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Join me as we embark on a journey of inspiration, featuring heartfelt interviews with extraordinary individuals from diverse backgrounds, including caregivers and blind individuals. Through their compelling stories, we aim to uplift, motivate, and empower listeners to embrace life's challenges and seize every opportunity to thrive.
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This podcast is focused on technology that supports people who are blind and visually impaired. Our panel of IT Trainers & guest panelists discuss all the latest in mainstream and inclusive technology innovations in a fun and informative manner. V I Labs is the technology function within Vision Ireland. Vision Ireland is the national sight loss agency in Ireland. V I Labs provide technology assessments and training for all our service users. We are a not for profit charity, which offers supp ...
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Kelly and Company

Accessible Media Inc

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Join Kelly MacDonald and contributors from the blind, partially sighted and disability community for lively one-hour discussions about arts, entertainment and the lifestyle issues that matter to you.
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Vision of a Veteran is a glimpse into some inspirational stories of fellow blinded veterans. Their heart-warming testimonials share the difficulties and challenges they encountered, methods for coping, and rising above any obstacles. Listen to very personal and emotional interviews and find out how they are doing now. Produced by Wisdom 4 the Blind, we continue our quest to help blinded veterans in all aspects of life from services to support.
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Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues. Each week Rae Johnston and guests take a fun, deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.
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Double Tap

Double Tap Productions Inc.

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Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight.
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In Culture

Microsoft

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On the In Culture podcast, we go behind the scenes with artists, gamers, musicians, designers, athletes, and visionaries in their fields to share a real-world look at how they’re shaping culture. In our latest podcast series, Variations on a theme, we explore the life and legacy of Sol LeWitt. We’ll cover key themes in LeWitt’s work and explore how his approach still influences some of the creative pioneers shaping the 21st century. Variations on a theme is a companion to the Sol LeWitt App, ...
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The Dark Room

Alex Howard and Lee Pugsley

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Two legally blind cinephiles discuss movies and the wonders of entertainment while giving listeners a better understanding of how people with low vision experience the world.
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Your Brand Amplified

Anika Jackson, Bleav

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Welcome to Your Brand Amplified® – the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of successful businesses, exploring the minds of entrepreneurs, business leaders, marketers and sales experts. I'm thrilled to be your host, Anika Jackson, and I'm on a mission to uncover the stories, strategies, and secrets that have propelled these individuals to success. Tune in to hear the captivating journeys of our guests. From humble beginnings to industry titans, each episode unravels the unique narrative ...
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Interviews with authors of articles from JAMA Ophthalmology. JAMA Ophthalmology, published continuously since 1869, is an international, peer-reviewed ophthalmology and visual science journal. Covering research, science, & clinical practice in ophthalmology and vision science.
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I am a disabled man and will be talking to both abled and disabled individuals about their challenges and how they overcome them. Also talking to other people in the disabled community (caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates). If you have any concerns, comments, or questions, you are welcome to contact Steven at [email protected] and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565452984831&mibextid=LQQJ4d. Steven would love to hear from anyone who would like to tell th ...
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BEST Together Podcast

BEST Together (Blind Early Services TN)

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BEST, Blind Early Services TN, is a nonprofit organization co-founded by two moms of young boys who are blind. BEST provides family support, early intervention and advocacy services for families and providers of children who are blind or low vision. In each episode we will interview parents, providers and those with lived experiences in the blind/low vision community. We want to educate, empower, encourage and equip you with all the tools you need to ensure the BEST start for your child!
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Cortical visual impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of pediatric visual impairment in the developed world. The eyes can see, but the brain can't interpret the visual world. Due to neuroplasticity, the functional vision of a child with CVI can improve. The number of children with CVI is growing, so why isn't anyone talking about this public health crisis? We are. Music by Storm Crews. Art by Ian Kleinfeld.
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Self-advocacy and having blindness or low vision can be challenging at times when others don't know what it's like to have a disability or have met someone and don't know how to interact. However, it's about understanding how those of us with visual impairments are able to be independent using the accommodations that we use and letting others know that we're individuals like everyone else. This podcast is about raising awareness of blindness and low vision in a positive way and educating oth ...
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Heard & Empowered

National Industries for the Blind

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The Heard & Empowered podcast is where the blind and visually impaired (BVI) community finds job inspiration, career opportunities, and a path to success. Presented by National Industries for the Blind—a leader in job creation for BVI individuals—this podcast is your go-to resource for thriving professionally in a sighted world. Join the host, Dr. Hoby Wedler, every week on Wednesday, as he and his guests dismantle stereotypes, offer expert advice, and share success stories to help you build ...
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Maxwell Ivey, The Blind Blogger, is an entrepreneur and accessibility advocate who has transformed personal adversity into purpose-driven work. Losing his vision to retinitis pigmentosa, Maxwell began his entrepreneurial journey brokering amusement park rides online, teaching himself code and navigating platforms that were not built with accessibil…
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On today’s show, grab your cloak and broomstick everyone because Psychotherapist Fern Lulham has something a little bit magical for us today. April is Autism Awareness Month, and we're joined by Registered Dietitian Jackie Silver to explore how food sensitivities affect people with Autism. Plus, what makes some environments more difficult for blind…
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In today’s honest and lively Double Tap episode, Steven and Shaun explore why "everything feels terrible" in tech—and how it especially impacts accessibility. The hosts open up about frustrating tech failures, from Steven’s Windows settings reset to Shaun’s struggles with Amazon Fire tablets and Meta Ray-Ban glasses. Listeners share first-hand expe…
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Meet Tou Yang, a Transition Work Opportunities Navigator at State Services for the Blind! Tou helps students explore career options, build resumes, prepare for interviews, and find summer jobs, internships, or volunteer experiences. Learn how tools like Career Index Plus make it easier to research careers and job markets. Tou shares tips for tailor…
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Jen Kem is a dynamic business strategist and author whose leadership philosophy centers around working smarter, not harder—a concept she calls fancy lazy. Rooted in her upbringing in a Hawaiian plantation town with Filipino immigrant grandparents, Kem blends cultural wisdom, psychological insight, and business acumen to help individuals and organiz…
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Crip Trip, AMI’s new road trip docuseries, takes viewers on a journey of hilarity, friendship and hope, while shedding light on glaring holes in support systems for members of the disability community. Plus, in honour of Earth Day on April 22, Michael Feir reviews the Threshold podcast, which has won awards for its coverage of our changing environm…
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Today’s Double Tap takes a deep dive into the accessibility quirks of tech—past, present, and speculative future. Steven and Shaun start off with a passionate breakdown of split tapping, a handy VoiceOver gesture on iOS, and the surprising discovery that Amazon Fire tablets now support it, even when premium Android phones don’t. The hosts then disc…
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Water hungry datacentres being put in the middle of the desert, Google ads being called out for having a monopoly, politicians on Grindr and robots in the Beijing marathon. This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Join us and be inspired in this replay episode from Women Acquiring Assets, featuring Laura Grier’s journey as a travel photojournalist and entrepreneur rooted in a passion for cultural preservation and meaningful impact. Through her global travels and work with National Geographic, she witnessed firsthand the beauty and fragility of indigenous tra…
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Do you have a favourite acoustic space to listen to music? Christine Malec has thoughts about music venues. From April 2 to 19 this year, Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto held the World Premier of The Little Prince, A Physical Theatre Adaptation, led by visionary Deaf artist and storyteller Landon Krentz. Joining us are RalistaRodriguez who plays …
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First up, Steven shares his frustrating but relatable journey setting up a flatbed scanner via a virtual machine on his Mac Studio to read medical documents privately. The hosts reflect on the pros and cons of returning to older, more reliable tech versus the convenience of modern scanning apps—and the risks to privacy they may pose. Then it's onto…
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Caroline Crawford, founder of Cultiveight, brings a refreshing perspective to marketing with her less is more philosophy. With a background in journalism and over a decade of experience in social media and content strategy, she saw firsthand how many businesses were overwhelmed by the pressure to do everything at once. This led her to create Cultiv…
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On today’s show, Registered Nurse Travis Nightingale is back for his latest segment and wants to talk to us about organ donation, as April is Organ Donation Awareness Month in Canada. He’s here to help us understand why more people need to register. First impressions matter, and accessibility is often won or lost in those first few moments. Matisse…
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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun are back—caffeinated, opinionated, and tackling everything from accessibility to identity. Kicking things off, Steven shares how his Apple Watch health alerts, though sometimes dismissed by doctors, played a crucial role in keeping his health in check. They explore how smartwatches—despite not being m…
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Alex Levin, CEO and co-founder of Regal AI, is leading a bold transformation in the customer service industry through the use of advanced AI agents. Drawing from his experience, Levin recognized the inefficiencies and frustrations within traditional contact centers—long hold times, poor automation, and impersonal service. Regal AI was born out of t…
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To help us celebrate Earth Day with the beauty of music and sound, Music critic Amanda Shekarchi brings us her Earth Day playlist. But first we are taking a trip to New York City with two concerts recognizing the occasion. Earth Day is a time to think about our planet—but also about how we connect with it. Marco Pasqua reflects on a powerful moment…
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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun return to the inbox to read listener feedback and share deeply personal experiences—starting with Steven's recent hospital stay. From insensitive medical staff to outdated assumptions about blind people, Steven unpacks the emotional highs and lows of navigating healthcare while visually impaired. The …
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In this episode of Talking Technology, Joe shows us accessible streaming devices, including the Apple TV 4K and Amazon Fire Stick. How do these devices work for blind and low vision users? In tech news, we hear about exciting innovations from Samsung, as well as a new medical device aiming to help with dry eyes. After an RTÉ news report about an AI…
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Tanya Bugbee’s journey from flipping sailboats as a teenager to becoming a transformative business coach is a testament to her fearless mindset and commitment to growth. Her hands-on life experiences—from living on boats and managing an airport to excelling in real estate—have shaped a coaching philosophy rooted in resilience, authenticity, and sel…
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Do rabbits make good pets? Are they difficult to look after? What kind of needs do they have? Dr Danielle Jongkind is here with the answers to your bunny questions. It’s allergy season, and Nutritionist Julia Karantjas is here with what we can do to help ourselves in natural ways, so we aren’t in a constant stuffy, itchy and sneezy state, or poppin…
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In today’s Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the rollout chaos of Meta’s Look and Tell AI feature in smart glasses—and why UK users are still stuck in limbo. Steven shares how he finally got access, while Shaun continues to battle the “not available in your region” message. Could VPNs be the culprit? Also in this episode, Steven opens up about…
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Vanessa Wilde’s journey from elementary educator to conversion copywriting expert is a powerful example of embracing change and building a business around what matters most. As a mother of four, she redefined success on her own terms, leaving behind agency life for the flexibility to raise her family while helping coaches and course creators elevat…
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Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith Q1. voice input software, Q2. Apps for organization and time management, Q3. Wearable Technologies, Q4. Mouse options for limited dexterity , Q5. Wildcard: Most memorable job accommodation —– Transcript Starts Here —– Opening: I have a question. Huh? Like what? I’ve always wondered. What about, do…
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Send us a text Steve interviews Ean Price from Kelowna, British Columbia. Ean is the Peer Support Manager at Technology for Living, a non profit group from Vancouver that works with people who have severe physical disabilities and helps them to live as well and as independently as possible. TFL provides people who experience physical barriers with …
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Alex and Lee chat with JC O’Connell, who performs live audio description for many performing arts events in the Los Angeles/Orange County area. In our conversation, JC discusses her process and preparing for the unexpected. If you live in the LA/OC area and would like to get in touch with JC, please e-mail her at [email protected] If you wou…
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Join us and be inspired in this replay episode from Women Acquiring Assets, featuring Zhe Scott's remarkable tale of resilience, adaptability, and ambition. From a young age, she set her sights on the Ivy League, ultimately earning admission to both Yale and MIT. Her academic path, which spanned management, information technology, and music, laid a…
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Dolby's Sound of a Masterpiece is an innovative project that transforms iconic visual artworks into immersive audio experiences. We have Amy Amantea here, our Arts and Culture contributor, to give us the score on this interesting way of making art accessible. Lawrence Gunther is back with us today to talk about the return of the Dire Wolf after it’…
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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece serve up an energetic mix of tech talk, personal stories, and powerful listener feedback. They dive into the practical use of AI-powered glasses, from Meta’s delayed UK rollout of Look and Tell to Google Gemini’s hands-on advantages for blind users. You’ll hear real-world insights on usin…
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Gee Ranasinha, founder of KEXINO, delivers a clear and compelling message for businesses: real marketing isn't about talking louder—it's about understanding your customer better. Drawing on decades of experience and grounded in behavioral science, he highlights common mistakes companies make, such as self-centered messaging, overemphasis on feature…
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In this Wellness Wednesday episode, Beth and Robin explore the growing role of AI in supporting mental health. With a compassionate and grounded perspective, they weigh the benefits and limitations of AI tools like ChatGPT as supplemental resources for emotional support, especially when traditional help isn’t accessible. While AI can offer journali…
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On today’s show, Independent Living Skills Specialist Leanne Baarda is back with tips on kitchen safety for the blind and low vision home cooks out there. Canadians are experiencing rising levels of burnout, even compared to how they were feeling a year ago. We chat about Robert Half Canada’s latest research on this, with Michael French. Plus, in j…
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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun get their hands—and ears—on a truly luxurious piece of audio tech: the Zohn-1 One wireless earbuds from Breggz. These aren’t your everyday earbuds—they’re high-end, custom-fit hearables designed for professional-grade audio quality. Steven shares his early impressions after trying the generic versions…
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Gee Ranasinha brings a much-needed reality check to the modern marketing world. With a background as a global marketing director and founder of the agency KEXINO, he challenges the shallow, tactic-heavy approaches promoted by self-styled marketing gurus. Instead, he champions a holistic view of marketing—one that blends strategic thinking with beha…
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Artist and author Amie McNee says it’s shameful that art has been relegated to the kids, the retired, and the wealthy. We discuss her new book, We Need Your Art, an urgent call to dismantle everything we’ve been told about what art is and who its for. Spoiler alert…it’s for you, and you need to hear this. What would your championship meal be? Alex …
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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the latest developments in AI-powered wearables, smart glasses, and Apple’s ongoing struggles with Siri. The duo opens with a passionate rant about endless product prototypes and the tech industry’s obsession with “potential” over polished releases. You’ll get the inside scoop o…
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On today’s show, Fern Lulhams joins is to chat about what we want from our Birthdays. Calcium is the most important mineral for our bones, which we probably already know, but what else does it offer our bodies? Nutritionist Julia Karantjas tells us. Can delicious, mouthwatering travel food be healthy? Dedicated traveller (and eater) JJ Hunt says ye…
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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun are joined by long-time friend of the show, Tim Dixon, who shares his hands-on experience with the new Plaud AI note device—a compact, AI-powered assistant built for blind users. Designed as a simplified smartphone alternative, the Plod can make and receive phone calls, record conversations, send note…
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Kerry Tepedino is a leader in mindset and personal development, whose journey from corporate graphic designer to transformational mentor began with a deep internal misalignment. Despite her professional success, she felt unfulfilled, prompting her to dive into holistic health and emotional healing. Through her own challenges—including emotional eat…
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On today’s show, Spencer West is a motivational speaker, content creator and amputee who is changing the conversation around disability with funny and inclusive content. He shares how his story has resonated with so many others online. And Michael Feir brings us a chilling treat with The Conception of Terror, a collection of four haunting tails ins…
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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun explore the expanding world of AI-powered vision across devices and platforms. Steven shares his first hands-on experience using Google Gemini's live vision feature on the Samsung Galaxy S25, using it to identify blinking lights and navigate the menu on an inaccessible VoIP phone—saving himself an Air…
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In the recent budget handed down by the Albanese government, there was little to no mention of social media, AI, or cybersecurity. What was behind this glaring omission? And what does that mean for Australia's tech future? Also, what's going on with the super fund hacks and are they actually that big of a deal? Plus, Meta has implemented new restri…
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In the recent budget handed down by the Albanese government, there was little to no mention of social media, AI, or cybersecurity. What was behind this glaring omission? And what does that mean for Australia's tech future? Also, what's going on with the super fund hacks and are they actually that big of a deal? Plus, Meta has implemented new restri…
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