Haben Girma
Disability rights lawyer and accessibility advocate, the first deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, honored as a White House Champion of Change and Forbes 30 Under 30 for her work promoting equal access to information.
Top 3 podcasts with Haben Girma
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Jul 7, 2021 • 56min
Haben Girma: Lawyer, Activist, and Advocate for Equal Opportunities for People with Disabilities
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.
Dec 5, 2020 • 36min
Making technology accessible for everyone
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.
Jan 9, 2017 • 32min
185: Haben Girma - The First Deafblind Harvard Law Graduate, Champion Of Change
Haben Girma, a groundbreaking disability rights lawyer and the first deafblind Harvard Law graduate, shares her inspiring journey. She discusses the importance of accessible information and how it drives innovation, emphasizing that disability should be viewed as an asset. Haben recounts experiences like her emotional meeting with President Obama and the challenges of navigating inaccessible environments. She advocates for changing harmful narratives around disability and encourages aspiring advocates to start by addressing their own needs.
