Our first “Why IT Matters” recording of 2021 covers the small and large ways decisions made about access, priority, and need in technology have direct effect on the perception, engagement, and participation of others. Our guest, Laura Tovar, Development Director at the Deaf Action Center relates her experience as an American Sign Language interpreter and her career growth to the issues our country is facing: justice, racism, and where and how the truth of matters is conveyed. Why IT Matters is hosted by Tracy Kronzak and Tim Lockie of Now IT Matters!
Tim and Tracy take a deep dive into an uncomfortable place regarding the technology industry's externalities and how they are addressed. This is a...
Our final episode of Why IT Matters of 2021 is a conversation with an old friend, collaborator, and co-creator, Ryan Ozimek, Co-founder of PICnet...
A year ago today, the protests against the killing of George Floyd began in Minneapolis. In recognition of the global dialogue of racial justice...