is used for good not in theory, but in practice, with real organisations and real communities? Tech for Good Voices brings you honest, story-led conversations with the people at the heart of a growing tech-for-good movement. Hosted by Annie Legge of Tech4Good South West, each episode features practitioners, innovators, and changemakers from charities, social enterprises, tech businesses, and community organisations — sharing the challenges they've faced, the changes they've made, and what they've learned along the way. From AI ethics and digital inclusion to community-led innovation and grassroots practice, the conversations range from local South West stories to themes shaping the sector nationally and beyond. Whether you're a non-profit professional, a tech specialist with a social conscience, or someone trying to figure out how to make technology work for people, you'll find something here that resonates, inspires, and helps you see what's possible. Visit us at Tech4Good South West

  1. Aug 5

    Building Technology for Everyone, with Lucy Collins

    Lucy Collins, owner of Web Usability, discusses her journey, the evolution of Web Usability, and the importance of digital accessibility and inclusion. She emphasises the need for organisations to embed accessibility into their digital experiences and highlights the challenges and opportunities in the tech industry. The conversation delves into the motivation for accessibility, challenges of embedding inclusive research into organisational practices. Lucy Collins is a UX researcher and accessibility specialist who leads Web Usability, and has recently co-founded CollectivAlly to help scale inclusive user testing with AI. She's also the host of The Web Usability Podcast. Takeaways Digital accessibility is about making the online world easier to use for everyone, not just people with disabilities.The tech industry needs to lead by example and embed accessibility as the baseline for all digital products and services. Understanding individual motivation is key to promoting accessibility. Useful links: Web Usability: https://www.webusability.co.uk/Web Usability blog: https:// www.webusability.co.uk/blog/ The Web Usability podcast: https://open.spotify.com/ episode/5ZbXx0C2sJANuCCNbulseB?si=7b094900551341a7 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lucy Collins and Web Usability01:04 Transition to Web Usability and Collective Ally01:37 Lucy's Journey and Inclusive Research03:00 Taking Over the Family Business03:36 Evolution of Web Usability Under Lucy's Leadership05:15 Understanding Digital Accessibility and Inclusion07:00 Practical Examples of Digital Accessibility08:07 Digital Accessibility Maturity and Organizational Consideration11:30 Improvements and Ongoing Challenges in Digital Accessibility15:01 Starting Points for Digital Accessibility19:13 The Vision for Tech Industry and Accessibility21:01 Accessibility as Good for Business21:47 Understanding Motivation for Accessibility22:17 The Care Framework and Collective Startup22:32 Challenges of Inclusive Research24:24 Synthetic Users and AI in Accessibility25:56 Humanising Accessibility with CollectivAlly28:13 Accessibility and Affordability29:17 Balancing Work and Startup32:15 Startup Funding and Future Plans35:08 Tech4Good Southwest Community37:17 Hope for a More Inclusive Society

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What does it actually look like when technology is used for good not in theory, but in practice, with real organisations and real communities? Tech for Good Voices brings you honest, story-led conversations with the people at the heart of a growing tech-for-good movement. Hosted by Annie Legge of Tech4Good South West, each episode features practitioners, innovators, and changemakers from charities, social enterprises, tech businesses, and community organisations — sharing the challenges they've faced, the changes they've made, and what they've learned along the way. From AI ethics and digital inclusion to community-led innovation and grassroots practice, the conversations range from local South West stories to themes shaping the sector nationally and beyond. Whether you're a non-profit professional, a tech specialist with a social conscience, or someone trying to figure out how to make technology work for people, you'll find something here that resonates, inspires, and helps you see what's possible. Visit us at Tech4Good South West