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Access is for All, live from NCCU: Access Granted Podcast Episode 34

Access Is for All: Live from North Carolina Central University’s Accessibility Resource Fair: Access Granted Episode 34

What does it look like when a university makes accessibility part of its culture from the top down?

In this special live episode of Access Granted, Mike Iannelli takes the show outside the studio for the first time, broadcasting from North Carolina Central University’s second annual Access is for All Resource Fair. Mike sits down with Dr. LaMarcus Howard, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Health and Wellness; Chancellor Karrie Dixon; DeKendrick Murray, Executive Director of Student Access and Success; and Viviane Ackall, Director of the LCI Student Accessibility Center.

Read Beyond the Conference: The People and Connections Driving Disability Employment Forward

Beyond the Conference: The People and Connections Driving Disability Employment Forward

What do a 4 a.m. road trip, a few close calls in D.C. traffic, and a three-hour conversation about life have to do with disability employment?
More than you might think! This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, join Mike and Logan on their journey to the M-Enabling Summit, where new connections, innovative technology, and a shared purpose reinforced one important truth: accessibility is our work, but people are our purpose.

Building a More Accessible Future of Mobility - Listen to Access Granted Podcast Episode 33

Building a More Accessible Future of Mobility | Alan Hejl, Founder of Spark Access: Access Granted Episode 33

The freedom to move shouldn’t come with barriers, yet for millions of people with disabilities, it still does.
For Alan Hejl, years of experience in the automotive industry and his wife Emily’s personal experiences turned accessibility into a mission. Join Mike Iannelli on Access Granted as they explore how innovation, lived experience, and inclusive design are reshaping the future of transportation for everyone.
“Newer generations are growing up fully embracing disability” – Alan Hejl

Accessibility at the Fair: Where Inclusion Meets Llamas, Disco Balls, and a Little Planning

Accessibility at the Fair: Where Inclusion Meets Llamas, Disco Balls, and a Little Planning

What do accessibility, a llama dressed as Snoopy, and a few disco balls have in common?
More than you might think. Ablr’s Accessibility Manager, Sharyn Morrow, recently attended the Minnesota State Fair with two things on the agenda: experiencing the Fair through an accessibility lens and, just as importantly, catching the 4-H Llama-Alpaca Costume Contest.

Access Granted Episode 32: Catalyst Education

Accessibility Shouldn’t Be an Afterthought | Catalyst Education on Building Better EdTech: Access Granted Episode 32

What happens when a commitment to accessibility gets baked into a company’s DNA from day one?
In this episode of Access Granted, Mike sits down with Jamie Caras, CEO of Catalyst Education, and Mandy Dark, product owner, to talk about what accessibility commitment looks like inside a company that serves a quarter million students a year. Jamie is a chemist-turned-entrepreneur who has spent three decades building learning technology, and Mandy brings both scientific training and hands-on product experience to the work of making digital education usable for every student.

Sam Seavey Access Granted Podcast Episode 31

How Sam Seavey Built ‘The Blind Life’ and Changed Accessibility Online: Access Granted Episode 31

At age 11, Sam Seavey was diagnosed with Stargardt disease, a juvenile form of macular degeneration. In this episode of Access Granted, Mike sits down with Sam, the creator of the influential YouTube channel “The Blind Life,” to discuss his 30-year journey from his roots in Raleigh, North Carolina, to becoming a leading voice in assistive technology.