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In this episode I’m going to explore the transformative role that technology is playing in helping to support people with disabilities in the workplace.  I want to look at how we can continue to raise awareness of the tools and solutions available that can make such a big difference for individuals.

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Accessibility is empowering people with disabilities to perform and operate with dignity in workspaces. In this podcast episode, we speak to Shilpi Kapoor, the founder of BarrierBreak and 247 Accessible Documents, on how workplaces and abled colleagues can break ableist assumptions by enhancing inclusion for PwD through deliberate accessibility.

Actor and SLP student Andrew Manardo is our guest today. He talks with Mai Ling about the challenges he had growing up with TAR syndrome, his experiences in LA as an actor with a disability, and the story behind his drive to become an actor in the first place. Andrew also gives some insight into his relatively recent decision to pursue a career as a speech-language pathologist. (Please Note: We had some audio issues in the beginning, but it clears up after just a few minutes so please stick with us.)