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Join us as we explore living with a disability and accessibility success stories. 

  1. 1일 전

    MS with Matt Knags

    In this episode of the Day In The Life series, host Taylor Dorward sits down with Matt Knags, a father, runner, and MS advocate, who shares his journey living with relapsing-remitting MS. Matt opens up about the joys of staying active, the challenges of uncertainty, and the power of community. Join us as we explore resilience, positivity, and raising awareness for MS. Resources: 1. Facebook group - Running with MS:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17Ym6NwT2Z/ 2.  Page promoting our MS Runs Ireland Guinness World Record attempt:  www.msrunsireland.com

    53분

  2. 5월 14일

    MS with Jennifer Cowan

    In this episode of Day in the Life, host Taylor Dorward sits down with Jennifer Cowan to talk about living with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). Jennifer shares her long road to diagnosis, how movement and routines like walking, Pilates, swimming, and Bike MS support her well-being, and what it’s like navigating an often-invisible disability. Together, they discuss identity, accommodations, and the power of finding community—and Jennifer’s goal of building an active MS group for people who want to keep doing what they love.

    38분

  3. 5월 7일

    MS with Bobby Small

    We sit down with Bobby Small to talk about living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and what it’s really like day to day. Bobby shares his diagnosis story, how MS has affected work, energy, and routines, and why transparency and self-advocacy matter. They also discuss disability identity, hobbies, and practical takeaways for listeners navigating MS or supporting someone who is. Resources: 1.

    54분

  4. 4월 30일

    Blindness with Diogo Melo

    Taylor is joined by Diogo Melo—an iOS developer and accessibility specialist from Porto, Portugal—to talk about living with blindness from retinitis pigmentosa, navigating work and daily life with screen readers, and staying active through music and kickboxing. Diogo also shares the real pros and cons of guide-dog independence and why society needs to stop treating disabled people like “inspiring exceptions” and start recognizing them as people living normal lives.

    1시간 14분

  5. 4월 23일

    Blindness with Cori Perlander

    We spend time with Cori as she shares what everyday life looks like navigating blindness as a professional, parent, and strategist. Cori reflects on losing vision over time and how it has shaped her career, identity, mental health, and approach to problem‑solving, while emphasizing the role of adaptability and self‑advocacy. The conversation explores assistive technology, accessibility barriers, parenting, workplace accommodations, and the social assumptions that often accompany disability. Through honesty, humor, and lived experience, Cori offers a powerful reminder that blindness is not one‑dimensional, but a deeply personal experience marked by resilience, capability, and ambition.

    1시간 17분

  6. 4월 17일

    Digital Accessibility in Taiwan with Claire Chang

    In this episode of Accessibility in Practice, we speak with Claire Chang, an advocate, expert, and researcher based in Taiwan. She talks about the landscape of digital accessibility in Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region, and what applying digital accessibility looks like in the Taiwanese context. We learn from her about an advocacy effort by Taiwanese people with disabilities to keep key messaging platforms accessible. Claire also discusses how advocates can better make the case for accessibility to company leaders, and her own journey into accessibility from the world of color science. Listen to learn lessons that can carry from Taiwan to the US, and hear about an inspiring effort that secured access for people with disabilities.

    43분

  7. 4월 10일

    Blindness with Beth

    We sit down with Beth to explore what daily life looks like for a blind woman who has navigated blindness since birth. Beth shares thoughtful and honest insights into everything from education, work, travel, relationships, and assistive technology, to the social misconceptions that still surround blindness today. This conversation highlights the importance of self-advocacy, adaptability, and problem‑solving, while emphasizing that blindness is not a singular experience but a broad spectrum. Through humor, reflection, and lived experience, Beth offers a powerful perspective on embracing blindness, setting boundaries, and finding confidence and joy in everyday life.

    1시간 4분

  8. 4월 4일

    Blindness with Florian Beijers

    What does it really mean to live, work, and game while blind? In this episode of Day in the Life, host Taylor Dorward talks with Florian Beijers, a fully blind accessibility professional and content creator, about blindness beyond stereotypes. They discuss assistive technology, digital accessibility, gaming, employment, independence, and self‑advocacy—offering real‑world insight for disabled listeners, accessibility professionals, and allies alike.

    1시간 4분
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