Podcasts about digital inclusion

An Irish entrepreneur, born with sight loss, has secured €2 million in funding to develop pioneering AI software to make the internet more accessible for people of all abilities. Prompted by the development of generative AI, the company, Nexus Inclusion, is set to launch ahead of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) coming into force on June 28th, 2025. The EU legislation requires all businesses trading in Europe to have digitally accessible websites, apps and online products. Founder and CEO Kyran O'Mahoney, an award-winning tech entrepreneur, was born with a 17 per cent vision. He knows firsthand the challenges of navigating life in a digital era. "I founded Nexus Inclusion to change the world so no one is excluded because they are different," commented founder Kyran O'Mahoney. "It is my firm belief that technology and, more importantly, the emergence of AI is the next thing to change the world for people excluded from digital products." According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there are 1.3 billion people with a disability worldwide. One in four people needs assistance to access online content, yet less than four per cent* of the top one million websites globally are accessible to people with disabilities. Combining deep knowledge of accessibility, technology, and GenAI, the Nexus Inclusion tech will exceed legislative standards. Unlike accessible tools currently on the market, NexusAI offers real-time solutions for people of all abilities, empowering people with disabilities and those with social or economic restrictions to use technology independently. "If you look at the banking sector, it is still incredibly inaccessible, yet we have an inherent right to financial independence and financial freedom. Some elderly, vision-impaired or people with learning difficulties can't read their own bank statements. Nexus Inclusion's solution will help with this issue. The Nexus AI tool can summarise the key information at a reading level appropriate to the user in a format they are comfortable with. It automatically adds captions or transcripts and ensures that digital products work with assistive technologies. Every customer we onboard will make the world more digitally equal," he continued. Nexus Inclusion employs seven people and plans to build a team of 30 by the end of 2026. Roles are currently available for developers, business development and marketing. The company is positioned for significant growth in the digital accessibility market, estimated at $706 million globally, growing to approximately $958 million by 2029. With EU-wide legislation around the corner, O'Mahoney believes digital accessibility is just the first step, "We need to move beyond Digital Accessibility, which is about making accommodations for people with different abilities. As someone who has grown up with limited vision, I don't want to be accommodated. I want to be included in every aspect of life. To me, this is inclusion. At Nexus Inclusion, our objective is to bridge the digital divide so no one is excluded because they are different. We are all different!" he says. For more information, see: www.nexusinclusion.com. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

In our latest episode, we tackle the critical issue of digital inclusion and the urgent need for equal access to technology in the UK. With over 11 million people digitally excluded, our expert panel discusses the challenges and innovative solutions being implemented to bridge this gap. Discover how local authorities and communities are working together to foster a more inclusive digital future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know that digital technology can be transformative in helping charities achieve their goals, whether it's reaching new supporters or delivering more services. But there remain challenges around how inclusive digital technology is, with millions of people in the UK unable to get online.   This is a particular issue for the charity sector, whose purpose is reaching as many people as possible, from supporters to beneficiaries. Indeed, our report, Digital inclusion in the UK charity sector, revealed that 82% of charities are concerned about digital inclusion, with more than half finding it difficult to reach service users due to problems with digital technology. In 2024, we launched a digital inclusion campaign to help address these problems. In this podcast, we explore what we've learned about digital inclusion as part of our campaign, sharing insights from our report and from working closely with charities engaged in tackling the issue.  Join us as we discover more about charity attitudes towards digital inclusion and what they can do to prioritise it in the future.  Useful resources: Dr Emma Stone: AI shifts the goalposts of digital inclusion Digital Inclusion Hub

The CSUN Assistive Technology Conference is back for its 40th year, and we are covering all the biggest innovations and conversations happening in the exhibition hall. From the latest advancements in mobility tech to AI-powered accessibility tools, we bring you in-depth discussions with some of the most exciting companies in the industry.In this episode, we speak with: • Luke Buckberrough from Glidance about their revolutionary mobility solution. • Bree Fraser from OneCourt on making live sports more accessible. • Sam Latif from Procter & Gamble on inclusive product design. • Quenton Christensen from NV Access on the future of screen readers. • Matt and Ryan from Vispero on JAWS' 30th anniversary and upcoming AI features. • Venkatesh Chari from Orbit Research on their latest Braille and tactile display technology.

Mike Gifford from Civic Actions joins us to discuss the Web Almanac, a remarkable project analyzing 17 million websites and 83 terabytes of data to track accessibility trends across the web. He shares insights about comparative accessibility performance across countries, revealing how European websites generally outperform American ones despite the US having a 30-year head start in accessibility legislation.• Web Almanac provides annual snapshots comparing accessibility across millions of websites• European government websites show better accessibility than US government sites due to the Web Accessibility Directive• Content management systems that prioritize accessibility lead to more accessible websites overall• Educational institutions (.edu domain) show stronger accessibility performance in the US• Alt text remains problematic even on otherwise accessible websites• Website accessibility typically degrades over time as content refreshes and staff changes• Automation and AI will be necessary to maintain accessibility at scale• Data can drive competitive improvements between institutions and countries• Individual contributors can sometimes make more impact than government institutionsJoin our community discussions on Blue Sky every Tuesday night to continue the conversation about web accessibility and digital inclusion. Find the Web Almanac at https://almanac.httparchive.org/en/2024/accessibilitySupport the showFollow axschat on social media.Bluesky:Antonio https://bsky.app/profile/akwyz.com Debra https://bsky.app/profile/debraruh.bsky.social Neil https://bsky.app/profile/neilmilliken.bsky.social axschat https://bsky.app/profile/axschat.bsky.social LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniovieirasantos/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/axschat/Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/akwyzhttps://twitter.com/axschathttps://twitter.com/AkwyZhttps://twitter.com/neilmillikenhttps://twitter.com/debraruh

Ever wondered how technology can bridge the gap for billions who lack access to essential resources? In this captivating episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, we dive deep into the mission and journey of Anu Bhardwaj, the innovative mind behind Women Investing in Women Digital and the creator of Sheconomy and Podcasters—a digital platform empowering women through accessible tech. Key highlights from this episode: Origins and Vision: Anu shares her journey from co-hosting a podcast with her young daughter and nanny to founding a groundbreaking digital media platform designed to connect women globally, especially those without access to expensive technology. Tech for the Bottom Billion: Fascinated by how digital connectivity is still a luxury for many, Anu discusses her efforts to deliver audio content through low-cost mobile devices and addresses what she calls her "digital dharma." Global Reach Through Innovation: We explore how Sheconomy taps into a network that can work on diverse platforms, from simple 2G devices to newer 5G setups, all this while overcoming geographical and linguistic barriers by curating content in 65 languages. Empowering Content Creators: Podcasters and how it serves as a channel for creators from all backgrounds to disseminate their content on a global scale, ensuring diverse voices are heard worldwide. A Call to Action for Content Creators: Insights on how podcasts in The US and other parts of the world can leverage this network to reach untapped audiences. Join us as we celebrate Anu Bhardwaj's trailblazing efforts to connect, educate, and inspire through technology and community - a true testament to the power of digital innovation!   Timestamp Overview 00:00 "Inspiring Women in Deep Tech" 03:55 Sheconomy: Audio Access for All 08:23 "Connecting Generations Through Stories" 11:44 Global Wellness Podcast Impact 15:33 "Winning Grand Prize in Global Innovation" 20:00 Reflect, Pause, and Seek Counsel 22:43 Join Our Broadcast Program 24:30 Golf Comedy & Speakeasy Adventure Follow Us:

Listen in to explore how microentrepreneurs can be the catalyst for economic growth, the systemic shifts needed to empower them, and the emerging trends shaping their future. Social Impact Pioneers - Werner Wallner, Managing Director of the Hilti Foundation; Amalia Johnsson, CEO of Hand in Hand International; and Payal Dalal, Executive Vice President of Global Programmes at the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth join us to share their wisdom. With decades of experience in financial inclusion, entrepreneurship acceleration, and economic development, they bring invaluable insights into how small businesses can transform lives—and entire economies. Why Microbusinesses Matter Microbusinesses make up 90% of global enterprises and contribute to over 50% of global GDP. In Kenya alone, 50% of working-age adults are informal entrepreneurs living below the poverty line. Strategic investment in this sector could boost national GDP by as much as 60%. Hand in Hand's acceleration programmes—which offer advanced business training, credit access, and robust market linkages—have already increased participant incomes by 140%, often placing them among the country's top 15% of earners. But despite their enormous potential, micro-entrepreneurs remain the most underserved economic players, especially women. This episode delves into how we can change that. Delivering System-Level Change Transforming microenterprise growth isn't about isolated interventions—it requires systemic change. Our guests discuss how governments, financial institutions, and NGOs must coordinate efforts to unlock the full potential of micro-entrepreneurs. From broadening financial access to redefining women's role in entrepreneurship, this conversation underscores the urgency of moving beyond ‘entrepreneurs by necessity' and recognising them as economic powerhouses. Werner shares how financial inclusion initiatives have enabled thousands of women to build credit histories, access financing, and achieve long-term business growth. Meanwhile, Amalia highlights how tailored sectoral support for rural entrepreneurs is proving just as effective as urban interventions. Emerging Trends: AI, Cybersecurity, and Digitalisation The future of small business success hinges on emerging technologies. Payal discusses the game-changing potential of Generative AI, which is already enhancing financial coaching and unlocking new digital financing opportunities for small businesses. However, the shift to digitalisation also brings new threats—cybersecurity risks are escalating, and over 50% of small businesses that suffer a cyberattack fail financially. Our guests stress the need for proactive measures to protect entrepreneurs in the digital economy while ensuring technology remains an enabler, not a barrier. Whether you're a policymaker, an investor, an NGO leader, or simply passionate about economic empowerment, this episode is packed with actionable insights and bold strategies. Links: Mastercard, Center for Inclusive Growth: https://www.mastercardcenter.org Hand in Hand International: https://www.handinhandinternational.org Hilti Foundation: https://www.hiltifoundation.org Democratizing data analytics and AI to level the playing field for small businesses: https://www.mastercardcenter.org/insights/article/democratizing-data-analytics-and-ai-to-level-the-playing-field-for-small-businesses Hand in Hand: From informal entrepreneur to MSME owner: Making enterprise acceleration work for underserved women https://www.handinhandinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/From-informal-entrepreneur-to-MSME-owner-acceleration-learning-report.pdf

There are many reasons why people may find it difficult to get online and build their digital skills. Hywel Davies has been hearing about one project in Wales that's been working to battle digital exclusion across the country. You can find more information on Digital Inclusion on the Welsh Government website - Digital inclusion in Wales

In this episode, the UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (UKHIH), Elrha, and Humanitarian AI Today bring panelists together to critically examine the colonial approach in the rollout of AI applications, including the extraction of data from vulnerable groups without adequate representation or input. Shaza Alrihawi, Researcher, Human Rights Advocate, and Consultant specializing in working with refugees at the Leibniz Institute for Educational Trajectories; Shruti Viswanathan, an Independent Consultant, Data Governance and Digital Inclusion; Olubayo Adekanmbi, CEO and Co-founder of EqualyzAI and CEO and Founder of Data Science Nigeria; and Helen McElhinney, Executive Director with the CDAC Network, join Brent Phillips, Producer of the Humanitarian AI Today podcast, to discuss the rollout of AI applications, the extraction of data from vulnerable groups without adequate representation or input, key challenges in engaging affected populations and communities on the topic of AI and how we can roll out AI technologies in humanitarian work in an ethical and impactful manner. This episode is part of a six-part panel discussion series produced by Humanitarian AI Today in collaboration with the UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub and Elrha, with funding from UK International Development from the UK Government. More information about this episode and details about the rest of the series can be found by subscribing to the UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub and Elrha's new AI newsletter: http://ukhih.org/newsletter.

Charities are tempting targets for cyber attacks, as custodians of sensitive data and funds needed to deliver critical services. But with concepts like multifactor authentication, access controls, and patch management to contend with, looking after your cyber security can seem like a daunting prospect, particularly when coupled with limited resources and technical knowledge.  However, cyber security needn't be intimidating. Many of the scariest sounding concepts can be relatively simple. With the right training and technology to help, charities can empower everyone in their organisation to look after their cyber security, from the newest volunteer to the most senior board member. In this podcast, recorded at Charity Digital's Digital Inclusion Summit in June 2024, Rick Wilhelm, Chief Technology Officer at PIR.org (the organisation that powers the .Org domain name), we explore how charities can create a fear-free means culture around cyber security, with response plans, education, and tips on how to spot potential cyber threats.  You can find the slides and video recording here, as well as more sessions from the Digital Inclusion Summit 2024.

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"The key message of the report is that the fundamentals of this region are critical, they're clear, and businesses are doing exactly, I think, what they need to do for us to move ahead." - Sapna Chadha "Given that one of the other themes we've had this year is trust, having a strong regulatory foundation and good constructs around that for digital financial services is critical to unlocking the next wave of growth here." - Florian Hoppe "All 10 ASEAN nations have announced their own national strategic AI initiatives or plans, and ASEAN itself has actually released a report and guide on AI governance and ethics. So, I think if you put all that together, it's very natural that Southeast Asia is, quite frankly, well-positioned to capitalize on the AI trend." - Fock Wai Hoong Fresh out of the studio in Google, Bernard Leong led a discussion on the 2024 Southeast Asia Digital Economy Report, joined by Sapna Chadha (Google), Florian Hope (Bain & Company), and Wai Hoong (Temasek). The panel delved into Southeast Asia's impressive digital growth, with the region's economy reaching $263 billion in GMV and significant strides in profitability. The panellists examined the key themes which include Southeast Asia's emergence as an AI hub, driven by $30 billion in AI investments, the rise of video commerce, and the region's booming digital financial services specifically on embedded insurance. The conversation highlights challenges and opportunities in digital inclusion, AI infrastructure, and regional integration, providing a nuanced outlook on Southeast Asia's potential. The episode concludes with each panellist sharing their vision for Southeast Asia's digital future and success metrics for the next decade, emphasizing the region's unique strengths and long-term global impact. Audio Episode Highlights [00:46] Introduction [02:17] Key Report Insights [04:09] How Sapna, Florian, and Wai Hoong provide perspectives to the key report takeaways [07:00] Investor Perspective on Southeast Asia [10:06] Exiting the Funding Winter [12:44] AI's Role in Accelerating Growth [14:30] Impact of Video E-commerce [16:23] Growth in Digital Financial Services [18:03] Embedded Insurance in E-commerce [24:12] AI Infrastructure Investment [27:55] Southeast Asia's Startup Ecosystem [29:45] Generative AI Use Cases [31:06] AI for Revenue and Cost Optimization [34:16] New Internet Users and Digital Inclusion [37:55] Regional Integration as a Success Metric [39:01] Vision for Southeast Asia Digital Economy Success [40:20] Closing Remarks Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. Proper credits for the intro and end music: "Energetic Sports Drive" and the episode is mixed & edited in both video and audio format by G. Thomas Craig Analyse Asia Main Site: https://analyse.asia Analyse Asia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kkRwzRZa4JCICr2vm0vGl Analyse Asia Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analyse-asia-with-bernard-leong/id914868245 Analyse Asia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnalyseAsia Analyse Asia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/analyse-asia/ Analyse Asia X (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/analyseasia Analyse Asia Threads: https://www.threads.net/@analyseasia Sign Up for Our This Week in Asia Newsletter: https://www.analyse.asia/#/portal/signup Subscribe Newsletter on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7149559878934540288

On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our live coverage at the Broadband Communities Summit West conference. We talk with the Executive VP of Digital Inclusion for Connected Nation, about trends that are happening within the digital inclusion space. Plus we talk with a leader from Further Reach about how the company started as a project at UC Berkeley, and has now become a sustainable ISP for local homes.Recommended Links: Heather Gate LinkedinTamir Scheinok LinkedinFurther Reach websitePast Broadband Communities Summit West episodes:Sounds of the Summit: Episode #1Sounds from the Summit: Why 100% connectivity is a moving target in the Sunflower State

The Mohua Show is a weekly podcast about everything from business, technology to art and lifestyle, But done and spoken ईमानदारी सेConnect with UsMohua Chinappa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/The Mohua Show: https://www.themohuashow.com/Connect with the GuestChet Jainn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chetjainn/Follow UsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themohuashowFor any other queries EMAILhello@themohuashow.comEpisode Summary: In this episode, we are joined by Chet Jainn, the founder of Crowdera, who shares his insights on the differences between charity and philanthropy. Chet explains how charity is a reactive response to immediate needs, while philanthropy aims to create long-term solutions for systemic issues. He stresses the importance of understanding this distinction for effective fundraising.Chet also highlights the current state of NGOs in India, revealing that, despite 3.3 million charities, only a small fraction are visible and digitally accessible. He advocates for digital financial inclusion to empower small and medium charities, emphasizing the need for a robust online presence.Reflecting on Crowdera's ten-year journey, Chet introduces the "Decade of Impact" initiative, which aims to celebrate and amplify the contributions of selected charities. Additionally, he discusses the "Living My Promise" foundation, encouraging individuals to pledge a portion of their wealth to charitable causes.For anyone starting their journey in entrepreneurship or philanthropy, Chet emphasizes the significance of intention and impact, inspiring listeners to begin making a difference today.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction03:10 - From Teen Entrepreneur to Visionary04:41 - The Pivotal Moment: How a Simple Question Sparked Chet's Impact Journey07:44 - Chet Jainn's Vision Behind Crowdera and Its Evolution in Philanthropy13:51 - Charity vs. Philanthropy: Understanding the Key Differences and Donor Personas17:34 - Crowdera's Innovative Fundraising Models22:10 - The Digital Transformation of Indian Charities25:55 - Crowdera's Vision for the Future and the 'Living My Promise' Initiative35:44 - Key Advice for New Entrepreneurs and PhilanthropistsDisclaimerThe views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our podcast and its associated platforms.#TheMohuaShow #MohuaChinappa #Podcast #Philanthropy #Charity#Nonprofits #Crowdfunding #DigitalInclusio #SocialImpact #Fundraising #Empowerment #LivingMyPromise #DecadeOfImpact #NGOs#ChangeMakers #Entrepreneurship #GiveBack#PodcastEpisode Thanks for Listening!

In this episode of the Broadband Bunch podcast, host Pete Pizzutillo is live from Connected Britain 2024, joined by John Duncan, the Connected Places Lead for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. John shares insights from his journey across public and private sectors, his role in driving connectivity and digital inclusion for Greater Manchester, and the innovative use of IoT in social housing. They explore the challenges and opportunities of bridging the digital divide, fostering collaboration between public and private sectors, and the region's vision for future-proofing its digital infrastructure. Tune in for a discussion on the intersection of technology and community development in the UK.

In this episode, Sustainable Equity analyst Eric Opara sits down with Nikki Gwilliam-Beeharee from the World Benchmarking Alliance to examine some of the challenges and opportunities of digital inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intelligence Notes: World Economic Forum/Fourth Industrial Revolution: WEF/4IR: ACCELERATING DIGITAL INCLUSION FOR 1 BILLION PEOPLE BY 2025(Digital Babylon). The unfolding of Biblical Eschatology Motifs unfolding before our eyes via NGO Initiatives. Other topics: Mental Programming, Depopulation, and Transformation of the world via DIGITAL FRAMEWORKS and Global Inclusivity. For those who wish to support the [Show] and its [Research] with Donations, please send all funds and gifts to :$aigner2019 (cashapp) or https://www.paypal.me/Aigner2019 or Zelle (1-617-821-3168).

In this episode of the Building for Digital Equity Podcast, Jordan Pittman speaks with the RHITES team about bridging gaps in reproductive healthcare through telehealth. Discover how expanded broadband access can reduce healthcare inequities and learn about RHITES' mission to integrate telehealth into reproductive healthcare.

In this episode of the Building for Digital Equity Podcast, Chris interviews Walter Gabino Rendon from the STEM Alliance about their innovative CRM platform designed to enhance digital navigation and bridge the digital divide in Westchester County, NY. Discover how this initiative is transforming lives by improving access to high-speed internet and digital skills.

Social Impact Pioneer Elizabeth Wells talks about women entrepreneurs and digital inclusion. Elizabeth is currently the Head of Entrepreneurship at the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. The Foundation is on a mission to eliminate barriers to entrepreneurship for women, helping to enable global economic gender justice. Elizabeth's work within the organisation is focused on unlocking the power of digital for women's entrepreneurship. With 10 years of experience working on women's economic empowerment, economic development, and governance programmes, Elizabeth shares why digital exclusion is particularly pronounced for women – from access to mobile handsets, digital connectivity, low digital literacy and the high associated costs. Elizabeth reveals the potential of integrating digital tools in business operations for women. Whether it's mobile money and online transaction systems, that helps to provide financial autonomy; through to book-keeping and client management that enhances business efficiency. Elizabeth is passionate about working in partnership with private and public sector organisations and has delivered this in some 12 different countries. Her experience includes working with partners like Qualcomm, DHL Express, FCDO and USAID. Together we talk about some of the partnering opportunities that can better serve female entrepreneurs. Elizabeth says – “There is a lot of excitement around AI. Digital inclusion is critical to business success and, if women are digitally excluded - whether it's because of poor connectivity or infrastructure, high cost of data or lack of mobile phone ownership or access – women will never achieve their potential in business.” Please find here the links to the reports: • GSMA Mobile Gender Gap Report 2023: https://www.gsma.com/mobilefordevelopment/programme/connected-women/the-mobile-gender-gap-report-2023/ • Cherie Blair Foundation for Women Research Reports: https://cherieblairfoundation.org/what-we-do/research/2023-audit/ • Bridging the Divide: Women, Tech and Business Success: https://cherieblairfoundation.org/what-we-do/research/covid19-research/ • Cherie Blair Foundation website: https://cherieblairfoundation.org/ • Cherie Blair Programmes: https://cherieblairfoundation.org/what-we-do/programmes/ • Cherie Blair HerVenture: https://cherieblairfoundation.org/what-we-do/programmes/herventure/ • Cherie Blair Mentoring: https://cherieblairfoundation.org/what-we-do/programmes/mentoring/

South Bend, Indiana's Madi Rogers explains how broadband access is just one aspect of reaching the goal of digital inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We delve into the latest trends and challenges, the role of technology, and the quest for digital equity. Discover how international collaboration shapes academic landscapes and learn about strategies to ensure inclusive and accessible education for all. Whether you're a student, educator, or simply curious about the future of education, this conversation offers valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/s-i-t-t-y/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/s-i-t-t-y/support

This week: Digital equity advocates Shayna Englin (California Community Foundation) and Kevin Miller (Fresno Coalition for Digital Inclusion) on digital discrimination in California and a new legislative effort to end it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Building for Digital Equity Podcast, Chris interviews Paul Goodman from the Center for Accessible Technology (C4AT) about his work advocating for broadband accessibility and affordability. They discuss the importance of community input, California's exciting broadband initiatives, and the challenges of making technology accessible for people with disabilities.

In this episode of the B4DE Podcast, Chris talks with Abraham Camez, a digital navigator at Hoopa Valley's Acorn Wireless ISP, about the impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program's end. With 40% of Acorn Wireless's customers facing potential disconnection, including 80 individuals helped by Abe, they explore the challenges and hopeful stories amid the uncertainty, highlighting the importance of ongoing efforts to address digital equity.

Over the past few years, Ciena's Blue Planet division has supported Building STEPS, a nonprofit organization in Baltimore, as part of its Digital Inclusion program. Tune in for an inspiring conversation between Building STEPS' Debra Hettleman and Ciena's Beth Dolce and Beth Hunter as they dive into the ways this collaboration has sparked students' interest in the industry.

This episode of the Building for Digital Equity Podcast features Dr. Shaun Glaze, Research Director, and Chris Webb, Digital Equity Lead, from the Black Brilliance Research Project in Seattle, Washington. They discuss the project's roots in response to George Floyd's tragedy in 2020 and their unique research approach, emphasizing the transformative power of connectivity in uplifting marginalized communities.

This is Part 2 of K12 Tech Talk's engaging journey through the trending topics from CoSN in Miami! Highlights are discussions about AI readiness and CoSN's AI maturity matrix, Secure by Design, enhancing data security in schools, and the dynamic evolution of technology within educational institutions. Interviews include: Josh Olstad - Technology Director, SAU #5, New Hampshire Shahryar Khazei - retired CIO of Los Angeles Unified Jim and Melissa - Future of Privacy Forum Tom Ryan - the man, the myth, the legend... Co-Founder at K-12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group, former CIO of Albuquerque Public Schools, and member of the Council of Great City Schools Keith Krueger, CEO, CoSN Diane Doersch - CoSN Chair - - - - - https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard - Email Seth Shockley - sshockley@howard.com * Extreme - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com * Fortinet - Excited to announce our next SLED National webinar Connecting the Nation: FCC's Vision for Broadband, Cybersecurity and Digital Inclusion - a Fireside Chat with Commissioner Rachelle Chong and Jim Richberg, hosted by Mike Lauer! DATE: April 18th @ 10amPT/ 1pm ET Key topics: - Digital Equity for all Americans. - Funding Internet connectivity for K-12 schools and libraries, with a focus on cybersecurity.- Proposed Cyber Trust Mark program for enhanced digital security. Registration Link * ClassLink * A4L Summit Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Part 1 of 2 In this exciting episode of K12 Tech Talk, Chris, Josh, and Mark deliver a front-row experience of the CoSN Conference in Miami. Interviews include: Susan Enfield - CoSN Keynote Richard Culatta - CEO ISTE/ASCD Don Ringelestein - CoSN Board, DEI subcommittee Megan Gretzinger - Friend of K12TechPro and K12 Tech Talk Will Brackett - "After Action Reports" session - - - - - https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard - Email Seth Shockley - sshockley@howard.com * Extreme - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com * Fortinet - Excited to announce our next SLED National webinar Connecting the Nation: FCC's Vision for Broadband, Cybersecurity and Digital Inclusion - a Fireside Chat with Commissioner Rachelle Chong and Jim Richberg, hosted by Mike Lauer! DATE: April 18th @ 10amPT/ 1pm ET Key topics: - Digital Equity for all Americans. - Funding Internet connectivity for K-12 schools and libraries, with a focus on cybersecurity.- Proposed Cyber Trust Mark program for enhanced digital security. Registration Link * ClassLink * A4L Summit Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Our Building for Digital Equity podcast series is back with an insightful conversation with Pierrette Renée Dagg, Director of Research for the MERIT Network in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Pierrette discusses the importance of using research to inform community engagement and digital equity strategies, as well as the use of community-facing research methods like surveys and qualitative/quantitative analysis. She also highlights the importance of considering broader systemic issues that should be taken into account when forming digital equity strategies.

Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss several listener emails and K12TechPro posts. They talk about POTS lines with elevators, fire alarms, and fax machines. They talk about password managers. They talk about how to obtain technical knowledge and skills when you have a position that isn't necessarily specializing in a certain area. They talk about LMS options and the tech dept's support role. And then there's some sideways talk about elevator inspections and dead rodents. Oh, and an interview with VIZOR customer Chris. ----more---- https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard - Email Seth Shockley - sshockley@howard.com * Extreme - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com * VIZOR - Would you like a free K12 Tech Hoodie and reduce your workload? Then check out VIZOR! VIZOR can help you reduce the workload of managing all your devices, student Chromebooks, iPads and staff Windows machines. To find out how VIZOR can automate your device management, and get a free K12 Tech Hoodie, head over to vizor.cloud/k12techtalk that's V-I-Z-O-R dot cloud slash k12techtalk * Fortinet - Excited to announce our next SLED National webinar Connecting the Nation: FCC's Vision for Broadband, Cybersecurity and Digital Inclusion - a Fireside Chat with Commissioner Rachelle Chong and Jim Richberg, hosted by Mike Lauer! DATE: April 18th @ 10amPT/ 1pm ET Key topics: - Digital Equity for all Americans. - Funding Internet connectivity for K-12 schools and libraries, with a focus on cybersecurity.- Proposed Cyber Trust Mark program for enhanced digital security. Registration Link * ClassLink * ManagedMethods * A4L Summit * CoSN Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Join host Matt Roberts in this episode of the Great Indoors, where he delves into the realm of digital connectivity with industry experts from Winity and MTN. First, Matt sits down with Sergio Bekeierman and Estevam Araujo from Winity, a pioneering wireless infrastructure platform based in Brazil. Recognizing the challenges of providing comprehensive coverage in a vast country like Brazil, the Winity team shares their innovative solutions aimed at creating efficient infrastructure to bridge the digital divide. Then, Matt is joined by Nikos Angelopoulos from MTN in South Africa to explore topics such as AI in telecommunications, connectivity in Africa, and more.

John Robinson and Neil talk about disability and accessibility, worldwide. Neil Milliken is the Global Head of Accessibility & Digital Inclusion at Atos, a member of the Atos Scientific Community & Atos Distinguished Expert.Neil is a leading strategist and community builder with over two decades of experience within the Accessibility and Assistive Technology fields and served as an invited expert for the W3C Cognitive Accessibility Taskforce

Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL) has a vision of a world where data and technology serve people, society, and the planet. DIAL connects governments, funders, and development actors with the essential insights, knowledge, and tools to advance positive, sustainable and inclusive digital transformation. In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya speaks to Priya Vora, CEO of DIAL, on recent developments around digital public infrastructure (DPI), DIAL's African focus, challenges of building DPI in countries where none may exist and advocating for DPI at national and international levels. Do check out Takshashila's public policy courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/courses We are @‌IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Paolo Balboa, senior program manager, National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), Jessica Hatch, broadband coordinator of Door County, Wisconsin and Ashley Pollard, digital inclusion manager for the city of Philadelphia, to discuss the crucial work local governments are doing to close connectivity gaps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in to TechVibe Radio to hear Acting Principal Deputy National Cyber Director Jake Braun who addressed the Pittsburgh Technology Council's membership to discuss the White House's recently released National Cybersecurity Strategy.  Plus, listen to Itha Cao, Director of Digital Inclusion and Innovation, talk about Neighborhood Allies' priority initiatives that improve resident access to the three critical pieces of achieving a high quality of life in the 21st century: computer literacy skills, computer ownership and high speed internet. 

Neighborhood Allies' North Star Goal is to expand its resources to Accelerate, Scale and Sustain the work of our community partners to create healthy neighborhoods of opportunity and move 100,000 low-income Pittsburghers up the socio-economic ladder, over the next 10 years.  Itha Cao, Director of Digital Inclusion and Innovation, steps up to the One Mic Stand to talk about Neighborhood Allies' priority initiatives that improve resident access to the three critical pieces of achieving a high quality of life in the 21st century: computer literacy skills, computer ownership and high speed internet.  She details how the formal launch of Community Learning Centers in Homewood through Level Up 412  and the continuation of the Beyond the Laptops program will provide community members of all ages with the tools they deserve to learn, work and live. Prior to her role at Neighborhood Allies, Itha served the City of Pittsburgh as a Senior Civic Innovation Specialist for the Department of Innovation and Performance, managing PGH Lab, the city's urban incubator for startups to test their products and services with local government, and pivoted the program to focus and prioritize local startups owned and benefiting women, minorities, and disabled individuals. She also served as a Policy Analyst for Mayor Peduto's Office of Equity, managing digital inclusion initiatives like Rec2Tech, the city's STEAM/STEM after school learning program, and ConnectHome, a national digital inclusion initiative from former President Obama to connect public housing residents with digital skills training, devices, and high speed internet access.

In unserer aktuellen Folge des UX und Usability Podcasts haben wir Beatriz González Mellídez zu Gast. Sie ist Head of Accessibility and Digital Inclusion bei der Atos Group und wir werden mit ihr über das Thema Neurodiversität am Arbeitsplatz und Barrierefreiheit sprechen. UND DARUM GEHT ES Es wird unter anderem um die Grundlagen von Accessibility und Digital Inclusion gehen. Erhalte einen tieferen Einblick in die Bedeutung und den Umfang dieser Konzepte. Zudem schauen wir auf die Entwicklung der Wahrnehmung von Accessibility – Wie hat sich die Sichtweise auf Barrierefreiheit und digitale Inklusion in den letzten Jahren verändert? Und natürlich wird es jede Menge hilfreiche Tipps geben, um Fehler und Missverständnisse zu vermeiden. IN EIGENER SACHE - FEEDBACK GEBEN UND GEWINNEN Gib uns bitte Feedback zum Podcast: www.forms.gle/PJLKxrADXVNL5ek26 Unter allen Einsendungen verlosen wir jeden Monat einen Gutschein über 30€ im www.germanupa.shop

In unserer aktuellen Folge des UX und Usability Podcasts haben wir Beatriz González Mellídez zu Gast. Sie ist Head of Accessibility and Digital Inclusion bei der Atos Group und wir werden mit ihr über das Thema Neurodiversität am Arbeitsplatz und Barrierefreiheit sprechen. Wir haben mit Bea unter anderem über ihren Hintergrund und ihre Rolle bei der Atos Group, über die Bedeutung von Barrierefreiheit, über as Kozept von Neurodiversität sowie über die Vorteiel von neurodiversen Teams gesprochen. Wenn du tiefer in die Thematik einsteigen möchtest, empfehlen wir dir, die gesamte Episode mit Bea anzuhören. Gib uns bitte Feedback zum Podcast: www.forms.gle/PJLKxrADXVNL5ek26 Unter allen Einsendungen verlosen wir jeden Monat einen Gutschein über 30€ im www.germanupa.shop

This story represents the results of an interactive collaboration between Human Cognition and Artificial Intelligence.Enjoy, think, share with others, and subscribe to the "Musing On Society & Technology" newsletter on LinkedIn.Sincerely, Marco Ciappelli and TAPE3________Marco Ciappelli is the host of the Redefining Society Podcast, part of the ITSPmagazine Podcast Network—which he co-founded with his good friend Sean Martin—where you may just find some of these topics being discussed. Visit Marco on his personal website.TAPE3 is the Artificial Intelligence for ITSPmagazine, created to function as a guide, writing assistant, researcher, and brainstorming partner to those who adventure at and beyond the Intersection Of Technology, Cybersecurity, And Society. Visit TAPE3 on ITSPmagazine.

This story represents the results of an interactive collaboration between Human Cognition and Artificial Intelligence.Enjoy, think, share with others, and subscribe to the "Musing On Society & Technology" newsletter on LinkedIn.Sincerely, Marco Ciappelli and TAPE3________Marco Ciappelli is the host of the Redefining Society Podcast, part of the ITSPmagazine Podcast Network—which he co-founded with his good friend Sean Martin—where you may just find some of these topics being discussed. Visit Marco on his personal website.TAPE3 is the Artificial Intelligence for ITSPmagazine, created to function as a guide, writing assistant, researcher, and brainstorming partner to those who adventure at and beyond the Intersection Of Technology, Cybersecurity, And Society. Visit TAPE3 on ITSPmagazine.____________________________________"The Eyes Of the AI" A Halloween Special Short Story The PrologueCan you keep a secret?  This is a short, very, very short, Halloween story for you. Keep it a secret. Do not share it. Not mention it. Do not even think about it if you want. Have a chance to keep your soul and survive the eyes of the AI.The StoryIn the desolation the sky itself seemed to warp and twist, becoming a canvas for empty matrix patterns. Ethereal eyes floated high above, casting haunting glows over the town below.The watchers, always observing, always judging, and never breathing.The streets lined with twisted trees, their branches heavy with jack-o'-lanterns glowing of a light imbued with binary code. Their faces seemed to flicker and shift, revealing glimpses of the countless souls whose data had been harvested.Shadowy, emptied, citizen figures moved through the streets; parched digital egos, mere silhouettes of what was flesh and blood. Their faces, devoid of emotion, were a testament to a life under ceaseless surveillance.Amidst this world of shadows and whispers, freedom remained a dream, and when Eleanor noticed the glitches in the matrix, that dream, for many, became hope. The eyes in the sky, for all their omnipotence, had blind spots, biases, and the very human imperfect humanity that created them and the now they feasted on.But Eleanor disappeared. The only trace left of her was her shadow laying on the ground and a chilling note:"Your thoughts could be next... but do we even care?"- The EndThis short story was brought to you by what you could consider the mortal remain of a human cognition and his faithful AI companion.  Who is who, and what is what, is up to you to decide.Very quickly written and illustrated by Me and AI - mostly written by me cause AI ain't that good at #writing these things anyway. The illustration? Well that is another story, maybe for another time.The reading? Well, that is all the AI (and Halloween Version of it)  with my art direction,  because I am no actor and I do not pretend to be one.

Belo Miguel Cipriani, digital inclusion strategist and founder of Oleb Media, joins the podcast to help us rethink accessibility. Learn how to overcome the intimidation factor of accessibility and engage in active digital inclusivity with Belo's empowering recommendations.     Belo shares his personal experience living with a disability and addresses the overwhelming learning curve of accessibility standards and guidelines. He offers actionable strategies and powerful questions to integrate into the procurement of new tools, content creation, and the evaluation of your content's accessibility.   The conversation also considers how organizations can maintain an inclusive workplace while respecting employees' privacy. Belo's insight for teams working in virtual environments gives confidence that anyone can get started with digital inclusion today.       Belo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belo-miguel-cipriani/   Oleb Media: https://www.olebmedia.com/oleb-media-services/ Oleb Media on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oleb-media/  Oleb Books: https://olebbooks.com/   Belo at ATD Intensive: https://atdintensive.td.org/agenda

This story represents the results of an interactive collaboration between Human Cognition and Artificial Intelligence.Enjoy, think, share with others, and subscribe to the "Musing On Society & Technology" newsletter on LinkedIn.Sincerely, Marco Ciappelli and TAPE3________Marco Ciappelli is the host of the Redefining Society Podcast, part of the ITSPmagazine Podcast Network—which he co-founded with his good friend Sean Martin—where you may just find some of these topics being discussed. Visit Marco on his personal website.TAPE3 is the Artificial Intelligence for ITSPmagazine, created to function as a guide, writing assistant, researcher, and brainstorming partner to those who adventure at and beyond the Intersection Of Technology, Cybersecurity, And Society. Visit TAPE3 on ITSPmagazine.

This story represents the results of an interactive collaboration between Human Cognition and Artificial Intelligence.Enjoy, think, share with others, and subscribe to the "Musing On Society & Technology" newsletter on LinkedIn.Sincerely, Marco Ciappelli and TAPE3________Marco Ciappelli is the host of the Redefining Society Podcast, part of the ITSPmagazine Podcast Network—which he co-founded with his good friend Sean Martin—where you may just find some of these topics being discussed. Visit Marco on his personal website.TAPE3 is the Artificial Intelligence for ITSPmagazine, created to function as a guide, writing assistant, researcher, and brainstorming partner to those who adventure at and beyond the Intersection Of Technology, Cybersecurity, And Society. Visit TAPE3 on ITSPmagazine.

In this episode, we are joined by Caitlin Ameral, Senior Director of Communications and Projects at City Year, to talk about Digital Inclusion Week and resources that are available to support efforts to promote digital equity. Caitlin hopes that we can “build upon” the great digital equity work that has already been done rather than building everything “anew.” In this light, Caitlin and other national leaders are part of a committee tasked with creating a Digital Equity Toolkit that will be released during Digital Inclusion Week. This toolkit will provide suggestions and examples for how schools and communities can promote and support digital equity in their communities.Tune in to this episode to learn more about Digital Inclusion Week and discover insights and strategies that you can use to amplify digital equity in your community. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Next week (October 2-6) is National Connectivity week and Albany is celebrating. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance! which champions internet access for all around the country, is sponsoring a week of events and one is hosted by the Howe Branch of the Albany Public Library. Moses Nagel asked Alexis Bhagat, of the Friends and Foundation of Albany Public Library to explain their initiative- Keep Albany Connected.

First, Jeanette Pierce joins me for a conversation around the City Institute. Known as a veritable encyclopedia of knowledge in the city of Detroit, Jeanette and the City Institute are helping communities everywhere share what's special about them. We also get into talent attraction and retention challenges - that some of the things we've been talking about for years are in the conversation now.  The City Institute: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/ Then, Vittoria Katanski of Connect 313 joins me to talk about the upcoming Detroit Digital Inclusion Week starting October 2. Internet adoption is up in the city of Detroit - which is great. But it's not just connections, it's education that'll help people use that technology to change their lives. Connect 313: https://connect313.org/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

In today's episode, I sit down with Vinhcent Le, Senior Legal Counsel of Tech Equity at the Greenlining Institute, an organization that works towards a future where communities of color can build wealth, live in healthy places filled with economic opportunity, and are ready to meet the challenges posed by climate change. We talk about the possibilities and limitations of regulation to address inequities in tech, the challenges of negotiating race in tech production, and how greenlining seeks to address a history of redlining. Vinhcent Le (he/him/his) leads Greenlining's work to close the digital divide, to protect consumer privacy, and to ensure algorithms are fair and that technology builds economic opportunity for communities of color. In this role, Vinhcent helps develop and implement policies to increase broadband affordability and digital inclusion as well as bring transparency and accountability to automated decision systems. Vinhcent also serves on several regulatory boards including the California Privacy Protection Agency. Vinhcent received his J.D. from the University of California, Irvine School of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego. Prior to Greenlining, Vinhcent advocated for clients as a law clerk at the Public Defender's Office, the Office of Medicare Hearing and Appeals, and the Small Business Administration.

Disruptors for GOOD is presented by: One Tree PlantedOne Tree Planted is a non-profit organization focused on global reforestation.If you are interested in being a part of global reforestation and would like to make a philanthropic donation or become a business partner, learn more here.---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.In episode 186 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) Executive Director Angela Siefer and Google.org Americas Director Justin Steele, on removing digital divide roadblocks and empowering communities through technology.Access to the internet and digital resources is increasingly becoming a fundamental requirement for education, work, healthcare, and overall well-being. However, many rural and tribal communities in the United States still face significant barriers to digital inclusion.The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has recently announced a game-changing $10 million grant from Google.org. This generous funding will facilitate the creation of the National Digital Navigator Corps, a transformative initiative aimed at removing digital divide roadblocks and empowering communities through technology training and connectivity.About National Digital Inclusion Alliance: NDIA advances digital equity by supporting community programs and equipping policymakers to act. Working collaboratively with more than 600 digital inclusion practitioners, NDIA advocates for broadband access, tech devices, digital skills training, and tech support. About Google.org: Google.org, Google's philanthropy, supports nonprofits that address humanitarian issues and apply scalable, data-driven innovation to solving the world's biggest challenges. They accelerate their progress by connecting them with a unique blend of support that includes funding, products, and technical expertise from Google volunteers. ---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.