Allied Podcast

A podcast by 3Play Media on the people innovating and implementing access across industries.

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Latest Episode

The Challenges of Using Technology for Individuals with Chronic Mental Health Conditions

Hear from Albert Kim about the challenges of using technology for individuals with chronic mental health conditions.

Season 3

Innovating for Inclusion with Sam Sepah

Sam Sepah discusses how innovation in accessibility technologies has transformed product experiences for users with disabilities.

Sam Sepah discusses how innovation in accessibility technologies has transformed product experiences for users with disabilities.

Challenges of Using Technology for Individuals with Chronic Mental Health Conditions

Hear from Albert Kim about the challenges of using technology for individuals with chronic mental health conditions.

Accessible Design Systems

Elisa chats with Joe Baker, a Senior Product Manager for Accessibility for the Design System at Atlassian, about accessible design systems.

The Complexities of Live Captioning

Hear from Derek Throldahl, Senior Director of Realtime Services at 3Play Media, and Josh Summers, Senior Manager, Training, Development, and Technology at 3Play Media Canada, about the complexities of live captioning.

Media Accessibility Predictions for 2023

Elisa chats with 3Play Media co-founders and co-CEOs Josh Miller and Chris Antunes about their media accessibility predictions for 2023.

A Look at Disability in the Workplace

In this episode, Elisa chats with Cheryl Rayburn about her experience with vision loss and work at Alphapointe, an agency of the National Industries for the Blind.

The Complexities of Live Captioning

Hear from Derek Throldahl, Senior Director of Realtime Services at 3Play Media, and Josh Summers, Senior Manager, Training, Development, and Technology at 3Play Media Canada, about the complexities of live captioning.

Media Accessibility Predictions for 2023

Elisa chats with 3Play Media co-founders and co-CEOs Josh Miller and Chris Antunes about their media accessibility predictions for 2023.

A Look at Disability in the Workplace

In this episode, Elisa chats with Cheryl Rayburn about her experience with vision loss and work at Alphapointe, an agency of the National Industries for the Blind.

Season 2

Fireside Chat with Judy Heumann

Judy Heumann discusses her personal story and critical issues taking place in today’s accessibility landscape.

From Puppy to Guide Dog

Elisa chats with Jacquie Sawyer and Liz Vacchiano about their roles at the Dogist and Guiding Eyes for the Blind and the process of raising guide dogs.

A New Approach to Inclusive Hiring

Hear from Charlotte Dales, co-founder and CEO of Inclusively, about her company’s new approach to inclusive hiring.

The What, How, and Why of Audio Description

Elisa chats with Dr. Joel Snyder about audio description and his career as one of the world’s first “audio describers.”

Bonus Episode: Becoming the New Market Leader with Chris Antunes and Josh Miller

Elisa chats with 3Play co-founders and co-CEOs Chris Antunes and Josh Miller about their vision for 3Play’s recent acquisition.

Accessibility in the Auto Industry with Alan Hejl

Alan Hejl discusses accessibility in the auto industry and his work at General Motors.

Disability Representation in Accessibility with Nic Steenhout

Learn about getting disabled people involved in accessibility work with Nic Steenhout.

Making Data Visualization Accessible with Tori Clark

Elisa chats with Tori Clark about her work as a digital accessibility consultant and making data visualization accessible.

Accessibility Strategies in Media with Lori Samuels

Elisa sits down with Lori Samuels to discuss her role at NBCUniversal and accessibility strategies in media.


The Evolution of Live Captioning

Jill Brooks discusses how captioning technology and methodology have changed over the years.

Season 1

Professional Sports ASL Interpreting with Brice Christianson

Elisa sits down with Brice Christianson to discuss professional sports sign language interpretation.

Section 508 Myths with Michele Landis

Michele Landis discusses Section 508 myths and digital accessibility.

Accommodations for Neurodivergent Professionals with Natalia Lyckowski

Elisa sits down with Natalia Lyckowski to discuss the importance of accommodations for neurodivergent professionals.

Accessibility in Architecture with Joseph Cincotta

Joseph Cincotta, Principal Architect at Wheelpad and LineSync Architecture, discusses the importance of accessibility in architecture.

Accessibility and DEI in the Workplace with Kathy Martinez

Kathy Martinez, President and CEO of Disability Rights Advocates (DRA), discusses the importance of weaving accessibility and disability rights DEI initiatives.

What Goes Wrong When We Design for People and Not With People with David Berman

David Berman discusses what can go wrong when we design for people instead of with people.

Accessibility in the Performing Arts with Miranda Hoffner

Hear from Miranda Hoffner, Associate Director of Accessibility and Guest Services at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, about the importance of making the performing arts accessible.

Accessible Gaming and Immersive Experiences with Belén Agulló García

Elisa chats with Belén Agulló García, eLearning Director and Lead Media Researcher at Nimdzi Insights, about making video games and immersive experiences accessible.

Access and Inclusion for People with Disabilities with Emily Yates

Elisa chats with Emily Yates, Accessibility Consultant and Journalist, about access and inclusion for people with disabilities from an ethical and business perspective.

Universal Design for Learning with Thomas Tobin

Elisa chats with Thomas Tobin, author, speaker, and consultant, about Universal Design for Learning.

Accessible User Experience with Derek Mei

Elisa chats with 3Play Media’s Senior UX/UI Designer, Derek Mei, about accessible user experience and design.


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“I can’t recommend [Allied Podcast by 3Play Media] enough for folks wanting to know more about all things accessibility! Not only does it make me better at my UX job, but it makes me a better human too.”

Nica

UX Designer, Thomson Reuters

About Allied Podcast

Allied is a podcast about accessibility and the people innovating and implementing access across industries. Whether you’re an expert in all things a11y or new to the scene, you’ll stay up-to-date on the latest trends and news on accessibility.

Learn from the top web and media accessibility experts and discover how a more accessible and inclusive world can positively impact any organization.

Episode Transcripts

We are happy to offer interactive transcripts for every episode of Allied. To access a transcript, visit an episode’s landing page.

Meet our host, Elisa Lewis

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Elisa is a Senior Inbound Marketing Manager at 3Play Media. She creates and produces educational content on all things video and web accessibility, and is thrilled to be hosting the Allied podcast.

In her free time, you may find Elisa begging to pet strangers’ dogs on the Boston Common, crafting, or puzzling over her latest DIY project.


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