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Building Accessibility At Inclusive Africa: Voices from Meta, Google & More
Manage episode 487274195 series 1914096
Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your entire order with promo code DT12. Visit https://www.turtlebacklv.com to shop the full lineup!
Steven and Shaun take Double Tap to Nairobi for more coverage of the Inclusive Africa Conference. The episode features three compelling interviews: motivational speaker and entrepreneur Palesa Mosiea shares her powerful journey of self-acceptance and her mission to elevate disabled talent through a new agency; and Meta’s Maxine Williams, VP of Accessibility and Engagement, reveals how blind users have become the top adopters of Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses.
Later, Google’s Christopher Patnoe joins to explain how AI tools like Gemini and SignGemma are expanding inclusion and accessibility, particularly across Africa. With discussions on bioptic driving aids, language accessibility, and future XR devices, this episode highlights how community-driven design and emerging tech can transform lives.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:24 - Hable and Double Tap Special Offer Extended
03:58 - Interview with motivational speaker Palesa Mosiea
21:25 - Interview with Maxine Williams, VP of Accessibility and Engagement at Meta
37:45 - Subscribe to Double Tap on YouTube
38:32 - Sponsor: Turtleback
39:39 - Interview with Christopher Patnoe from Google Accessibility
Relevant Links
Double Tap Newsletter: https://doubletaponair.com/subscribe
Hable One & Hable Easy Offer: https://iamhable.com
Turtleback Cases: https://turtlebacklv.com
Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
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About Double Tap
Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.
609 episodes
Manage episode 487274195 series 1914096
Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your entire order with promo code DT12. Visit https://www.turtlebacklv.com to shop the full lineup!
Steven and Shaun take Double Tap to Nairobi for more coverage of the Inclusive Africa Conference. The episode features three compelling interviews: motivational speaker and entrepreneur Palesa Mosiea shares her powerful journey of self-acceptance and her mission to elevate disabled talent through a new agency; and Meta’s Maxine Williams, VP of Accessibility and Engagement, reveals how blind users have become the top adopters of Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses.
Later, Google’s Christopher Patnoe joins to explain how AI tools like Gemini and SignGemma are expanding inclusion and accessibility, particularly across Africa. With discussions on bioptic driving aids, language accessibility, and future XR devices, this episode highlights how community-driven design and emerging tech can transform lives.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:24 - Hable and Double Tap Special Offer Extended
03:58 - Interview with motivational speaker Palesa Mosiea
21:25 - Interview with Maxine Williams, VP of Accessibility and Engagement at Meta
37:45 - Subscribe to Double Tap on YouTube
38:32 - Sponsor: Turtleback
39:39 - Interview with Christopher Patnoe from Google Accessibility
Relevant Links
Double Tap Newsletter: https://doubletaponair.com/subscribe
Hable One & Hable Easy Offer: https://iamhable.com
Turtleback Cases: https://turtlebacklv.com
Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
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Follow on:
YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube
X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x
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TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok
Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads
Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook
LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin
Subscribe to the Podcast:
Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple
Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify
RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast
iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart
About Double Tap
Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.
609 episodes
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