A Day in the Life of a Blind Ahstronaut

In this thought-provoking talk, the first blind astronaut shares some bits of her unique journey navigating the challenges in the high-tech world of space exploration. Through personal anecdotes, she sheds light on the unexpected obstacles faced in daily tasks and how these challenges led to improvements in technology and procedures for all astronauts. This session offers a fresh perspective on accessibility, innovation, and problem-solving in the most unlikely of places – outer space, showcasing that small changes can lead to greater efficiency and inclusivity for everyone.

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Калина Асенова (и кучето Уайти)

I’m Kalina Asenova – an adventurer and newly hatched QA enthusiast since 2024. When I’m not hunting bugs, you’ll find me exploring caves, climbing rock, or training dogs. I graduated with a master’s degree in clinical psychology, but you won’t see me behind a desk for too long. I like to combine non-standard challenges with professional ones – for me, bugs and caves have a lot in common: as long as you look, you’ll always find something hidden.

Ангел Петров

I am Angel Petrov – a dedicated puzzle cracker and software entomologist for almost 20 years. I love improving and simplifying (not this, the other) things, discovering and exploring. I like to share my knowledge and be helpful to others. I’ve been wading into the wilds of accessibility for a while now and encountering unsuspected fantastical creatures and mythological artifacts and very often exclaiming, “Mmm, as expected” and less often, “Aha! That’s why,” eager to turn the game around.