Disability Bandwidth

Disability Bandwidth

Disability Bandwidth: a show where we talk with disability leaders each week about career, life, and technology.

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  1. Sam Proulx & Nikki Nolan

    EPISODE 1

    Sam Proulx & Nikki Nolan

    Join hosts Sam Proulx and Nikki Nolan as they kick off Season 2 of Disability Bandwidth! In this first episode, they discuss what's in store for the season and share their enthusiasm for the upcoming topics and guests. As a fun bonus, they also experiment with AI and discover that it thinks the podcast is about disabled pirates! Don't miss this entertaining episode to start off the new season.Read Transcript

    25 min
  2. Angie Rajani, CPACC

    EPISODE 2

    Angie Rajani, CPACC

    Do you care and want to change things?  Join us for an insightful conversation with Angie Rajani, CPACC, an inclusive design strategist with expertise in digital accessibility. In this episode, we delve into the nuances of working in government versus corporate settings, as well as the inspiration behind Angie's work. We also tackle important questions, such as whether accessibility should be included in DEI initiatives and how to approach intersectionality. And if you're curious about the connection between cake and understanding people's identities, you won't want to miss this episode! Plus, we'll explore co-designing and how it can lead to more innovative ideas. Tune in to this week's podcast for all this and more.References: Inclusive Design for a Digital World - Designing with Accessibility in Mind By Regine Gilbert Accessibility For Everyone Simplicity: Design, Technology, Business, Life By Laura Kalbag Inclusive Design Patterns - Coding Accessibility Into Web Design By Heydon Pickering Mismatch How Inclusion Shapes Design By Kat Holmes Disability Visibility - First-Person Stories From The Twenty-First Century Edited By Alice Wong Demystifying Disability - What To Know, What To Say, And How To Be An Ally By Emily Ladau A11YTO - Conference and Camp Inclusive Design 24 Playlist (Free) Fable’s Articles and Resources on Accessibility Find Your Why : A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team By Simon Sinek and David Mead and Peter Docker OCAD’s Inclusive Design program Twitter @InclusionRatedE Angie Linkedin Read Transcript

    52 min
  3. Billy Price

    EPISODE 3

    Billy Price

    This week's episode of Disability Bandwidth features a conversation between Nikki Nolan, Sam Proulx, and Billy Price, the Co-Founder of Billy Footwear. Billy Footwear is a shoe brand that uses universal design principles to create footwear that is accessible to people with and without disabilities. Billy himself faced mobility challenges when he became paralyzed from the chest down, which made daily tasks like putting on clothes more difficult. In this episode, the hosts explore Billy's personal story and the innovative features of his shoes that aim to solve problems for everyone, regardless of their abilities.References: Billy Footwear  Electric Toothbrush  Runway of Dreams Billy Footwear foot swap (Facebook group) Twitter Facebook Instagram  Transcript

    44 min
  4. Grace Ogden-Parker

    EPISODE 4

    Grace Ogden-Parker

    In the fourth episode of season two of Disability Bandwidth, we had an insightful conversation with Grace Ogden-Parker, an enthusiastic advocate for both the Autistic and Disability communities who proudly identifies as a member of both groups. During our discussion, we explored her ongoing efforts to destigmatize autism and disability and her strategies for combating ableism in its various forms. Additionally, we delved into the incredible content creators who have inspired her and helped her develop a greater understanding of herself. You won't want to miss this engaging conversation that covers a wide range of topics.References: Grace Ogden-Parker Linkedin Grace Ogden-Parker Redbubble Grace Ogden-Parker Youtube Autistic Women's Alliance Identity-First Language Autism Is an Identity, Not a Disease: Inside the Neurodiversity Movement Vaccines do not cause autism. (CDC) Jeremy Andrew Davis Tiktok Social Model of Disability  Dr. Damian Milton's podcast - Apple Podcast Neurodivergent Rebel - Website Ella Tab - @PurpleElla -Youtube Agony Autie - Youtube Amythest Schaber- @neurowonderful- Youtube Benjamin Lee Whorf Online Autism Test (Please note this is not a formal diagnosis) Communication First - Organization Transcript

    54 min
  5. Ka Li

    EPISODE 5

    Ka Li

    On this week's episode of Disability Bandwidth, we have a lively and engaging conversation with Ka Li, an Accessibility Analyst at National Network for Equitable Library Service. Ka's interests span across multiple domains, ranging from conducting accessibility tests to contributing to the accessible publishing industry and even practicing Kava Maga and creating tactile graphics. We delve into his passions and what motivates him to get up each day. Make sure not to miss this week's podcast for a fun and captivating discussion.References: Establishing a New Braille File Standard with the eBRF What is a BRF file? What is Unicode? NNELS (National Network for Equitable Library Service) ASCII - American Standard Code for Information Interchange Learning Ally Formerly Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic Tactile Graphics Lego for the Blind Read Transcript

    49 min
  6. Olivia Muenz

    EPISODE 6

    Olivia Muenz

    In the sixth episode of Disability Bandwidth's second season, we spoke with Olivia Muenz, a disabled writer from New York, about her personal journey toward receiving a diagnosis and how her disability has influenced her writing. Olivia shared with us her experiences of how her disability has shaped her perspectives and motivated her to pursue writing as a means of expressing herself. We delved into Olivia's use of an academic lens to explore disability in a unique and artistic way. Our conversation with Olivia was inspiring and enlightening, and we hope that our listeners find her perspectives on disability to be as engaging and thought-provoking as we did.References: Olivia Muenz Website Where Was I Again, by Olivia Muenz, published by Essay Press - Chapbook I Feel Fine, by Olivia Muenz, published by Switchback Books Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) COVID-19 and chronic fatigue syndrome: An endocrine perspective Paying disabled workers less is legal – except in these 3 states. Read Transcript

    55 min
  7. Julie Harris

    EPISODE 7

    Julie Harris

    In the seventh episode of season two of Disability Bandwidth, we invite you to join us as we engage in a conversation with Julie Harris, a disability advocate, and a reasonable accommodations educator. We explore the fundamental human right of having your needs met and how it is significantly important for everyone. Moreover, we learn about Julie's journey of relearning everything and becoming an expert in accommodations. Julie helps individuals and companies understand how to acquire and provide effective accommodations to people with disabilities.References: Connect with Julie

    48 min
  8. Meenakshi (Meena) Das

    EPISODE 8

    Meenakshi (Meena) Das

    On the eighth episode of the second season of Disability Bandwidth, we had the pleasure of speaking with Meenakshi (Meena) Das, an engineer at Microsoft. Meena grew up in India with a stuttering disability and discovered the importance of accessibility while attending school in the United States. Now, her mission in life is to help others, she's created resources where individuals with disabilities can connect, share stories, and learn from each other. Meena is deeply committed to improving accessibility and making a positive impact on as many people as possible!References: AccessComputing -to subscribe to their mailing list, it is on the bottom of their webpage. CSUN Assistive Technology Conference Google Lime Scholar Working with Disabilities (Facebook Group) Meena Instagram Read Transcript

    36 min
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Disability Bandwidth: a show where we talk with disability leaders each week about career, life, and technology.

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  • Creator
    Disability Bandwidth
  • Episodes
    26
  • Seasons
    2
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