Zero Project Conference 2024: Global Accessibility Innovations

22/02/2024 53 min Temporada 1 Episodio 22
Zero Project Conference 2024: Global Accessibility Innovations

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Episode Synopsis

Broadcast live from the Zero Project Conference in Vienna, Steven Scott and Marc Aflalo highlight global accessibility initiatives and cutting-edge assistive tech. Guests include:
• Jakob Rosin from Sparrow Access (Estonia), discussing accessibility consulting, European accessibility laws, and digital citizenship tools for people with disabilities.
• Gabriella Wong, founder of Access SOS, on building equal access to emergency services for the deaf community after a personal family emergency revealed systemic gaps.
• Philip Rizcalla, CEO of Accessibility Standards Canada, explaining how equity-based standards and AI committees are shaping Canada’s barrier-free future.
• Cornel Amariei from DotLumen, unveiling headset technology designed to guide blind users like a robotic “guide dog.”

The episode underscores how collaboration at Zero Project fosters real-world solutions, from emergency services to mobility innovation.

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#ZeroProject #Accessibility #InclusiveTech

Keyword List
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