SEASON 15-Designing A World That Includes Everyone From Day One- Stream-Able Live Introduction

What if accessibility came first and everything else got better because of it? That’s the idea we rally around as Sara Bradford, aka SJ Childs—AuDHD Advocate and creator of Stream-Able Live and the SJ Childs Global Network—lays out a clear, urgent case for building inclusion into the foundation of our products, events, and stories. With one in four people in the United States living with a disability today and more than two billion projected globally by 2050, the numbers alone demand a redesign of how we create and share experiences.

We unpack what an access-first world looks like in practice. From live captions that are accurate and customizable to typography choices that improve readability, from seamless screen reader support to predictable navigation patterns, every choice is a lever that opens the door wider. Sara explains how Stream-Able Live hardwires these levers into the platform so creators don’t need permission or add-ons to be included. The result is not just better accessibility; it’s better usability for everyone and a healthier creative ecosystem where disabled creators can lead and shape culture.

Beyond the interface, we talk about accessibility as culture, policy, and strategy. Inclusion first means planning events with access in mind, budgeting for interpretation, writing alt text as standard, and treating transcripts as part of the content, not a footnote. It also means acknowledging the business upside: when we leave people out, we leave innovation on the table. Inclusive design expands audiences, reduces support costs, strengthens brand trust, and surfaces new ideas that only appear when more people can fully participate.

If you’re ready to move from compliance to creativity, from retrofits to inclusive defaults, this conversation is your nudge. Subscribe for more builder-focused stories, share this episode with someone who can move resources, and leave a review telling us the first accessibility change you’ll champion.

Chapters

• 0:00 Meet SJ Childs
• 0:18 The Scale Of Disability
• 0:33 Declaring The Access Revolution
• 0:53 From Ethics To Innovation
• 1:02 Streamable Live: Inclusion First
• 1:24 Culture, Policy, And Better For All
• 1:42 Inclusion Without Permission

Transcript

Speaker: 0:00

Hi, I'm Sara Bradford, aka SJ Childs, AuDHD Advocate and Creator of Stream-Able Live and the SJ Childs Global Network, a community of inclusion. Accessibility isn't optional. It's a revolution. We need to change things now because one in four people in the US already lives with a disability. And by 2050, there will be over 2 billion people with disabilities around the world. This is the access revolution. Inclusion without permission. We're not waiting for inclusion. We're building it. What happens when we make accessibility the starting point? What happens when we build a future that works for everyone from day one? When we leave people out, we leave innovation on the table. That's why I built Stream-Able Live. It's not just another streaming service, it's a platform designed for inclusion first, not an upgrade or an afterthought. The user experience is built firsthand with captions, fonts, and screen readers that work seamlessly. And creators with disabilities have space to thrive and share their voices. Accessibility isn't just tech, it's culture, it's how we plan events, tell stories, and shape policies. And when we get it right from the start, life isn't just easier for some, it's better for everyone. This isn't just good ethics. This is good business. We're not waiting for inclusion. We're building it because we don't need to convince you we are undeniable. This is the access revolution. Inclusion without permission.