Access Matters

Aira Tech Corp.

Whether it’s true crime or history, technical or humorous, podcasts are about stories. This new production from Aira and Jenine Stanley is about telling the story of how, where, when and why “ACCESS MATTERS”. What happens when people don’t have barriers to negotiate just to live their lives? What happens when people with disabilities have agency? Those questions will be addressed as we accompany Jenine on a journey through the world as someone with disabilities. It’s about technology, attitudes, and how these two factors combine to form true access. We’ll examine all aspects of life from travel to home management, school to work to glamour and fun.

  1. 09/15/2025

    Accessing the Summit

    Episode Notes Season 3 Episode 2  Accessing the Summit  We're excited to be supporting The Unseen Trailblazers team, one of the extraordinary teams embarking on the Accessibility Accelerator AccessibleTogether Expedition 2025 up Mount Kilimanjaro! Fresh from this adventure, Sachin Pavithran and Conchita Hernandez talk with Access Matters about the climb. Sachin, a senior executive overseeing the U.S. Access Board, has consistently challenged himself to overcome obstacles, even completing a 206-mile bike race. Conchita, with a doctorate in special education, runs her own consulting firm supporting the Spanish-speaking blind and low-vision community. They’ll take us day by day through the teamwork and perseverance it takes to reach the highest point on the African continent. We’ll also take a look at how Access Network partner Walmart makes shopping in-store and online more accessible when preparing for such epic journeys.  Follow Sachin Pavithran:  LinkedIn: (18) Sachin Pavithran | LinkedIn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sachin.d.pavithran  Instagram: @sdpavithran  Follow Conchita Hernandez Legorreta:  LinkedIn: (18) Conchita Hernandez | LinkedIn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conchitaherdzlegorreta Instagram: @ConchitaLegorreta Conchita Consulting LLC Learn more about Accessibility Accelerator: https://accessibilityaccelerator.org/  Questions or comments about the show? Email us, accessmatters@aira.io. Learn more about visual interpreting at www.aira.io.   Find out more at https://access-matters.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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Whether it’s true crime or history, technical or humorous, podcasts are about stories. This new production from Aira and Jenine Stanley is about telling the story of how, where, when and why “ACCESS MATTERS”. What happens when people don’t have barriers to negotiate just to live their lives? What happens when people with disabilities have agency? Those questions will be addressed as we accompany Jenine on a journey through the world as someone with disabilities. It’s about technology, attitudes, and how these two factors combine to form true access. We’ll examine all aspects of life from travel to home management, school to work to glamour and fun.