The AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.

TSP45: Accessibility Insights with Caroline Casey of The Valuable 500

The AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.

Show Notes

In this audio extract from AbilityNet's monthly Accessibility Insights webinar series, we welcome Caroline Casey, founder of The Valuable 500, as the latest guest. Robin Christopherson MBE Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet hosts a monthly online chat with individuals who are each working to improve digital accessibility and digital inclusion. On this webinar, introduced by AbilityNet's Annie Mannion, Caroline and Robin discussed: recent highlights with The Valuable 500, learnings about diversity and digital inclusion from COVID and remote working, what the future looks like for people with disabilities, and what needs to change to create more inclusive organisations. You can download a transcript of this session from the AbilityNet website and view the video recording of the webinar on the AbilityNet website, where you will also find additional Q&As. Get in touch via [email protected] with feedback, questions and comments.

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