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
From the printing press to Digital: The History of Access to Information.
Join our guest host Kim Amor, Managing Director and Head of Marketing & Technical Assistance at KN Website Design, as she chats with our very own Narelle Wright from DASAT for a conversation about the history of access to information.
From handwritten documents to printed materials. From Braille to computers, screen readers and today’s digital world, we look at how technology has changed access to information, the barriers that still exist, and why accessibility matters.
Because access to information isn’t a luxury. It’s about independence, participation and being able to make your own choices.
Bernard Jones
Episode 29
How easy is it to learn about Digital Accessiblity.
Bernard Jones from Impact Corporate Training joins us to talk all things digital accessibility. Bernard shares insights from his Make Your Documents Accessible training, explores how governments are beginning to prioritise digital accessibility, and unpacks the stats behind disability today, highlighting why accessible digital experiences matter.
Louise Chiu
Episode 30
How does digital accessibility affect the mortgage process?
We chat with Louise Chiu from Australian mortgage brokerage The Loan Lounge. Louise shares how smart technology can streamline paperwork, why meeting clients halfway matters, and her personal experience with disability through her mum’s hearing impairment.
Allan Parker OAM
Episode 27
The Neuroscience Behind Communication
What happens in our brains when we communicate? And how does digital accessibility affect the way we connect?
This week on The Digital Access Show, Allan Parker OAM explores the neuroscience of communication and shares practical ways to connect more effectively.
Laetitia Thompson OAM
Episode 28
Social Media and Digital Accessibility
In this episode of The Digital Access Show, Laetitia Thompson from the Centre for Accessibility Australia explores how social media can be made more accessible. The conversation covers alt text, captions, hashtags, descriptive links, representation and why human checking of AI-generated content still matters.
David Easton
Episode 25
David Easton from Support Finance Group discusses helping NDIS participants and carers achieve home ownership while highlighting the accessibility barriers in digital banking. He explains why inclusive financial services are essential.
Brisbane 2032
Episode 26
What will it take to make the 2032 Olympics truly accessible. Join by Rachelle Ballard-Clayton and Akaisha Porter from Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc., we discuss the changes needed across transport, venues and the spectator experience, while members of the disability community share what an inclusive Games should look like. The Visual Story is by www.indidust.com.
Jesse Costelloe, Marzieh Tafreshi
Episode 23
Is AI the answer to digital accessibility—or are we asking the wrong question? Jesse Costelloe and Marzieh Tafreshi explore the future of AI, innovation and accessibility. How does technology create a more accessible world without leaving people behind?
Marisa Sposaro
Episode 24
Discover how Braille, assistive technology and the right support help Marisa Sposaro live and work independently. In this episode of The Digital Access Show, she shares why Braille literacy still matters and how it transforms lives.
Clinton Hale
Episode 21
Clinton Hale talks about how education has changed for neurodivergent students and students with disability. They discuss learning plans, teacher support, parent advocacy, assistive technology and why digital accessibility matters in every classroom.
David Oram
Episode 22
What makes a website truly accessible? In this episode, David Oram discuss why meeting accessibility standards alone isn’t enough, and how keyboard navigation, accessible themes, ARIA attributes and good design create better digital experiences for everyone.
Tim Durrant
Episode 19
Tim Durrant from Lightmare Studios lives with epilepsy. He discusses the role gaming played in developing fine motor skills and social connections, and how technology can create more inclusive digital experiences.
Aaron Orme
Episode 20
Aaron Orme from Vision Management and Coordination discusses the link between digital accessibility, accountability, and the proposed NDIS payment reforms. The conversation explores how inaccessible information continues to create real barriers for people with disability.
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.
