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.
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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachin-pavithran-ab6aba2/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sachin.d.pavithran (https://www.facebook.com/sachin.d.pavithran)
Instagram: @sdpavithran
Follow Conchita Hernandez Legorreta:
LinkedIn: (18) Conchita Hernandez | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/conchitahernandez/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conchitaherdzlegorreta (https://www.facebook.com/conchitaherdzlegorreta)
Instagram: @ConchitaLegorreta
Conchita Consulting LLC (https://www.conchitaconsulting.com/about)
Learn more about Accessibility Accelerator: https://accessibilityaccelerator.org/ (https://accessibilityaccelerator.org/)
Questions or comments about the show? Email us, accessmatters@aira.io.
Learn more about visual interpreting at www.aira.io (http://www.aira.io).
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18 Aug 2025
S3E1 - A Recipe for Access
Episode Notes
Our third season begins by delving into the impact of the “Intuit Small Business Owner” offer. Over 300 individuals, including Debra Erickson, Executive Chef and owner of The Blind Kitchen, currently benefit from this aspect of our service. Many people facing vision loss consider giving up cooking or grilling. Debra, a blind cook herself, meticulously researches and sells mainstream products that enable independence in the kitchen. Her website also houses a valuable library of tips and tricks. Aira’s professional visual interpreters and secure platform assist with many tasks such as managing financial information that demand confidentiality, supporting small business owners like Debra to achieve their dreams.
Visit The Blind Kitchen web site at h t t p colon slash slash the blind kitchen dot com.
You can email Debra at info at the blind kitchen dot com.
Learn more about visual interpreting at https://aira.io (https://aira.io).
Questions or comments about the show? Email us at airacast@aira.io.
Find out more at https://access-matters.pinecast.co (https://access-matters.pinecast.co)
This podcast is powered by Pinecast (https://pinecast.com).
23 Jun 2025
S2E10 - Access with a Kiwi Twist
Marci Carpenter and Ron Brown discuss how blind individuals gain access to sporting events, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in recreational spaces in this interview.
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