AccessWorld
Welcome to AccessWorld, a podcast of the American Foundation for the blind. This podcast takes a deep dive on all things encompassing digital inclusion and accessibility. Released bi-weekly, AccessWorld offers news and v...
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- Sriram Ganesh1 ep
- Dr Arielle Silverman1 ep
- Sarah Malaier1 ep
Also: Kim Charlson, Meghan Gagne, Lee Huffman
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| 10/8/26 | AccessWorld #41 - Hanging Out in Silicon Holler | In this episode, Aaron and Tony welcome AFB's new manager for outreach and community engagement, Haley Linville.  This fall, AFB marks 25 years in West Virginia, which served for many years as the home for AFB Tech and continues to be the home of AccessWorld Magazine. They reflect on how Huntington continues to punch above its wait for a small city along the Ohio River, and discuss the rise of tech in the region anchored out of Marshall University. Tony learns the expression "Silicon Holler," which AFB is proud to have supported over the past 25 years. They share details on the upcoming season for both internship opportunities through the Digital Accessibility Bootcamp and the AFB Scholars Program. Applications for the bootcamp opened up on Oct. 5th, and you can visit www.afb.org/internships to learn more on how to apply. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.Read transcript | 31m 28s | ||||||
| 9/2/26 | digital inclusionaccessibility+3 | Sriram Ganesh | LuminAmerican Foundation for the Blind+3 | — | LuminAI app+5 | — | 55m 49s | ||
| 8/21/26 | assistive technologyAI attitudes+3 | Dr Arielle SilvermanSarah Malaier | AFBPublic Policy and Research Institute+1 | Austin | AIassistive technology+4 | — | 47m 39s | ||
| 8/7/26 | digital inclusionaccessibility+4 | — | Cadence braille displaysAmerican Council of the Blind+5 | — | accessibilitytechnology+4 | — | 31m 43s | ||
| 7/23/26 | digital inclusionaccessibility+5 | — | American Foundation for the BlindAFB Studios+3 | St. LouisBaltimore Maryland | digital inclusionaccessibility+5 | — | 44m 55s | ||
| 7/2/26 | assistive technologyindependence+4 | — | American Foundation for the BlindAccessworld Magazine | — | assistive techindependence+5 | — | 55m 28s | ||
| 6/17/26 | digital inclusionaccessibility+3 | Kim CharlsonMeghan Gagne | Perkins Braille BloomPerkins+2 | — | brailleaccessibility+5 | — | 30m 24s | ||
| 5/21/26 | accessibilitymental health+4 | — | ZoomAI robots+3 | — | accessibilitymental health+5 | — | 42m 53s | ||
| 5/7/26 | AIdigital inclusion+4 | — | American Foundation for the BlindFord+1 | — | AIaccessibility+4 | — | 49m 18s | ||
| 4/23/26 | digital inclusionaccessibility+3 | Lee Huffman | American Printing HouseAmerican Foundation for the Blind+2 | — | low visionaccessibility+3 | — | 49m 12s | ||
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| 4/8/26 | accessible video gamingAI technology+4 | — | American Foundation for the BlindAccessWorld Magazine+1 | CSUN | accessible video gamingAI+4 | — | 43m 08s | ||
| 3/25/26 | AccessWorld #30 -- EXTRA! EXTRA! New AFB AI Study Released | In this episode of Accessworld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility, Aaron and Tony talk with the research team at AFB’s Public Policy and Research Institute on their latest round of research found in the new report released this week: “The AI Quagmire: Benefits, Risks, and Aspirations of AI Through a Disability Lens.” You can access the report at: www.afb.org/AIResearch2. AccessWorld is a production of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). An extension of AccessWorld Magazine, a quarterly publication on digital inclusion and accessibility from AFB, you can check out the current and all of our past issues online for free. Aaron Preece is editor-in-chief of AccessWorld Magazine and Tony Stephens leads communications for AFB. Together, they enjoy meeting up each epsiode to talk through the latest trends and breakthroughs in access technology. To learn more about AFB, visit www.afb.org and consider making a tax deductible gift to help support our work creating a world of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | 52m 14s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 | AccessWorld #29 -- Aaron Previews Upcoming CSUN Presentation on Accessible Video Games | Welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. This week co-host and AccessWorld Magazine editor-in-chief Aaron Preece gives a preview of his presentation he’ll give this week at the annual CSUN conference in Anaheim, California. The presentation builds off a post Aaron published last October where he reviewed the Wicked Quest video game. The presentation demonstrates how innovations from non-visual games can guide mainstream developers in making video games accessible to blind and low vision players. The session, titled “Game Accessibility 101: Translating Visual Gameplay into Sound,” will take place on Wednesday, March 11th, at 10AM in Grand A/B. For those attending, be sure to stop buy and give a shout-out to Aaron. The AccessWorld podcast is a production of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). A companion to AccessWorld Magazine, you can check out the latest issue and browse through the entire catalog of past issues at www.afb.org/aw. And, as always, be sure to like and subscribe from wherever you listen to podcasts to make sure you don’t miss out on the latest episode when it drops. To learn more about AFB, or to support our work creating a world of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision, visit us at www.afb.orgrev.com . This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | 27m 14s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | AccessWorld #28 -- Low Vision Month and AW Updates | In this episode of AccessWorld, Aaron and Tony break down the latest issue of AccessWorld magazine, which dropped on Feb. 24th. It’s Low Vision Awareness Month, and this issue has a number of articles on Google’s low vision accessibility updates. Aaron also wrote an article on a new accessible RPG game and gives a sneak peek into his upcoming presentation slated for the annual CSUN conference in March. They also bid farewell to hopefully winter’s last blast while looking forward to the audio-described winter Paralympics. Visit www.afb.org/aw for the latest issue of AccessWorld and be sure to like and subscribe from wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | 33m 44s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | AccessWorld #27 -- A Conversation with Jamie Deann | In this episode of AccessWorld, Tony and Aaron sit down for a conversation with Jamie Dean, senior corporate counsel on Microsoft’s accessibility team. For over a decade, Microsoft has lead the way toward innovating exciting advancements in assistive technology and digital accessibility. Joining Microsoft in 2021, Jamie shares what lead him to Microsoft after 12 years in private practice as an attorney, and how his perspectives as someone with the lived experience of blindness amplifies his passion toward helping to make the world more accessible for all. In addition to his service as a member of AFB’s Board of Trustees, he also serves as board chair of the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP). Follow Jamie on LinkedIn. (Editor’s Note: During our conversation, we give a shout out to Jenny Lay-Flurrie, who lead Microsoft’s accessibility team. Jenny recently was elevated to head Microsoft’s Trusted Technology Group, which includes the accessibility team along with other key teams under Microsoft committed to “upholding the highest standards of trust, safety, and responsible business standards” as Microsoft develops and deploys new technologies. Jamie shares how the collaboration across these teams creates a positive culture that elevates accessibility, and we’re excited to see how new technologies coming out of Microsoft can empower people of all abilities.) Visit the podcast page for past episodes and transcripts. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | 49m 29s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | AccessWorld #26 - A Conversation with Matt Ater of Vispero | Welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. In this episode, host Tony Stephens sits down with Matt Ater, senior vice-president for Vispero, a global leader in access technology and digital accessibility. This episode is also cross-posted on the AFB Possibilities podcast for this month, where listeners can also hear in-depth interviews from a diverse range of blind and low-vision voices. Matt's own story was so interesting, we felt it was worth sharing with both audiences. Matt has been forging his path forward in the accessibility biz for over three decades, and we're excited to have the opportunity to sit down with him, hear what got him into the industry, and learn about the great work Vispero is leading as we jump feet first into this new era of high-tech tools. Together, Tony and Matt wax nostalgic over the low-tech of their youth and dream about what's just beyond the horizon. AccessWorld Is a production of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). In addition to the podcast, fans of digital inclusion and accessibility can check out AccessWorld magazine, a quarterly e-zine published by AFB. Alongside his co-host Aaron Preece, editor-in-chief of AccessWorld magazine, Tony and Aaron take time to talk about what's new in access tech and digital accessibility. Be sure to like and subscribe to AccessWorld from wherever you get your podcasts, and you can read the latest issue of the e-zine along with all of its back issues at: www.afb.org/aw. You can CLICK HERE to also check out the podcast page for past episodes. To learn more about AFB, visit us online at www.afb.org and consider making a tax deductible gift to help support our work creating a world of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | 1h 11m 58s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | AccessWorld Bonus -- Repost with AW Founder Deborah Kendrick | This episode is a repost from episode #14 and is an interview with AW founder Deborah Kendrick. As we wrap up our 25th anniversary celebration of AccessWorld Magazine, we wanted to repost this special episode where Deborah shares the creation of AW. And if you're trying to spend those holiday gift cards, check out Deborah's annual gift guide in our most recent issue. Visitors can also walk down memory lane as we have all 25 years of back-issues available for free. Visit: https://www.afb.org/aw. Be sure to like and subscribe to AccessWorld via your favorite podcast app and feel free to leave us a comment. To learn more about AFB or to consider making a gift to support our work, visit: https://www.afb.org. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | 18m 31s | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | AccessWorld #25 -- Ayan Kishore from Benetech | In this episode of the AccessWorld podcast, hosts Tony and Aaron catch up with Ayan Kishore at the recent AFB Leadership Conference. Ayan is president and CEO of Benetech, a leader in accessible media for people with disabilities. Providers for the popular BookShare service, Ayan shares what's new for Benetech in 2026. Be sure to like and subscribe to Accessworld via your favorite podcast app and check out the quarterly e-zine at www.afb.org/aw for the latest issue and over 25 years of back issues from AFB's leading publication on digital inclusion and accessibility. Aaron Preece is editor-in-chief of AccessWorld and Tony Stephens leads communications for the American Foundation for the Blind. To access past episodes and transcripts, visit the podcast page here. To learn more about AFB and to support our work creating a world of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision, visit our website at www.afb.org. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | 23m 48s | ||||||
| 10/13/25 | S1E24 - AccessWorld #24 -- AFBLC25 and 25 Years of AW | In this episode of the AW Podcast, Aaron and Tony give a preview of the upcoming AFB Leadership Conference in November. They also look at all the activity taking place this October as we celebrate Blindness Awareness Month, which includes International White Cane Day on October. 15th, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The AccessWorld podcast is an extension of AccessWorld Magazine, a quarterly publication from the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). Published each quarter, AccessWorld Magazine offers news and reviews encompassing digital inclusion and accessibility. AccessWorld celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and we’re excited to share all of our back issues online free for readers. Visit www.afb.org/aw for the latest issues and to access our archives online. Aaron Preece serves as editor-in-chief of AccessWorld, and Tony Stephensleads communications for AFB. Together, they enjoy meeting up each month to discuss the latest happenings around accessibility. Visit the AFB website to learn more about our exciting work like our groundbreaking research on the impact of AI for people with disabilities. And consider making a tax-deductible donation to help support this podcast and all of our work at AFB. Your support helps us create a world of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision. The AccessWorld podcast is produced and edited by Tony Stephens at the Pickle Factory in Baltimore, Maryland with digital media support from Kelly Gasque and Breanna Kerr. Theme music is by CauseMonkey, compliments of ArtList.IO, and the podcast is proudly hosted on PineCast. Transcripts are available through Apple Podcast, and AFB provides additional transcripts on the podcast page shortly after each episode drops.. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | 30m 13s | ||||||
| 9/8/25 | S1E23 - AccessWorld #23 - Guiding Our Way into the Future | In this month’s episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility, Aaron and Tony kick it old school by reflecting on the impact of one of the first real breakthroughs in mobility and independence, the guide dog. September is Guide Dog Awareness Month, and while these friendly furry helpers are more organic than robotic, the same spirit and undercurrent around mobility and navigation is surfacing again much in the way it did almost a century ago when Morris Frank, a blind insurance salesman, helped found The Seeing Eye, the first guide dog school in the western hemisphere. It all started after he read an article in The Saturday Evening Post titled: “The seeing eye.” Harnessing the spirit people had after reading that article, Tony and Aaron try to think what the next big thing might be for independence. AccessWorld is a production of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). An extension of AccessWorld Magazine, a quarterly publication on digital inclusion and accessibility from AFB, you can check out the current and all 25 years of past issues online for free. Aaron Preece is editor-in-chief of AccessWorld Magazine and Tony Stephens leads communications for AFB. Together, they enjoy meeting up once a month to talk through the latest trends and breakthroughs in access technology. To learn more about AFB, visit www.afb.org and consider making a tax deductible gift to help support our work. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | 51m 01s | ||||||
| 8/4/25 | S1E22 - AccessWorld #22 -- Looking Back at 35 Years of the ADA | In this episode of AccessWorld, we look back at 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Aaron shares what it was like growing up only knowing about the ADA, while Tony reminisces on what life was like before the landmark legislation for people with disabilities became law. They talk about how the law made our physical world more accessible, and what’s had to happen since then to change attitudes and chart how accessibility eventually grew into the digital space. Aaron then shares what’s in store for the August issue of AccessWorld Magazine. The AccessWorld podcast is an extension of AccessWorld Magazine, a quarterly online publication on digital inclusion and accessibility published by the American Foundation for the Blind. Aaron Preece is editor-in-chief of AccessWorld, and Tony Stephens leads communications for AFB. Together, they meet up each month for the AccessWorld podcast to discuss all things digital accessibility. Visit www.afb.org/AW to check out the latest issue of AccessWorld Magazine and read through the past 25 years of back-issues, available completely free to readers. Want to help support our work? Consider making a tax deductible gift to the American Foundation for the Blind. Your support helps create a world of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision. Learn more at www.afb.org. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | 35m 58s | ||||||
| 7/7/25 | S1E21 - AccessWorld #21 -- Exploring Viewpoint and Other Summer Ramblings | Welcome to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. In this month’s episode, Aaron offers an overview of the ViewPoint app for navigating inaccessible content. They also break down their frustrations with accessible solutions for hotel elevators, questioning how reasonable existing accommodations are for travelers who have their patience tested whenever confronted with the wide range of solutions for touchscreen displays. Aaron dives into some of his recent blog posts around the major OS developer events, and Tony gives a shout out to AFB’s Public Policy and Research Institute’s new AI survey for users with and without disabilities. AccessWorld is a production of the American Foundation for the Blind. The podcast is an extension of AccessWorld magazine, a quarterly online publication published by AFB and now celebrating its 25th anniversary. To read the most recent issue, or to access for free our entire archive covering the past 25 years, visit www.afb.org/aw. Visit www.afb.org/AISurvey to share your own experience on how you use AI. To check out the ViewPoint application, check out the developers website. And if you come across a hotel who figured out how to have a reasonable solution for elevator touch-screens, let us know. Email [email protected] with any other questions or comments and be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast. Aaron Preece is editor-in-chief of AccessWorld, and Tony Stephens is the Assistant Vice President for communications at AFB. Together, they enjoy needing out on all things digital inclusion and accessibility each month. Produced and edited by Tony Stephens at the Pickle Factory in Baltimore with digital media support from Kelly Gasque and Breanna Kerr. Theme music is by CauseMonkey, compliments of ArtList.IO. Consider making a donation today to support AFB’s mission of creating a world of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | 41m 21s | ||||||
| 6/9/25 | S1E20 - AccessWorld #20 -- Grab Your Sunglasses and Hit the Water | Welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. In this episode, Aaron and Tony get geared up for summer, grabbing their sunglasses and getting ready to hit the water. Needless to say, access in outdoor recreation is a theme for this month’s episode, from navigating independently on the water as Tony reflects on his years of accessible sailing, to their choice of sunglasses as Tony and Aaron breakdown the latest update to the Ray Ban Meta glasses. They then remiss as well over 25 years of AccessWorld, and Aaron provides a rundown on articles from the latest issue published in late May. The AccessWorld podcast is an extension of AccessWorld Magazine, a quarterly publication from the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). Published each quarter, AccessWorld Magazine offers news and reviews encompassing digital inclusion and accessibility. AccessWorld celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and we’re excited to share all of our back issues online free for readers. Visit www.afb.org/aw for the latest issues and to access our archives online. Aaron Preece serves as editor-in-chief of AccessWorld, and Tony Stephensleads communications for AFB. Together, they enjoy meeting up each month to discuss the latest happenings around accessibility. Visit the AFB website to learn more about our exciting work like our groundbreaking research on the impact of AI for people with disabilities. And consider making a tax-deductible donation to help support this podcast and all of our work at AFB. Your support helps us create a world of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision. The AccessWorld podcast is produced and edited by Tony Stephens at the Pickle Factory in Baltimore, Maryland with digital media support from Kelly Gasque and Breanna Kerr. Theme music is by CauseMonkey, compliments of ArtList.IO. Transcripts are available through Apple Podcast, and AFB provides additional transcripts on the podcast page shortly after each episode drops. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | 45m 04s | ||||||
| 5/14/25 | S1E19 - AccessWorld #19 -- Celebrating GAAD with Gemini and Dreams of Our Future | Welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. As we prepare to celebrate Global Accessibility awareness day, we thought it would be great to look into the future of accessibility, welcoming our special guest to the podcast Gemini, Google’s AI platform, whcih gives us a glimpse into the power AI has toward making the world around us more accessible. Aaron and Tony take time to talk with Gemini on its latest update to provide image and real world description in real time (Editor’s Note: the version used in this episode is still in beta, so some of the lag times were edited out for brevity). The conversation serves as a launch pad to discuss how AI is already tackling tasks that three years ago seemed like light years ago in a galaxy far, far, away. Aaron then offers a breakdown on apps like Suno, which creates AI generated music. You can check out more about its own accessibility for content enthusiasts in the Spring issue of AccessWorld. The conversation moves into ways that AI may continue to be rolled out in other ways, such as when will Aaron and Tony’s guide dogs be able to take a well-deserved vacation in the Bahamas as the development of AI robots continue to flourish. Guide dog users don’t fret, we’re still quite a ways away from guide-bots. In the meantime, enjoy this special episode that dreams about the future ahead of us. The AccessWorld podcast is an extension of AccessWorld Magazine, a quarterly publication from the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). Published each quarter, AccessWorld Magazine offers news and reviews encompassing digital inclusion and accessibility. AccessWorld celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and we’re excited to share all of our back issues online free for readers. Visit www.afb.org/aw for the latest issues and to access our archives online. Aaron Preece serves as editor-in-chief of AccessWorld, and Tony leads communications for AFB. Together, they enjoy meeting up each month to discuss the latest happenings around accessibility. Visit the AFB website to learn more about our exciting work like our groundbreaking research on the impact of AI for people with disabilities. And consider making a tax-deductible donation to help support this podcast and all of our work at AFB. Your support helps us create a world of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | 55m 37s | ||||||
| 4/1/25 | S1E1 - AccessWorld #18 -- Connecting Dots with Dr. Joshua Miele | In this month’s episode of the AccessWorld podcast, Aaron and Tony talk with Dr. Joshua Miele, who shares his life’s journey and work making the world more accessible for people with disabilities. A MacArthur Fellow and design scholar, Dr. Miele has played a key role in designing some of the leading breakthroughs in digital inclusion over the past three decades. Last month, Dr. Miele published his memoir, Connecting Dots: A Blind Life. And in this episode, we learn how Dr. Miele’s passion for science and exploration took him from the tree lined streets of his boyhood home in Brooklyn, to the leading technology labs of Berkley, California. It’s a story that goes well beyond the world of accessible design, unleashing that problem solver that sits restlessly inside all of us. To learn more about Dr. Miele’s book and his current work on digital accessibility, visit his site at: www.MieleLab.com. AccessWorld is a production of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). Published each month, it is a companion to AccessWorld magazine, now celebrating its 25th anniversary. Aaron Preece serves as the publication’s editor-in-chief, and Tony Stephens leads communications for AFB. Together, they take time each month to speak with leading voices for digital inclusion and accessibility. Be sure to like and subscribe to AccessWorld, and visit www.afb.org/AW to read the latest online issue of the magazine and browse through over 25 years of back issues, all completely free-of-charge. To learn more about AFB, visit us online at www.afb.org and consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work as we create a world of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | 53m 32s | ||||||
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Chart history for AccessWorld
Peaked at #182 in South Africa, currently #182 in South Africa.
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| South Africa | — | #182 | #182 | — |
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