S1E16 - AccessWorld #16 -- A look at MagentaA11y with Ayelit Winer and Brianna Burrows of T-Mobile

Welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. On this episode, we have a chance to connect with Ayelit Winer and Brianna Burrows from T-Mobile’s accessibility team. Eyelet and Brianna share the strong growth of accessibility within the corporate culture of T-Mobile in recent years and their work launching Magenta A11y, an open source platform for mobile developers that is a one-stop shop for making sure mobile applications are accessible for all consumers.— not just T-Mobile customers, but for customers around the globe. They share what got them interested in digital inclusion and accessibility and give us a glimpse into what the future holds for accessible mobile communications. AccessWorld is a production of the American Foundation for the Blind. The podcast is a companion to AccessWorld magazine, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To check out the latest issue and browse through the archives, which are all completely free, visit www.afb.org/AW.  Check out Magenta A11y at: https://www.magentaa11y.com About the Hosts: Aaron Preece is the editor-in-chief of AccessWorld, and Tony Stephens leads communications for AFB. Together, they share their passion for digital inclusion and take time each month to engage on conversations at the intersection of technology and accessibility. For questions or comments about the show, email [email protected]. Check out our podcast page here. And be sure to like and subscribe from wherever you get your podcasts!  Produced and edited by Tony Stephens at the Pickle Factory in Baltimore, MD. Digital media support is by Breanna Kerr and Kelly Gasque. Music compliments of ArtList.IO and hosted on PineCast. About AFB: Founded in 1921, the American Foundation for the Blind creates equal opportunities and expands possibilities for people who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. Since its inception, AFB has been a leading voice for access and independence through technological innovation. In addition to publishing AccessWorld and the Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB), AFB is also the proud steward of the Helen Keller Archive, which is available on the AFB website at www.afb.org.  Consider making a tax deductible gift today to support this podcast. Your contribution helps us cover things like server costs and transcriptions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.