The Blind Life Podcast

The Blind Life Podcast

This is the companion Podcast for The Blind Life, the very popular YouTube channel for the blind and visually impaired community.

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February 19, 2025 19 mins

The BlindShell Classic 3 is here. This latest version of the popular accessible phone for the blind and visually impaired comes packed with major upgrades, including a touchscreen for select apps, a faster processor, and a brand-new AI assistant, Luna. Plus, we’re diving into Tandem, the exclusive BlindShell app that makes communication easier than ever. New Features: - Touchscreen support for select third-party apps - Luna AI Assi...

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In this heartfelt episode of "The Blind Life Podcast," we discuss the often-overlooked challenges faced by blind and visually impaired individuals at social events. From the struggle to recognize faces and read body language to the emotional weight of feeling invisible, we explore the complexities of navigating social spaces without sight. This anonymous Facebook post highlights the importance of empathy, understanding, and small g...

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Welcome to The Blind Life Podcast!

In this exciting episode, we're joined by Drew Crook, an accessibility architect at Paramount Global. Drew is at the forefront of making streaming platforms like Pluto TV and Paramount Plus more accessible to everyone. 

Drew shares his personal journey living with a vision impairment, and how he thrives in his career with the support of his third guide dog. We dive deep into his experiences, from ...

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Okay, folks, get ready. Because today, we’re going deep, deep into the world of those Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. Oh, yeah. Hold on. We’re not just talking about how cool they look. But let’s be honest, they are pretty slick. Right. But you’ve sent us a ton of stuff on these glasses. Yeah. Reviews, articles, even some hints about what’s coming down the line.

🔍 Episode Highlights:

  • Unboxing & First Impressions: Get an up-...
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Hey everybody, it's Sam with The Blind Life! Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Blind Life Podcast. In today's episode, I'm thrilled to chat with my friend Sedona Dave, the brilliant mind behind Awarewolf Gear. We dive deep into the creation and innovation of two groundbre...

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In this episode of The Blind Life Podcast, Sam Seavey continues the Working Blind series with Christy, who shares her inspiring journey from a career in consulting to leading global disability accommodations at Otis Elevator. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at age 3, Christy talks ...

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Shopping online as a blind or visually impaired individual can be challenging due to inaccessible websites. In this video, I introduce InnoSearch, a new platform designed specifically for the blind and visually impaired. It integrates with major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best...

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In this episode, I chat with Selena, Cleaves, and T, the brilliant minds behind the popular UK-based Seesaw Podcast. We dive into their history, from meeting in school to starting the podcast during lockdown, and explore each host's vision impairment journey. Learn how they leveraged S...

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Hey everyone! In this episode of The Blind Life podcast, I share my vision story – from my diagnosis with Stargardt's disease at age 11 to how it has progressed over the years. Discover how I navigated school challenges, found solace at a school for the blind, and adapted to...

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Join Sam from The Blind Life as he interviews Chris, a remarkable individual with an inspiring vision story. At the age of 24, Chris received a diagnosis of Stargardt disease, leading to legal blindness by his early thirties. Despite the challenges, Chris embarked on a trans...

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In this episode of the working blind series, I'm talking with Brad Manning, 1/2 of the very successful Two Blind Brothers team.

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Unlock the full potential of your iPhone or iPad with our comprehensive tutorial! Join us as we guide you through optimizing your device for low vision needs. Learn to navigate Accessibility settings, customize displays for clarity, and enlarge screen elements effortlessly. ...

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In this video, I put the Apple Vision Pro to the test to determine if it's a viable device for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Through a thorough week-long evaluation, I explore its features, accessibility options, and overall usability in various real-life s...

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Join me as I unfold an amazing story of determination and creativity in Minecraft! In this captivating storytime,I share the incredible journey of recreating the iconic Biltmore Estate from scratch.  Prepare to be amazed as I recount the painstaking process of constructing the entire Biltmore Mansion, room by room, over several months. From the grandeur of its sheer size to the meticulous attention to detail in every single chamber...
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Today we explore the world of Tesla's humanoid robots and their potential as personal assistants for the blind community. Could the Optimus Gen II be the ideal solution for the visually impaired? Tesla unveiled their groundbreaking prototype humanoid robot in 2021, and just ...

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Be My Eyes, one of the most popular apps in the blind community has added a new AI tool. Be My AI Adds the power of ChatGPT and introduces amazing possibilities to the assisted technology world! Website: • https://www.bemyeyes.com/ For Apple: • https://apps.apple.com/us/app/...

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In 2016 I created a very short film called "The Visit". It was just a fun little project I did with my daughter Skyler, and then posted on my channel. Since barely anyone saw it at the time, I thought I would repost the video and this time include audio description. This is ...

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This is talked back with the blind life, the video podcast where my wife Rachel and I answer frequently asked questions and comments from the previous month's videos. We also do a giveaway in each episode. To watch the full episode, and join in the giveaway, head over to www...

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Did you know there are a bunch of crazy voices available to use on your Mac? They are novelty voices that can be used for many of your text-to-speech applications like VoiceOver, or Spoken Content. Monsters, robots, underwater voices, even a guy that whispers! These novelty ...

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In this episode, we talked to Gary Beene, the creator of the EZ Reader accessible computer system. The EZ Reader is a full computer system that offers a suite of over 100 tools and applications that will make computing more accessible. With easy to understand applications, w...

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