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AWB Philly Announces Thomas Wlodkowski As Recipient of the Fifth Annual 2020
AWB Hero Award
Acting Without Boundaries is thrilled to announce Thomas Wlodkowski as the next
honoree for the fifth annual 2020 AWB Hero Award. Thomas Wlodkowski is the Vice
President of Accessibility at Comcast.
In this role, Tom is responsible for developing and executing the company's
strategic plan focused on the usability of Comcast's products and services by
people with disabilities as well as pursuing opportunities to further enrich
the customer experience for the disability community.
Throughout his career, Tom has been a pioneer in the accessibility field. Blind
himself, he has been a champion for people with disabilities, working to
improve usability of mainstream Internet, mobile, broadcast and cable
television technology. Tom believes when you make a product more inclusive, you
create a better experience for everyone.
Under Tom's guidance, Comcast launched eye-control for the television, so
Xfinity X1 customers with physical disabilities can use their eyes to change
the channel, set a recording or search for a show. With support from Tom's
team, Comcast launched Voice Guidance on the Xfinity X1 Operating System, the
industry's first talking guide that provides people who are blind or visually
impaired with independent access to the X1 set-top box user interface including
TV listings, the ability to manage their DVR, access to Video On Demand and
Settings.
Tom and his team also opened a dedicated support center for customers with
disabilities and created an accessibility lab to drive accessibility research
and development. The lab provides an interactive atmosphere where employees can
experience the accessibility features of Comcast's current and future products
and assistive technologies used by people with disabilities.
Tom previously served as Director of Accessibility at AOL and in various roles
at WGBH, Boston Public Radio.
Single tickets are $150.00 (early bird pricing until 2/5/2020) Purchase tickets
online at http://bit.ly/heroaward2020 or call: 610.922.8240.
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