20260716 1100 Smart Living, Stronger Access Appliances, Community, and Advocacy

20260716 1100 Smart Living, Stronger Access Appliances, Community, and Advocacy

Originally Aired on ACB Media

The presentation addressed appliance accessibility and the need for inclusive design in everyday life. Speakers highlighted the launch of the Appliance Portal, community connections through YouTube, and efforts to raise awareness among vendors, advocates, and consumers. They discussed sharing experiences, increasing visibility, and building a collective voice to advance accessibility and advocacy.

Presenters: Larry Watkinson, Technology Project Manager, Olympia, WA; Jeff Bishop, President, Blind Information Technology Solutions (BITS), Application Developer, Tucson, AZ; Lucia Greco, Accessibility Evangelist, Berkeley, CA