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riverside_copy_of new project magic episode _ jun 13, 2025_axschat_studio from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.

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riverside_new_project magic episode _ jun 6, 2025_axschat_studio from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.

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riverside_copy_of neil, heather, debra &... _ jun 3, 2025 0_axschat_studio from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.

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AXSChat Featuring Steve Tyler Mon May 19th from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.

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riverside_tristan,_neil, debra &... full episode 02 _ may 1_axschat_studio from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.

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Virtual Exchange and Global Learning for Disability Inclusion from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.

Dr. Kelly Tzoumis, professor emeritus at DePaul University and lecturer at Johns Hopkins, discusses virtual exchange programs that make global learning accessible to students with disabilities. These innovative approaches embed intercultural experiences directly into curriculum, overcoming barriers of cost and physical accessibility while building crucial competencies.

• Virtual exchange goes beyond video calls—students are prepared to interact across cultures before meeting peers • Less than 10% of students can afford traditional study abroad, making virtual exchange a more inclusive alternative  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide framework for global learning beyond just environmental topics • Students develop empathy when working across language barriers with international peers • Generational shifts in disability language reflect changing views of disability as identity • Research shows virtual exchanges improve student mental health through developing resilience • Students with disabilities demonstrate extraordinary capabilities when given appropriate accommodations • Disclosure remains a major challenge in higher education—less than half of disabled students formally identify • Creative accommodations should involve the learner as an active partner in finding solutions • As world polarization increases, virtual exchange becomes even more vital for intercultural understanding

Find Dr. Tzoumis's book "Global Learning and the SDGs Through Virtual Exchange" through Springer Nature Press, with a follow-up focused on discipline-specific applications coming soon.

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From Compliance to Advantage: The Hidden ROI of Accessibility from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.

What happens when accessibility transcends from a legal obligation to a strategic business advantage? That's exactly what Gina Bhawalkar, Principal Analyst for Digital Accessibility at Forrester Research, illuminates in our fascinating conversation about the evolving digital accessibility landscape.

Gina brings two decades of experience to the table, having started her journey testing products with people with disabilities before moving into leadership roles where she championed accessibility within major organizations. Now at Forrester, she researches how companies effectively scale accessibility practices and evaluates the leading accessibility platforms through the influential Forrester Wave methodology.

Our discussion reveals a critical disconnect that exists in many organizations today - while 60% claim executive commitment to accessibility, fewer than half implement proven best practices like including people with disabilities in research or making accessibility a formal project requirement. This gap between intention and action represents both a challenge and an opportunity.

The conversation takes a particularly illuminating turn when Gina outlines the four categories of business benefits beyond compliance: increasing revenue, reducing costs, enhancing organizational resilience, and building trust. From competitive advantages in procurement to designing for changing demographics, these multidimensional benefits offer a compelling case for accessibility that goes far beyond legal requirements.

We also explore how different regions approach accessibility - from the compliance-driven motivation in the US to the European focus on privacy connections and Australia's integration with customer experience initiatives. The growing influence of the European Accessibility Act is creating a global ripple effect that will impact procurement decisions worldwide.

For anyone leading digital initiatives or interested in creating better products for everyone, this episode offers invaluable insights into how accessibility can become a catalyst for innovation rather than just another compliance checkbox. Listen now to discover how the "curb cut effect" means that designing for accessibility ultimately creates better experiences for all users.

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Can AI Truly Understand Human Needs in Justice Systems? from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.

udge Ginger Lerner-Wren brings a rare and powerful perspective to the criminal justice system. With nearly three decades on the bench in Florida and a background in disability rights advocacy, she offers insights you simply won't find elsewhere. Her journey from working directly in a psychiatric hospital to founding America's first Mental Health Court has equipped her with a truly unique understanding of how justice and healing can intersect.

What happens when we apply artificial intelligence to mental health decisions? Judge Lerner-Wren raises profound questions about whether technology can ever truly address the authentic, individualized needs of people with mental health conditions. Having witnessed the gaps in community support firsthand, she understands the human dimensions that algorithms might miss. As governments rush toward technological solutions, her caution reminds us that efficiency shouldn't come at the expense of effectiveness, especially for vulnerable populations.

The conversation takes a compelling turn toward the concept of "sanism" - the often-unacknowledged discrimination against people with mental health conditions that treats them as less than fully human. Judge Lerner-Wren's advocacy for peer support specialists highlights how lived experience can transform services and now could potentially improve AI systems as well. Her observations about COVID's impact on social connection for both youth and seniors illuminate how isolation affects mental wellbeing across generations.

Social media presents both promise and peril in this landscape. While certain platforms drive passive consumption rather than meaningful interaction, Judge Lerner-Wren demonstrates how digital connections can spread innovations in therapeutic justice globally. Her vision of judges and lawyers as peacekeepers rather than just punishers offers a refreshing alternative to traditional approaches. Join us for this thought-provoking conversation about human connection, justice, and healing in an increasingly technological world. Follow AXSChat to continue exploring how we can create more inclusive systems that truly serve everyone's needs.

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riverside_lia,_neil, debra & 1 more _ apr 21, 2025 002_axschat_studio from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.

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riverside_new_project full episode _ apr 7, 2025_axschat_studio (1) from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.

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riverside_new_project full episode _ apr 7, 2025_axschat_studio from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.

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riverside_new_project full episode _ apr 7, 2025_axschat_studio from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.

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The Father-Son Journey Through Accessibility and Acting from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.

Gareth Ford-Williams shares how his son Zak inability to access age-appropriate BBC games sparked a career revolutionizing digital accessibility, culminating in the development of BBC iPlayer with comprehensive accessibility features.

• Gareth's journey began when six-year-old Zak couldn't access BBC games designed for older children • Personal connections and family experiences often drive innovation in accessibility • While working as BBC brand manager, Gareth questioned why they would build relationships with audiences only to abandon them • The BBC iPlayer project launched in 2007 with screen reader accessibility, closed captions, and audio description • Twenty years later, Zak appears on the very platform his father helped make accessible

• Zak shares his experience as an actor with a disability despite repeatedly being told it would never happen • Period dramas historically feature conventionally perfect bodies despite historical reality being "far wonkier" • Zak's drama teacher revealed period dances had simple movements precisely because disability was common • The powerful concept of "incidental portrayal" – casting disabled actors in roles where disability isn't central to the plot • Putting a disabled person on stage changes the audience relationship in ways that add artistic value and subtext

Keep following AXSChat for more conversations about accessibility, representation, and breaking barriers in media and technology.

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riverside_new_project full episode 02 _ mar 27, 2025_axschat_studio from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.

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Breaking Barriers: Inclusive Employment for Disabled Talent from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.

Jane Hatton, CEO of Evenbreak, shares how her organization is transforming disability employment globally through inclusive recruitment practices and partnerships with local disability organizations.

• Evenbreak started as a UK job board for disabled job seekers but has expanded into a global enterprise • Every team member at Evenbreak has lived experience of disability, representing diverse conditions and backgrounds • Traditional recruitment methods like CV screening and interviews perpetuate bias against disabled candidates • AI in recruitment presents both opportunities for accessibility and risks of amplifying existing biases • Evenbreak's innovative hiring process focuses only on essential skills, allowing candidates to demonstrate capabilities in any format • Job descriptions often contain unnecessary requirements that disproportionately discourage disabled candidates from applying • Rather than asking for CVs, Evenbreak asks candidates to demonstrate how they meet 5 essential criteria for the role • Global expansion requires working with local disability organizations who understand specific country contexts and supports • Successful hiring processes provide meaningful feedback to all candidates, including connections to other opportunities • Creating truly inclusive recruitment requires designing out bias from the beginning rather than retrofitting processes

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Beyond Numbers: Rethinking How We Measure and Support Disability from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.

Daniel Mont, CEO and co-founder of the Center for Inclusive Policy, shares insights on bridging the gap between disability advocacy and effective policy implementation. The conversation explores how to move beyond awareness-raising to create evidence-based policies that meaningfully improve the lives of people with disabilities.

• Center for Inclusive Policy was created to address the need for evidence-based disability inclusion policies • About 25% of households include someone with a disability, making this a significant demographic • GDP would be 4-7% higher if people with disabilities had equal access to labor markets • Disability data varies widely depending on definition and measurement tool used • Disability exists on a continuum, not as a binary classification • Data collection needs to be purpose-driven – different policies require different data • Many innovations designed for accessibility (voice recognition, closed captioning, telephones) benefit everyone • Progressive countries are moving toward policies that address disability-related extra costs rather than presuming inability to work

Contact the Center for Inclusive Policy at inclusive-policy.org to learn more about their work in social protection, employment support, and data systems improvement.

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riverside__full episode _ mar 7, 2025_axschat_studio from Antonio Vieira Santos on Vimeo.