Your Feedback: Bringing Disability Into Focus

Double Tap

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Sean Preece engage with listener feedback on various topics, including the social model of disability, the role of technology in improving accessibility, and the environmental impact of AI.

They discuss the complexities of disability beyond physical impairments, emphasizing the need for societal change alongside technological advancements. The conversation also touches on the sustainability challenges posed by AI and the importance of user experiences in shaping accessible technology.

Chapter Markers:

00:00 Intro

02:58 Roberto On Exploring the Social Model of Disability

11:48 CC On Sustainability and AI's Environmental Impact

21:02 Eleanor On Feeling What’s Around You

23:36 Negative Julian On Bigger Icons Helping Steven’s Essential Tremor

30:50 Glendon’s Quest for Unbreakable Kitchenware

34:41 Pete On Exploring Voice-Activated Apps and Their Impact

43:24 Shawn On Employment Opportunities for the Blind Community

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