Knowable.Me

Jul 13 2024 11 ep. 36 mins 2
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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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Makeup & Beauty Products

Jul 13 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, we’ll hear from Cara, who is navigating the challenge of makeup and a degenerative condition. She’s also a member of Knowable Me’s research panel and provides great insights to our clients about their products and services.You’ll also hear from Storm, who is on a mission to take the beauty industry ByStorm with her accessible application products and show t

Job Interviews

May 18 2024 76 mins  
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 i

Electric Vehicles

Oct 18 2023 58 mins  
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.Subscribe, rate and review! If you’d like to contribute to the podcast, checkout @knowable.me on Instagram or join the Knowable.Me co

BONUS: LEGO BRAILLE BRICKS

Sep 05 2023 4 mins  
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.Subscribe, rate and review! If you’d like to contribute to the pod

BONUS EPISODE: CAPTCHA

Jul 06 2023 5 mins  
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.Subscribe, rate and review! If you’d like to contribute to the podcas

Lego

Jun 03 2023 65 mins  
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 kn

Mobile Phones + Safety

May 09 2023 39 mins  
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

Public Toilets

Apr 03 2023 35 mins  
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 lett

Online Forms & Webforms

Mar 09 2023 46 mins  
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 w

Lifts, Elevators, & Vertical Transport

Jan 04 2023 28 mins  
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 WorkBindiMapsIf you’d like to contribute to the podcast, che