Article 19 is a podcast rooted in the firm belief that access to information is a human right. Here we offer conversations and interviews for increasing awareness, empathy, and expertise around digital inclusivity. A little nerdy, and a little techy, we hope listeners end up more informed too. We will also address why the oxford comma is awesome, and always more accessible.
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
From healthcare to education to employment, this conversation goes beyond policy, it’s about people, their futures, and the fight to ensure accessibility remains a fundamental right.
Joined by Theo W. Braddy, a lifelong disability advocate and leader, in this episode, we explore the real-life impact of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Theo shares his personal story and lived experience, unpacking the protections 504 provides, the barriers that still exist, and what’s at stake if these rights are weakened.
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- Protect 504: Article 19 episode that explores the legal side of this lawsuit with Alison Barkoff
- DREDF Protect 504: An informative overview of the lawsuit that could result in Section 504 being overturned, and clear direction on what you can do to protect it
- DREDF Protect 504 Plain Language: A plain language PDF version of the DREDF Protect 504 page
- HHS Section 504: The official rule for Section 504, including the 2024 update
- Texas v. Becerra: The official court document for the Texas v. Becerra case
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act has been a cornerstone of disability rights for over 50 years—so why is it under attack now?
In this special mini-sode, we are joined by Alison Barkoff, former head of HHS' Administration for Community Living and a lifelong disability advocate, to unpack the legal battle, the misinformation fueling it, and the action we need to take right now.
This isn’t a policy debate, it’s a fight for our rights, our healthcare, and our futures.
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Show Notes:
- DREDF Protect 504: An informative overview of the lawsuit which could result in Section 504 being overturned and clear direction on what you can do to protect it
- DREDF Protect 504 Plain Language: A plain language PDF version of the DREDF Protect 504 page
- HHS Section 504: The official rule for Section 504 including the 2024 update
- Texas v. Becerra: The official court document for the Texas v. Becerra case
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Explore the everyday use of screen readers and discover the nuances of navigating inaccessible web pages. Host, Katie Samson dives into this topic with co-host Kristen Witucki, who shares her personal journey with assistive tech, and accessibility expert Dax Castro. this episode dives into how screen readers work, common misconceptions, and their role in creating inclusive digital spaces.
Stay connected and continue the conversation with us LinkedIn.
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Show Notes
- JAWS Screen Reader: Screen reader used by Kristen and the world's most popular screen reader
- NVDA Screen Reader: Screen reader used by Dax and is available to everyone for free
- Alt Text as Poetry: An artistic endeavor that reframes alt text as a type of poetry
- Article 19 Episode, 'Can AI See the World the Way We Do?': Joined by Vice-Chair of Be My Eyes, Bryan Bashin, and Tamman document accessibility specialist, Liza Grant, we explore the differences of alt text written by a trained human and AI and what the future of AI looks like for blind and low-vision individuals.
- Chax: Further connect with and learn from Dax and the Chax team
- Access Ingenuity: Screen Reader class mentioned by Dax
- Screen Reader DOS Computer Demo: YouTube video of Kristen's first Screen Reader
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Accessibility, advocacy, and the intersection of inclusivity with arts and culture—we explore these topics and more with Tamman’s new Senior Director of Education, Katie Samson. Drawing on her lived and professional experiences, Katie shares insights on projects like Carolyn Lazard’s Long Take and emphasizes the importance of embedding access into creative practices. Ultimately, uncovering how collective access can drive meaningful change in the arts and beyond.
Learn more about supporting people with disabilities in Tamman’s Learn Center and stay connected with us on LinkedIn.
Show Notes:
- Carolyn Lazard: Long Take: Her debut solo exhibition in Philadelphia, Long Take continues Lazard’s ongoing experimentation with methodologies of access
- File/Life: An exhibit remembering the stories of Pennhurst
- Art Reach: A Philadelphia-based organization that creates, advocates for, and expands accessible opportunities in the arts so the full spectrum of society is served
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Can we have true Democracy if voting isn’t accessible to everyone? Joined by Whitney Quesenberry, Rylin Rodgers, and Alexia Kemerling, professionals working on voting accessibility we discuss current barriers, what is being done to improve accessibility, and how voters, both with and without disabilities, can take action during the upcoming election.
Visit the resources below for more on this topic and stay connected with us LinkedIn.
Meet Our Guests:
- Whitney Quesenberry is the director of the Center for Civic Design and worked on many accessible voting projects including the VVSG, the federal voting system standards
- Rylin Rodgers serves on Microsoft’s Accessibility Team as a Disability Policy Director. Influenced by her lived experience with disability, she strives to impact disability policy
- Alexia Kemerling leads the REV UP Campaign at the American Association of People with Disabilities. Influenced by her lived experience, she strives to build civic engagement in the disability community and improve election accessibility
Show Notes
- Accessible Voting: A guide to a private and independent voting experience:
- State Guides for Disabled Voters: Created by AAPD’s REV Up Campaign, these guides can be downloaded to support disabled voters
- The Center For Civic Design: Offering a plethora of resources for
- Bing How to Vote: A resource created by Microsoft to provide easy and accessible voting information
- NCAV: A guide for election administrators to making voting accessible for people with disabilities
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
AI has the potential to bring people who are blind or who have low vision closer and closer to the visual world.
Joined by Vice-Chair of Be My Eyes, Bryan Bashin, and Tamman document accessibility specialist, Liza Grant, we explore the differences of alt text written by a trained human and AI and what the future of AI looks like for blind and low-vision individuals.
Learn more about supporting people with disabilities in Tamman’s Learn Center and stay connected with us on LinkedIn.
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Show Notes
- Be My Eyes: An app using live video to connect blind and low-vision users who want sighted assistance
- Necklace Pendant Image: Photo of the discussed astrology necklace
- FDR Monument Image: Photo of the discussed FDR Monument discussed
- All About Alt Text: An Article 19 episode welcoming Tamman accessibility champions to discuss all things alt text
- Spotlight: Be My Eyes: This episode of Article 19 highlights what Be My Eyes is, how it works, and the impact of the organization
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Accommodations are a responsibility that an employee and employer share.
Continuing the conversation with our 6 guests from Part 1, we further explore the impact of accommodations and inclusive practices for both employees and organizations and the true cost of providing (or not providing) accommodations.
This episode is part 2 of a 2-part podcast, listen to the first episode here.
Continue learning about supporting people with disabilities in Tamman's Learn Center. Stay in touch with us on LinkedIn.
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Meet our guests:
- Charlotte McGhee works in client services and lives with two invisible disabilities, ulcerative colitis and POTS
- Daniel Hawkins is QA specialist and a deafblind individual with experience in braille, protactile, and ASL.
- Leah Mattern is a digital accessibility engineer, a staunch disability advocate, and lives with a genetic condition called rod monochromatism which renders her legally blind
- Liza Grant is a document accessibility specialist, a team lead, and a strong accessibility advocate.
- Marty Molloy is the president of Tamman and an accessibility advocate.
- Theresa Tuccillo is the administrative manager at Tamman and an accessibility advocate.
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Resources:
- Haben Girma: The first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, Haben Girma is a human rights lawyer advancing disability justice.
- Sierra-Tamman 360-Degrees of Inclusion: A collaboration aimed at supporting your company in reaching your inclusive employment, professional development, and digital information goals.
- Supporting Employees with Accommodations: The Sierra Group provides insight into inclusive hiring practices.
- I just want to work: Article 19 host, Kristen Witucki shares her real-life experiences and offers perspective for people with disabilities who are looking for jobs.
- Moving Through Guilt about Biases: This blog explores clear steps to take mindful action to foster inclusive hiring practices and create systemic change.
- Creating a More Inclusive Hiring Practice: Offering a guide to employers to support them in creating a more inclusive hiring practice.
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Workplace accommodations are a topic that drives fear and uncertainty for both employees and employers.
Featuring personal anecdotes and professional insights, this documentary-style episode shares 6 unique perspectives that uncover the challenges of navigating the job market and the workplace for people with disabilities, the emotions around asking for accommodations, and the experience of hiring and supporting people with disabilities.
This episode is part 1 of a 2-part podcast keep listening here.
Continue learning about supporting people with disabilities in Tamman's Learn Center. Stay in touch with us on LinkedIn.
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Meet our guests:
- Charlotte McGhee works in client services and lives with two invisible disabilities, ulcerative colitis and POTS
- Daniel Hawkins is QA specialist and a deafblind individual with experience in braille, protactile, and ASL.
- Leah Mattern is a digital accessibility engineer, a staunch disability advocate, and lives with a genetic condition called rod monochromatism which renders her legally blind
- Liza Grant is a document accessibility specialist, a team lead, and a strong accessibility advocate.
- Marty Molloy is the president of Tamman and an accessibility advocate.
- Theresa Tuccillo is the administrative manager at Tamman and an accessibility advocate.
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Resources:
- Haben Girma: The first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, Haben Girma is a human rights lawyer advancing disability justice.
- Sierra-Tamman 360-Degrees of Inclusion: A collaboration aimed at supporting your company in reaching your inclusive employment, professional development, and digital information goals.
- Supporting Employees with Accommodations: The Sierra Group provides insight into inclusive hiring practices.
- I just want to work: Article 19 host, Kristen Witucki shares her real-life experiences and offers perspective for people with disabilities who are looking for jobs.
- Moving Through Guilt about Biases: This blog explores clear steps to take mindful action to foster inclusive hiring practices and create systemic change.
- Creating a More Inclusive Hiring Practice: Offering a guide to employers to support them in creating a more inclusive hiring practice.
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Join members of Tamman's marketing team as we explore how we manage digital accessibility as marketers, designers, content creators, and communicators. We focus on the machinations and the nuance that goes into crafting our external image as a company as an organization that deeply, deeply cares about digital accessibility.
This episode is part of a three-part series focused on marketing and design with accessibility in mind. Check out the other episodes:
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Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Joined by Tamman designers, Tom Hall and Sam Waterman, we explore the intersection of art and accessibility! Diving deep into Tamman’s approach and how our team meets accessibility guidelines in both, professional designs and their personal projects.
This episode is part of a 3 part series focused on marketing and design with accessibility in mind. Check out the other episodes: