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Michael Wahl on Disability Accessibility in the Digital World

Michael Wahl on Disability Accessibility in the Digital World

Update: 2025-01-28
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The digital world holds the key to participation in nearly every aspect of modern life - but for people with disabilities, significant barriers remain. In this episode, we sit down with


Michael Wahl, head of the German Federal Agency for Accessibility of Information Technology (BFIT-Bund), to explore how digital accessibility can bridge this divide. Drawing from his professional expertise and personal experiences as a blind person, Michael Wahl shares his thoughts on the challenges, opportunities, and technologies


shaping current and future digital inclusion. From legal frameworks to AI innovations, discover how we can all contribute to creating a more equitable digital space.

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Michael Wahl on Disability Accessibility in the Digital World

Michael Wahl on Disability Accessibility in the Digital World

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