1 in 4 Users Left Out? Why Accessibility Is a Tech Leadership Issue with Maia Miller

1 in 4 New Zealanders live with a disability. Maia Miller says it’s time our tech reflected that, and she shows how leaders can start today.

In this episode of the Tech Waka Podcast, we sit down with Maia Miller, founder of Aleph Accessibility, to unpack the why, how, and impact of building accessible tech. Maia shares her own journey from frontend dev to Aleph Accessibility founder, and breaks down:

What accessibility really means in digital products

The NZ-specific landscape: what’s working, what’s broken

How accessibility benefits all users, not just disabled users

Practical steps tech leaders can take next week

How good accessibility makes your AI, codebase, and customer experience better

Whether you’re an engineering manager, product leader, or platform owner, this episode will expand your perspective and give you tangible ways to lead better.

This episode is sponsored by Wires Uncrossed.