Podcasts about universal access

Given a looming negotiation deadline and recent changes in federal operations, this is an apt time for us to check back in on how things are going with Colorado River management. Frequent listeners and 10X Summit attendees alike will be well acquainted with how clearly this topic illustrates our collective responsibility to be proactive in the face of the "knowable future".  A 100-year-old miscalculation of water availability and the recent multi-decade drought have put our use of the Colorado River on an unsustainable path. This became apparent in 2021, as critical reservoirs at Lakes Mead and Powell approached a deadpool low-water scenario that would endanger hydropower generation at major dams and water deliveries to users further south. The risk level triggered immediate federal intervention and the renegotiation of a basin-wide agreement for sharing and conserving this vital resource.  Stakeholders now have less than a month to submit a joint management proposal to the Bureau of Reclamation in time to be vetted for a new interstate compact. If this September, 2026 deadline is missed, the cooperative systems and oversight that have protected the Colorado River since 1944 may expire without an immediate replacement.  Meanwhile, major layoffs are planned or underway at the Bureau and the Department of the Interior, and federal funding for river conservation has been frozen. Anne Castle, former U.S. commissioner and chair of the Upper Colorado River Commission is among those employees to have lost their positions in this transition.Three years after their first Ten Across Conversations appearance together, today Anne and fellow renowned Western water policy expert John Fleck revisit the key themes and offer their thoughts on progress toward a positive policy future in the Colorado Basin.  Related articles and resources: Listen to our first episode with Anne and John from 2022  Learn more about the 1994 U.S.-Mexico water treaty in this Ten Across Conversations podcast“Trump admin rejects Colorado River water request from Mexico in first since 1944” (The Hill, March 2025)  “Green Light for Adaptive Policies on the Colorado River” (Anne Castle and John Fleck, 2021) “The Risk of Curtailment under the Colorado River Compact” (Anne Castle and John Fleck, 2019)“Closing the Water Access Gap in the United States: A National Action Plan” (US Water Alliance, 2019)  “Essay: Lessons for the End of the World” (Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, Feb. 2025)  Credits:  Host: Duke Reiter  Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith  Music by: Lupus Nocte, Tellsonic, and Pearce Roswell  Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler  About our guests:  Anne Castle is a senior fellow at the Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment at the University of Colorado Law School. She is a founding member of the Water Policy Group and co-founder of the initiative on Universal Access to Clean Water for Tribal Communities. From 2022 to 2025, she served as U.S. Commissioner and Chair of the Upper Colorado River Commission and was Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the U.S. Department of the Interior from 2009 to 2014.  John Fleck is a writer in residence for the Utton Transboundary Resources Center and professor of practice in water policy and governance at the University of Mexico's Department of Economics. He is also the co-author of Science Be Dammed: How Ignoring Inconvenient Science Drained the Colorado River and author of Water is for Fighting Over and Other Myths about Water in the West. John is the former director of the University of New Mexico Water Resources Program, where he continues to teach and advise graduate students.

FFB Episode 211 - Mapping Broadband Coverage – Universal Access For All Virginia.mp4 by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dirk Du Preez, Acting Head of Non-Motorised Transport and Universal Access, about how residents can apply for pedestrian pathways to be considered in their neighbourhoods. With many listeners inquiring about pathways, such as the one between Glencairn and the beach, where residents seek a more accessible alternative to the current sand and gravel path, Dirk provided insight into the city's process for pathway requests. He also shared updates on plans for creating pedestrian-friendly spaces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Convo of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Richard Hansen, Senior Consultant and President of both Soluz, Inc & Soluz Honduras. Richard founded Soluz Inc., a Massachusetts corporation in 1993, and then established Soluz in Honduras in 1994 to commercialize solar for rural electrification. He is a pioneer in the application of solar technology combined with micro-finance to increase energy access in rural areas of Honduras, having introduced solar technology in the country starting in 1989 under a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy. Richard has provided advisory services for major institutions including USAID, the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank in Bangladesh, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines, and elsewhere. He has also been an invited speaker in countries ranging from Argentina and Honduras to Senegal and the Philippines. He and Ted discuss his background, originally from Connecticut, now based in the Boston area and internationally. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts and a master's degree in business administration from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. They also dig into his early works, pioneering the use of solar for rural electrification in the Dominican Republic with small systems installed by local solar companies combined with microfinance, a breakthrough that made solar systems affordable for rural families. This led to him introducing solar for rural electrification in Honduras, where he continues to lead efforts as President of Soluz Honduras. Soluz continues to work to advance the global transition to sustainable energy, with a special commitment to increasing access to electricity using solar photovoltaic technology. He highlights his focus on universal access, and not leaving anyone in the dark. 

Steve Arntz is the co-founder of ‘Campfire'...and a father and a husband. Steve speaks about realising what ‘family first' really means to him…what it really feels like to commit to that statement.  We hear about Steve's spouse and children.  We hear how Steve has managed to get back to his family being the centre of his world and how challenging that has been throughout his entrepreneurial journey. Steve speaks very openly about what Campfire means to him and all he is building with this work as a founder, parent and entrepreneur. His mission statement with this work is so powerful: ‘Universal access to meaningfully connected experiences that inspire people to live better lives together'. We explore the seed of why Steve wanted to build this platform and all it provides to support his ‘augmented humanity' mission with the work and technology he's building with Campfire.  The three questions that started everything… What got you to this place right here?  Where do you want to go?  How are you planning to get there? People just loved these conversations…and still do! How creating a pack of cards based on thousands of hours of research began the process towards Campfire. A conversation filled with honesty, integrity and inspiration. Power Takeaways: We can trick ourselves into thinking that work first equals family first…especially if your mission driven then work becomes first and family comes second. It's taken 15 years to know and feel that family first = family first.  The mission of Campfire is true and real. Mission Statement: ‘universal access to meaningfully connected experiences that inspire people to live better lives together'. How universal access to conversations and connection for people everywhere.  Technology built that supports facilitated guided spaces. Reference to Esther Perel's alternative meaning when she speaks about “AI”...'Artificial Intelligence'. ‘Augmented humanity' …how can we start to see technology as a way to bring out our humanity and accentuate our humanity we will ‘win'. The power of asking the question ‘why are you here?' and ‘what do you want to have happen next?'. Asked the three questions and then mapped out the data that came back. How the physical sketches that inspired this work started. How building a deck of cards was the start of this. How Steve has moved from being (self confessed) self centric and moved across to ‘others centric'. It can take years!! How he is devoted to building conversations for people.  Find the most important relationship in your life and what is the one thing I can do to enhance, build or make that relationship better.  Resources Mentioned: https://www.getcampfire.com/ https://www.stevearntz.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevearntz/

On today's Marketing Ninja Podcast, Manuel jumps into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in modern technology with this insightful episode. He unpacks AI's Impact On Our Everyday Tech & Our Lives. Learn how AI seamlessly integrates into our daily devices and systems, enhancing functionality and personalizing user experiences across various platforms. Listen in now!

In the season 2 finale of New York Public Health Now, Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne welcome Dr. Ted Long from NYC Health + Hospitals to discuss expanding access to primary care through the NYC Care program. Dr. Long views healthcare as a basic human right, and shares how the NYC Care program provides universal healthcare access regardless of ability to pay and immigration status, with positive health outcomes including improved control of chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.If you have an idea for topics we should discuss, please let us know: PublicHealthNowPodcast@health.ny.gov

Today on Wavelength, we are sharing a part of a workshop from the IUVA World Congress in Dubai this past September. The IUVA's UN SDG Task Force held a workshop on improving the sustainability of UV disinfection systems in low resource settings. As a part of the workshop, Karlye Wong (University of Toronto, UN SDG Task Force) sat down with Dr. Sara Marks (EAWAG) to discuss some of the systemic challenges to achieving more widespread global access to safe drinking water, and key considerations for the adoption of relatively new water technologies like UV disinfection. Dr. Marks is a professor and group leader of the Water Supply and Treatment group at the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (EAWAG). She is a world leading researcher in the evaluation of new water technologies and is an advisor to the World Health Organization on small water systems.   Dr. Sara Marks: https://www.eawag.ch/en/about-us/portrait/organisation/staff/profile/sara-marks/show/ UN SDG Task Force: https://iuva.org/UN-Sustainable-Development-Goals-Task-Force WHO Guidelines for drinking-water quality: small water supplies: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240088740 --

Hochul opens universal access to birth control in New York by WSKG News

The federal government recently tabled a national pharmacare bill that, among many things, would cover contraception. Access Now Nova Scotia has been advocating for this coverage, and its founder Kari Ellen Grant joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about how free access to birth control could save taxpayer money.

Today I speak with Kevin Madison of the Dungeon Musings YouTube and Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMteaIjHEkd2Hz0JhOlblmw). We discuss how to run a good murder mystery in your RPG. Also, I have call ins from several people about the last podcast. These folks are Jason Connerrly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast; https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376), B.J. Boyd (Arcane Alienist; https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanealienist), and the Pink Phantom (Phantom Thoughts; https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phantomthoughts) Games Discussed: Warhammer Fantasy RPG --https://cubicle7games.com/our-games/warhammer-fantasy-roleplay Noblesse Oblige (WHFP2nd edition adventure) - https://www.windsofchaos.com/?page_id=259 Traveller RPG - https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/collections/traveller-rpgs Acthung! Cthulhu - https://www.modiphius.net/en-us/pages/achtung-cthulhu-2d20 Blessed & the Blasphemous - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/singularity-sons/the-blessed-and-the-blasphemous AD&D 2nd Edition - https://archive.org/details/player-s-handbook-2nd-edition-2101 Internet Archive (https://archive.org/about/ The Internet Archive, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is building a digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Like a paper library, we provide free access to researchers, historians, scholars, people with print disabilities, and the general public. Our mission is to provide Universal Access to All Knowledge.) Intro & Outro Music by TJ Drennon. Cover clip art by Amy Lee Rodriguez. You can send me a message via the Anchor website, through DM on Discord, as an attachment to my email (gmologist@gmail.com) or to my speakpipe account: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheGmologistPresents.

For geographically isolated students, distance education is often their only choice. But with the cost of boarding schools rising dramatically, what does this mean for universal access to education? 

Higher education minister, Dr Blade Nzimande says the government has committed R3.8 billion towards the student financial aid scheme. Nzimande recently presented the first phase of the Comprehensive Student Funding Model in Pretoria.  He says revised financial model will ensure that the missing middle can access financial support to pursue their studies. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to spokesperson for the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation,  Veli Mbele. 

Andy: Hello, all you listeners out there in podcast land. I hope everybody's having an amazing day after Thanksgiving. This episode is going out to the world on Friday, which is the day after Thanksgiving. So I hope everybody had an awesome, relaxing end of season, sort of speak in our world and a season day after Thanksgiving. And this is, we're coming into a big week next week, which is the annual irrigation conference called the IA show. Technically it would be the irrigation association annual conference and at the conference, I will be. Not at a booth or anything formal, but demoing some technology that I've been working on for this last year, which is a long range wireless soil moisture sensor. And if you are able to join us Tuesday evening, which is the night before the show, I will have plenty of sample. And for those interested to join the beta group, some beta devices. And I thought. What better way to prep for next week than to have another discussion with my good friend, Paul Bassett, who has been helping to advise on the development of the sensor [00:02:00] and, uh, the entire, uh, let's call it a project, the entire project. So Paul, welcome back to the podcast. Oh, Paul: thanks for having me, Andy. And I can't wait to be one of the first beta users and testers of of this technology. It's been something that our industry's been needing for. Since its inception. So this is going to be one of those technologies that hopefully everyone's going to embrace because it's now going to have the soil moisture sensing, right? In the palm of your hands. Andy: That's good in the palm of your hand. When, while he's saying Paul saying that I have one in the palm of my hand and what's pretty awesome too, is I would say you are one of our industry's beta testers. You know, there's a probably just a handful, maybe there's more than a handful, but there's a few people that have always had a liking to test new products and seek out new products in just that early adopter sort of way. And you are definitely one of them. And this is not your first time, this will not be your first time beta testing soil moisture sensors because you've actually been testing them for, you know, 20 years at this point. At least Paul: 20 years for sure. And I remember when, when baseline. First came out with their control system and their soil moisture sensors. And I was ecstatic back then and still to this day on how the technology works. And I really like the taking the wired soil moisture sensor readings and converting it over to now a wireless reading, which is just phenomenal being able to transmit. Out of the ground, what the soil moisture is without a Andy: wire and to be able to try to connect the dots, so to speak, in terms of hand. No, it just rained. Let me quickly check my app and [00:04:00] see what that did to the soil profile, right? Or, you know, we adjusted some run times. I had the crew adjust some run times. Let me take a look at the app and see what that did to the moisture profile. I think that most of the time when we set a schedule on a controller, start time, run time, day of the week, it's an educated guess, right, using whatever tools we have ability at that moment in order for us to determine what the run time should be to apply the right amount of water. But there is never been really a tool, I shouldn't say never, there are some, but there's not a universally available tool that anyone could use to then see the results of. What did that adjustment from 30 minutes to 45 minutes look like, or from one hour to 30 minutes? What is it actually doing to the soil? There isn't a universal tool available that anyone can use easily and affordable to start learning. Paul: And I like what, what you've done by taking on this particular project and Finding the latest technology that's available and using the, that technology and intertwining it with soil moisture sensors, specifically, most folks aren't really aware of, you know, how this frequency transmits and how it was received and how it gets moved from the device into the palm of your hand. Why don't you tell us how that Andy: works? Yeah, there's a stack. We won't go right now all into all the details, but there's a stack of of different technologies that when you stack it together, the data basically passes through the stack and it is delivered to you in the web browser on the phone or the computer. So the device pings through a gateway, either private or public. Then it goes up to a network server and the network server passes it to an application server. Then the application server is what pushes it to the U. I. So one data point, one point of moisture has to pass through all [00:06:00] those little channels along the way in order for the user to then see it on their device. And that's been, uh, I wouldn't say it's a challenge, but it makes what seems, it makes what seems so simple, actually quite technical under the hood. It is Paul: very technical under the hood, Andy, for sure. And the way you describe it. Andy: Yeah, and you gotta sort of learn each of those, each of those, you have to learn each of those, um, pieces of technology. Because it's not just one of them. And so one of the things that I've done is, you know, gathered a group of people together, i. e. you as one of the advisors and, uh, and Nate as as an engineer, uh, and then a whole slew of other people that are sort of experts in their line of work. So it might be it's the network server developer, or it's the application server developer, or it's the hardware engineer, or it's the application developer. Um, you know, designer of the actual, uh, capsule, if you will, the hexagon. So there's kind of had to have been a T there's a whole team that's sort of working on this project, uh, to move data from the ground all the way up to the cloud or right into the palm of your hand. And what I think is pretty awesome. Is that where we, where we've landed started from an idea, you know, that you and I shared back in the spring where we kind of said, man, what would it, if sole moisture sensors were easy, what would that look like? And that's where we came up with this, you know, scan it, drop it, connect it. You know, you don't have to call anyone. You don't have to activate anything. You can just. Scan it, drop it and connect it. And, you know, so what people will, we'll see is that that is the trying to make it easy for the everyday person has been our goal and both affordable, [00:08:00] affordable and easy for the everyday person. So you can just. Grab one out of your truck, scan it, drop it, add it to your account, and you're off and running. Paul: Andy, it's phenomenal to hear that because it sounds like it's something that's been really needed in our industry to be able to have something this easy to deploy that it sounds like almost everybody could use it. It's not just for the professionals. Is that right? Andy: That's that's the goal. You know, there are products out there that have 10 X 100 X. The capabilities of what what I've been building because the The point of what I've been trying to build is something that's for everyone. Not something that is extremely scientific, not something that's research grade, not something that has to be connected to a control platform, but just a soil moisture sensor for the everyday user so they can have the tool to learn. So they can have the tool to see what happens as a result of their watering patterns. And I really think that that's a missing, a missing piece is that we don't, we are not able to connect the dots on what happens when you apply the water. We apply the water and then we We imagine what happens to it, and then we make some assumptions based on the health of the plant material. If the plant material is not healthy, then we make another assumption of I either over watered or I under watered, but we don't have a good tool to actually learn about the health. The application or precipitation rate, you know, and as it relates to the runtime on what you do. And so I think that, you know, somebody might say, I don't know really where I want to use this sensor. It's like, well, just go put it somewhere and you'll quickly have some data that will make you more curious. And you'll want to put another one in another spot because you'll get even more curious and then you'll start bringing in more data. You'll start learning and then you'll become. Over time, a better [00:10:00] irrigator because you have the, you know, cause and effect, so to speak, Paul: and, and to one of the things that I've learned through the knowledge lab that you've been working on is that, you know, this, this information that you're displaying, you're putting it in a way that It's easy for people to see it and understand it and ingest it. It's not in major graphs and very hard to see. So that's one of the things that I've really been encouraged about by the way that you're displaying the information on the application. Andy: Yeah. Again, right. It's gotta be easy and understandable and ideally in the palm of your hand, you know, the sensor in the palm of your hand and the data in the palm of your hand and I'm pretty excited about, uh, The level, let's see, how do I say this, the, I'm pretty excited about the level that the application is at for beta, you know, I think that, um, you know, a lot of products come to market as beta and they really are at level one, you know, maybe it's just one, just one graph and it's very simple, but what, uh, What the users will see in the, in the first beta launch is actually a lot of additional features in the software, um, such as notifications, users can set up an email notification that if the soil reaches a certain threshold equal to or greater than equal to or less than, et cetera, they can get an email notification, uh, right in the beta, in the beta version. That is a good, Paul: you're right. I did when you showed that to me, I was like, wow, I mean, it doesn't feel like it's irrigation technology. It doesn't, it's so much different in the way that you're able to bring it into the irrigation field, [00:12:00] um, with this technology is, is really astounding. Andy: And that's, it's interesting that you mentioned that because technology by itself would not be for any one industry because the technology is simply the technology. And so in this instance, it's about taking the technology that's available in the, in the greater world. But then applying it to our industry, using it. Um, you know, such like, uh, for instance, if the user would rather not have an email notification, but would rather have that notification run into a slack channel that they're on. That's totally possible. You know, we can send a notification when the soil moisture sensor reaches a certain threshold and send that notification through slack Paul: and forgive me for being one of the older guys on this call, but I don't use slack and I don't even know what it is. Well, Andy: you use Microsoft's version of Slack, which would be called teams. Okay. Uh, even though they're different, they're similar Slack, you know, predates teams, but, uh, you know, Slack is like, is like a chat communication tool with additional features and threads, uh, similar to Telegram. I know you use Telegram Slack would be similar and used by, you know. Used a lot by corporate America now to message with, with teams and update teams kind of like in a, uh, more efficient way than sending emails, sort of speak. And then how does it? Yeah, another modern tool, I guess. That's why I'm Paul: mentioning it. Tell me when you say that, because, you know, again, how does it interact with this, this slack? What do you, how do you Andy: set this? Yeah, I mean, the beauty of slack is let's say you've got a group of 20 people on a slack channel. And they can all be notified in Slack channel if the soil moisture reaches a certain point, right? So it's just, you know, there's a million different types of examples like that, uh, where you can take data from one source connected to another source. [00:14:00] Um, yeah. Paul: And when you're talking again, it doesn't feel like we're talking irrigation and that's what I like about what you're doing is you're bringing in technology that's not within the irrigation field and you're tying it into our application. So. That's another thing which really amazes me that you've done. Andy: Yeah, cool. Thank you. It'll be interesting. I'm really curious to see what users, number one, do with it. Where do they want to put it? What do they, what do they learn from it? What, uh, you know, what light bulbs go off for them that they didn't know before? And... Those kinds of insights will be helpful in order to, uh, improve, you know, the project, improve the product, the project to figure out which areas, you know, maybe need more focus, both from perhaps the data collection perspective, but also so that I don't have to assume what the users want. Because we need the users to use it to tell us, you know, the reasons and the places and what they need so we can build that. Paul: Well, you know, the use cases that I've started understanding when, when you came to me with this technology was that, you know, when I have a bunch of controllers out there and I'm manning to them and, you know, we have rain sensors on, they're supposed to shut them down when it rains. But we really. The settings aren't great, and you don't really have any feedback loop on those on the, uh, the rain sensor. Like, I don't know what the rain sensor set at. Is it a quarter inch? Is it an eighth of an inch? Um, and then sometimes we have to rely on remote weather stations, and I don't really ever find trust those when it rains or doesn't. So I really needed the ability to understand how the water is being applied at the site level. And I need to know when it [00:16:00] rains, what does the rain do to the moisture that I can shut the system down? So that's where I've been extremely interested in in these devices, having that capability and insight. Into what happens not only when an irrigation cycle applies the water, but what happens when it rains and how long does that take that rain to get to the moisture level in the soil that I don't need to operate my irrigation system. Andy: Mm hmm. Mm hmm. Yeah. I like just thinking about what you're saying. It's almost like, uh, those who are curious will really like. We'll probably have a great experience with the sensor because it allows them to say something such as I wonder what happens when blank, you know, fill in the blank. I wonder what happens when it rained yesterday. What did that do? Which you don't have the visibility right now. Rain sensor clicks off, but it doesn't give you any data. It's it's just a switch. But there's there's there's no data coming out of it. Speaking Paul: of switches, I know you and I don't want to get ahead of myself because there's a lot of things that you talk about in your mind that goes on with With regards to what's next and what can you do, but I know you and I've had some discussions about, you know, having this sensor tie into a local like switch in the controller, like a rain switch where that you can suspend that. irrigation cycle on the standard controller with a rain sensor type switch that connects directly to the application. Is that what I heard? Andy: Right. Yep. Uh, yeah, we can hit that for a moment. So I think in any, as soon as, as soon as you have one idea and one idea becomes a product, then all of a sudden it unlocks more things. Okay, great. We can measure the moisture, but then, well, how do we? Turn the controller off or keep the controller off. Well, we need something tied to the controller. Okay, what can we tie to the [00:18:00] controller? Well, we need some type of a receiver switch that can open and close the rain sensor terminal since that's the controllers, you know, external device connection. So if we can open and close a rain sensor terminal, then we can. pause or suspend the controller. So, you know, the idea is, uh, and I guess I'll just share it is after, you know, after the, the, the hex moisture sensor is, you know, finalized beta, et cetera. Then the idea is to have a smart switch and a smart switch would be a universal controller adapter that can be used in combination with the soil moisture sensor or really anything else. Potentially in the world that's connected to the cloud, whatever that device might be, we can connect it to our smart switch, I. E. And then connected to the irrigation controller. So you could suspend the irrigation for any other possible reason, because now the smart switch is connected to the cloud. So, yeah, keep your, uh, keep your eyes open for that one, guys, because that, that, the smart switch would work with or without a soil moisture sensor. It may be the connection to the controller for a soil moisture sensor, but you could use it, you could just use it as a remote control off switch if you want. Now, now that I think about it, Paul: well, Andy, I know, you know, all the things that you're thinking of there are extremely interesting to me, you know, I'm very curious with technology. So I'm glad you're able to, you know, bring this to market, um, and take some of your ideas and it helped enhance and save water in the irrigation industry. Andy: Yeah. Appreciate having the number one beta tester in my back pocket. Paul: Well, I'm the one that's very curious. Andy: Yeah, and so guys if you are curious and you're listening to this prior to the IA show it starts next week Uh, meet up with Paul and I, we're going to have, uh, you know, get some people together with OpConnect on Tuesday [00:20:00] evening. Uh, and then again, you can join me at the baseline brew crew if you haven't registered for that on Wednesday. Uh, but Tuesday I'll have some, I'll have some beta units of the, of the sensor and the application. So if you want to get involved and participate and be curious and join in on the project. Would love to have you. Yeah. Look forward to meeting anyone who wants to come out and say hello at the show. Paul: Well, I'm anxious, Andy, for sure, to be able to get more of these out in the field and, and test them and see what's happening in my soils. Andy: Cool. Right on. Well, thank you, Paul, for the little, uh, the little brain share, and thank you for your support and, uh, being a fantastic advisor, uh, to me and the project really appreciate it. Paul:I'm probably your number-one cheerleader. There's no doubt about that. Andy: Thanks, man. I'll see you. Next week and, uh, catch everybody else, uh, catch you guys next week on another episode of the sprinkler show. See ya

आज सेप्टेम्बर २८ अर्थात सूचनामा सर्वव्यापी पहुँचका सम्वन्धी अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय दिवस (International Day for Universal Access to Information) को सबैमा शुभकामना । यस दिनलाई UNESCO को सिफारिसमा संयुक्त राष्ट्रसंघको साधारण सभाले औपचारिक रुपमा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय दिवस घोषण गरेको चार वर्ष पुरा भएको छ । मानव अधिकारको संरक्षण र संवर्धन, गरिबी उन्मुलन र सम्बृद्ध समाजको लागि सूचनामा सर्वव्यापी […]

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on “Water as a Trust Resource: Examining Access in Native Communities” Wednesday, September 27 2023 – 02:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room Number: 628 PANEL 1 The Honorable Bryan Newland Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, DC Mr. Benjamin Smith Deputy Director, Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, DC The Honorable Crystalyne Curley Speaker Navajo Nation Council Window Rock, Arizona The Honorable Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson President & CEO Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Anchorage, Alaska Mr. Kali Watson Chairman Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Kapolei, Hawaii Professor Heather Tanana Initiative Lead Universal Access to Clean Water for Tribal Communities Project San Clemente, California Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearing/oversight-hearing-water-trust-resource-examining-access-native-communities

DESCRIPTION In this captivating interview on the God's Business Podcast, Nicholas Bayerle sits down with Tyson to explore his remarkable journey of transformation. Tyson shares his experiences growing up amidst violence, addiction, and a torn identity. From being deeply influenced by gangsta rap and rebellious behavior to finding redemption and purpose through his father's tough love, Tyson's story is one of resilience and personal growth. Join us as we delve into the challenges he faced, the turning point that shifted his trajectory, and the profound impact it had on his life. This inspiring conversation is a testament to the power of change and the pursuit of excellence.   TIMESTAMP: [00:52:57-00:53:21] Utilizing Social Media for Motivation and Inspiration [00:53:44-00:54:36] The Motivation Behind Uplifting and Building Others [00:54:37-00:55:00] Creating a Place for Learning the Western Lifestyle [00:55:26-00:55:50] The Transformation of Horses from Status Symbols [00:56:01-00:56:21] The Universal Access to the Cowboy Lifestyle [00:56:22-00:56:42] Cowboy Ethics: Standing up for Beliefs [00:56:42-00:57:27] Maintaining Cowboy Ethics in Different Aspects of Life [00:57:27-00:57:50] The Decline of Manhood and the Need for Resilience [00:57:50-00:58:13] The Importance of Commitment and Perseverance [00:58:14-00:58:34] Overcoming Challenges with a Strong Mindset [00:58:35-00:58:55] The Value of Hard Work and Resilience [00:58:55-00:59:17] Finding Joy in Perseverance and Trials [00:59:18-00:59:45] The Role of Faith and God in Overcoming Challenges [00:59:47-01:00:06] Overcoming Challenges in Different Areas of Life [01:00:07-01:00:29] Embracing the Difficulty and Standing Out [01:00:29-01:00:58] The Challenge of Chasing Likes and Followers [01:01:21-01:01:39] Reflecting on Failures and Staying Consistent [01:01:39-01:01:59] The Importance of Not Giving Up and Moving Forward [01:01:59-01:02:26] Rewarding Effort Over Outcome [01:02:26-01:02:51] Achieving Success through Repetition and Mastery [01:02:52-01:03:09] Focusing on Small Steps to Achieve Big Goals [01:03:10-01:03:22] Rewarding the Effort Put In [01:03:37-01:03:56] The Fleeting Nature of Chasing Likes and Followers [01:04:14-01:04:31] Learning from Content Engagement [01:04:31-01:04:52] Embracing the Challenge of Building a Following [01:05:03-01:05:22] Connecting with Tyson Durfee on Social Media   TAKEAWAYS: Tyson's childhood was marked by violence, addiction, and a torn identity, influenced by gangsta rap and rebellious behavior. His parents' divorce led to a turbulent family life, with financial struggles and periods of scarcity. Sent to live with his dad on a farm, Tyson encountered a life-changing moment when his father disciplined him severely, instilling fear and respect. Despite the harshness of the punishment, Tyson acknowledges its role in redirecting his life towards excellence and personal growth. This pivotal event became a turning point, shifting his trajectory and setting him on a path of redemption, faith, and purpose. Tyson's story serves as an inspiration to those who have faced adversity, showing that transformation and positive change are possible through resilience and determination.   Resources: Connect with Tyson on Instagram Connect with Tyson in Linkedin Connect with Tyson on Facebook: Connect with Tyson on YouTube: Listen on YouTube here

A new MP3 sermon from DTBM, International is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: NR4-14f - ANOTHER SIGN OF THE END—UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO ALL AVAILABLE KNOWLEDGE.mp4 Subtitle: Short Clips - Return Real King Speaker: Dr. John Barnett Broadcaster: DTBM, International Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/21/2023 Length: 5 min.

A new MP3 sermon from DTBM, International is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: NR4-14f - ANOTHER SIGN OF THE END—UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO ALL AVAILABLE KNOWLEDGE.mp4 Subtitle: Short Clips - Return Real King Speaker: Dr. John Barnett Broadcaster: DTBM, International Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/12/2023 Length: 5 min.

Oral health is recognized as a basic Human Right and a fundamental aspect of overall health and well-being. Despite all the evidence, oral health services are not included in the benefit coverage of Universal Health Coverage programs in many countries. In countries where some coverage exists, essential preventive and clinical services show large gaps, especially for vulnerable, disadvantaged, rural, or poorer populations.In March 2023, FDI organized a full-day roundtable to review existing evidence on the challenges of universal access to oral care. Participants discussed what constitutes appropriate access to oral care, and reviewed replicable best practices for expanding access to oral care through integration into primary health care systems, including underserved populations. This podcast covers the perspectives of three experts representing different fields of practice (clinical practice and service management, policy analysis, and advocacy and academia). Tony and guests' discussion provides a robust picture of the key elements of appropriate access to oral care.Read all about it in our recently published White Paper: Access to Oral Healthcare.Are you interested in Universal Access to Oral Healthcare? Share your thoughts with us via text or audio recording: communications@fdiworlddental.org  In this episode:1.       You will learn about the importance and the meaning of universal access to oral healthcare2.       You will listen to the different perspectives of experts in the fields of policy analysis, advocacy, academia, and clinical practice3.       You will learn about what is needed to achieve universal access to oral healthcareShare your thoughts with us via text or audio recording: communications@fdiworlddental.org

Dr. Sheyna Gifford joins Jeff to talk with a panel of AstroAccess ambassadors about accessibility in the space industry and how we can work together to break down barriers to make Space For Everyone! The post Can The Blind Go to Space? A Panel on Universal Access first appeared on Above: Space News.

Feb. 03, 2023 - State Senate Children & Families Committee Chair Jabari Brisport, a Brooklyn Democrat , who recently held a hearing on the child care industry, responds to the child care proposals in the governor's executive budget and makes the case for an investment in universal child care.

In this episode we highlight some of the available accessibility software that Ubuntu Mate has and how to use it. Accessibility software can help everyone to use a computer and use it to get things done. All without breaking the bank. Accessibility, also referenced as "Assistive Technology" or "Universal Access," is a key priority for Ubuntu MATE. When computer access is shared within a household or business and where individual needs differ, Ubuntu MATE is an excellent solution. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Welcome to Linux! Pt6 - Accessibility Software 02:47 Accessibility Software 05:46 Accessibility software is available for all Linux distributions 06:25 Examples here are from Ubuntu MATE 07:37 JAWS: A proprietary screen reader example from Windows 11:50 How expensive is it? 16:21 Lend us your expertise: Contact us to correct our misinterpretations 19:09 Definition: Accessibility software 22:08 Keyboard shortcuts and settings 26:07 Enable accessibility at the login screen 27:05 Orca screenreader 29:43 Onboard onscreen keyboard 31:39 Magnus screen magnifier 33:17 Additional settings in the Control Center 34:45 Open Dyslexic 36:26 Other settings 39:28 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 40:41 End

In the final episode of the AI for Information Accessibility podcast, host Ayushi Khemka talks to Dr. Eleni Stroulia and Dr. Martha White, both professors in the Department of Computing Science at the University of Alberta. Stroulia is also the director of the university's AI4Society Signature Area, while White is the PI of the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute. They discussed the issues around AI, IA and gender, exploring both the pedagogical and industrial contexts, shedding light on how to situate gender equity as a guiding principle in AI and the different ways in which gender comes up in a computing science classroom. The conversation concluded with a discussion on the representation problem in AI and allied fields, while holding space for women's experiences in tech at large. The AI4IA podcast series is in association with the Artificial Intelligence for Information Accessibility 2022 Conference, which took place on September 28 to commemorate the International Day for Universal Access to Information. The AI4IA Conference and the podcast series are also being hosted in collaboration with AI4Society and the Kule Institute for Advanced Studies, both at the University of Alberta; the Centre for New Economic Diplomacy at the Observer Research Foundation in India; and the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica. To access conference presentations, use this link.

This week on the podcast, Christopher is joined by Tamarah Holmes, Director at the Office of Broadband at Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Virginia is ahead of the game compared to a lot of the states in terms fo its planning and proactive work with providers to achieve universal access in historically unserved and underserved areas. Tamarah … Continue reading "A Layered Approach to Universal Access in Virginia – Episode 530 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast"

In this episode of the AI & Information Accessibility podcast, host Ayushi Khemka discusses issues around AI, law, and social justice with Isabela Ferrari, a federal judge in Brazil, and Dr. Kobi Leins, a member of the AIEI Board of Advisors. They talk about data security, digital access and cyber resilience, specifically in the contexts of Brazil and Australia, while touching upon what interested them to enter the field of AI in the first place. Ferrari and Leins also address the (im)possibilities of having accountable and equitable AI. The AI4IA podcast series is in association with the Artificial Intelligence for Information Accessibility 2022 Conference, which took place on September 28 to commemorate the International Day for Universal Access to Information. The AI4IA Conference and the podcast series are also being hosted in collaboration with AI4Society and the Kule Institute for Advanced Studies, both at the University of Alberta; the Centre for New Economic Diplomacy at the Observer Research Foundation in India; and the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica. To access conference presentations, use this link.

The following article of the logistics & mobility industry is: “Universal Access to Energy: The Post-Pandemic Challenge” by Yolanda Villegas, Director, Legal, Compliance and Institutional Relations of VEMO

In this episode of the AI for Information Accessibility podcast, host Ayushi Khemka talks to Emad Mousavi and Paolo Verdini, both Ph.D. students at the University of Alberta, about the ethics and philosophy behind AI. They speak about the Ethics Bot, a project they co-run, and discuss questions of accountability and equity through and in AI. The AI4IA podcast series is in association with the Artificial Intelligence for Information Accessibility 2022 Conference, which took place on September 28 to commemorate the International Day for Universal Access to Information. The AI4IA Conference and the podcast series are also being hosted in collaboration with AI4Society and the Kule Institute for Advanced Studies, both at the University of Alberta; the Centre for New Economic Diplomacy at the Observer Research Foundation in India; and the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica. To access conference presentations, use this link.  For more on this episode, please go to carnegiecouncil.org. 

Pasquale and Evelyn discuss to rabies tragedy for Racoons in New Jersey, how the people in charge of choosing national days, etc. should spread them around!, Evelyn and Eric are blaming Mercury Retrograde for their catching the Covid and their canceling of the San Diego trip because of the hurricane that's barreling towards West Florida!, The pair voice their outrage about the monetization of Xmas with the decorations in the stores coming out earlier every year! It's outrageous!! Pasquale gets "deep" with an Evelyn-Google question. Like us AND SHARE on https://www.facebook.com/2newyorkers1000opinions/and follow us on Twitter and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2newyorkers1000opinions/message

Without enough information, the right information, it's hard for us to make decisions on just about anything. But as a society in a democracy, do we have the right to access information, especially from our public bodies? In conjunction with the International Day for Universal Access to Information (28th September), we speak to Wathshlah Naidu, Executive Director of the Centre for Independent Journalism, on the importance of access to information and why that matters in press freedom in Malaysia. Image credit: Shutterstock

Without enough information, the right information, it's hard for us to make decisions on just about anything. But as a society in a democracy, do we have the right to access information, especially from our public bodies? In conjunction with the International Day for Universal Access to Information (28th September), we speak to Wathshlah Naidu, Executive Director of the Centre for Independent Journalism, on the importance of access to information and why that matters in press freedom in Malaysia. Image credit: Shutterstock

In this episode of the AI for Information Accessibility podcast, host Ayushi Khemka discusses the deep history behind artificial intelligence with László Z. Karvalics, founding director of the BME-UNESCO Information Society and Trend Research Institute. Their conversation touches on the Google/AI sentience debate, information preservation, social media, and the concept of “intelligence augmentation.” The AI4IA podcast series is in association with the Artificial Intelligence for Information Accessibility 2022 Conference on September 28, which will commemorate the International Day for Universal Access to Information. The AI4IA Conference and the podcast series are also being hosted in collaboration with AI4Society and the Kule Institute for Advanced Studies, both at the University of Alberta; the Centre for New Economic Diplomacy at the Observer Research Foundation in India; and the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica. To register for the conference, click here.

In this introduction to the new AI for Information Accessibility podcast, host Ayushi Khemka discusses the goals of Artificial Intelligence for Information Accessibility 2022 Conference with Cordel Green, UNESCO's Information for All Programme (IFAP) Working Group on Information Accessibility chair. "We can and must insist on AI development, deployment, and access that is respectful of our human rights and protects the most vulnerable," says Green. "Artificial intelligence must be used to preserve our democratic and cultural traditions and not work against them." The AI4IA podcast series is in association with the Artificial Intelligence for Information Accessibility 2022 Conference on September 28, which will commemorate the International Day for Universal Access to Information. The AI4IA Conference and the podcast series are also being hosted in collaboration with AI4Society and the Kule Institute for Advanced Studies, both at the University of Alberta; the Centre for New Economic Diplomacy at the Observer Research Foundation in India; and the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica. To register for the conference, click here.

Did you know a water fountain is a form of accessible design? It's not just ramps, automatic doors, and escalators. Thinking about accessibility from the ground up makes the spaces we create easier and more beautiful for everyone who uses them. Sean Crump, CEO of Universal Access, spends his time fighting to make the AEC sector more accessible, both in its workplaces and in the buildings we create. Join the Building Good Podcast Community today:https://www.buildinggood.caLinkedIn

In this episode, we welcome Drs. Nour Bakhache and Hava Starkman. They are both third-year ObGyn residents and co-chairs of Cover ContraceptiON: a grassroots, non-partisan, volunteer-run campaign with the goal of providing universal, no-cost contraception to all those in Ontario. We discuss the goal of the campaign, the various challenges they have faced, and what it means to be a health advocate in medicine. Twitter: @Contracepti_ON Instagram: @Contracepti_ON Website: http://CoverContraceptiON.org The views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers and do not necessarily reflect any institutions/associations they are affiliated with. This podcast should not be considered a substitute for medical advice.

Raghav Gupta, Managing Director of India & APA, Coursera speaks with Ibrahim Sani about the Providing Learners with universal access to world-class learning experience.

Many humans on our planet remain DIGITALLY excluded. Those who are excluded can be limited or unable to participate fully in society. This divide between those with digital skills and those with barriers to access and use continues to widen. Co-Pierre George, who holds the South African Reserve Bank Chair in Financial Stability Studies, and his talented team at University of Cape Town, see this as a call to action for innovative products and services that close this social and economic gap. In the last year, these XRPL Grant winners developed Nautilus Wallet  which provides universal access to digital rights assets without needing a smartphone. This episode leads us through a start-up experience of solving challenges of financial exclusion.  This concludes our Season 4. We will resume with Season 5 in the fall. Special shout out to THE WEBBY AWARDS for honoring All About Blockchain as the best of the internet!

AgileBits just released 1Password 8 for the Mac, so Bryan and Jeff installed it right away so they could share their first impressions. They take a look at 1Password's new interface, Universal Access, the revamped Watchman feature, and Jeff's upgrade problems. They also share their thoughts on the decision to develop the new Mac version […] The post 1Password 8 First Impressions appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Today we sit down with a very inspiring individual. Jon Pimlott joins us on the podcast to tell us what he has been up to. Designing and building watercraft for people with disabilities. Jon is putting a lot of smiles of peoples faces who struggle to gain access to the water. We talk about his passion for creating these craft and his fly fishing journey. Thanks Jon for sharing your journey with us!

Jacob Beckley joined us on the program recently to discuss how his organization, The Beckley Foundation, is leading the fight against pediatric cancer by utilizing the CURE token. This revolutionary way of funding healthcare has changed the way research is funded. Well, today, Jacob returns to the program, but this time, he brings a friend... Jim Nasr, tech innovator and CEO of Acoer, which is an award-winning tech firm specializing in user-friendly blockchain development. Today, they help outline the technical structuring and architecture of the CURE Chain. "Supporting childhood cancer research, patients and their families is a compassionate effort, and I'm pleased we are able to make even a small difference", says Beckley, "but it's the tip of an iceberg fraught with underlying problems in an industry disinterested in change". He goes on to describe two fundamental healthcare industry problems at opposite ends of the delivery system. "Researchers need to share data, every day, real-time, in an anonymous, secure system. COVID vaccines are an example of the speed and acuity that can be brought to bear through real-time collaboration. That same process needs to be replicated every day, in every way, on every research project. By the time professional papers are published and peer-reviewed, it's already old news". At the other end of the spectrum Beckley talks about his primary goal: patient access. " All the medical research, innovation and development in the world is worthless if patients are unable to access it due to economics or geography. Healthcare access should not be limited to the wealthy, the insured, or the geographically well located. Healing is for everyone." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather Tanana, Assistant Research Professor and Wallace Stegner Center Fellow at the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, Associate Faculty at Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health, walks us through the exciting funding opportunities for Indian Country under the recently passed bipartisan infrastructure bill. Heather brings fantastic professional and personal insights to the discussion. Great listen!  Click here for the full report of Recommendations for Operational, Administrative, Policy, and Regulatory Reform; Universal Access to Clean Water for Tribes.

Access to information (ATI) is a topical issue. We've just celebrated the International Day for Universal Access to Information, and there's finally an ATI Bill before Parliament years after the Action Namibia Coalition and others started work on the project with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) in 2016. So, there's light at the end of the tunnel as it is set to become law. The Covid pandemic however has given even more impetus to the necessity of such access on the part of both citizens and journalists alike, given the predominance of disinformation around Covid measures in general and vaccines in particular. #FreeSpeak host Gwen Lister chats with Frederico Links, the chairperson of the Coalition, about the urgency of an ATI law in the prevailing circumstances.

This is Today features the stories that make this day unique. It's Tuesday, September 28, 2021, and here is what we talk about today:National Good Neighbor DayWorld Rabies DayInternational Day for Universal Access to InformationNational Voter Registration DayNational Strawberry Cream Pie DayInternational Poke DayNational Drink Beer Day1st reports appear ofHelp to support this podcast:Become a Patron!Subscribe to Learning More Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this audio replay of CRI's December 15, 2020 webinar, CRI's Executive Director Angela Antonelli and Ethan Connor-Ross, Senior Vice President at Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI) discuss the CRI's latest research prepared in collaboration with ESI which evaluates options for providing national universal retirement savings access if some or all employers are required to offer either a payroll deduction Roth IRA or Roth 401(k) plan to their workers. The presentation is followed by a discussion with a panel of experts.  Research related materials can be found at https://cri.georgetown.edu/past-webinars/

Today, we're continuing our conversation from last week with Steve Song and Mike Jensen about connectivity policy and technology adoption strategies to broaden internet access in developing countries, interviewed by Work Bank team members Robert Hawkins and Alex Twinomugisha. Steve Song is a researcher, entrepreneur, and advocate for cheaper, more pervasive access to communication infrastructure. He is currently a Fellow at the Mozilla Foundation as well as a research associate with the Network Startup Resource Center (NSRC) where he works to expand the use of wireless technologies through shared spectrum strategies. His blog (http://manypossibilities.net) a popular destination for anyone interested in African telecommunications and Internet issues. Since 2009, Steve has been actively maintaining public maps of undersea and terrestrial fibre optic infrastructure in Africa. Steve is also the founder of Village Telco, a social enterprise that manufactures low-cost WiFi mesh VoIP technologies to deliver affordable voice and Internet service in under-serviced areas. Previously, Steve worked at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), where he led the organization's ICT4D program in Africa, funding research into the transformational potential of ICTs. Mike Jensen is a South African ICT specialist who co-founded Canada's first ISP for non-profit organisations - The Web - in 1987. The Web is also one of the founding members of the Association for Progressive communications (http://apc.org). Since then he has worked across the developing world to help build internet infrastructure, particularly in Africa. In 1995 he co-wrote Nelson Mandela's inaugural speech for the ITU's flagship event, TELCOM, and in recognition of his contributions to the development of the Internet, he was inducted into the Internet Society's Internet Hall of Fame (IHOF) in 2017. Mike's main focus is on connectivity policy and technology adoption strategies focusing on efforts to help broaden access to ICTs in developing countries. He mainly works with civil society, governments and development agencies to advise on infrastructure development strategies which increase internet access. This ranges from advising on projects which encourage governments to ensure all new roads include ducts for fibre, to raising awareness of techniques for using TV radio spectrum for wireless broadband, and assisting in the development of Universal Access strategies.

Today we're speaking with Steve Song and Mike Jensen about connectivity policy and technology adoption strategies to broaden internet access in developing countries, interviewed by Work Bank team members Robert Hawkins and Alex Twinomugisha. Steve Song is a researcher, entrepreneur, and advocate for cheaper, more pervasive access to communication infrastructure. He is currently a Fellow at the Mozilla Foundation as well as a research associate with the Network Startup Resource Center (NSRC) where he works to expand the use of wireless technologies through shared spectrum strategies. His blog (http://manypossibilities.net) a popular destination for anyone interested in African telecommunications and Internet issues. Since 2009, Steve has been actively maintaining public maps of undersea and terrestrial fibre optic infrastructure in Africa. Steve is also the founder of Village Telco, a social enterprise that manufactures low-cost WiFi mesh VoIP technologies to deliver affordable voice and Internet service in under-serviced areas. Previously, Steve worked at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), where he led the organization's ICT4D program in Africa, funding research into the transformational potential of ICTs. Mike Jensen is a South African ICT specialist who co-founded Canada's first ISP for non-profit organisations - The Web - in 1987. The Web is also one of the founding members of the Association for Progressive communications (http://apc.org). Since then he has worked across the developing world to help build internet infrastructure, particularly in Africa. In 1995 he co-wrote Nelson Mandela's inaugural speech for the ITU's flagship event, TELCOM, and in recognition of his contributions to the development of the Internet, he was inducted into the Internet Society's Internet Hall of Fame (IHOF) in 2017. Mike's main focus is on connectivity policy and technology adoption strategies focusing on efforts to help broaden access to ICTs in developing countries. He mainly works with civil society, governments and development agencies to advise on infrastructure development strategies which increase internet access. This ranges from advising on projects which encourage governments to ensure all new roads include ducts for fibre, to raising awareness of techniques for using TV radio spectrum for wireless broadband, and assisting in the development of Universal Access strategies.

In Riverwise podcast number two, Amas and Eric converse with longtime activist Maureen Taylor around her family-support role at Detroit Community High and the potential of their makerspace to build a community around the ongoing water crisis affecting Brightmoor residents. Taylor's up-close perspective helps us understand the transformation taking place in DCH students as they realize their skills in a setting that promotes real problem-solving. Recorded on February 5, 2020 at the Detroit Is Different podcast studio. Thank you to Maureen and all the Detroiters fighting for universal access to clean water. Episode Notes The Riverwise Podcast is bringing together Detroit citizens to consider new and forms of resistance to continuing economic and political marginalization in communities of color. For over three years now, the Riverwise collective has created media that depicts local activism and the profound new work being done in Detroit neighborhoods. Through the quarterly Riverwise magazine, Riverwise community conversations, and the Riverwise Writing Workshop, we're developing our collective voice.

Russell Vollmer is the founder of CapeAble, an organisation that provides consulting services and training on universal access. Russell had a diving accident during his national service in the navy when he was 19 years old, and has used a wheelchair for more than 40 years. He is passionate about the sport of sailing and as such has crossed the Atlantic, and has represented South Africa in the paralympic games in Sydney in 2000. Russell can be contacted at www.capable.co.za or email russell@capable.co.za Our service provider spotlight features a brand new guest house, Somerset View situated in Somerset West which has a number of features for travellers who are wheelchair users. This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by André du Toit, the Big Positive Guy.

Lois Strachan speaks with Hilton & Loretta Purvis as they share their insights on their travels in South Africa & overseas, their thoughts on the concept of Universal Access, and the challenges they face as a married couple travelling where one person uses a wheelchair. The Travel Tech Corner features an app called Microsoft Seeing AI. The app uses artificial intelligence to make sense of print & visual images by converting to audio. It can be used to read documents, travel brochures, restaurant menus and bills, as well as to read street signs and other text at tourist attractions. The currency feature identifies monetary notes, which is useful when travelling in a foreign country. A number of other features make travelling easier for people who are blind or visually impaired. Credits read by André du Toi, the Big Positive Guy. This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software.

Sermon preached by Fr. Patrick Malone of Holy Cross Anglican Church near Milwaukee. Text, Ephesians 3:1-13. For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you, 3 how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. 4 When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. 6 This mystery is[a] that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 7 Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. 8 To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in[b] God, who created all things, 10 so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. 13 So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.