Inspiring stories from the visually impaired community. Sharing advances and innovation in accessible technology for those with low vision. Visit our website at blindlikeme.net
Episodes
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
We are back with a quick tip on how to get your iPhone to read text is on the screen.
Here is how:
Settings- General- Accessibility- Speech
Turn on speak selection and speak screen.
To use speak selection, highlight the text you want to read, a speak box will pop up, tap it to read.
To use speak screen, open something with text, swipe down with TWO fingers from the top of the screen to activate.
Sunday Jun 23, 2019
Sunday Jun 23, 2019
This week we speak with Stacy who has started a new website for blind travellers to give teps and reviews of places they have travelled.
you can find them here Blindtravelersnetwork.Org
Saturday May 04, 2019
Saturday May 04, 2019
This week we continue our conversation with the PTC. I chat with Alex and Skyler, who teach at the centre. We talk JAWS and NVDA.
Friday Apr 26, 2019
Friday Apr 26, 2019
This week I had the opportunity to visit the Pacific Training Center For the Blind in Victoria BC. I talked to Elizabeth Lalonde about why she started the centre and what tech she uses personally.
You can find them at www.pacifictrainingcentre.ca
Saturday Apr 20, 2019
Saturday Apr 20, 2019
This week we answer the question. Why did you start this podcast?
Next week, part one of the Pacific Training Center for the Blind.
Sunday Mar 24, 2019
Sunday Mar 24, 2019
This week I chat with Batu from WeWalk about their amazing new white cane.
find them at www.wewalk.io
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
Welcome to Blind Like me. This Podcast explores the latest tech and apps to help the Blind/visually impaired.
Our first episode we talk to Alexander and Will of Be My Eyes.
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/be-my-eyes-helping-the-blind/id905177575?mt=8