Silicon Valley has served as a beacon of technological innovation for decades. In the area of diversity, however, they have historically struggled. Making an effort to include individuals with disabilities at all levels of a company has the potential to drive business strategy further into the future, and create a society that is more cognizant and appreciative of one another’s differences. Continue Reading 3 Ways Inclusion Drives Technology Strategy
Dr. Blanck is University Professor at Syracuse University, which is the highest faculty rank granted to eight prior individuals in the history of the University. He is Chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University. Dr. Blanck joins the program to discuss the benefits of universal design for all, the non-monolothic nature of the disability community,… Continue Reading #145: How Technology Can Help Uplift Humanity
This episode features an interview with Kip Henderson, a 2018 VSA Emerging Young Artist, Victoria Dugger, first prize recipient for the 2016 VSA Emerging Young Artist and Betty Siegel, Director of VSA & Accessibility at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Kip and Victoria discuss how their experiences have influenced their work and their vision as artists.… Continue Reading #144: Interview With The Kennedy Center’s VSA Emerging Young Artist Prize Winners
This episode features an interview with MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Fighter Garrett Holeve and his father Mitch Holeve, as they discuss Garrett’s battle to be allowed to compete as an athlete with Down Syndrome. Discover the work they are doing to help people of all abilities to be healthier and more fit. This episode was recorded live… Continue Reading #143: Garrett’s Fight- Interview with MMA Athlete Garrett Holeve
Brendan Roach, Senior Disability Consultant at Business Disability Forum, joins the program to discuss global disability accessibiliity and how he is working with business and government in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to improve business disability confidence. Discover the need for creating a global framework when it comes to disability inclusion. This episode was recorded live on… Continue Reading #142: Creating A Global Framework for Disability Inclusion
