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Innovation without barriers

Innovation without barriers

FromThe ReadME Podcast


Innovation without barriers

FromThe ReadME Podcast

ratings:
Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Mar 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Here’s what’s in store for this episode:00:00 - The hosts hear from Ed Summers, GitHub’s head of accessibility, about the meaning of disability and accessibility and why it's important to involve everyone in building technology. 10:43 - The panel: Annalu Waller, Becky Tyler, and Kirsty McNaught join the hosts to discuss how they started working together, why inclusion in development is so important to producing the best outcomes for everyone, and what AI means for the future of accessibility. 32:55 - Release notes: The ReadME Project Senior Editor Mike Melanson discusses his article diving deeper into how open source is expanding accessibility development.Looking for more stories and advice from the open source community? To learn more from the authors and experts featured on this episode, check out:Featured Article & Video: From gaming with your eyes to coding with AI: New frontiers for accessibility by Mike MelansonVideo: The ReadME Podcast’s accessibility conversation with Annalu, Becky, and KirstyKristy McNaught’s GitHub Sponsors page and open source project, EyeMineThe unique origins of open source in machine learning by Mikio BraunCheck out Ed Summer’s keynote at axe-conSpecial thanks to Annalu Waller, Becky Tyler, and Kirsty McNaught for being a part of this conversation. Also, thank you to Ed Summers for setting the stage, sharing his story, and highlighting why accessible technology benefits everyone. 
Released:
Mar 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (36)

The ReadME Podcast is your portal into the open source community. We'll introduce you to the people building the projects you use every day, answer your questions about tech, and guide you through the ever-changing open source landscape. We take deep dives into the trends shaping the future of technology, the culture and craft of software development, look back at the milestones that made open source what it is today, and learn from community experts. No matter where you are in your developer journey, there’s something here for you. Check-out The ReadME Project for more episodes, stories and features: https://github.com/readme