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Why is accessibility all about patience?

Why is accessibility all about patience?

FromHere to Help


Why is accessibility all about patience?

FromHere to Help

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Oct 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For the very special 100th episode of Here to Help Chris' guest is Haben Girma. Haben is the first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, an advocate for equal opportunities for people with disabilities, and the author of, “Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law.” President Obama named Haben a White House Champion of Change and she also received the Helen Keller Achievement Award and a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. President Bill Clinton, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Chancellor Angela Merkel have all honored Haben, who believes disability is an opportunity for innovation. She travels the world teaching the benefits of choosing inclusion. Chris and Haben discuss the language of accessibility, how Disability Drives Innovation and fear should not hold us back from making the world better. Come join Chris and Haben and help us mark this milestone of 100 episodes. 
Released:
Oct 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Here to Help is a look at how people’s experience, strength, and hope inspire them to want to help others.