Welcome to Modern Access! This podcast is all about modern technology that makes inaccessibility in our world a little easier to manage. On this podcast, we will cover products and services that provide modern solutions to modern problems faced by members of disability communities. You will hear from people with disabilities to learn about their experiences, from their point of view, in their own words. You will also hear from the innovators who make this tech come to life.
Tokyo 2020 Paralympics - The (Unofficial) Medalists in Assistive Tech
In a world where even the Paralympics aren’t guaranteed to be accessible, we need problem solvers to shake up the game. Presenting the Modern Access bronze, silver, and gold medalists in Assistive Technology! On this episode, you’ll learn what some of the barriers are to attending an event like the Paralympics, and how smartphone apps can be part of the solution. Then, learn how one television network aims to increase visibility and accessibility of the Paralympic Games this year.
Episode transcripts are posted on our website: https://www.modernaccesspodcast.com/ (https://www.modernaccesspodcast.com/)
Sources:
Paralympics Accessibility Issues:
https://www.insider.com/tokyo-olympics-paralympic-athletes-equal-pay-2021-7 (https://www.insider.com/tokyo-olympics-paralympic-athletes-equal-pay-2021-7)
https://wtop.com/asia/2018/03/paralympics-disabled-people-experience-accessibility-issues/ (https://wtop.com/asia/2018/03/paralympics-disabled-people-experience-accessibility-issues/)
Accessibility in Japan:
https://www.gotokyo.org/en/plan/accessibility/index.html (https://www.gotokyo.org/en/plan/accessibility/index.html)
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2301.html (https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2301.html)
InRio/IndTokyo:
https://www.pomona.edu/news/2019/08/29-accessibility-through-technology-arhan-bagati-21-launches-app-athletes-2020-tokyo-paralympic-games (https://www.pomona.edu/news/2019/08/29-accessibility-through-technology-arhan-bagati-21-launches-app-athletes-2020-tokyo-paralympic-games)
Omotenashi Guide:
https://www.paralympic.org/news/tokyo-2020-provide-multi-lingual-app-international-attendees-venues (https://www.paralympic.org/news/tokyo-2020-provide-multi-lingual-app-international-attendees-venues)
Bmaps:
https://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/en/en/what/projects/inclusive_society/bmaps (https://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/en/en/what/projects/inclusive_society/bmaps)
NBC Olympics:
https://disabilityinsider.com/2021/07/28/tokyo-2020-paralympic-games/nbc-olympics-improves-accessibility-for-tokyo-olympic-and-paralympic-games/ (https://disabilityinsider.com/2021/07/28/tokyo-2020-paralympic-games/nbc-olympics-improves-accessibility-for-tokyo-olympic-and-paralympic-games/)
https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/nbc-olympics-enhances-accessibility-for-olympic-paralympic-games-tokyo-2020 (https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/nbc-olympics-enhances-accessibility-for-olympic-paralympic-games-tokyo-2020)
#A11y:
https://www.a11yproject.com/ (https://www.a11yproject.com/)
BBC News:
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-19428263 (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-19428263)
Got a question or just want to send me a message? Email: ModernAccessPod@gmail.com (mailto:ModernAccessPod@gmail.com)
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Modern Access is hosted by Coach Kaitlin
Theme Music by Quinton Wolfe
Graphic Design by Allison Manares
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19 Mar 2021
Bonus Access: Speaking My Language - with Ross Minor
Bonus episode! This is the rest of my conversation with Ross Minor, totally blind YouTuber, advocate, and software engineering student, following Episode 1. We get into the details of programming as a blind person and how to write accessible code.
Make sure to subscribe to Ross’s YouTube channel!
https://www.youtube.com/c/rossminor/featured (https://www.youtube.com/c/rossminor/featured)
Twitter: @ross_minor
Instagram: @rossminor00
Episode transcripts are posted for free on our website, ModernAccessPodcast.com.
Got a question or just want to send me a message? Email: ModernAccessPod@gmail.com (mailto:ModernAccessPod@gmail.com)
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Instagram: @ModernAccessPod
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Modern Access is hosted by Coach Kaitlin
Theme Music by Quinton Wolfe
Graphic Design by Allison Manares
THANK YOU for listening!!
5 Mar 2021
Neat and Discreet - with Dr. Hananeh Esmailbeigi
In the Season 1 finale, I talked with Dr. Hananeh Esmailbeigi, a bioengineering professor from the University of Illinois Chicago, about an HCI (Human-Computer Interaction) wearable communication device she invented.
To learn more about Dr. Esmailbeigi’s work and the smart retainer, check out the Wearable Technology and Sensory Enhancement Lab at University of Illinois Chicago: https://esmailbeigi.lab.uic.edu/research-2/doable/ (https://esmailbeigi.lab.uic.edu/research-2/doable/)
And her startup, HideIT Wearables: https://www.hideitwearables.com/ (https://www.hideitwearables.com/)
What is AAC? Augmentative and Alternative Communication from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital: https://youtu.be/r3m8_YmTDDM (https://youtu.be/r3m8_YmTDDM)
Perlman Center: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/a/aaron-perlman-center/assistive-technology (https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/a/aaron-perlman-center/assistive-technology)
Episode transcripts are posted for free on our website, ModernAccessPodcast.com.
Got a question or just want to send me a message? Email: ModernAccessPod@gmail.com (mailto:ModernAccessPod@gmail.com)
Follow Modern Access on Social Media!
Instagram: @ModernAccessPod
Twitter: @ModernAccessPod
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Modern Access is hosted by Coach Kaitlin
Theme Music by Quinton Wolfe
Graphic Design by Allison Manares
THANK YOU for listening!!
26 Feb 2021
Too Good To Be True? - with Leah Anderson
When you have celiac disease or food allergies, uncertainty about ingredients in your food causes a lot of anxiety. Wouldn’t it be great to have a gadget that could double-check for you? In this episode, I talk with my good friend Leah about navigating celiac disease and a product that aims to make that double-check a reality.
Check out this review of the Nima Sensor by Product Impressions: https://youtu.be/mHt7kp4sGmU (https://youtu.be/mHt7kp4sGmU)
Update! Since this was recorded, the Nima Sensor website is back online: https://blog.nimasensor.com/ (https://blog.nimasensor.com/)
Want to learn more about celiac disease and gluten sensitivity? Check out the Celiac Disease Foundation at celiac.org and the Gluten Intolerance Group at gluten.org.
Nima Sensor and any other brand names mentioned during this podcast are not owned by Modern Access.
Episode transcripts are posted for free on our website, ModernAccessPodcast.com.
Got a question or just want to send me a message? Email: ModernAccessPod@gmail.com (mailto:ModernAccessPod@gmail.com)
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Modern Access is hosted by Coach Kaitlin
Theme Music by Quinton Wolfe
Graphic Design by Allison Manares
THANK YOU for listening!!
19 Feb 2021
#SledHockeyEmoji - with Mason, Rachel, & Jamie
In episode 3, we discuss why it matters to have inclusive emoji, and why we think the Paralympic sport of sled hockey deserves to have one of its own.
Use #SledHockeyEmoji in your posts to bring awareness to the movement, and use the hashtag to post pictures of what you think the sled hockey emoji should look like!
“Emojis with Disabilities A Step for Inclusion” by Stephanie Collins: https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/02/11/emojis-disabilities-step-inclusion (https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/02/11/emojis-disabilities-step-inclusion)
This episode was recorded remotely.
Episode transcripts are posted for free on our website, ModernAccessPodcast.com.
Got a question or just want to send me a message? Email: ModernAccessPod@gmail.com (mailto:ModernAccessPod@gmail.com)
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Modern Access is hosted by Coach Kaitlin
Theme Music by Quinton Wolfe
Graphic Design by Allison Manares
THANK YOU for listening!!
12 Feb 2021
Passing The Pocket Test - with Mary Friedl
In this episode, I speak with industrial designer Mary Friedl about a concept she designed for what would be a better epinephrine auto-injector while she was a student in the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP). I share my personal experience having a life-threatening food allergy.
Content Note: We will be discussing food allergy and the symptoms of anaphylaxis. No ER visits or hospitalization will be described.
EpiPen, Adrenaclick, Symjepi, and Auvi-Q are trademarks of their respective brands and are in no way owned by Modern Access. No compensation was provided for mentions of these brands.
Check out Mary’s auto-injector design here, along with the rest of her portfolio: https://maryfriedl.com/epiphany-epinephrine-auto-injector-1 (https://maryfriedl.com/epiphany-epinephrine-auto-injector-1)
If you would like to learn more about food allergy, please visit FARE: https://www.foodallergy.org/ (https://www.foodallergy.org/)
This episode was recorded remotely.
Episode transcripts are posted for free on our website, ModernAccessPodcast.com.
Got a question or just want to send me a message? Email: ModernAccessPod@gmail.com (mailto:ModernAccessPod@gmail.com)
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Join us on Discord to discuss the show and be part of our community! https://discord.gg/fe6FNAnRPm
Modern Access is hosted by Coach Kaitlin
Theme Music by Quinton Wolfe
Graphic Design by Allison Manares
THANK YOU for listening!!
5 Feb 2021
New Horizons - with Ross Minor
In the first ever episode of Modern Access, I talk with YouTuber, advocate, and software engineering student Ross Minor about his experiences as a blind gamer.
Content Note: This episode contains one mention of graphic violence, including suicide, near the beginning. If you would like to avoid it, please skip from 3:45 to 4:00.
This episode was recorded remotely.
Watch Ross’s Animal Crossing videos and subscribe to his channel:
https://youtu.be/WAiQ-FNLxR8 (https://youtu.be/WAiQ-FNLxR8)
https://youtu.be/-CKUNx-WPjg (https://youtu.be/-CKUNx-WPjg)
Animal Crossing New Horizons is the property of Nintendo. It and any other titles mentioned during this podcast are not owned by Modern Access.
Episode transcripts are posted for free on our website, ModernAccessPodcast.com.
Got a question or just want to send me a message? Email: ModernAccessPod@gmail.com (mailto:ModernAccessPod@gmail.com)
Follow Modern Access on Social Media!
Instagram: @ModernAccessPod
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Join us on Discord to discuss the show and be part of our community! https://discord.gg/fe6FNAnRPm
Modern Access is hosted by Coach Kaitlin
Theme Music by Quinton Wolfe
Graphic Design by Allison Manares
THANK YOU for listening!!
29 Jan 2021
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Modern Access is hosted by Coach Kaitlin
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