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Beyond the Mind
Beyond the Mind is where personal narratives meet neuroscience, legal systems meet lived experience, and stigma meets soul.
Each episode:
- Unpacks real journeys from survival to self-understanding
- Translates the language of the brain and body into something you can live with
- Dismantles the myths around “normal,” success, and capability
- Gives voice to people failed by systems, but not by their own potential
We’re not here to fix you. We’re here to help you see the whole picture — and finally feel seen inside it.
Beyond the Mind
Designing for Everyone : The Neurodiversity Advantage with Dylan Woods
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Welcome to the Beyond the Mind Podcast, where we explore the stories, science, and systems that shape how we heal and grow.
In this episode, host SC welcomes Dylan from UC Berkeley’s Disabled Students Program (DSP). Since 2019, Dylan has been converting inaccessible academic materials into accessible formats using tools like OCR, Speechify, and Genio—ensuring students with disabilities have equal access to learning.
SC and Dylan discuss the barriers students face in traditional academic environments, the power of accessibility-centered design, and Dylan’s own path into user experience and inclusive design. He offers insight into what truly makes a tool or system accessible, and why design must consider diverse cognitive and sensory needs.
This conversation highlights the importance of accessibility as a foundation for wellbeing and educational equity.
Connect with Dylan Woods on LinkedIn or via email: mrdmw1024@gmail.com
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Disabled Students Program
00:11 Assistive Technologies and Software
01:32 Physical and Invisible Disabilities
02:20 Personal Journey and Career Path
03:10 User Experience Design and Accessibility
04:31 Neurodiversity Summit Insights
05:50 Campus Navigation Challenges
08:17 Support for Students with Disabilities
16:36 Note-Taking Tools and Technologies
25:18 AI in Education and Note-Taking
29:54 The Struggles of Manual Note-Taking
30:45 Discovering Otter AI: A Game Changer
30:53 The Importance of Note-Taking in Work Contexts
32:18 The Evolution of Note-Taking Tools
36:29 User Experience and Accessibility in Design
48:06 Designing for Neurodiversity
54:39 The Role of Graphic Design in UX
58:26 Concluding Thoughts and Future Projects
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