

Haben Girma: Lawyer, Activist, and Advocate for Equal Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Jul 7, 2021
Haben Girma, the first deafblind woman to graduate from Harvard Law School, discusses her upbringing, journey to the United States, and her advocacy for equal opportunities for people with disabilities. They explore the limitations of AI in voice to braille conversion and the problematic portrayal of disabled individuals in media. The importance of accessibility and professional captions is emphasized, along with the need for deep thinking and creating transcripts for individuals with hearing disabilities.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Conversing with a Typist and Discussing the Limitations of AI in Voice to Braille Conversion
02:21 • 3min
Family Heritage and Journey to the United States
05:20 • 3min
Embracing the Diversity of Intelligence
08:31 • 22min
The Problematic Portrayal of Disabled Individuals in Feeling Through
30:36 • 15min
Accessibility and the Importance of Professional Captions
45:38 • 2min
The Importance of Deep Thinking and Creating Transcripts
47:52 • 8min