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  • WayAround Part 2: How WayAround is Beeing Used in Publick Spaces

    WayAround Part 2: How WayAround is Beeing Used in Publick Spaces
    2025/05/21
    This week on BLT, we're back with Neva Fairchild to talk about the different uses for WayAround in public spaces. Weather it's making a selection on a vending machine or trying to figure out where the doctor’s office is, there are a lot of possibilities with WayAround in public. If you'd like to learn more about WayAround, visit them at www.wayaround.com
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    24 分
  • WayAround Part 1: The Basics of WayAround with Neva Fairchild

    WayAround Part 1: The Basics of WayAround with Neva Fairchild
    2025/05/14
    In this episode of Blind Level Tech, host Evan Starnes welcomes Neva Fairchild from WayAround to discuss innovative solutions for accessibility. Neva shares her personal journey with vission loss and her extensive background in rehabilitation counseling. The conversation delves into the features of WayAround's home use version, including various tagging solutions that enhance everyday tasks. Neva highlights real-life applications of the technology, compatibility with different devices, and a pretty unique usecase for WayAround tags. If you'd like to get your hands on some tags, go to https://www.wayaround.com Stay tuned for part two, where we discuss how WayAround is beeing used to help users navigate in dore spaces.
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    28 分
  • NLS Talking Book Players Get Some Sweet Upgrades

    NLS Talking Book Players Get Some Sweet Upgrades
    2025/05/07
    Summary In this episode of Blind Level Tech, host Evan Starnes introduces a mini-series focused on the National Library Service and its importance to the blind and low vision community. He discusses the evolution of Talking Book players, highlighting the new DA2 model, which features significant upgrades such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and text-to-speech capabilities. If you want to learn more about the new talking book player, go to https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/#nls-digital-advanced-da2-player Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the National Library Service 07:05 Introducing the New DA2 Talking Book Player 12:05 Features and Upgrades of the DA2 Player 18:08 Personal Anecdotes and Wrap-Up
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    22 分
  • Podcasting While On The Go: Should You Take Your Show On The Rode?

    Podcasting While On The Go: Should You Take Your Show On The Rode?
    2025/04/30
    In this episode of Blind Level Tech, host Evan Starnes discusses the intricacies of taking a podcast on the road. He shares insights on planning, conducting interviews, choosing the right recording space, and essential audio gear. Evan emphasizes the importance of having a clear plan, knowing how to engage potential interviewees, and the logistics of recording and editing audio while on the go.
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    24 分
  • Game Console Accessibility: Which Console is Most Accessible?

    Game Console Accessibility: Which Console is Most Accessible?
    2025/04/23
    On this weeks episode, we take a look at the three big players in the game console world, and the accessibility features of each one. We talk about visuall aids like the ability to zoom the entire screen, and how to enable screen reading functionality on each console. To learn more, visitthe accessibility pages for each console. Microsoft XBox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/for-everyone/accessibility Sony Playstation: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/accessibility/ Nentendo: https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/accessibility/
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    20 分
  • Rerun: When Mental Health and Tech Collide

    Rerun: When Mental Health and Tech Collide
    2025/04/16
    This week on BLT, we treat you to a clasic episode with Jonathan and Evan, and we discuss the various options for getting mental health support.
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    4 分
  • From Cane Handles to Sandwich Scandals

    From Cane Handles to Sandwich Scandals
    2025/04/09
    In this exciting episode of Blind Level Tech, host Evan Starnes reunites with inventor and accessibility trailblazer Kelvin Crosby, the mind behind the See Me Cane. Fresh off CSUN, they dive into the upgraded features of the CME Cane R1—a brighter, smarter, safer cane designed to improve mobility and independence for blind users. From vibration feedback and waterproof USB-C charging to removable handles and epilepsy-safe light modes, this new version has something for everyone. They also talk about accessibility in venture capital, Kelvin’s new podcasts, and Evan’s not-so-gourmet sandwich of the week. If you’re into accessibility tech, cane upgrades, audio games, or even just really entertaining banter—this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

    📞 Contact Information:
    Feedback Line (Aftersight/BLT): (720) 712-8856
    Email (Aftersight/BLT): feedback@aftersight.org
    See Me Cane Website: https://seemecane.com
    See Me Cane Podcast: https://seemecanepodcast.com
    Email (See Me Cane): info@seemecane.com
    Kelvin Crosby’s Website: https://kelvincrosby.com
    DeafBlind Potter Pottery: https://deafblindpotter.com

    ⏱️ Chapter Markers:
    00:15 – Welcome to Blind Level Tech
    00:40 – Evan’s intro and audio game follow-up
    01:23 – Kelvin is back! Updates and living beyond challenge
    03:39 – Audio archery and audio game nostalgia
    06:00 – CSUN chaos & See Me Cane origin story
    08:27 – The R1 prototype experience
    10:45 – Brightness adjustments, blinking modes, and epilepsy-safe pulses
    13:08 – Handle upgrades and balance/weight specs
    15:24 – USB-C charging, waterproofing, and modular cane design
    17:48 – CSUN recap and WeWalk comparisons
    20:13 – CME Cane R1 pre-order details and launch timeline
    22:35 – Investing in Accessibility podcast overview
    24:58 – Why CME Cane isn’t VC-backed (and why that’s OK)
    27:22 – The See Me Cane Podcast journey
    29:47 – Pottery news and the new Living Beyond collection
    32:10 – Sandwich of the Week: Jimmy Dean breakfast magic
    34:28 – Chicken sandwich showdown
    36:18 – Kelvin’s current projects & where to find him
    38:46 – Sign-off and ways to connect
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    40 分
  • Blind Gamers Guide Part 1.5: Just Scratching the Surface with Computer Games

    Blind Gamers Guide Part 1.5: Just Scratching the Surface with Computer Games
    2025/04/02
    This week on BLT, we bring you a quick followup to our first audio gaming episode, and take a look at three fun computer games. If you would like to try any of these games your self, go to the links below. To play Quentin C's Playroom go to https://www.qcsalon.net/en/ To download the windows version of Ball Boucer go to https://files.sooslandia.ru/BallBouncer/ To download Crazy Party go to http://pragmapragma.free.fr/crazy-party/en/ Happy gaming!
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    17 分