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.
Modern Access
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Podcast Overview
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.
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August 24, 2021
Tokyo 2020 Paralympics - The (Unofficial) Medalists in Assistive Tech
<p>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.</p> <p>Episode transcripts are posted on our website: <a href="https://www.modernaccesspodcast.com/"><u>https://www.modernaccesspodcast.com/</u></a></p> <p><br> Sources:<br> Paralympics Accessibility Issues:<br> <a href="https://www.insider.com/tokyo-olympics-paralympic-athletes-equal-pay-2021-7"><u>https://www.insider.com/tokyo-olympics-paralympic-athletes-equal-pay-2021-7</u></a><br> <a href="https://wtop.com/asia/2018/03/paralympics-disabled-people-experience-accessibility-issues/"><u>https://wtop.com/asia/2018/03/paralympics-disabled-people-experience-accessibility-issues/</u></a></p> <p>Accessibility in Japan:<br> <a href="https://www.gotokyo.org/en/plan/accessibility/index.html"><u>https://www.gotokyo.org/en/plan/accessibility/index.html</u></a><br> <a href="https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2301.html"><u>https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2301.html</u></a></p> <p>InRio/IndTokyo:<br> <a href="https://www.pomona.edu/news/2019/08/29-accessibility-through-technology-arhan-bagati-21-launches-app-athletes-2020-tokyo-paralympic-games"><u>https://www.pomona.edu/news/2019/08/29-accessibility-through-technology-arhan-bagati-21-launches-app-athletes-2020-tokyo-paralympic-games</u></a></p> <p>Omotenashi Guide:<br> <a href="https://www.paralympic.org/news/tokyo-2020-provide-multi-lingual-app-international-attendees-venues"><u>https://www.paralympic.org/news/tokyo-2020-provide-multi-lingual-app-international-attendees-venues</u></a></p> <p>Bmaps:<br> <a href="https://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/en/en/what/projects/inclusive_society/bmaps"><u>https://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/en/en/what/projects/inclusive_society/bmaps</u></a></p> <p>NBC Olympics:<br> <a href="https://disabilityinsider.com/2021/07/28/tokyo-2020-paralympic-games/nbc-olympics-improves-accessibility-for-tokyo-olympic-and-paralympic-games/"><u>https://disabilityinsider.com/2021/07/28/tokyo-2020-paralympic-games/nbc-olympics-improves-accessibility-for-tokyo-olympic-and-paralympic-games/</u></a><br> <a href="https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/nbc-olympics-enhances-accessibility-for-olympic-paralympic-games-tokyo-2020"><u>https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/nbc-olympics-enhances-accessibility-for-olympic-paralympic-games-tokyo-2020</u></a></p> <p>#A11y:<br> <a href="https://www.a11yproject.com/"><u>https://www.a11yproject.com/</u></a></p> <p>BBC News:<br> <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-19428263"><u>https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-19428263</u></a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Got a question or just want to send me a message? Email: <a href="mailto:ModernAccessPod@gmail.com"><u>ModernAccessPod@gmail.com</u></a></p> <p>Follow Modern Access on Social Media!<br> Instagram: @ModernAccessPod<br> Twitter: @ModernAccessPod<br> Facebook: @ModernAccessPod</p> <p>Modern Access is hosted by Coach Kaitlin<br> Theme Music by Quinton Wolfe<br> Graphic Design by Allison Manares</p> <p>THANK YOU for listening!!</p>
March 19, 2021
Bonus Access: Speaking My Language - with Ross Minor
<p><strong>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.</strong></p> <p><strong>Make sure to subscribe to Ross’s YouTube channel!</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/rossminor/featured"><u><strong>https://www.youtube.com/c/rossminor/featured</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>Twitter: @ross_minor</strong></p> <p><strong>Instagram: @rossminor00</strong></p> <p><strong>Episode transcripts are posted for free on our website, ModernAccessPodcast.com. </strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Got a question or just want to send me a message? Email: </strong><a href="mailto:ModernAccessPod@gmail.com"><u><strong>ModernAccessPod@gmail.com</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Modern Access on Social Media!</strong></p> <p><strong>Instagram: @ModernAccessPod</strong></p> <p><strong>Twitter: @ModernAccessPod</strong></p> <p><strong>Facebook: @ModernAccessPod</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Modern Access is hosted by Coach Kaitlin</strong></p> <p><strong>Theme Music by Quinton Wolfe</strong></p> <p><strong>Graphic Design by Allison Manares</strong></p> <p><strong>THANK YOU for listening!!</strong></p>
March 5, 2021
Neat and Discreet - with Dr. Hananeh Esmailbeigi
<p><strong>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.</strong></p> <p><strong>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: </strong><a href="https://esmailbeigi.lab.uic.edu/research-2/doable/"><u><strong>https://esmailbeigi.lab.uic.edu/research-2/doable/</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>And her startup, HideIT Wearables: </strong><a href="https://www.hideitwearables.com/"><u><strong>https://www.hideitwearables.com/</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>What is AAC? Augmentative and Alternative Communication from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital: </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/r3m8_YmTDDM"><u><strong>https://youtu.be/r3m8_YmTDDM</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>Perlman Center: </strong><a href="https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/a/aaron-perlman-center/assistive-technology"><u><strong>https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/a/aaron-perlman-center/assistive-technology</strong></u></a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Episode transcripts are posted for free on our website, ModernAccessPodcast.com.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Got a question or just want to send me a message? Email: </strong><a href="mailto:ModernAccessPod@gmail.com"><u><strong>ModernAccessPod@gmail.com</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Modern Access on Social Media!</strong></p> <p><strong>Instagram: @ModernAccessPod</strong></p> <p><strong>Twitter: @ModernAccessPod</strong></p> <p><strong>Facebook: @ModernAccessPod</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Modern Access is hosted by Coach Kaitlin</strong></p> <p><strong>Theme Music by Quinton Wolfe</strong></p> <p><strong>Graphic Design by Allison Manares</strong></p> <p><strong>THANK YOU for listening!!</strong></p>
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