In this episode of Accessibility Solutions Podcast Season 3, Linda Hunt and James Warnken talk about:
The mission and impact of the Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) in empowering professionals with disabilities to thrive in the workplace.James's insights into the intersection of technology and accessibility, including the role of apps like RightHear in bridging digital and physical accessibility.How BIT collaborates with organizations to foster inclusion and remove barriers for individuals with disabilities in professional settings.The importance of adopting accessible solutions that benefit everyone, from people with disabilities to those experiencing temporary mobility challenges.James's perspective on building awareness, emphasizes the mantra: "It’s not that they don’t care; they’re not aware."
James Warnken’s Bio:
James Warnken has been working in the accessibility space for several years now as a consultant, teacher, speaker, and tester. James's mission is to make the online world as accessible as possible so that everyone has an equal experience. James is also a low vision user with Stargardt which is a progressive form of vision loss.
Connect with:
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswarnken/
https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/
About the Host:
Linda Hunt Is an Award-Winning Accessibility Consultant, Speaker and Author. She is the CEO of Accessibility Solutions and an Advocate for all things related to accessibility.
Linda is the Treasurer of Citizens with Disabilities – Ontario, a member of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Professional Network and a Certified Community Champion on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol.
Linda first became a person with a disability in 2004 since then she has been an active and engaging speaker to groups on a variety of accessibility topics.
In addition, Linda is a business owner. Along with her husband Greg they have operated Grelin Apparel Graphics for over 30 years.
Connect with Us:
Website – www.solutions4accessibility.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibility-solutions/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solutions4accessibility
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBqblsq_vxrKbdvEp2IOWQ
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