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Access Granted
"Access Granted," hosted by Mike Iannelli, Ablr's co-founder, isn't your typical podcast. It's raw, real, and dives headfirst into the messy, gritty reality of disability inclusion. Mike, an advocate with his boots on the ground, brings not just expertise but real-life tales and hard-earned insights to the table. Each episode, we're in the trenches with Ablr's eclectic mix of clients, employees, and partners - hearing unfiltered stories that aren't just heartwarming but eye-opening, sometimes…
Episodes
Access GrantedAccess Is for All: Live from North Carolina Central University’s Accessibility Resource Fair
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ What does it look like when a university makes accessibility part of its…
Access GrantedBuilding a More Accessible Future of Mobility | Alan Hejl, Founder of Spark Access
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ In this episode of Access Granted, Mike Iannelli sits down with Alan Hejl…
Access GrantedA New Chapter for Ablr | John Samuel Reflects on Six Years as CEO
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ In this special episode of Access Granted, Mike Iannelli sits down with Ablr…
Access GrantedAccessibility Shouldn’t Be an Afterthought | Catalyst Education on Building Better EdTech
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ What happens when a commitment to accessibility gets baked into a company's…
Access GrantedHow Sam Seavey Built ‘The Blind Life’ and Changed Accessibility Online
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ What happens when a childhood diagnosis leads to an international platform…
Access GrantedFrom Vision Loss at 19 to Accessibility Advocate With Colin Shouse
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ What happens when a life-altering moment forces you to redefine your entire…
Access GrantedCelebrating Ablr's 5-Year Journey: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ Join us in celebrating five incredible years of Ablr!!! Our journey has been…
Access GrantedAccessibility in Action: Making Digital Content Usable for All
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ What does it mean to build digital content that everyone can use, and how do…
Access GrantedLosing Sight and Finding Purpose With Angus Kola
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ What does it really take to start over and find purpose after losing your…
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Inclusive Leadership and Accessibility in Action: AENC on the Future of Associations
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ What happens when inclusion becomes part of your mission—not just a line in…
Access GrantedWhy Accessibility Isn't a Checkbox — Lessons from a 20-Year Accessibility Leader
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ What does accessibility actually mean in the workplace, and how can we move…
Access GrantedThe Future of Accessibility: AI, DEI, and the ADA in 2025
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ How do you build a more inclusive workplace while challenging businesses to…
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Breaking Barriers in Fitness, Diabetes, and Disability Advocacy with Chris Ruden
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ How can embracing your challenges transform not just your life but the lives…
Access GrantedHow Excelsior University Went from Lawsuit to Accessibility Leader with Ablr
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ Excelsior University once faced a lawsuit over web accessibility issues. But…
Access GrantedThe Progressive Accessibility Initiatives of North Carolina's Tech Sector
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ In this episode of Access Granted, we sit down with Tracy Sternberg and…
Access GrantedManscaped's New Accessibility Features for a More Inclusive Experience
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ In this episode of Access Granted, host Mike Iannelli continues his…
Access GrantedAblr Joins Forces with Manscaped for Enhanced Accessibility
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ We are proud to announce our partnership with Manscaped! 🎉 To celebrate…
Access GrantedHow Ablr is Driving Inclusion at Ulta Beauty
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ We are so excited to announce our official partnership with Ulta Beauty! To…
Access GrantedAblr Works' Successful Workforce Development Program for People With Disabilities
Access all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ In this episode of the Access Granted Podcast, we sit down with the…
Access GrantedBuilding a Mission-Driven Team with the Founders of Ablr
View all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ A new episode of Access Granted is live! In this powerful episode of "Access…
Access GrantedWhy John Samuel Wrote “Don’t Ask the Blind Guy for Directions”
View all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ A new episode of Access Granted is live! We’re excited to be back with John…
Access GrantedJohn Samuel’s Vision for Creating a Disability Inclusion Company
View all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ A new episode of Access Granted is live! In our latest podcast episode, we…
Access Granted321 Coffee's Hiring Practices for Employing Adults with Disabilities
View all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ Join us for an insightful conversation with Lindsay Wrege, co-founder of 321…
Access GrantedHow 321 Coffee is Bringing National Attention to Disability Inclusion
View all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ Join us for an insightful conversation with Lindsay Wrege, co-founder of 321…
Access GrantedEmpowering Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with 321 Coffee
View all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ Join us as we speak with Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans the founders of 321…
Access GrantedHow Accessibility Begins with Human Kindness with North Carolina Presenters Consortium
View all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ Join us for the second part of our conversation with MaryJo Birschbach from…
Access GrantedEmpowering Accessibility in the Arts with North Carolina Presenters Consortium
View all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ In this exciting episode, we chat with MaryJo Birschbach from the North…
Access GrantedChris Hendricks Reveals the Realities of Living with a Disability
View all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ Welcome back to another exciting episode of Access Granted! In this episode…
Access GrantedHow Artist Chris Hendricks Champions Disability Inclusion through Advocacy and Music
View all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ In this episode, we spoke with Chris Hendricks, a professional singer…
Access GrantedExclusive Insights on Accessibility Initiatives with Lenovo's NEXT UX Team
View all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ In this episode of Access Granted Mike continues his conversation with Sara…
Access GrantedWhy Inclusive Design and Accessibility is Important to Tech Leader Lenovo
View all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ In this episode of Access Granted, we sat down with Sara Weir and Onyx Mintah…
Access GrantedHow to Effectively Advocate For and Implement Inclusion with commercetools
View all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ For this episode, we are continuing our conversation with Stephanie Forbes…
Access GrantedScaling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Globally with commercetools
View all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Forbes, Marc Stracuzza, and Nicole…
Access GrantedLaying the Groundwork for Accessibility in Web Design
View all podcast transcripts here: https://ablr360.com/category/videos-podcasts/ In this episode, we continue the conversation with Dave Shepley of…
Access GrantedHow Digital Agencies SHOULD Approach Accessibility
View all podcast transcripts here. In this episode, we sit down with Dave Shepley of DesignHammer, an award-winning web strategy, design, and development…