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Podcast Summary:
While attending the 2023 NFB Convention in Houston Texas, Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant sat down with Dave Williams. Dave works on the Inclusive Design Team at RNIB, Royal National Institute for Blind People. Dave also serves as chair of the Braillists Foundation, a United Kingdom based charity with the mission of promoting the advancement of Braille.
Dave speaks with Simon about his journey of his denial to acceptance of blindness. He discusses how technology, Braille, and mobility skills have not only empowered him but helped him to empower others to make their dreams come true. As a member of the Inclusive Design team, Dave works with existing technology companies to make sure their emerging products are inclusive for all, regardless of disability.
Among Dave’s many accomplishments, include helping to develop the first mobile screen reader called Windows Mobile, his involvement in ACB Radio, and his most recent initiative, a podcast called Braille Cast. Additionally, Dave hosts a radio program called RNIB Tech Talk, in affiliation with RNIB Connect Radio. Dave also shares his involvement with the BBC to provide audio description of the recent coronation of King Charles the Third.
If you would like to learn more about RNIB, you can do so by visiting www.rnib.org.uk
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You can also visit the RNIB Contact Form to ask specific questions, and you can find the RNIB Tech Talk radio show Here.
Give RNIB a call at: 030312399
Contact Dave directly by emailing dave.williams@rnib.org.uk Find the Braille Cast podcast Here
If you would like to contact the Braillists Foundation, you can do so by visiting Braillists.org
Dave closes the conversation by encouraging everyone to spread their own knowledge and experience with others to grow the blind community! He expresses the invaluable impact of peer support and how that can help to change the world one person at a time.
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