focustrap is podcast dedicated to digital accessibility. Our mission is to share knowledge, experiences, and insights that help create a more inclusive digital world, while also exploring the technical approaches that make it possible.
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Accessibility Leadership | #9 Anuradha Kumari
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54:51Send us a text In this conversation, Tim Damen and Anuradha Kumari discuss the importance of accessibility in web development, sharing their personal journeys and insights on fostering an inclusive culture within organizations. They emphasize the need for awareness, education, and collaboration among teams to ensure that accessibility is prioritize…
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Accessibility Advocacy, Automation and Best Practices | #8 Quintin Balsdon
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56:15Send us a text In this episode of Focus Trap, Tim Damen speaks with Quinten Balsdon, a technology advocate, about the importance of digital accessibility. They discuss Quinten's journey into accessibility advocacy, the challenges faced in developing accessible applications, and the role of engineers in creating inclusive technology. The conversatio…
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Managing Accessibility in Web Development | #7 Joran Quinten
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58:52Send us a text In this episode of focustrap, Tim Damen and Joran Quinten discuss the importance of accessibility in web development, sharing personal and organizational successes in improving accessibility standards. They delve into Joran's experience writing a book on web applications, the challenges of balancing accessibility with security, and t…
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Automating accessibility testing with Abra and facilitating standards at W3C | #6 Jan Jaap de Groot
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59:37Send us a text In this episode of focustrap, Tim Damen speaks with Jan Jaap de Groot, a prominent figure in digital accessibility. They discuss Jan Jaap's journey into the field, the mission of the Foundation Apt, and the importance of accessibility in app development. The conversation covers various topics, including the differences between Androi…
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The Journey to Inclusive Design | #5 Emma Dawson
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48:30Send us a text In this conversation, Tim Damen and Emma Dawson explore the significance of digital accessibility, Emma's journey from teaching to web development, and the growing importance of accessibility in the tech industry. They discuss the upcoming European Accessibility Act, strategies for embedding accessibility into organizations, and the …
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Stack Overflow's Accessibility Journey | #4 Giamir Buoncristiani
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45:31Send us a text In this episode, Tim Damen and Giamir Buoncristiani discuss the evolving landscape of digital accessibility, focusing on the initiatives taken by Stack Overflow in 2024. They explore the challenges of color contrast, the importance of automated accessibility testing, and the implications of the European Accessibility Act. Giamir shar…
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The Role of Accessibility in Banking | #3 Bianca Prins
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58:21Send us a text In this insightful conversation, Tim Damen interviews Bianca Prins, the Global Head of Accessibility at ING, who shares her personal journey into the field of accessibility, driven by her own visual disability. Bianca discusses the importance of integrating accessibility into banking services, emphasizing that it is not just about co…
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Accessibility in Web Development | #2 Martijn Fleurkens
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42:42Send us a text In this episode, Tim Damen and Martijn Fleurkens discuss the critical importance of accessibility in web development. They explore personal motivations for advocating for accessibility, the role of education, and the impact of legislation on accessibility practices. The conversation emphasizes the need for a mindset shift within orga…
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Unlocking Digital Accessibility: A Conversation with Anastasiia Batarei
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55:01Send us a text In this conversation, Tim Damen and Anastasiia Batarei discuss the importance of digital accessibility, its impact on user experience, and advocating for inclusive design. Anastasiia shares her journey into accessibility advocacy, highlights her achievements, and discusses the challenges faced in implementing accessibility practices.…
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Introducing Focustrap: A New Digital Accessibility Podcast
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1:28Send us a text Welcome to focustrap, a podcast dedicated to digital accessibility. In this introductory episode, host Tim Damen outlines the vision and format of this new podcast focused on making the digital world more accessible for everyone. Follow us: focusring.io/podcast-focustrap Linkedin Twitter…
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