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Season 3
A Look at Disability in the Workplace with Cheryl Rayburn
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.
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Fireside Chat with Judy Heumann
In this episode, Judy Heumann discusses her personal story and key issues taking place in today’s accessibility landscape.
From Puppy to Guide Dog
In this episode, 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
In this episode, 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
In this bonus episode, 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
In this episode, Elisa chats with Alan Hejl about 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
In this episode, 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
In this episode, Elisa sits down with Lori Samuels to discuss her role at NBCUniversal and accessibility strategies in media.
The Evolution of Live Captioning
In this episode, Elisa sits down with Jill Brooks to discuss how captioning technology and methodology have changed over the years.
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Professional Sports ASL Interpreting with Brice Christianson
In this episode, Elisa sits down with Brice Christianson to discuss professional sports sign language interpretation.
Section 508 Myths with Michele Landis
In this episode, Elisa sits down with Michele Landis to discuss Section 508 myths and digital accessibility.
Accommodations for Neurodivergent Professionals with Natalia Lyckowski
In this episode, Elisa sits down with Natalia Lyckowski to discuss the importance of accommodations for neurodivergent professionals.
Accessibility in Architecture with Joseph Cincotta
In this episode, Elisa sits down with Joseph Cincotta, Principal Architect at Wheelpad and LineSync Architecture, to discuss the importance of accessibility in architecture.
Accessibility and DEI in the Workplace with Kathy Martinez
In this episode, Elisa sits down with Kathy Martinez, President and CEO of Disability Rights Advocates (DRA), to discuss the importance of weaving accessibility and disability rights in every organization’s DEI initiatives.
What Goes Wrong When We Design for People and Not With People with David Berman
In this episode, Elisa sits down with David Berman to discuss what could go wrong when we design for people instead of with people.
Accessibility in the Performing Arts with Miranda Hoffner
In this episode, Elisa sits down with Miranda Hoffner, Associate Director of Accessibility and Guest Services at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, to discuss the importance of making the performing arts accessible to diverse audiences – including people with disabilities.
Accessible Gaming and Immersive Experiences with Belén Agulló García
In this episode, Elisa chats with Belén Agulló García, eLearning Director and Lead Media Researcher at Nimdzi Insights, to discuss the importance of 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, to discuss the importance of access and inclusion for people with disabilities from an ethical and business perspective.
Universal Design for Learning with Thomas Tobin
In this episode, Elisa chats with Thomas Tobin, author, speaker, and consultant, on Universal Design for Learning.
Accessible User Experience with Derek Mei
In this episode, Elisa chats with 3Play Media’s Senior UX/UI Designer, Derek Mei, to discuss the importance of accessible user experience and design.
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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.
Meet our host, Elisa Lewis
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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