Wheel The World: Running A Disability Focused Travel Agency With Alvaro Silberstein
Disability and Inclusion in the Workplace
Release Date: 04/26/2024
The Fight For Inclusion And Accessibility For The Blind With Tom Babinski
Disability and Inclusion in the Workplace
Organizations all over the world and across all industries and sectors still have a lot of catching up to do when it comes to being truly inclusive and accessible to people with disabilities. Today’s guest has spent the past 25 years and counting trying to make that happen, especially for the blind and visually impaired. Tom Babinski strongly believes that inclusivity and accessibility should be a default state. Nevertheless, he recognizes the limitations of the reality on the ground and the role of accommodation in reducing barriers. Tune in as Tom shares his powerful story that led him to...
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RightHear: A Wayfinding Tool For The Sight-Impaired With Idan Meir
Disability and Inclusion in the Workplace
Promoting digital inclusion ensures that everyone, regardless of background or ability, has equitable access to the vast opportunities and resources the digital world has to offer. In this episode, interviews , the Co-Founder and CEO of , a wayfinding app that allows sight-impaired and those who struggle to read with dyslexia or similar disabilities to find their way around the world. The application is free and easily accessible on your smartphone, available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Companies can embrace this transformative technology with...
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Helping People See Using Electronic Eyewear With Aaron Tutwiler
Disability and Inclusion in the Workplace
Are you suffering from a visual impairment? Today, Aaron Tutwiler, the CEO of , introduces what their electronic eyewear can do for you. eSight is a company that produces high-tech wearable glasses that allow vision-impaired as well as legally blind people to see. This amazing technology can accommodate people who would otherwise be unable to be part of the workforce and work in the job of their preference. eSight has since grown to become the leading sight enhancement platform, led by an executive team with the vision to do more. Check out more of our stuff on our website: Learn More...
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Wheel The World: Running A Disability Focused Travel Agency With Alvaro Silberstein
Disability and Inclusion in the Workplace
Accommodation for persons with disability is not something that is currently mainstream in the travel and tourism industry. But innovative individuals are starting to push the envelope in this area. is a disability focused travel agency that has allowed more than 2,500 travelers to have accessible travel experiences in +150 destinations worldwide since its inception in 2018. In this episode, we interview , a Chilean entrepreneur, public speaker, and passionate disability advocate and the co-founder of Wheel the World. The agency serves as an online marketplace for people with...
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Accommodating Contractors And Freelancers Not Covered By The ADA With Kit Huffman of Seneca Agency
Disability and Inclusion in the Workplace
In this interview, we delve into the insights of , a dynamic transformational leader and the proprietor of the Seneca Agency, which specializes in cultivating professionals’ online presence by strategically promoting their brands on social media and other platforms. Seneca employs freelancers, and this discussion focuses on how to accommodate and act inclusively with your freelance or contractor employees who suffer from disabilities and are not covered by the ADA. It also discusses neurodivergent disabilities and how to be compassionate to assist with needed accommodations. Kit's...
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Improving Accessibility For The Blind With Be My Eyes App, Interview With Eric Thomas Of Genesys
Disability and Inclusion in the Workplace
In this episode of "Disability, Inclusion, and Accommodation in the Workplace," host Eric Pines interviews Eric Thomas, the Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Genesys. Genesys is a global leader in cloud customer experience and contact center solutions. Eric Thomas discusses his role in fostering inclusive practices across the company, which serves nearly 7,000 employees worldwide. He highlights initiatives like partnering with "Be My Eyes," an app designed to aid visually impaired individuals. This application integrates with Genesys's services to enable call center agents to...
info_outlineAccommodation for persons with disability is not something that is currently mainstream in the travel and tourism industry. But innovative individuals are starting to push the envelope in this area. Wheel the World is a disability focused travel agency that has allowed more than 2,500 travelers to have accessible travel experiences in +150 destinations worldwide since its inception in 2018. In this episode, we interview Alvaro Silberstein, a Chilean entrepreneur, public speaker, and passionate disability advocate and the co-founder of Wheel the World. The agency serves as an online marketplace for people with disabilities to plan and book accessible trips. Alvaro experienced first-hand the importance of creating inclusivity and accessibility in travel, tourism and hospitality after a car accident left him paralyzed as a teenager. In 2016, he became the first person to complete the Patagonia W trek by wheelchair – a feat which inspired him to launch Wheel the World and connect travelers with incredible accessible experiences. Alvaro works closely with hospitality businesses and destinations to offer fully accessible travel experiences. He has also served as an advisor to the Chilean government in developing a national strategy for the social inclusion of people with disabilities in Chile. Alvaro shares his background and experiences from his injury that changed his life, his time studying business at UC Berkeley, and how he has changed the world for disabled travelers.
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