S1E7 - In conversation with Graeme Innes and Jonathan Mosen

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Graeme Innes

Graeme Innes AM is a lawyer, author, and company director. He is the Chancellor of Central Queensland University, a member of the board of the National Disability Insurance Agency, and a member of the board of the State Insurance Regulatory Authority of NSW.

Graeme's autobiography Finding a Way achieved popular acclaim in 2016.

He has been a human rights practitioner for more than forty years, and is a conference presenter and facilitator. Graeme was a Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission for nine years, responsible for issues relating to disability, race and human rights. On the international stage, he was a member of the Australian delegation that participated in negotiating the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. Since 2014, Graeme has received four Honorary Doctorates in recognition of his human rights advocacy. Graeme is married with two children, loves cricket as a spectator and sailing as a participant, and relaxes by enjoying fine Australian white wine.

Jonathan Mosen

Jonathan Mosen is a well-known advocate for accessibility features in computer and other technology for people who are blind, deaf-blind, or have low vision. Over the years, Jonathan has remained actively committed to his advocacy work, often speaking at conferences, participating in forums, and contributing to relevant discussions.

Before recently joining the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) in the United States https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/jonathan-mosen-brings-his-expertise-national-federation-blind Jonathan held the position of Workbridge Chief Executive Officer for five years. Workbridge is the largest employment agency for disabled people in New Zealand, and works to locate paid work for people with a variety of physical, sensory, and learning impairments, including people experiencing mental distress.

Jonathan has made significant contributions to accessibility as a writer, speaker, and advocate. He has been involved in efforts to improve the usability of various technologies, including software, hardware, and websites. His work has often involved collaborating with tech companies to ensure their products are inclusive and accessible for all. He has also authored several books and articles on accessibility and technology. His writings focus on provision of practical advice to users who are blind, deaf-blind, or have low vision. Jonathan is well known internationally for his work on two podcasts: "Mosen At Large" and “Living Blindfully”. These podcasts cover a wide range of topics focusing on technology and other matters affecting blind and deaf-blind people, and the vision impaired community. These podcasts have been highly praised world-wide for their in-depth content, such as discussions and insights into a range of accessibility issues.

Jonathan currently produces a technology podcast called “Access On”, for the NFB. Jonathan Mosen's contributions to the field of accessibility continue to have a significant impact on improving the lives of individuals who are blind, deaf-blind, or vision impaired; his ongoing work continues to shape the way technology is designed, developed and used worldwide.

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