Go offline with the Player FM app!
Guide Dogs, Glide, and the Future of Blind Mobility
Manage episode 522180271 series 1914096
Discover the realities of guide dog eligibility, shared ownership, and new assistive tech like Glide, as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share candid experiences from their own lives insights from blind tech users visiting Sight Village London.
Steven opens up about being declined for a guide dog due to low daily activity levels, revealing the emotional impact and the surprising alternative offered. The discussion explores the practicalities, responsibilities, and emotional rewards of guide dog ownership and how shared partnerships work in the UK.
The episode then moves into the future of assistive navigation, featuring conversations with Mark and Mustafa, early adopters of Glide, an AI-powered mobility device dubbed “a dog with a plug.” They share hands-on experiences, the evolution of Glide’s design, and how it complements rather than replaces guide dogs or canes. Mustafa also explains why he relies on an iPad as his primary computer for university studies, highlighting generational shifts in tech use and accessibility.
Like what you hear? Share your guide dog stories or your thoughts on Glide!
Subscribe for more conversations where blind people talk tech, and leave a comment to join the discussion.
Relevant Links
Guide Dogs UK: https://www.guidedogs.org.uk
Glide Mobility: https://glidance.io
#GuideDogs #AssistiveTech #BlindCommunity #Accessibility #GlideDevice
Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
---
Follow on:
YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube
X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x
Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram
TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok
Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads
Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook
LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin
Subscribe to the Podcast:
Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple
Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify
RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast
iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart
About Double Tap
Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
608 episodes
Manage episode 522180271 series 1914096
Discover the realities of guide dog eligibility, shared ownership, and new assistive tech like Glide, as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share candid experiences from their own lives insights from blind tech users visiting Sight Village London.
Steven opens up about being declined for a guide dog due to low daily activity levels, revealing the emotional impact and the surprising alternative offered. The discussion explores the practicalities, responsibilities, and emotional rewards of guide dog ownership and how shared partnerships work in the UK.
The episode then moves into the future of assistive navigation, featuring conversations with Mark and Mustafa, early adopters of Glide, an AI-powered mobility device dubbed “a dog with a plug.” They share hands-on experiences, the evolution of Glide’s design, and how it complements rather than replaces guide dogs or canes. Mustafa also explains why he relies on an iPad as his primary computer for university studies, highlighting generational shifts in tech use and accessibility.
Like what you hear? Share your guide dog stories or your thoughts on Glide!
Subscribe for more conversations where blind people talk tech, and leave a comment to join the discussion.
Relevant Links
Guide Dogs UK: https://www.guidedogs.org.uk
Glide Mobility: https://glidance.io
#GuideDogs #AssistiveTech #BlindCommunity #Accessibility #GlideDevice
Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
---
Follow on:
YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube
X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x
Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram
TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok
Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads
Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook
LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin
Subscribe to the Podcast:
Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple
Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify
RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast
iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart
About Double Tap
Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
608 episodes
Semua episod
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.