Blind Level Tech

Blind Level Tech with Jonathan Price and Evan Starnes: Exciting Discussions on Accessibility, Website Design Principles, and Listener Questions In this episode, hosts Jonathan Price and Evan Starnes at Blind Level Tech engage in an enlightening discussion on blind technologies and accessibility. They begin with their personal updates, and then discuss crucial principles of website design for blind...

Blind Level Tech: The Roomba Chronicles and Swiffer Stories Dive into this week's frothy blend of blind tech talk and house-keeping adventures with Jonathan Price and Evan Starnes! We dive into the world of robotic vacuums, reveal our 'Swiffer stories', and keep it cool amid subzero temperatures. Plus, we share our favorite sandwiches and give a shout-out opportunity to our amazing listeners! Stay...

Moving Out and Setting Up Your Own Place: Tips and Tech for the blind and low-vision community. In this new episode from Blind Level Tech, co-hosts Jonathan Price and Evan Starnes share experiences and tips about moving out and setting up your own place from a visually impaired perspective. Evan talks about his personal experience of moving into his new apartment, including setting up appliances,...

Tech Outlook 2024: Evolving Trends, Challenges, and Innovations in The Blind Community Hosts Jonathan Price and Evan Starnes discuss key trends and predictions for the year 2024 in the blind technologies space. Topics include the growing influence of artificial intelligence, implications of cybersecurity, blurred lines between digital and real world, business integration and security, and accessib...

Blind Level Tech: Year in Review & Looking Forward to 2024 Join Jonathan Price and Evan Starnes as they look back on the evolution and achievements of Blind Level Tech in 2023. They celebrate the podcast's progress, the diverse guests they've featured, and their expansion to global audiences. They highlight some personal and professional growth, favorite episodes, and unique tech discussions....

Blind Level Tech: Navigating the Holidays and Christmas Gift Tips Join Jonathan Price and Evan Starnes on this Christmas edition of Blind Level Tech. In this episode, they discuss gift ideas and considerations for those with vision loss, emphasizing the importance of experience-based gifts, practical technologies, and adaptive equipment. They also recommend avoiding overly 'talkative' gadgets and...

Blind Level Tech: Top 5 Tech Gifts Guide & Holiday Reflections In this episode of Blind Level Tech, hosts Jonathan Price and Evan Starnes share a lively discussion about the holiday season, personal traditions, and amusing childhood memories. They then shift to spotlight five key tech gift recommendations for this year, including a wireless gaming headset from Corsair, an iClever folding Bluet...

Navigating Mental Health: Tech and Self-Care Conversations In this episode of Blind Level Tech, hosts Jonathan Price and Evan Starnes candidly discuss the importance of mental health, especially in the context of blindness and vision loss. The conversation covers a variety of mental health apps, including Calm, Rise Sleep, Bible App, and BetterHelp, breaking down their functionalities, benefits, a...

Blind Level Tech Thanksgiving Episode: Giving Thanks & Future Plans In this episode of Blind Level Tech, hosts Jonathan Price and Evan Starnes discuss the importance of gratitude and share personal anecdotes about what they are thankful for. They also discuss their plans for Thanksgiving and experiences related to the holiday season. They discuss some changes with their company, including a na...

Unveiling the Latest in Blind Technologies: Featuring Blind Level Tech's Jonathan Price and Evan Starnes In this riveting episode of Blind Level Tech, Jonathan Price and Evan Starnes navigate you through a captivating exploration of the latest in blind technologies. The hosts chat about their weekends before delving into an in-depth discussion with their special guest, Mohammed. Mohammed unveils t...

in this episode Jonathan and Evan have a lively chat with the one and only Chris Peltz, discussing and providing advice regarding blind grilling and hunting. The conversation includes discussing technologies used in grilling and hunting, giving innovative solutions to potential issues, and even incorporating some cooking techniques. Towards the end, the hosts and guest discuss the best sandwiches...

Today we go down through the Echo Chamber with Gar Bartos of Echobatix. This app for IOS is incredibly powerful and will give you the freedom to simply point at a label and have the information given to you on a silver platter. Well, maybe not silver. Unless you have the space grey iPhone then maybe silver... I digress. gary and his team are out to change the way you see the world, how you react t...

Ok, we're back with another week of BLT and we are so thankful for all of those who have come on our show and all the amazing listeners. Today we are "Waving, waving through a window" and looking at the accessible features of Windows 11. Enjoy this fun episode! Blind Level Tech (BLT) is a fun new show dedicated to the use of technology for those who are blind and have visual impairments. We'll wal...

This was a show full of blunders, mistakes, and tech fails. But hey, it's why we do this show. This week, Jonathan and Evan are gettin' all up in the business of macOS Accessibility and some of the features you need to be aware of. Enjoy this episode of Blind Level Tech. Blind Level Tech (BLT) is a fun new show dedicated to the use of technology for those who are blind and have visual impairments....

We have gone from outdoor navigation and taken some of the technology outside and brought it inside. Paul with the Clew App. joins the crew of BLT as they discuss everything from app development to how this is going to benefit you as a listener and end user. We would love you have you test out this amazing new technology. Head over to the link listed below to get the app. If you have any questions...

Evan and Jonathan are at it again, messin' things up and being goofy. This week James Warnken join BLT as they talk about development in accessible technology and website design. Then it's on to the sandwich of the week. Blind Level Tech (BLT) is a fun new show dedicated to the use of technology for those who are blind and have visual impairments. We'll walk you through the latest and greatest tec...

Jonathan and Evan are joined by Samuel Foulkes, from Clovernook out of Cincinnati, OH. The work he's doing there brings braille back to life and makes reading, art, museums, and sculptures come to life with extraordinary depth and detail. We really hope you enjoy this show. Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review and help us grow the show by sharing it with someone you love who you think would lo...

Blindshell USA is an amazing company, truly designed to bring you a phone that has more to do with the functionality of a phone rather than the unnecessary bells and whistles. it's no wonder why they are quickly becoming successful in this area while taking users away from apple and bring them to the Blindshell family. We hope you enjoy this episode of BLT. Blind Level Tech (BLT) is a fun new show...

This was a fun episode as Evan and Jonathan get into the power of the ear and how we view the supernatural hearing of those who are blind. We also talk about some of the fun things around text-to-speech and the incredible nature of how our ears hear things. If you would like to follow along with the transcription, click this link. https://share.descript.com/view/EampHGu10Bc Blind Level Tech (BLT)...

Being a guide for a blind or low-vision hiker takes attention and humility. You are asking someone to trust you over rocks and through narrow pathways. This is a freedom giving opportunity. Jonathan and Evan talk about what it means to be a guide and the tools you need to be effective as such. Blind Level Tech (BLT) is a fun new show dedicated to the use of technology for those who are blind and h...

That's right, we talk about all the fun sippin', fecal smellin', smooth tastin' blends of... you guessed it, Poop Coffee. Don't worry, it's not for the whole show, just the first 5 minutes. We were so thrilled to have Mark Johnson of Michigan Labs on our show to talk more about the Hearsee cane and all its capabilities. This time from the perspective of the techie behind the cane. Enjoy this reall...

After a few weeks removed from the seemecane interview, we just had to test it for ourselves. This cane did not disappoint, and it was incredible meeting Kelvin and his clan. We hope to help Kelvin get this cane up and running and if you would like more information about him or this amazing cane check out the links below. Blind Level Tech (BLT) is a fun new show dedicated to the use of technology...

Evan and Jonathan have a ton of fun in this episode talking about all things portable charger from small usb banks to larger 120 volt tanks! If you would like to know our personal recommendations you need to listen to this show. Let's go! Blind Level Tech (BLT) is a fun new show dedicated to the use of technology for those who are blind and have visual impairments. We'll walk you through the lates...

Evan and Jonathan are pleased to bring you a behind-the-scenes look at the new Seemecane. This cane lights up, has sound, and will be featured in many media outlets soon. Kelvin has put his entire life behind this cane, and we want to make sure he makes this a reality for everyone who needs to be seen. I mean, hey, come on, who doesn't want to go out for drinks with their friends at night? Enjoy t...

And we're back at it again with these two wonderful men. I hope you enjoyed last week when we went into the in's and out's of BMG and all that they do. In this episode Jonathan, Evan, Caserney, and Bigboi talk about some of the assistive technology and getting over your creative hurdles, and you embark on your music making journey. We hope you enjoyed these episodes. Let us know what you would lik...