Building Accessibility At Inclusive Africa: Voices from Meta, Google & More

Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your entire order with promo code DT12. Visit https://www.turtlebacklv.com to shop the full lineup!Steven and Shaun take Double Tap to Nairobi for more coverage of the Inclusive Africa Conference. The episode features three compelling interviews: motivational speaker and entrepreneur Palesa Mosiea shares her powerful journey of self-acceptance and her mission to elevate disabled talent through a new agency; and Meta’s Maxine Williams, VP of Accessibility and Engagement, reveals how blind users have become the top adopters of Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses.Later, Google’s Christopher Patnoe joins to explain how AI tools like Gemini and SignGemma are expanding inclusion and accessibility, particularly across Africa. With discussions on bioptic driving aids, language accessibility, and future XR devices, this episode highlights how community-driven design and emerging tech can transform lives.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:24 - Hable and Double Tap Special Offer Extended03:58 - Interview with motivational speaker Palesa Mosiea21:25 - Interview with Maxine Williams, VP of Accessibility and Engagement at Meta37:45 - Subscribe to Double Tap on YouTube38:32 - Sponsor: Turtleback39:39 - Interview with Christopher Patnoe from Google AccessibilityRelevant LinksDouble Tap Newsletter: https://doubletaponair.com/subscribeHable One & Hable Easy Offer: https://iamhable.comTurtleback Cases: https://turtlebacklv.com Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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