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
Sep 19, 2019
Sep 19, 2019
3 min
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.
Jun 23, 2019
Jun 23, 2019
14 min
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
May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
11 min
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.
Apr 26, 2019
Apr 26, 2019
11 min
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
Apr 20, 2019
Apr 20, 2019
4 min
This week we answer the question. Why did you start this podcast?
Next week, part one of the Pacific Training Center for the Blind.
Mar 24, 2019
Mar 24, 2019
15 min
This week I chat with Batu from WeWalk about their amazing new white cane.
find them at www.wewalk.io
Mar 10, 2019
Mar 10, 2019
13 min
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