HearSay is an AudioEye video series that covers the legal and compliance landscape of digital accessibility. From evolving accessibility laws and compliance deadlines to recent accessibility lawsuits and practical guidance on meeting standards, each episode is designed to help teams stay informed, reduce legal risk, and create more accessible, compliant digital experiences.
European Accessibility Act: What It Means and Why It Matters
Susanna Laurin and Matthew Freeman explore the European Accessibility Act, clarifying who must comply and which digital products it impacts in this interview episode.
2 May 2025
ADA Title II and Government Readiness with Don Torrez
In the season finale of HearSay, we’re joined by Don Torrez, Director of Partnerships at CivicPlus, discussed the upcoming ADA Title II compliance deadline and how government municipalities are proactively preparing. Mike and Don also discussed best practices for enhancing accessibility and how the partnership between AudioEye and CivicPlus simplifies the whole process. — Below are links to the resources mentioned during the show: ADA fact sheet on new rule for website and mobile apps provide...
13 Mar 2025
Accessibility is More than Compliance with Jeff Kline
Jeff Kline, the former Manager of Accessibility Consulting, Compliance, and Strategic Programs at IBM and the author of Strategic IT Accessibility: Enabling the Organization, joined us on the latest episode of HearSay. He discussed how digital accessibility is so much more than compliance and the need for organizations to recommit to prioritizing accessibility. Jeff also discussed best practices for getting started with accessibility and helping C-Suite executives realize the benefits of maki...
20 Feb 2025
Why Accessibility is Never One and Done with Janina Sajka
Many businesses believe accessibility is a one-time fix — but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Janina Sajka, an active contributor at the W3C, Amazon, and the American Foundation for the Blind, explores common misconceptions around accessibility. She also discusses the importance of ongoing accessibility audits and how the new W3C Accessibility Maturity Model can help organizations better track their accessibility progress. HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, Mariella Paul...
8 Jan 2025
2025 and the Future of Accessibility with Scott Trachtenberg
Scott Trachtenberg, CEO of ADA Site Compliance, shares his journey from the food delivery industry to becoming a key player in the digital accessibility industry. He shares how a demand letter sparked his passion for creating inclusive online spaces, the challenges of scaling accessibility, and the critical role litigation plays in driving progress in the accessibility space. Scott also shares his thoughts on the future of accessibility in 2025, including the impact of AI, automation, and new...
6 Dec 2024
Where Marketing Meets Accessibility with Devin Reed
Marketing expert Devin Reed shares his top surprises and benefits of prioritizing digital accessibility, making content more inclusive for individuals with disabilities.
15 Nov 2024
The Accessibility Revolution in Gaming with Bryce Johnson
Microsoft's Bryce Johnson and AudioEye's Mike Paciello share insights on making the gaming industry more accessible to individuals with disabilities through inclusive design and data-driven innovation.
22 Oct 2024
Accessibility as a Brand Advantage with Natalie House
In this episode of HearSay, Natalie House, Sr. Director, Content and Communications at Weave, talks about the advantages digital accessibility can bring to businesses. She discusses her personal experiences at brands like Traeger and Pluralsite and the benefits the organizations realized — both from a brand and customer perspective — by making their digital content more accessible.——View transcript: https://aeurl.xyz/hearsay-podcast-with-natalie-houseHearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Ba...
2 Oct 2024
Lessening the Cognitive Load in Marketing with Niamh Kelly
Niamh Kelly, CEO of Tigim, an interaction intelligence system, joined us in the latest episode of our HearSay podcast. Alongside starting and running Tigim, Niamh is also a consultant for Leaders for Accessibility. She discussed the power of going beyond user personas to consider someone’s social and cultural preferences and how this translates into more than 100% in sales. ——View transcript: https://aeurl.xyz/hearsay-podcast-with-niamh-kellyHearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton...
18 Sept 2024
Accessibility: A Catalyst for Change with Gerard Cohen
Gerard Cohen, who drives the Atlassian Design System Accessibility Team, joined us in the latest episode of our HearSay podcast. Gerard has worked as a Digital Accessibility Leader and Team Builder for popular platforms like Jira and Trello and even Twitter. He discusses the catalyst accessibility can be when prioritized in business settings and the benefit the effort has for both businesses and the disability community alike.HearSay is an AudioEye series dedicated to the heroes of accessibil...
9 Aug 2024
Innovations in Accessibility with Tom Wlodkowski
In this episode of HearSay, we’re joined by Tom Wlodkowski, Vice President of Accessibility at Comcast and former Director of Accessibility at AOL. Tom’s career has been uniquely positioned at the intersection of internet, broadcast, and cable television. He’s credited for creating the industry’s first set-top box interface as well as designing multiple accessible interfaces for the web. He discusses these innovations and more in this episode of HearSay. HearSay is an AudioEye series ded...
14 Jun 2024
Using Data as a Springboard for Better Accessibility with Gareth Ford Williams
In this episode of HearSay, we’re joined by Gareth Ford Williams, the former Head of Accessibility at BBC, who discusses the importance of data in digital accessibility. He discusses how data can be used to create a culture of accessibility within organizations and improve digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
HearSay is an AudioEye series dedicated to the heroes of accessibility who are paving the way, building an inclusive future, and making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
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View transcript: https://aeurl.xyz/hearsay-podcast-with-gareth-ford-williams-transcript
HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, Mariella Paulino, and Missy Jensen. Edited by Alex Dorrier.
HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.
15 May 2024
Broadcasting Accessibility with Larry Goldberg
In this episode of HearSay, Larry Goldberg, former head of accessibility at Yahoo, WGBH, the National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM), and Verizon, provides a look into the history of accessibility in the media industry. He also shares his role in bringing closed captioning to media outlets, including WGBH.
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View transcript: https://aeurl.xyz/hearsay-podcast-with-larry-goldberg-transcript
HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, Mariella Paulino, and Missy Jensen. Edited by Alex Dorrier.
HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.
18 Mar 2024
Exclusive Sit-Down with Gabby Giffords
In this final episode of the first season of HearSay, we had the unique privilege of sitting down with Gabby Giffords, former Congresswoman and AudioEye Advisor, along with her Speech-Language Pathologist, Dr. Fabi Hirsch Kruse. Gabby shares her personal journey with aphasia and what her life looks like today.
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View transcript: https://aeurl.xyz/hearsay-podcast-with-gabby-giffords-transcript
HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.
HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, and Sean Bradley. Edited by Grant Lemons.
4 Mar 2024
Empowerment Through Employment with Joyce Bender
In this episode of HearSay, Joyce Bender, CEO, President, and founder of Bender Consulting Services as well as the Bender Leadership Academy, shares her journey of advocating for employment for people with disabilities and her personal experience as an Advisor for AudioEye.
HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.
HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, and Sean Bradley. Edited by Grant Lemons.
15 Feb 2024
The Seismic Shift of Accessibility in Government with Don Torrez
In this episode of HearSay, Don Torrez of CivicPlus shares his journey of advocating for accessibility within the local government space, proven strategies for municipalities, and his personal experience partnering with AudioEye.
HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.
HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, and Sean Bradley. Edited by Grant Lemons.
31 Jan 2024
Fixing the Broken Web: Why I Joined AudioEye with Mike Paciello
In this episode of HearSay, Mike Paciello, Chief Accessibility Officer at AudioEye, discusses his journey in the digital accessibility industry—from founding the Web Accessibility Initiative that led to the creation of the today’s global standards, to his unwavering commitment to advancing the rights of persons with disabilities over the past several decades. He explores the changing industry landscape and the steps businesses must take in order to ensure an inclusive and equitable future.
HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.
HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, and Sean Bradley. Edited by Grant Lemons.
16 Jan 2024
A Decade of Disruption with Sean Bradley
In this inaugural episode of HearSay, you'll hear from Sean Bradley, Co-Founder of AudioEye, about his journey into the startup world, some big roadblocks to success, and how he and the AudioEye team found success.
HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.
HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, and Sean Bradley. Edited by Grant Lemons.
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