Haben Girma

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.

Haben Girma and Lainey Feingold discuss accessible communication tools, collaboration for ensuring accessible technology, challenges with sidewalk delivery bots, progress of publishing industry in embracing accessibility, and the importance of building an inclusive society.