Podcast Ep 1: Why should we care about Disability Inclusion?
In this introductory episode, hosts Prerna Goel and Whitney Simon talk to Kris Foster , one of the driving forces behind Project Nemo, who is from the disabled community. We hear his story of entering the world of Fintech as an employee and how he is working to change the narrative and perspective on how people with disabilities are seen.
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We also take a look at some jaw dropping stats that highlight just why accessibility and disability inclusion is such an important topic for businesses.
Did you know that just 17% of disabled people are born with their disability?
83% will acquire their disability over their lifetime. Any one of us could be impacted at any time.
Accessibility is not a privilege or a choice. It’s a human right.
Listen to the podcast here on Buzzsprout or on your favourite podcast provider. Follow the series to ensure you don’t miss our next episode, looking at disability rights and inclusion policy, and addressing issues around ableism and its impact on accessing financial services and products.