Stefan Barac | Making accessibility a standard | #51

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Stefan shares personal stories and practical approaches to accessibility, discussing how inclusive design can create better products and experiences for everyone.

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Episode highlights

• 00:02:07 – Stefan’s personal journey with accessibility
• 00:19:28 – Examples of accessibility challenges in manufacturing
• 00:28:20 – Medication and temporary disabilities in accessibility
• 00:32:14 – Testing as the key to accessible design
• 00:33:46 – Where to follow Stefan’s journey

About our guest

Stefan is an expert in designing accessible technology and creating ergonomic products that are both practical and usable for diverse audiences. He leads large-scale projects across various industries, including transportation, city planning, medical technology, and manufacturing.

As the cofounder of incluthon.com, Stefan focuses on connecting accessibility experts with businesses, helping them understand accessibility needs and empowering them to create inclusive solutions.

He emphasizes the importance of involving the audience in the creation process, stating: "Include people with disabilities in your product teams!"

Stefan’s vision is to use accessibility as a jump-off point for product innovations beyond the visual level.

🔎 Where to follow Stefan

LinkedIn

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