Blind Level Tech

For this weeks BLT Bite, we give you a quick review on the Meta Ray Band smart glasses. We show how to not only read text, but also how to get verry specific information like instuctions on a package, or the color of piece of clothing. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week on BLT, we outline the new direction in which we’d like to take the show. Over the winter holidays, we put a lot of thought into the format and stile of BLT, and we’ve definitely taken listener feedback into account when considering any changes to the show. We’re cleaning up the format of BLT, this means less banter, more tech news and coverage; but there will still be plenty of weekly s...

On this week’s episode, we’re back in full swing with Bebra Erickson, founder and executive Sheff of the Blind Kitchen. Deborah shares her experiences as a blind culinary student and her mission to provide accessible cooking solutions, emphasizing the need for quality and user-friendly products. The conversation emphasizes that culinary tools don’t necessarily need wi-fi and apps to be effective,...

Happy newyear from Blind Level Tech and all of us at Aftersight. We've got another Throwback this week, as we wanted to take a step back and look at where we were a year ago, in order to help us grow and improve more in 2025. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming on January 8th, so stay tuned. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we bring you a fun throwback, one of Evans favorite episodes in fact. This episode discusses cleaning techniques and devices that make home cleanning much easyer and more techy of course. We also want to thank you immensely for helping us reach our Colorado Gives goal. ★ Support this podcast ★

On this weeks BLT Bite, we take a look at Open AI's new Chat GPT telephone service. We ask it some fairly basic holiday questions, and get a nice eggnog recipe as well. Try it your self by calling 1800-242-8478, no account is necessary. ★ Support this podcast ★

Happy holidays from BLT, and all of us at Aftersight. This week, we're back with Ted Taquechi to talk about how travel might be different during the holidays. Ted shares his experiences traveling with United Airlines, highlighting their improvements in accessibility and customer service. Needless to say, when traveling during the holidays when times are busy, patience is defenitly a virtue. If you...

In this festive episode of Blind Level Tech, hosts Evan Starnes and Kelvin Crosby explore creative, accessible ways to enhance holiday décor with their guest, Michael Sisneros, an outreach specialist and holiday décor enthusiast. Michael shares innovative tips for making holiday decorations inclusive for individuals with low vision or blindness, incorporating textures, scents, and sound-based elem...

On this BLT Bite, we take a quick look at InnoSearch, an AI-driven online shopping center that allows users to shop from major retailers as well as finding and booking flights. We look at the features of InnoSearch, including its user-friendly interface, product search capabilities, and the integration of AI for enhanced shopping experiences. We also take a verry quick look at its flight booking a...

In this lighthearted episode of Blind Level Tech, hosts Evan Starnes and Kelvin Crosby share their Top 10 Sandwiches of the Year, featuring both restaurant favorites and their own creative concoctions. They also discuss holiday leftovers and unique recipes, all while engaging in humorous debates—like whether a hot dog qualifies as a sandwich. The episode begins with updates from Aftersight, includ...

Happy Thanksgiving from BLT and Aftersight, we hope its filled with your favorite traditions, food, and especially tech gadgets.on this episode, we discuss our favorite family traditions, talk about some fun games and activities, and what to expect for future episodes, and of course, expect lots of goofeeness and laughter. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Vibes 02:47 Tech Talk: Air Fry...

This week, we dive into the vast world of podcasting. Whether itsfinding your nitch or figuring out how to distribute your content, we try to answer any burning questions you may have if you’re considering starting a podcast. ★ Support this podcast ★

On this weeks BLT Bite, we show how to get started with Audacity, and how to navigate around the different windows. Chapters 00:00Introduction to Audacity and Podcasting 02:52Navigating the Audacity Interface 06:10Editing Basics in Audacity 09:02Advanced Editing Techniques 11:53Final Thoughts and Learning Recommendations ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we're back with more travel tech tips. We go beyond the airport, and share personal experiences and tips for getting around hotels and new cities, emphasizing the importance of using technology and apps to enhance travels. we discuss topics such as public transportation, hotel check-ins, finding food, and exploring local attractions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Blind Level Tech 07:12...

This week, we take a look at the VoiceVista Navigation app, a redesigned version of the Soundscape app, which utilizes 3D positional audio to assist users in navigating their surroundings. We do a quick compairison of both Voice Vista and its predecessor Soundscape Community, as there are substantial differences between the two. Download VoiceVista for free on the Appstore, its a great tool to add...

This week,we discuss our experiences and insights on air travel as blind and low-vision individuals. We discuss tools and services that aid in travel, personal experiences with airlines, navigating airports with out getting put in a wealchair, and the importance of preparation and accommodations for a smooth travel experience. When traveling with blindness or low vision, it is verry inportant to h...

This weeks bite is a demo that was recorded at the Shine Music Fest back in the summer, and its an app called NaviLens. NaviLens is a free app for IPhone and Android that lets you navigate event venues, museums, or anything that is aquipt with Navi tags. Learn more and download NaviLens at www.navilens.com ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, hosts Evan and Kelvin discuss their personal experiences with the accessible voting process for individuals with blindness or low vision. Highlighting their voting experiences, the challenges faced with accessibility at polling places, the importance of proper terminology,like screen reader virces text to speach, and the overall user experience with voting machines. And of course,...

In this episode of Blind Level Teck, we discussan extremely inportant topic, the importance of accessible voting for individuals with blindness or low-vision. We had the pleasure of speaking with Craig Towler from the Center for People with Disabilities, who shares insights on the voting process, available resources, and the significance of independent voting. Voteing is one of the best ways to be...

In this episode of Blind Level Tech, hosts Evan Starnes and Kelvin Crosby discuss the vast world of live streaming, particularly for blind and low-vission individuals. They delve into the essentials of setting up a live stream, and provide insights on equipment, software, and best practices. Live streaming is a great avenue for sharing your passions and connecting with others, and you don't need e...

In this episode, host Evan Starnes discusses various types of microphones and their configurations for optimal audio quality. He explores external microphones like the Blue Yeti and Blue Snowball, built-in laptop microphones, and headset microphones, highlighting their pros and cons. The episode also covers how to configure microphone settings in Windows for better sound quality, emphasizing the i...

In this episode of Blind Level Tech, hosts Evan Sarnes and Kelvin Crosby discuss the latest updates to TalkBack, the Android screen reader, and explore its features, including image descriptions, guided frame, and enhancements to the magnifier app. They also touch on the accessibility improvements for Braille users and live transcription features, ultimately debating the merits of Android versus i...

This is a re-run of a BLT Bite from several weeks ago. On this BLT Bite, we take a quick look at enableing the shortcut to tern Talkback on or off on Android. This bite coincides verry well with the BLT epasode that will releace this Wednesday, so stay tuned. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of Blind Level Tech, hosts Kelvin Crosby and Evan Starnes dive into the exciting new features of iOS 18. They’ll walk you through the latest accessibility updates, share their personal experiences with Apple’s newest products, and spotlight the tech piece of the week. From improvements in Braille screen input to the new item chooser feature and the introduction of music haptics, th...

Blind Level Tech, or BLT, is a fun new show dedicated to the use of technology for those who are blind and have visual impairments. We will walk you through the latest and greatest tech from Apple to Microsoft and TVs to kitchen appliances. We will even throw in some good ole dad and tech jokes for good measure. Being blind is hard enough. Your tech experience should not be. ★ Support this podcast...