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Speech-To-Text, Voice Creator, Auto Translation: AI Special - Andy | Product Marketing Director
Andy Beatman is the Product Marketing Director, Azure OpenAI Service at Microsoft.
In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore:
1. How AI can enhance accessibility
2. The need for empathy in creating inclusive environments
3. The role of data in driving accessibility initiatives
4. The global perspective on accessibility
5. The need for authenticity in communication
6. The power of community in fostering inclusivity
Timestamp:
00:00 : Introduction to Accessibility and AI
02:28 : The Role of AI in Enhancing Accessibility
07:19 : Personal Journey and Passion for Accessibility
15:33 : Bringing Others Along: The Challenge of Advocacy
22:11 : The Importance of Data in Accessibility
26:07 : Future Disruptions in Accessibility Technology
32:42 : Final Thoughts on Empathy and Community
About:
Beyond Barriers is an effort to bring accessibility to the masses.
In each episode, Brian, co-founder of Wally, teams up with accessibility experts from across the content industry and the disability community to understand their insights on accessibility.
Listen to accessibility specialists, consultants, developers, designers, managers, and other motivational people themselves in this accessibility podcast.
#WebAccessibility #WCAG #AI #Communication #AccessibilityStrategies #WallyAX #A11Y
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Accessibility QA Testing, Team Culture, WCAG 3 - Michael Bolton | Digital Quality Assurance Expert
Переглядів 104 години тому
Michael Bolton is a digital quality assurance and accessibility advocate. In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore: 1. the importance of pushing boundaries in quality assurance 2. Building a receptive team culture 3. Navigating the complexities of higher education institutions 4. The need for continuous improvement 5. The future disruptions in the accessibility space. Timestamp: 00:00 : I...
Universal Design, Specific Accommodations, WCAG 2.2 - Ian O'Bara | Sr. Accessibility Engineer
Переглядів 316 годин тому
Ian O’Bara is an accessibility engineer at Jackson National Life Insurance Company. In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore: 1. Importance of empathy in understanding user needs 2. The challenges faced in mastering accessibility standards 3. The evolving landscape of digital accessibility. 4. The need for education and collaboration between design and accessibility teams 5. The importanc...
Native Accessibility, Accessible Adverts, Overlays, No Code Websites - Sumair | Full Stack Developer
Переглядів 9821 годину тому
Sumair is a full-stack core contributor to Mozilla's open source projects. In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore: 1. Creating robust accessibility tests 2. Accessibility Overlays 3. Inaccessibility from No-Code websites 4. Different solutions for different accessibility challenges Chapters: 00:00 : Introduction to Accessibility 6:18 : Low Hanging Fruit Accessibility Checks 12:27 : Acce...
Invisible Disabilities, Accessibility Legislation, Equal Procurement - Deidre | Executive Director
Переглядів 1714 днів тому
Deidre is the Executive Director of CJ's Skatepark Foundation and the founder of InCannect Consulting. In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore: 1. Invisible Disabilities 2. Organizations using Band-Aid solutions 3. Rising Assistive Technology adoption 4. Legislation on Accessibility Chapters: 3:14 : Accessibility Now 5:18 : Invisible Disabilities 9:17 : Positively Contribute to Invisible...
Ambiguity in WCAG, Shift Left Approach, Universal Solution - Jonathon Taylor | Accessibility Trainer
Переглядів 914 днів тому
Jonathon Taylor is an Accessibility Trainer at CVS Health. In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore: 1. Shift Left Approach 2. Types of Accessibility Training 3. Ambiguity in WCAG conformance 4. Universal Solution for all accessibility needs 5. Using AI to produce accessible code Chapters: 1:20 : Journey Into Accessibility 2:24 : Life as an Accessibility Trainer 5:34 : Empowering those wh...
Alt-Text, Brand Guidelines, Retention Rate, Bounce Rate, End Users - Nitika | Content Strategist
Переглядів 3821 день тому
Nitika is the Manager of Content Strategy at Kore.ai In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore: 1. The importance of accessibility in content and design 2. Challenges of balancing accessibility with brand guidelines 3. Measuring the impact of accessibility on user engagement 4. Focus on usability rather than just compliance 5. Advocacy and persuasion in driving an effective accessibility s...
Designing for Different User Groups & Advances in Physical Accessibility - Alex | Product Designer
Переглядів 1221 день тому
Alex is a Product Designer at IBM Consulting. In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore: 1. Finding the right user groups for testing 2. How to prioritise accessibility when in competing priorities 3. Benefits of an accessible product 4. Importance of continuous learning 5. Physical accessibility drawing inspiration from Japan About: Beyond Barriers is an effort to bring accessibility to t...
Tech That Started As A11Y Features, Overlays, AI Taking Away Jobs - Emily | Accessibility Advocate
Переглядів 1428 днів тому
Emily Ogle is a senior accessibility designer and advocate at CVS Health. In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore: 1. How smartphones have accelerated the adoption of accessibility 2. Managing accessibility programs at the enterprise level 3. How accessibility should be backward integrated and maintainable 4. Technologies that began as accessibility features 5. How AI needs to be trained...
Leadership Buy-In, Cross Functional Teams, AI Testing - Shannon | Accessibility Director McGraw Hill
Переглядів 110Місяць тому
Shannon Urban is the Accessibility Director at McGraw Hill In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore: 1. Need cross-functional teams 2. Having accessibility strategies according to PLC 3. Leadership buy-in for accessibility 4. One can not achieve all of accessibility in the first release 5. Never compromise on testing products without people with disabilities reviewing it 6. Products built...
Stephanie - Executive Director & Author | Beyond Barriers
Переглядів 9Місяць тому
Stephanie is the Executive Director of National Disability Center for Student Success. In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore: 1. Inconsistent Accessibility in Education 2. Lack of Foundational Understanding of Disability and Ableism 3. Challenges in Implementing Accessible Assessments 4. Middle Management Gaps in Accessibility Training 5. Employee Accessibility Awareness and Internal S...
Manny - Senior UX Designer | Beyond Barriers
Переглядів 223 місяці тому
Manny is a senior UX designer at IBM iX. In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore: 1. Integrating accessibility into the design process 2. The evolution of accessibility in web development 3. The importance of framing accessibility issues in a way that resonates with business stakeholders 4. The challenges of implementing accessibility in projects 5. The impact of AI in color contrast alg...
Amber - Digital Resources Specialist | Beyond Barriers
Переглядів 153 місяці тому
Amber is a Digital Resources Specialist with Instructional Resources Service at UW-Stout. In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore: 1. The challenges of implementing and scaling accessibility programs 2. The shift to digital-only textbooks 3. The need for a more proactive approach to accommodations 4. The importance of day one accessibility 5. How she has applied accessibility to various ...
Daniela - Senior Digital Experience Strategist | Beyond Barriers
Переглядів 274 місяці тому
Daniela is a senior digital experience strategist at AKQA. In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore: 1. The importance of empathy and inclusivity 2. Challenges of scaling accessibility programs 3. The need for accessibility understanding and education 4. The impact of social disruptions 5. The role of AI in making accessibility more accessible 6. The importance of maintaining the human el...
Hector - Lead Accessibility Evangelist | Beyond Barriers
Переглядів 844 місяці тому
Hector is a lead technology evangelist, accessibility at Microsoft. In this episode of Beyond Barriers, we explore: 1. His journey into accessibility 2. The importance of distinguishing between assistive technology and accessibility. 3. The importance of creating accessible content 4. The challenges of mainstreaming accessibility and the need for organizations to develop coherent accessibility ...
Sara - Software Development Engineer | Beyond Barriers
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Sara - Software Development Engineer | Beyond Barriers
Alexa - Senior Visual and UX/UI Designer | Beyond Barriers
Переглядів 174 місяці тому
Alexa - Senior Visual and UX/UI Designer | Beyond Barriers
Kavitha - Content Accessibility Specialist | Beyond Barriers
Переглядів 445 місяців тому
Kavitha - Content Accessibility Specialist | Beyond Barriers
Jeff - AI Automation Consultant | Beyond Barriers
Переглядів 85 місяців тому
Jeff - AI Automation Consultant | Beyond Barriers
Tanya - Professional Web Engineer | Beyond Barriers
Переглядів 835 місяців тому
Tanya - Professional Web Engineer | Beyond Barriers
Jen - UX Director of Google Accessibility | Beyond Barriers
Переглядів 365 місяців тому
Jen - UX Director of Google Accessibility | Beyond Barriers
Floris - CX Leader | Beyond Barriers
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Floris - CX Leader | Beyond Barriers
Cameron - Front-End Developer | Beyond Barriers
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Cameron - Front-End Developer | Beyond Barriers
Jonathan - Accessibility Automation Lead | Beyond Barriers
Переглядів 196 місяців тому
Jonathan - Accessibility Automation Lead | Beyond Barriers
Donna - Senior Accessibility Program Manager | Beyond Barriers
Переглядів 227 місяців тому
Donna - Senior Accessibility Program Manager | Beyond Barriers
Swaroop - Head of Experience Design | Beyond Barriers
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Swaroop - Head of Experience Design | Beyond Barriers
Shayna - Designer and Project Management | Beyond Barriers
Переглядів 178 місяців тому
Shayna - Designer and Project Management | Beyond Barriers
Seema - Front-End Developer | Beyond Barriers
Переглядів 1338 місяців тому
Seema - Front-End Developer | Beyond Barriers
Claudio - Accessibility Consultant | Beyond Barriers
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Claudio - Accessibility Consultant | Beyond Barriers
Radhakrishna Aekbote - UX Designer | Beyond Barriers
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Radhakrishna Aekbote - UX Designer | Beyond Barriers

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