Episode 52: Reflections as the ADA turns 30, the secrets of effective advocacy, people-first language, smart homes, TTS preferences and Braille displays

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Intro,0:00

Reflections and questions on the ADA’s 30th anniversary,2:15

The blind vending programme in the US,14:08

Are we too willing to accept a life of living off the Government?,19:22

Is people-first language actually hurting us? And what is the secret to
successful advocacy,24:00

I’m in high school. What is realistic for me to aspire to for a
career?,39:45

The term visually impaired confuses people,45:46

More thoughts on Braille displays,50:26

TTS voices we love and loathe,1:01:32

How do you start building a smart home?,1:17:01

Terminology and smart home thoughts,1:27:22

Tips for running Windows on a Mac,1:30:01

Why some blind Americans confuse sense and since,1:35:18

TTS and Braille comments,1:39:31

The advice given to parents of blind kids can make or break lives,1:43:17

Proctoring has privacy risks,1:46:02

special tableware for blind people? It’s essential apparently,1:48:04