# AccessWorld #25 -- Ayan Kishore from Benetech

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Podcast: [AccessWorld](https://stenobird.com/podcast/accessworld-6598907)
Published: 2026-01-12T14:22:13+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the AccessWorld podcast, hosts Tony and Aaron catch up with Ayan Kishore at the recent AFB Leadership Conference. Ayan is president and CEO of Benetech, a leader in accessible media for people with disabilities. Providers for the popular BookShare service, Ayan shares what's new for Benetech in 2026. Be sure to like and subscribe to Accessworld via your favorite podcast app and check out the quarterly e-zine at www.afb.org/aw for the latest issue and over 25 years of back issues from AFB's leading publication on digital inclusion and accessibility. Aaron Preece is editor-in-chief of AccessWorld and Tony Stephens leads communications for the American Foundation for the Blind. To access past episodes and transcripts, visit the podcast page here . To learn more about AFB and to support our work creating a world of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision, visit our website at www.afb.org . This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

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