The Digital
Access Show
inclusive communication, and lived experience.
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Why This Show Matters?
Digital accessibility is not just a technical issue. It affects how people connect, learn, and take part in everyday life.
This podcast shares real stories, practical insights, and expert voices to help break down barriers and improve communication for everyone.
The Latest Episode
In this episode of The Digital Access Show, Narelle speaks with Tim Durrant from Lightmare Studios about living with epilepsy, the role gaming played in developing fine motor skills and social connections, and how technology can create more inclusive digital experiences. They also explore accessibility in gaming, the future of AI, and the resilience needed to overcome life’s challenges.
Frank Paolino
Episode 17
Narelle speaks with Western Australian MLA Frank Paolino about living with congenital nystagmus, a vision condition that causes involuntary eye movement. Frank discusses adapting with technology, working in politics with vision impairment, and the value of resilience, inclusion, and finding different paths forward.
Belinda Vesey-Brown
Episode 18
Narelle speaks with Belinda Vesey-Brown from Brio Group and Coach Aandi about digital accessibility, neurodiverse learning and the future of education.
Vanessa Norman
Episode 15
In this episode of The Digital Access Show, Vanessa Norman shares practical tips for planning accessible events, improving digital accessibility, and creating more inclusive experiences for people with disability.
Sonia Tremblay
Episode 16
Sonia Tremblay shares how one conversation about digital accessibility changed how her team designs websites. She explains that accessibility is not complicated, just about awareness, detail, and doing better for everyone.
Live Events
Episode 13
What does true accessibility look like in live events, theatre, and video content?
Experts in audio description, Auslan interpretation, and digital accessibility explore how inclusive experiences are created and where gaps still exist.
Luke Irwin
Episode 14
Cybersecurity is harder when digital systems are not accessible. Luke Irwin joins The Digital Access Show to unpack real risks and simple ways to stay safe online. This episode highlights why accessibility must be part of security.
Janelle Sampson
Episode 11
Janelle Sampson, speech pathologist, talks about augmentative and alternative communication, exploring how tools like symbols, devices, and eye gaze technology help people connect and communicate in ways beyond speech, while highlighting the importance of inclusion, reducing assumptions, and respecting every person’s voice.
Jodi Kneepkens
Episode 12
Jodi Kneepkens, founder of Going Daily Assisted Transport, shares how she transformed her support work experience into an accessibility-focused transport service that promotes greater independence and choice, while ensuring every part of the digital experience — from the website to the booking system — is fully accessible.
Make Disability Expos Truly Accessible
Episode 9
Are disability expos and networking events really accessible? In this episode of The Digital Access Show, Narelle speaks with Sue Wickham and Rosie Putland about practical ways event organisers can remove barriers and create more inclusive, accessible events for everyone.
KeyWord Sign
Episode 10
What if communication didn’t rely on speech alone? In this episode of The Digital Access Show, Narelle speaks with speech therapist Libby Brownlie about keyword sign, exploring how this simple but powerful tool supports accessible communication for people who have difficulty speaking or understanding speech.
Melanie Robartson
Episode 7
This week’s guest is Melanie Robertson from Deafblind Information Australia. We focused on topics around digital accessibility via website audits, the quality of online platforms the deafblind community is used to, and much more.
Simone Eyles
Episode 8
Simone Eyles from Disinfluencer candidly shares what it’s like to build a marketing business around disability inclusion, and to help bring inclusivity to disability for other brands and businesses.
Nicholas Hosking
Episode 5
This week’s guest is Nick Hosking from KN Website Design and the Do Better Campaign. Nick helps illuminate what digital accessibility truly asks from web developers and designers, and whether DIY website builders can create accessible environments.
Matthew Horspool
Episode 6
This week, Matthew Horspool shares his experience working in assistive technology training while also relying on accessible digital technology himself as a person with disability living in the UK.
Shannon Towell
Episode 3
In this episode of The Digital Access Show, Narelle speaks with brand designer and accessibility specialist Shannon Towell about colour accessibility, exploring contrast, colour blindness, and practical ways to create more inclusive digital experiences, including Shannon’s innovative multicolour contrast checker tool.
Tommy Trout
Episode 4
In this episode of The Digital Access Show, Narelle speaks with disability advocate Tommy Trout about inclusion, accessibility, mindset, and how younger generations are helping shape a more inclusive future.
Kim Amor
Episode 1
This episode explains how SEO and digital accessibility work together to create stronger, more effective websites, with guest Kim Amor from KN Website Design sharing real-world insights. Learn why shifting your mindset around accessibility can transform your digital presence and boost your business reach. Transcript: Kim Amor
Mark Muscat
Episode 2
Explore how screen readers and braille devices help people with blindness or low vision access digital content. Narelle chats with Mark Muscat from Digital Access Solutions about accessibility tools, common barriers, and why inclusive design is essential for every website and app.
