#97 Building an Accessible Digital Future: From Personal Journey to Global Change

On this episode, host Lori Boll speaks with Alexandra “Zandy” Wong who shared her personal journey with hearing loss and her mission to make the digital world more accessible. Zanday’s experience inspired her to found the NextGen Accessibility Initiative, which has reached over 200,000 youth across 119 countries. She discussed key aspects of digital accessibility, including proper captioning, alt text for images, and color contrast considerations. Currently pursuing a master's in Applied Digital Health at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, Zandy outlined her vision for a fully accessible digital world, emphasizing the need for inherently accessible platforms, cultural shifts in perceiving disability, and ensuring assistive technologies are available to all.

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• Email: alexandrawong2002@gmail.com

• Website: NextGen Accessibility Initiative

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