I though that I should share this with the group. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/programs/midmorning/
Tech developments for the disabled - 10:06 a.m.
Technology has made a huge reach in helping the physically disabled,
but what specific roles will the internet and smartphones play as they
begin to make life easier for the wider population? Guests:
Wendy Chisholm: is a consultant, developer, author, and speaker on the
topic of universal design. She is co-author "Universal Design for Web
Applications."
Darren Burton: is national program associate (consultant) for the
American Foundation for the Blind. He is legally blind and evaluates
tech products for usability for visually impaired people.
Net Neutrality enforced - 10:47 a.m.
FCC's chairman recently made a formal commitment to treat all Web
traffic equally. Internet advocates are thrilled, but broadband
providers and mobile operators are not as satisfied with his definition
of what a free and open internet actually means for their businesses. Guest:
Maggie Reardon: is senior writer for CNET and has been covering cell
phone services, broadband, citywide Wi-Fi, the Net neutrality debate,
as well as the ongoing consolidation of the phone companies.
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