275. Improving accessibility and communication for differently able travellers in Africa with Victo Nalule, Founder, Tunaweza Foundation
Description
In this episode, Jon and Victo discuss the need for better accessibility and communication for differently able travelers in Africa, as well as the importance of creating uniform global standards.
They also explore the role of airlines and customers in driving change and using technology to improve accessibility.
Victo shares her experiences and highlights the work of the Tunaweza Foundation in supporting people with disabilities. The episode concludes with a discussion on Victo's TED Talk and involvement with the Obama Foundation.
00:00 Introduction
01:19 Discussing African aviation accessibility
06:15 Challenges faced by differently able travelers
13:05 The need for better facilitation by airlines and airports
14:47 Creating uniform global standards
15:44 The role of airlines and customers in driving change
18:10 Using technology to improve accessibility
24:18 Engagement with airlines and the need for follow-up
26:30 The Tunaweza Foundation and its mission
31:54 Victo's TED Talk and involvement with the Obama Foundation
35:16 Closing remarks
Connect with Victo:
https://twitter.com/VictoNalule
https://www.linkedin.com/in/victo-nalule
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47UWiWAVgAg
https://tunawezafoundation.org/
https://www.facebook.com/victo.nalule/
https://twitter.com/TunawezaO/status/1726908954784280946/photo/1
https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/disability-champion-nalule-to-present-at-hiv-NV_146931
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