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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

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.

Colin Shouse Access Granted Episode 30

From Vision Loss at 19 to Accessibility Advocate With Colin Shouse

In this episode of Access Granted, Mike sits down with Colin Shouse. At just 19 years old, he lost his sight and underwent a facial prosthesis following a traumatic incident. They discuss how he refused to let that moment define him and how he’s now building a career in digital accessibility.

Shannon Garner Access Granted Podcast Episode 28

Shannon Garner: Access Granted Episode 28

In this episode of Access Granted, Mike sits down with our training specialist, Shannon Garner, who leads Ablr’s Accessibility Analyst Training Program. Shannon shares her story of losing sight at age six, clears up common misconceptions about blindness and braille, and shows how assistive technologies like screen readers only work when content is created accessible from the start.

Angus Kola Access Granted Episode 27

Angus Kola: Access Granted Episode 27

In this episode of Access Granted, our co-founder, Mike Iannelli, sits down with our very own Angus Kola, Senior Accessibility Analyst at Ablr. Angus shares his journey from growing up in South Africa, to suddenly losing his sight while serving abroad, to rebuilding his life and career from the ground up.

Kim Casey Access Granted Episode 25

Kim Casey: Access Granted Episode 25

In the latest episode of Access Granted, Mike sits down with Kim Casey, Ablr’s Director of Accessibility, and someone who’s been driving this mission for more than 20 years.

Kim didn’t set out to work in accessibility—she started in a mailroom reading mail aloud for her blind boss. That job opened a door. And she’s been pushing for meaningful change in how we build digital experiences ever since.