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The Eko Lens Podcast
Welcome to The Eko Lens, the podcast where we view assistive technology through the eyes of lived experience.
This is a space for truth-telling, for honoring the voices that often go unheard, and for challenging the industry to do better. Whether you're a developer, a user, or someone who simply believes in equity, you're in the right place. This is The Eko Lens. Let’s take a closer look.
Episodes
The Eko Lens PodcastCelebrating One Year of The EKO Lens and EKO Vision Foundation
In this special anniversary episode of The EKO Lens, Kenisha, Christine and Yorgos come together to celebrate the first year of both EKO Vision Foundation and…
The Eko Lens PodcastAI Glasses & the Future of Accessibility
What happens when artificial intelligence becomes something you can wear? In this episode of The EKO Lens, host Dr. Kenisha Coon-Santiago sits down with Dr…
The Eko Lens PodcastRetinitis Pigmentosa, Advocacy & Assistive Tech with Zoe
What does it mean to grow up with changing vision—and then turn that experience into advocacy for the next generation? 🎙️👁️ In this episode of The EKO Lens…
The Eko Lens PodcastThe Future of Blind Tech: Accessibility, AI & Innovation with Scott
What happens when the people who actually use assistive technology help shape what comes next? In this episode of The EKO Lens, Dr. Kenisha sits down with…
The Eko Lens PodcastLiving with Retinitis Pigmentosa: Ben's Journey
In this episode of The EKO Lens Podcast, we sit down with Ben, a Ghanaian Canadian living with retinitis pigmentosa, to discuss his journey toward acceptance…
The Eko Lens PodcastFrom Tragedy to Advocacy: Alyas on Blindness, Human Rights, and Building a More Accessible World
What happens when one of life's most devastating moments becomes the catalyst for a lifetime of advocacy? In this inspiring episode of EKO Lens, Dr. Kenisha…
The Eko Lens PodcastBeyond Sight: Innovation, Advocacy, and the Future of Accessibility
Dr. Kenisha Coon sits down with Dr. Jesse Bolinger, a legally blind individual living with hydrocephalus, to discuss the evolution of assistive technology, the…
The Eko Lens PodcastTactile Maps, Advocacy, and Accessibility
In this episode of the Eko Lens Podcast, host Dr. Kenisha Coon sits down with accessibility advocate and innovator Tom Babinszki to explore the intersection of…
The Eko Lens PodcastSeeing Beyond Limits: Dana on Blindness, Technology, and Resilience
In this episode of The Eko Lens, host Dr. Kenisha Coon welcomes Dana Barber, State Coordinator of Blind Services at the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation…
The Eko Lens PodcastMore Than Movement: Expression Without Limits
In this powerful and inspiring episode, Kenisha sits down with Brandy Mims—also known as Unique, the DeafBlind Dancer—whose work is redefining what movement…
The Eko Lens PodcastReimagining Access: Ana on Blindness, AI, and Advocacy
In this episode of The Eko Lens Podcast, Kenisha sits down with Dr. Ana Mendez Zamora a blind MPH candidate at Johns Hopkins University and intern at Eko…
The Eko Lens PodcastFighting Blindness, Changing Lives
In this episode of The Eko Lens Podcast, host Kenisha sits down with Julie Gritzmacher, Director of Patient Advocacy and Population Health Initiatives at…
The Eko Lens PodcastNavigating Vision Loss: Kenisha's Story
In this episode of Eko Lens, guest host Yorgos, Board Chair of Ekovison, interviews Kenisha, the Director of Community Engagement for the Ekovision Foundation…
The Eko Lens PodcastFoundation for Blind Children
In this episode of Eko Lens, host Kenisha speaks with Julie Oliver, vice president of programs at the Foundation for Blind Children. They discuss the…
The Eko Lens PodcastRedefining Possibility: Ather’s Journey in Assistive Technology
In this episode of The Eko Lens, host Kenisha speaks with Ather Jammoa, an assistive technology trainer and advocate for the blind and low vision community…
The Eko Lens PodcastNot Blind Enough? Advocate for Your Needs
In this episode of the eko lens podcast, host Kenisha speaks with Lara, an advocate and resource parent in the child welfare system, about her personal journey…
The Eko Lens PodcastInnovations in Assistive Technology: Piccybot and Voistant
In this episode of Eko Lens, host Kenisha speaks with Martijn Van Der Spek, an innovator in assistive technology, about his journey in creating tools for the…
The Eko Lens PodcastLegally Blind No Limits
In this inspiring episode of the Eko Lens Podcast, host Kenisha Coon sits down with Cory, the visionary creator behind Legally Blind No Limits. They dive deep…
The Eko Lens PodcastAI for the Blind Club
In this episode of Echo Lens, host Kenisha speaks with Sean Keen, a blind entrepreneur and advocate, about the intersection of assistive technology and the…
The Eko Lens PodcastLet's Meet the Founder
In this episode of the Eko Lens Podcast, host Kenisha speaks with Christine Lin, the founder of the Eko Vision Foundation. They discuss Christine's personal…
The Eko Lens PodcastThe Eko Lens.....COMING SOON!
🎧 Preview: Welcome to The EKO Lens Description: Welcome to The EKO Lens, the podcast where we view assistive technology through the eyes of lived experience…