#189: Breaking Digital Barriers in Washington State

FEATURING:

- Ralph Johnson, CISO, State of Washington

- Mary Craig, CIO, Washington State Department of Services for the Blind

- Erik Sandie, Strategic Account Manager, Island

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

How DSB's Orientation and Training Center helps individuals who lose vision learn essential skills - from computer literacy to independent living and employment skills

The impact of Title II ADA changes on state and local government websites and mobile apps

How enterprise browsers are evolving, with Gartner predicting universal adoption by 2032

Why human-centered design is crucial for accessibility and the importance of proper website assessments over overlay solutions

Real-world demonstrations of assistive technologies like Seeing AI and the transformative potential of services like Aira

Why accessibility should be built into initial design and why it's often less expensive than organizations assume

Washington State CISO & DSB CIO showcase digital accessibility tech and share guidance on ADA Title II compliance for state government websites.

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