Accessibility Solutions – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode of Accessibility Solutions Podcast Season 3, Linda Hunt talks about:

• The importance of making businesses accessible with the Portable Ramp Program.
• Real-world examples of lost business opportunities due to inaccessible storefronts.
• The growing market of customers with disabilities, includes 22% of the general population and 40% of those over 65.
• How municipalities with historic downtowns can implement cost-effective portable ramps to improve accessibility.
• Practical steps businesses can take to promote their accessibility and attract more customers.

About the Host:

Linda Hunt Is an Award-Winning Accessibility Consultant, Speaker and Author. She is the CEO of Accessibility Solutions and an Advocate for all things related to accessibility. 

Linda is the Treasurer of Citizens with Disabilities – Ontario, a member of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Professional Network and a Certified Community Champion on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol.  

Linda first became a person with a disability in 2004 since then she has been an active and engaging speaker to groups on a variety of accessibility topics. 

In addition, Linda is a business owner. Along with her husband Greg they have operated Grelin Apparel Graphics for over 30 years.

Connect with Us:

Website – www.solutions4accessibility.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibility-solutions/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solutions4accessibility

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBqblsq_vxrKbdvEp2IOWQ

Thanks for listening!

It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, connect with Accessibility Solutions on LinkedIn, Facebook or subscribe to the Accessibility Solutions YouTube channel.  For a FREE 15- minute consultation to discuss how accessibility can improve your business bottom line visit www.solutions4accessibility.com. Or email Linda directly linda@solutions4accessibility.com 

With this podcast, we are building an engaged community that we hope to inspire to Make the World Accessible. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!

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In this episode of Accessibility Solutions Podcast Season 3, Linda Hunt and Michael Hingson talk about:

• Michael Hingson's 9/11 Escape: Michael recounts his dramatic escape from the World Trade Center on 9/11 with his guide dog, Roselle, including the collapse of Tower 2.
• Emergency Preparedness: Emphasizes the need for understanding emergency procedures and not solely relying on signs.
• Guide Dog Trust: Discusses the importance of the bond and training between a guide dog and its handler.
• Redefining Disability: Advocates viewing disability as a universal characteristic and the importance of adaptive strategies.
• Upcoming Book: Michael introduces his book, Live Like a Guide Dog, which shares lessons on bravery and overcoming adversity.

Michael Hingson Bio:

Michael Hingson, blind since birth, was born in Chicago to sighted parents who believed in raising their son with a can-do attitude. Treated like all other children in his family, Michael rode a bike, did advanced math in his head and learned to read and write – Braille that is! Michael’s family relocated to the warm Palmdale area of California when he was five years old. It is here that Hingson had his first adventure with Guide Dogs for the Blind and received his first guide dog. He later went to college receiving a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Physics along with a secondary teaching credential from the University of California at Irvine.

Michael then enjoyed a nearly-30-year career working for high tech companies spending most of his time in management roles.

Michael Hingson’s life changed dramatically on September 11, 2001 when he and his guide dog, Roselle, escaped from the 78th floor of Tower One in the World Trade Center moments before it collapsed. Soon after, Michael and Roselle were thrust into the international limelight where Michael began to share his unique survival story and 9-11 lessons of trust, courage, heroism, and teamwork.

Mike has served as The National Public Affairs Director for one of the largest Nonprofit organizations in the nation: Guide Dogs for the Blind; He serves as the vice president of the National Association of Guide Dog Users; Michael holds seats on other agency boards including the Fort Worth Lighthouse for the Blind, the Earle Baum Center for the Blind and the Colorado Center for the Blind; Michael is The National Ambassador for the Braille Literacy Campaign of the National Federation of the Blind. He is the Founder of the Roselle’s Dream Foundation - helping the blind obtain the technology they need to not only excel in school and at work, but to live out their dreams!

Until October 2019 he worked as the CEO of the Do More Foundation, the non-profit arm of Aira Tech Corp, a manufacturer of assistive technology which makes a revolutionary visual interpreter for blind people. In January 2021 Mike joined accessiBe as its Chief Vision Officer to help advance the company goal of making the entire internet fully inclusive by 2025. AccessiBe provides an artificial intelligence-based product that makes web sites accessible to all persons with disabilities.

He is the author of the #1 New York Times Best Seller: “Thunder dog –The True Story of a Blind Man, a Guide Dog & the Triumph of Trust” – selling over 2.5 million copies Worldwide. In 2014 Mr. Hingson published his 2nd book “Running with Roselle”- which Is the first of its kind- A story for our youth shedding light on one of America's Darkest Days. In August 2024 Mike’s next book, “Live Like A Guide Dog” will be published to help readers learn how to control fear and use it as a tool to focus and move on from emergency situations.

Aside from his talents and advocacies, Mr. Hingson has traveled the Globe from Japan to New Zealand, the Netherlands to his hometown, Chicago. Speaking to some of the world’s most elite: from former President, George W. Bush to Larry...

In this episode, Linda Hunt and Raja Vaidya talk about;

• Raja's journey of overcoming his fear of speaking leading to his growth and accomplishments
• the importance of accepting oneself and embracing individual differences
• challenging limiting beliefs and stepping outside of comfort zones to achieve personal and professional goals, regardless of disability or adversity
• significance of believing in oneself and pursuing dreams with determination
• the importance of inspiring others and creating a supportive environment where individuals feel empowered

Bio: 

The kickboxing opera singing cancer scientist from Philadelphia who can't talk right.

Connect with Raja:

Email: rajavspeaker@gmail.com 

About the Host:

Linda Hunt Is an Award-Winning Accessibility Consultant, Speaker and Author. She is the CEO of Accessibility Solutions and an Advocate for all things related to accessibility. 

Linda is the Treasurer of Citizens with Disabilities – Ontario, a member of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Professional Network and a Certified Community Champion on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol.  

Linda first became a person with a disability in 2004 since then she has been an active and engaging speaker to groups on a variety of accessibility topics. 

In addition, Linda is a business owner. Along with her husband Greg they have operated Grelin Apparel Graphics for over 30 years.

Connect with Us:

Website – www.solutions4accessibility.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibility-solutions/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solutions4accessibility

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBqblsq_vxrKbdvEp2IOWQ

Thanks for listening!

It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, connect with Accessibility Solutions on LinkedIn, Facebook or subscribe to the Accessibility Solutions YouTube channel.  For a FREE 15- minute consultation to discuss how accessibility can improve your business bottom line visit www.solutions4accessibility.com. Or email Linda directly linda@solutions4accessibility.com 

With this podcast, we are building an engaged community that we hope to inspire to Make the World Accessible. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!

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In this episode, Linda Hunt and Drocella Mugorewera talk about;

• the importance of language diversity in creating inclusive environments.
• highlighting the need to empower foreign-born individuals by providing opportunities to learn the language of the land.
• parallels between addressing language barriers and accommodating individuals with disabilities, emphasizing tools like sign language interpreters and closed captioning.
• practical advice, encouraging employers to assess language needs and consider equitable solutions for different languages.

Bio: 

The Diversity Trust Builder, Drocella Mugorewera, is #1 International bestselling author, award winning community leader, and Founder of the Diversity in Action Global Movement, which consults with corporate decision-makers on how to increase productivity and profitability by up to 50% through championing diversity in their industry. Drocella speaks five languages. She is a champion of language diversity in schools and at the workplace.

Connect with Drocella:

Email: drocella@drocella.com

Website: https://www.drocella.com/

  https://drocella360.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drocella.mugorewera.1

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnyQRFuKxLj41OLrJFbBe5Q 

About the Host:

Linda Hunt Is an Award-Winning Accessibility Consultant, Speaker and Author. She is the CEO of Accessibility Solutions and an Advocate for all things related to accessibility. 

Linda is the Treasurer of Citizens with Disabilities – Ontario, a member of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Professional Network and a Certified Community Champion on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol.  

Linda first became a person with a disability in 2004 since then she has been an active and engaging speaker to groups on a variety of accessibility topics. 

In addition, Linda is a business owner. Along with her husband Greg they have operated Grelin Apparel Graphics for over 30 years.

Connect with Us:

Website – www.solutions4accessibility.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibility-solutions/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solutions4accessibility

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBqblsq_vxrKbdvEp2IOWQ

Thanks for listening!

It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, connect with Accessibility Solutions on LinkedIn, Facebook or subscribe to the Accessibility Solutions YouTube channel.  For a FREE 15- minute consultation to discuss how accessibility can improve your business bottom line visit www.solutions4accessibility.com. Or email Linda directly...

In this episode, Linda Hunt and Kyle Ann Robertson talk about;

• the therapeutic value of journaling, particularly during recovery periods. 
• the power of visualization and its techniques.
• how prompt cards help in triggering creative thoughts and overcoming mental blocks.
• the concept of mind mapping to enhance creativity.
• The ultimate goals of Kyle Ann's approach, known as Embrace Your Muse, are efficiency and confidence.

Bio: 

Kyle Ann is the author of WHITE PICKET FENCES and NOT SO LITTLE THINGS writes contemporary women’s fiction that sinks its teeth into families’ miscommunications, misperceptions, and the chaos they cause, even in the name of love. She has received her certificate of Creative Writing from Emory University and is the founder of Embrace Your Muse Creative Writing Workshops.

Connect with Kyle Ann:

https://www.kyleannrobertson.com/

kyanro@mac.com 

https://www.facebook.com/kyleann.robertson

https://twitter.com/KARauthor

https://www.instagram.com/kyleannrobertson/

Hey, Dear Listeners!  

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About the Host:

Linda Hunt Is an Award-Winning Accessibility Consultant, Speaker, and Author. She is the CEO of Accessibility Solutions and an Advocate for all things related to accessibility. 

Linda is the Treasurer of Citizens with Disabilities – Ontario, a member of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Professional Network, and a Certified Community Champion of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol.  

Linda first became a person with a disability in 2004 since then she has been an active and engaging speaker to groups on a variety of accessibility topics. 

In addition, Linda is a business owner. Along with her husband Greg, they have operated Grelin Apparel Graphics for over 30 years.

Connect with Us:

Website – www.solutions4accessibility.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibility-solutions/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solutions4accessibility

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBqblsq_vxrKbdvEp2IOWQ

Thanks for listening!

It means so much to us that you listened to our...

In this episode, Linda Hunt and Deborah Greenhut talk about;

• The Critical Role of Caregivers
• Financial Strain and Health Impact
• The Toll on Family Relationship
• Advocating for Change

And more!

Deborah’s Bio: 

Award-winning author of "The Hoarder's Wife," Dr. Deborah Greenhut speaks on difficult subjects in family mental health. Deborah speaks from personal experience and research to improve caregivers' quality of life. Deborah will bring her care and commitment to a passionate keynote or retreat break to serve your group. As a frequent family caregiver, Deborah is a sought-after interview guest and a highly regarded adult facilitator of writing and goal-setting workshops. 

Connect with Deborah:

deborah.greenhut@gmail.com

https://www.deborahgreenhut.com/ 

About the Host:

Linda Hunt Is an Award-Winning Accessibility Consultant, Speaker and Author. She is the CEO of Accessibility Solutions and an Advocate for all things related to accessibility. 

Linda is the Treasurer of Citizens with Disabilities – Ontario, a member of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Professional Network and a Certified Community Champion on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol.  

Linda first became a person with a disability in 2004 since then she has been an active and engaging speaker to groups on a variety of accessibility topics. 

In addition, Linda is a business owner. Along with her husband Greg they have operated Grelin Apparel Graphics for over 30 years.

Connect with Us:

Website – www.solutions4accessibility.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibility-solutions/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solutions4accessibility

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBqblsq_vxrKbdvEp2IOWQ

Thanks for listening!

It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, connect with Accessibility Solutions on LinkedIn, Facebook or subscribe to the Accessibility Solutions YouTube channel.  For a FREE 15- minute consultation to discuss how accessibility can improve your business bottom line visit www.solutions4accessibility.com. Or email Linda directly linda@solutions4accessibility.com 

With this podcast, we are building an engaged community that we hope to inspire to Make the World Accessible. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!

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In this episode, Linda Hunt and Erin Edgar talk about;

• Navigating Internet Barriers for Blind and Low-Vision Individuals
• User Experience with Cloud-Based Services
• Flexibility and Patience in Adaptation
• Impacts of Software Changes
• The Advocacy Role

And more!

Erin’s Bio: 

Erin Edgar is an attorney and entrepreneur who happens to be blind. She started her own law firm in 2020 focusing on providing wills, trusts, and other end-of-life documents, primarily to parents of disabled adult children who will be unemployable at the present time due to their disabilities. When she's not working, she enjoys creative pursuits such as bird watching, music creation, and performance. She also provides herself on being an in-transformation junkie. Erin lives in North Carolina with her husband.

Connect with Erin:

https://erinedgarlegal.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/erinedgar 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinedgar/

erin@erinedgarlegal.com 

About the Host:

Linda Hunt Is an Award-Winning Accessibility Consultant, Speaker and Author. She is the CEO of Accessibility Solutions and an Advocate for all things related to accessibility. 

Linda is the Treasurer of Citizens with Disabilities – Ontario, a member of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Professional Network and a Certified Community Champion on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol.  

Linda first became a person with a disability in 2004 since then she has been an active and engaging speaker to groups on a variety of accessibility topics. 

In addition, Linda is a business owner. Along with her husband Greg they have operated Grelin Apparel Graphics for over 30 years.

Connect with Us:

Website – www.solutions4accessibility.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibility-solutions/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solutions4accessibility

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBqblsq_vxrKbdvEp2IOWQ

Thanks for listening!

It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, connect with Accessibility Solutions on LinkedIn, Facebook or subscribe to the Accessibility Solutions YouTube channel.  For a FREE 15- minute consultation to discuss how accessibility can improve your business bottom line visit www.solutions4accessibility.com. Or email Linda directly linda@solutions4accessibility.com 

With this podcast, we are building an engaged community that we hope to inspire to Make the World Accessible. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in...

In this episode, Linda Hunt talks about;

• crucial service of AODA compliance reviews, aiding businesses unsure of their compliance status.
• AODA requirements are tailored to business size, with distinctions for those having 1-19, 20-49 (reporting), and 50+ employees.
• significance of the compliance report as a practical tool, serving as a checklist and guide for businesses pursuing AODA compliance.
• additional services post-review, including training programs, advisory services, and a "done-for-you" option for comprehensive compliance.
• December 31, 2023, is the deadline for AODA compliance reports, highlighting risks and penalties for non-compliance.

About the Host:

Linda Hunt Is an Award-Winning Accessibility Consultant, Speaker and Author. She is the CEO of Accessibility Solutions and an Advocate for all things related to accessibility. 

Linda is the Treasurer of Citizens with Disabilities – Ontario a member of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Professional Network and a Certified Community Champion on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol.  

Linda first became a person with a disability in 2004 since then she has been an active and engaging speaker to groups on a variety of accessibility topics. 

In addition, Linda is a business owner. Along with her husband Greg, they have operated Grelin Apparel Graphics for over 30 years.

Connect with Us:

Website – www.solutions4accessibility.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibility-solutions/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solutions4accessibility

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBqblsq_vxrKbdvEp2IOWQ

Thanks for listening!

It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, connect with Accessibility Solutions on LinkedIn, or Facebook or subscribe to the Accessibility Solutions YouTube channel.  For a FREE 15-minute consultation to discuss how accessibility can improve your business bottom line visit www.solutions4accessibility.com. Or email Linda directly at linda@solutions4accessibility.com 

With this podcast, we are building an engaged community that we hope to inspire to Make the World Accessible. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!

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Leave us a review

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In this episode, Linda Hunt talks about;

• AODA reporting and its significance.
• AODA compliance requirements for businesses based on their size.
• The AODA reporting deadline of December 31, 2023.
• Consequences of non-compliance, include significant fines and human rights complaints.
• The opportunity and benefits of AODA compliance, both legally and for business accessibility.

About the Host:

Linda Hunt Is an Award-Winning Accessibility Consultant, Speaker and Author. She is the CEO of Accessibility Solutions and an Advocate for all things related to accessibility. 

Linda is the Treasurer of Citizens with Disabilities – Ontario a member of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Professional Network and a Certified Community Champion on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol.  

Linda first became a person with a disability in 2004 since then she has been an active and engaging speaker to groups on a variety of accessibility topics. 

In addition, Linda is a business owner. Along with her husband Greg they have operated Grelin Apparel Graphics for over 30 years.

Connect with Us:

Website – www.solutions4accessibility.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibility-solutions/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solutions4accessibility

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBqblsq_vxrKbdvEp2IOWQ

Thanks for listening!

It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, connect with Accessibility Solutions on LinkedIn, Facebook or subscribe to the Accessibility Solutions YouTube channel.  For a FREE 15- minute consultation to discuss how accessibility can improve your business bottom line visit www.solutions4accessibility.com. Or email Linda directly at linda@solutions4accessibility.com 

With this podcast, we are building an engaged community that we hope to inspire to Make the World Accessible. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!

Subscribe to the podcast

If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.

Leave us a review

We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!

In this episode, Linda Hunt talks about;

• Her transition from public sector leadership to adapting after a neurological diagnosis.
• The role of inclusion culture within organizations for leadership opportunities.
• Common barriers to leadership including attitudes and physical challenges.
• Emphasizing abilities over disabilities and self-advocacy in leadership roles.
• The key qualities for leadership: confidence, resilience, determination, and resourcefulness.

About the Host:

Linda Hunt Is an Award-Winning Accessibility Consultant, Speaker and Author. She is the CEO of Accessibility Solutions and an Advocate for all things related to accessibility. 

Linda is the Treasurer of Citizens with Disabilities – Ontario a member of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Professional Network and a Certified Community Champion on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol.  

Linda first became a person with a disability in 2004 since then she has been an active and engaging speaker to groups on a variety of accessibility topics. 

In addition, Linda is a business owner. Along with her husband Greg they have operated Grelin Apparel Graphics for over 30 years.

Connect with Us:

Website – www.solutions4accessibility.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibility-solutions/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solutions4accessibility

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBqblsq_vxrKbdvEp2IOWQ

Thanks for listening!

It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, connect with Accessibility Solutions on LinkedIn, or Facebook or subscribe to the Accessibility Solutions YouTube channel.  For a FREE 15-minute consultation to discuss how accessibility can improve your business bottom line visit www.solutions4accessibility.com. Or email Linda directly at linda@solutions4accessibility.com 

With this podcast, we are building an engaged community that we hope to inspire to Make the World Accessible. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!

Subscribe to the podcast

If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.

Leave us a review

We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!