Knowable.Me: Recent Episodes
Kelly Schulz
Inspired by Maya Angelou’s quote: “Do what you know until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better” you'll hear about how the uniqueness of being human impacts how we experience the world. We’ll look at products, services, retail, digital and experiences that you might not notice as you go about your day - but our guests certainly do!
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In this episode, we’ll hear from Ross, Bec, and Mel, all of whom bring unique and thought-provoking approaches to job interviews and the professional world. Ross describes the impact of disfluency in the form of a stutter, and how he’s embraced it rather than fearing it to overcome job interview anxiety. Bec talks about neurodivergence and setting people up for success in job interviews. And Mel shared her experiences in the professional world and being open about her mental ill health.
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FutureTech
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In this episode, we’ll hear from Ross De Rango, Head of Energy & Infrastructure at the Electric Vehicle Council of Australia, accessibility consultant and totally blind woman Paula Hobley, and Nick Wodzinski, Lead Product Manager at Chargefox.
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Electric Vehicle Council of Australia
UN Regulation Press Release
ChargeFox
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Inspired by our Lego episode, this bonus ep is an audio description of the newly launched Lego Braille Bricks.
You can now leave a voice message for the podcast on our website knowable.me/podcast - tell us about your experiences with Lego, or audio description, or any other everyday experiences with everyday things.
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Buy Lego Braille Bricks
In this bonus episode, we’ll talk about CAPTCHA, try to decipher an audio version, and hear from listeners about their views.
You can now leave a voice message for the podcast on our website knowable.me/podcast - tell us about your experiences with CAPTCHA or any other everyday experiences with everyday things.
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A Brief History of CAPTCHA
In this episode, we’ll hear from Matthew, founder of Lego for the Blind providing accessible instructions for young people and adults to build Lego sets independently. You’ll also hear from Michael about Lego Serious Play and all the great reasons to have Lego in every meeting room and on every desk.
You can now leave a voice message for the podcast on our website knowable.me/podcast - tell us about your experiences with Lego or any other everyday experiences with everyday things.
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Lego History
Mamamia - How do you say Lego
Lego for the Blind
LSP Method
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In this episode, we’ll hear from Ashton, the found of DV Safe Phone, a charity providing much-needed mobile phones to agencies supporting people in domestic violence situations. Have a listen to see how you can get involved.
You’ll also hear from Carolyn, the manager of the eSafety Commissioner’s Women's Program. Her team provides a wide range of resources and training focused on preventing technology-facilitated abuse of women. We talked about the role of the Commission and what tech-facilitated abuse means.
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DV Safe Phone website
Report Serious Online Abuse
Online safety tips & advice for women
Tips on how to safely use the latest apps & social media
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In this episode, we’ll hear from Katherine a public toilet expert, enthusiast, nerd… who was a recipient of a Churchill Fellowship for research into public toilets.
You’ll also hear from Jeff, an advocate for Changing Places and working hard to bring accessible toilet facilities to our communities.
Take action yourself by visiting knowable.me/morechangingplaces to create a letter ready to copy and send to your local government or council.
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Katherine's Churchill Fellowship Report
Changing Places
More Changing Places Letter
National Public Toilet Map
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In this episode we’ll hear from Jo, who started an outreach service in March 2020, which turned out to be great timing. 4Voices is working to alleviate what Jo calls the pandemic of disconnection.
You’ll also hear from Vanessa from the Reading Writing Hotline - you know the one… you know their number - about adult literacy in Australia and the impact of online forms.
And then we chat to Marten about technology and what next for online forms.
The Evolution of Web Forms
4Voices - Brisbane or Sydney listeners, get on and volunteer!
Reading Writing Hotline
Reader Friendly Communication
Australian Digital Inclusion Index
Translate Me Presentation
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Lifts, elevators, or vertical transport - a win for accessibility, but are they actually accessible?
In this episode we’ll hear from Henry, a blind bandit AND a lift ninja about frustrating and hilarious moments in lifts.
We’ll also talk to Lucy from Bindi Maps about connecting the physical experience of lifts with the digital world.
A big thank you to Henry and Lucy for sharing their experiences.
Links:
- How Elevators Work
- BindiMaps
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Welcome to Knowable.Me! I’m Kelly Schulz and I’ll be your guide as we explore the unique experiences everyday people have, with everyday things.
Inspired by Maya Angelou’s quote: “Do what you know until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better” we’re going to hear about how the uniqueness of being human impacts how we experience the world. We’ll look at products, services, retail, digital and experiences that you might not notice as you go about your day - but my guests certainly do!
Episode one will be launching soon and we’re going to talk about lifts, elevators and vertical transport - have you ever spoken to a lift ninja? I have!
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