Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 514059998 series 2133994
Content provided by Jeffrey Thompson and Blind Abilities Team. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jeffrey Thompson and Blind Abilities Team or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode of The Blind Drive, Jeff Thompson and Tim Schwartz dig into the heart of something far bigger than a news headline—it’s about access, equity, and the right to fully participate in life. A recent class action lawsuit filed against DraftKings for failing to make its sports betting platform accessible to blind users sparks a deeper conversation. This isn’t a show about gambling—it’s a show about accountability. Jeff and Tim explore the critical difference between accessibility and usability, calling out how too many companies chase legal compliance while ignoring real human experience. Accessibility laws like the ADA, Section 508, and WCAG 2.1 create a baseline—but people who are blind live beyond baselines. They demand tools that actually work in real life. The hosts also share trusted resources—from tech newsletters to accessibility podcasts—built by people who walk the talk. This episode challenges listeners to push past compliance and fight for true usability.

No waiting. Do it today.

Links from the show:

Draft Kings lawsuit

Top Tech Tidbits

Freedom Scientific Training Podcast

iBug Buzz Podcast

Blind Level tech

Unnute Podcast Network

Give feedback at 612-367-6093, love to hear from you!

Thanks for listening!

  continue reading

501 episodes