ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Our founder Paul Geoghegan, a blind software engineer, will talk to you about the problems in the technology industry especially those that he faces as someone who is blind. Join him as he explains all things accessibility and helps you learn more about how important it is. From the basics like what a screen reader is to more complicated topics Paul will be covering it all with the help of some very special guests.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 10 days
Average audio length:
28 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
49 episodes
since Feb. 2, 2024
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
Everyone's talking about AI's potential, but what about its pitfalls? This podcast episode pulls back the curtain on a critical, often overlooked issue: how current AI systems are, unintentionally, making the digital world less accessible. We break down concrete examples, from AI generating visuall…
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
In a world increasingly driven by visual information, how do blind and visually impaired individuals truly "see" and understand the ubiquitous charts and graphs that shape our understanding of data? In this insightful episode of the Envisiontech podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating and innova…
Join us for a critical discussion on why explaining and understanding accessibility remains such a significant challenge. This episode cuts through the confusion, exploring common myths (like "it's just for disabled people" or "it's too expensive"), backed by compelling research and statistics. We'…
In this episode, we explore the incredible advantages of working from home, with a special focus on how it's revolutionizing accessibility in the workplace. Learn about the reduced stress of commuting, the ability to create a personalized and comfortable work environment, and the increased independ…
Ready to make your digital world accessible to everyone? This week, we dive deep into the essential process of accessibility audits. We'll guide you through various auditing approaches (manual, automated, user testing), provide a step-by-step methodology for conducting your own audits, and, most im…
As SvelteKit developers, we might seem like we live and breathe code. But today, I'm making the case for why even the most tech-forward web projects need a Content Management System (CMS)! Join me as I break down the surprising benefits of using a CMS alongside powerful front-end frameworks like Sv…
Building a mailing list should be simple, right? Wrong! Join me as I share my frustrating journey to find an accessible email marketing solution. Turns out, creating inclusive newsletters is way harder than it should be. Let's talk about the hidden barriers and why accessible tech matters for every…
In this episode, we explore the critical importance of accessible UI components for web development. We discuss how frameworks like Svelte, combined with the power of Storybook, are helping us build inclusive digital experiences. We also touch on the potential of web components for broader accessib…
Can technology bridge the accessibility gap on Ireland's railways? As the June 2025 deadline for the European Accessibility Act approaches, we take a deep dive into Irish Rail's efforts to become more inclusive. Discover the innovative tech being trialled and implemented, the legal pressures drivin…
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Michael Christie, a software engineer here at Envisionly who is passionate about building inclusive hiring practices in the tech industry. We discuss the importance of belonging in the workplace, the challenges of bootstrapping a startup, and the r…
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