Texthelp Talks
Welcome to the Texthelp talks podcast. Here you will find conversations that will help you think differently about disability inclusion. Each season, we invite experts to join our in house hosts to tackle a new topic. Stay tuned for chats about universal design, assistive technology, neurodiversity, accessibility and more. You can subscribe via your preferred podcasting platforms and streaming services so you never miss an episode.
Episodes
60 episodes
#403 How can tech revolutionize workplace inclusion for the better?
With emerging technologies, and the rising role of Artificial Intelligence in business, it's not surprising that 42% of business leader...
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Episode 403
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40:25
#402 The digitization of math | Part 2
At Texthelp, we believe everyone deserves to understand and be understood. This includes in the math classroom. Digital math teaching and learning offers unparalleled accessibility for all students and offers educators real time saving so...
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Season 4
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Episode 402
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24:30
#401 The digitization of math | Part 1
At Texthelp, we believe everyone deserves to understand and be understood. This includes in the math classroom. Digital math teaching and learning offers unparalleled accessibility for all students and offers educators real time saving so...
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Episode 401
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28:02
#304 Global Accessibility Awareness - Supporting 1 billion
Everyone has the right to understand and be understood. By 2030, we want to have advanced the literacy and understanding of one billion people around the world.At Texthelp, we see a world where accessibility doesn’t have to get in the wa...
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Season 3
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Episode 303
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30:50
#303 Creating accessible remote and online meetings
We're all very well accustomed to online and remote meetings in 2023. "Oh sorry I was on mute" - is this still happening to anyone else? Beyond these unique challenges presented by online and remote working, could lie both visible and invisible...
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Episode 303
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24:02
#302 The impact of disabling content explored
1 in 6 people live with some form of disability. Yet, only 4% of businesses are focused on making offerings inclusive of disability. This means that people with disabilities are often met with online experiences where they feel disregar...
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Season 3
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Episode 302
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24:21
#301 Accessibility: how far have we come, and where do we go next?
Welcome to Season 3 of the Texthelp Talks podcast. This season, we’re focusing on a topic that is right at the heart of what we do here at Texthelp, and that’s accessibility. In this episode, host Rachel Kruzel is joined by Texthel...
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Season 3
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Episode 301
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16:57
#203 Why does Universal Design matter?
What impact can Universal Design have on the experiences of disabled and neurodivergent talent? In this podcast episode, we explore this through the eyes of Cory Quigley - a neurodivergent person working in the Human Services field. As Cory&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 203
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51:20
#202 UDL in Higher Education: Can tech help create belonging?
If we want all learners to succeed - we need to ensure that we are continuing their supports into higher education as well as K through 12. I this episode, uur host Joni Degner will be recapping a discussion on Can Tech help create belongin...
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1:07:03
#201 The origins of Universal Design
Universal Design is all around us. It makes sure that products and environments are usable to all people, by design. In this episode, we’ll be taking a look at the origin of the concept and how the principles have evolved to all parts of societ...
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Episode 201
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43:53
#106 Exploring Dyslexia beyond reading and writing
Our host, Donna Thomson, is joined by Adam Spencer, Content Creator at Classic Marble. Adam has Dyslexia, and today we’ll be exploring dyslexia beyond reading and writing challenges.Don't forget to listen out for Donna's one thing to kn...
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Episode 106
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36:50
#105 Inclusive technology: Supporting dyslexia from education to the workplace
As many as 15% of people globally are dyslexic. Dyslexic individuals will thrive in environments that support different ways of thinking and doing. In this podcast episode, we’ll be taking a look at how inclusive technology can support Dysle...
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Episode 105
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34:27
#104 Dyslexia - the competitive advantage in business
A panel discussion featuring EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year AlumniAnyone who has dyslexia is typically very good at problem-solving and focusing on the wider picture – so it’s no wonder they make great business leaders.10 percent...
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Episode 104
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57:08
#103 Finding a love for writing
We've dedicated an entire season to raising awareness about dyslexia in the classroom, the workplace and beyond, in light of Dyslexia Awareness Month. Throughout season 1 you'll hear from our presenter, Donna Thomson, from Texthelp.
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42:37
#102 Are words holding you back?
In this episode we hear from Texthelpers Donna Thomson and Greg O'Connor. Donna introduces the discussion before passing over to Greg who is our host for the day. Greg was joined by Aussie educators Jacinta Keenan and Brett Salakas and also by ...
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Episode 102
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56:00
#101 Changing the narrative: unlocking potential through Dyslexic thinking
Research from leading charity, Made by Dyslexia and ManPower Group found that by 2025 humans & machines will split work 50:50. The 50% that are ‘human’ skills are ...
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Episode 101
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28:28
#43 Post-ISTE Catch-up with Inclusive 365
During this episode, you’ll be hearing from Jason Carroll, Chief Product Officer at Texthelp who is joined by the authors of Inclusive learning 365 again. This time, we’ll be finding out what the guests have been getting up to since their last ...
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Episode 43
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50:44
It takes a village: Perspectives on EdTech with South Lanarkshire Council
Getting funds to invest in technology is really only the first hurdle for schools and local authorities. Driving adoption of these tools also presents challenges. That's because there are a lot of stakeholders and voices within education. To be...
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50:50
#42 Accessibility by design at the Dyson Institute
To innovate and create our own future, we need to think differently. And to unlock the potential of all students, we need to create more inclusive learning experiences. In this episode of Texthelp Talks, we’re joined by Rachel Nowicki to discus...
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44:21
#41 Inclusive Learning 365 - Roadtrip to ISTE
Jason Carroll, Chief Product Officer at Texthelp is joined (for the second time) by the authors of Inclusive Learning 365: Chris Bugaj, Karen Janowski, Mike Marotta and Beth Poss - who all come from a variety of backgrounds in educa...
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Episode 41
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53:47
#40 Redefining inclusion beyond exams
The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) recommends that access arrangements for exams are part of a student's "normal way of working". But what does this mean and what does this look like in a busy classroom environment?In this episo...
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42:07
#39 What makes a good maths lesson?
In this episode we are joined by 2 experts in maths education in Australia. The host for the podcast is Allan Dougan, Allan is CEO of the Australian Association of Maths Teachers (AAMT). The AAMT are partnering with Texthelp to further maths ed...
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45:49
#38 Driving education through collaboration and community
In this episode of the Texthelp Talks podcast, we caught up with Caroline Wright, live from Bett 2022. Caroline is the Director General of the British Educational Suppliers Association. BESA is the UK’s national industry association for educati...
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