Innovations in Accessibility with Tom Wlodkowski
08/09/24 • 48 min
In this episode of HearSay, we’re joined by Tom Wlodkowski, Vice President of Accessibility at Comcast and former Director of Accessibility at AOL. Tom’s career has been uniquely positioned at the intersection of internet, broadcast, and cable television. He’s credited for creating the industry’s first set-top box interface as well as designing multiple accessible interfaces for the web. He discusses these innovations and more in this episode of HearSay.
HearSay is an AudioEye series dedicated to the heroes of accessibility who are paving the way, building an inclusive future, and making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
Show Notes:
- Brief History of Digital Accessibility
- The Ultimate Accessibility User Testing Guide
- Essential WCAG Checklist
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View transcript: https://aeurl.xyz/hearsay-podcast-with-tom-wlodkowski_transcript
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HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, Mariella Paulino, and Missy Jensen. Edited by Alex Dorrier.
HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.
In this episode of HearSay, we’re joined by Tom Wlodkowski, Vice President of Accessibility at Comcast and former Director of Accessibility at AOL. Tom’s career has been uniquely positioned at the intersection of internet, broadcast, and cable television. He’s credited for creating the industry’s first set-top box interface as well as designing multiple accessible interfaces for the web. He discusses these innovations and more in this episode of HearSay.
HearSay is an AudioEye series dedicated to the heroes of accessibility who are paving the way, building an inclusive future, and making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
Show Notes:
- Brief History of Digital Accessibility
- The Ultimate Accessibility User Testing Guide
- Essential WCAG Checklist
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View transcript: https://aeurl.xyz/hearsay-podcast-with-tom-wlodkowski_transcript
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HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, Mariella Paulino, and Missy Jensen. Edited by Alex Dorrier.
HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.
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HearSay is an AudioEye series dedicated to the heroes of accessibility who are paving the way, building an inclusive future, and making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
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View transcript: https://aeurl.xyz/hearsay-podcast-with-gareth-ford-williams-transcript
HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, Mariella Paulino, and Missy Jensen. Edited by Alex Dorrier.
HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.
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HearSay is an AudioEye series dedicated to the heroes of accessibility who are paving the way, building an inclusive future, and making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
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View transcript: https://aeurl.xyz/hearsay-podcast-with-gerard-cohen-transcript
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HearSay is produced by Sojin Rank, Mike Barton, Mariella Paulino, and Missy Jensen. Edited by Alex Dorrier.
HearSay is a podcast focusing on the advocates, heroes, and leaders making the web more accessible. We’re interviewing these change makers to hear what they have to say, to set the record straight, and offer their perspectives on how we can all work to make the web accessible to all.
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