Double Tap
Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight.
Episodes
Ontario’s promise of full accessibility by 2025 has fallen short. Disability advocate David Lepofsky joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to explore why the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) missed its goal, what went wrong in enforcement, and how grassroots advocacy can drive real change.
In this episode of Double Tap Weekend, we revisit Ontario’s 20-year journey under the AODA. Passed in 2005 wit...
Explore the challenges and honest conversations about blindness, independence, and tech in daily life. Learn about AI-powered webcams, nostalgic accessible tech, and why community feedback matters most.
In this Feedback Friday episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece respond to listener emails and voice messages from around the world. Jim from Florida appreciates the show’s intentional, heartfelt discussions about...
Discover the latest from Samsung Unpacked and explore how Athena AD is transforming audio description for blind and visually impaired content creators. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down the new Galaxy foldables, Galaxy Watch 9, and Samsung’s smart glasses, and speak to Shawn and Omar about making AI-powered video description accessible to everyone.
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into Samsung&rsquo...
Discover how blind tech enthusiasts are using vibe coding and AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to create accessible apps, manage photo libraries, and tackle real-life challenges with Bluetooth audio, dictation, and image descriptions.
In this lively episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into listener emails exploring the rise of vibe coding—where blind users leverage AI to create apps, add-ons, and persona...
Explore the challenges and real-life experiences of blind technology users, from caring for loved ones with dementia to navigating public spaces, airports, and smart glasses controversies. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece bring insight, humour, and practical advice to the everyday realities of living without sight.
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott returns to join Shaun Preece for a wide-ranging conversation on life, tech, a...
Explore how AI and vibe coding are transforming app creation for blind developers, from building custom podcast tools to tackling accessibility challenges with Claude, Codex, and Fable 5.
In this episode of Double Tap, Shaun Preece is joined by Michael Babcock to dive deep into the world of AI-driven app creation. With Steven Scott unexpectedly absent, Shaun and Michael explore how tools like Claude, Codex, and Anthropic’s Fa...
AI-driven cyber attacks are skyrocketing in Canada, making it the second most targeted country for ransomware, while gamers are questioning if Grand Theft Auto 6 will finally be accessible for blind players. This episode of Double Tap Mainstream dives into the rise of AI-powered cybercrime and the accessibility challenges facing one of the world’s biggest game releases.
Canadian networks endured 17 billion cyber attacks last ...
Discover how Lumin, a voice‑first email app for iPhone, is transforming email management for the blind and low‑vision community. Learn how AI and audio‑only design bring speed, precision, and independence to your inbox.
Shaun Preece sits down with Sriram Ganesh, founder of Lumin, to explore the journey from video game programming to creating a fully voice‑controlled email client.
This episode dives into:
- The development of Lu...
Discover the Sensaball Cane Tip, a multidirectional tip from Australia that’s transforming mobility for blind cane users. Learn how it improves safety, glides over tricky surfaces, and why early testers call it a game changer.
This episode of Double Tap features Peter and Brent, the team behind the Sensaball cane tip. They share the story of its invention, born from the frustration of cane tips catching on uneven pavement and...
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece introduce the iPass, a small German-made mobility aid that uses LiDAR to transform environmental distances into stereo audio cues. Unlike sonar-based devices, iPass delivers highly accurate, low-latency spatial feedback, helping users detect obstacles, open doors, and even estimate how many people are in a room.
They’re joined by Eugenio Rustico, founder of Sou...
Discover how blind and visually impaired gamers are reshaping the future of accessible gaming, as Aaron Spelker shares his journey from vision loss to building a thriving gaming community and publishing novels.
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece sit down with Aaron Spelker, a lifelong gamer who lost his sight suddenly and refused to give up on the hobby he loved. Aaron explains how he navigated the isolation of vision loss, rediscovered...
Discover the Clicks Power Keyboard and explore the debate around subscriptions for smart glasses and AI services in this insightful episode of Double Tap. Hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece welcome Rachel Ramos to discuss hands-on experiences with this compact magnetic keyboard for mobile devices, as well as thoughts on the upcoming Clicks Communicator phone.
Steven and Shaun kick off with light banter, listener emails, and a conv...
Catch up on two weeks of missed tech news from NFB 2026 in Austin, including major updates in AI accessibility, screen readers, and Braille technology. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down the latest innovations, from JAWS Agentic AI to Be My Eyes for Mac and the upcoming Optima note taker.
After a short hiatus, Steven and Shaun return to cover all the highlights from the National Federation of the Blind 2026 convention. The ep...
Unbox and set up the new Google Home Smart Speaker with Scott Rutkowski, explore its accessibility features, and hear Kristi Ardell’s inspiring mission to bring white canes and Braille tools to blind children in Eswatini, Africa.
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece welcome listener Scott Rutkowski from Australia as he performs a full unboxing and first-time setup of the brand-new Google Home Smart Spe...
Discover how blind and visually impaired users can harness AI tools like Claude to build accessible solutions, enhance independence, and master screen reader fundamentals—guided by Tony Gebhard’s No Sight Required.
Tony Gebhard joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to discuss his new book, No Sight Required: A Blind User’s Guide to AI. Written from a first-hand perspective, the book tackles the lack of consolidated ...
Discover Quill, a fully accessible, AI-powered text editor designed for blind and low vision users. Learn how Quill simplifies text editing, integrates AI tools, and empowers productivity with free, feature-rich functionality.
In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece speak with Jeff Bishop about Quill, his new free text editor built with accessibility at its core. Quill bridges the gap between simple editors like Notepad and ...
Discover Speaking Access, a powerful voice-control tool for Windows and NVDA that transforms how blind and low-vision users navigate computers. Learn how voice commands can replace hundreds of shortcuts, make typing easier, and improve accessibility without relying on cloud-based AI.
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece chat with Canadian developer Christopher Mutch about his innovative software, Speaking Access. The app lets users contro...
Discover how blind tech enthusiasts are harnessing AI tools, accessible apps, and community-built projects to take control of their digital lives. From AI songwriting to coding accessible software, this episode of Double Tap is packed with tools, tips, and inspiration.
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a lively conversation about the exciting world of accessible tech powered by AI. Steven unboxes a surprise goodie bag from Pe...
Apple is preparing for significant price increases due to a global memory shortage driven by AI data centre demand. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore how AI’s insatiable need for RAM is reshaping tech costs, the environmental impact of server farms, and whether refurbished devices are the smartest choice in 2026.
This episode dives into Apple’s upcoming price hikes, with the next iPhone Pro potentially jumping to $1...
In this engaging episode of Double Tap Weekend, Shaun Preece highlights Chris Cook’s podcast At Your Fingertips, diving into the evolving world of Braille technology, starting with TalkBack 17 and its upcoming integration with Samsung devices, including enhanced support for USB and HID Braille displays. Chris then explores a range of portable Braille displays under 20 cells, comparing features like storage, connectivity, batt...
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