Speech recognition technology has evolved from clunky early tools into powerful systems built into the devices we use every day. But for people with disabilities, these tools are far more than convenient; they can be life-changing.

In this episode, host Katie Samson traces the story of speech recognition through the lived experiences of Marcus Goldman, whose father with ALS used Dragon in its early days; physicist Jim Isenberg, who relies on Dragon after a spinal cord injury; and web developer Leah Mattern, who breaks down how design decisions impact user experience. Together, they explore the independence, frustrations, and opportunities that voice technology creates, and why inclusive design matters now more than ever.

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