Steven shares the emotional and practical realities of applying for a guide dog, while Shaun questions the balance between blind pride and accessibility struggles. The duo also tackles listener emails on delivery frustrations, hearing myths, and audio description failures.
In this episode of Double Tap, Steven opens up about his recent guide dog assessment and the mental toll it took. The conversation explores the complexities of guide dog eligibility, mobility expectations, and the challenges blind people face in daily life.
Shaun and Steven reflect on blind pride, debating whether it empowers or downplays real obstacles.
Listener feedback adds depth, from Grace’s Amazon delivery experience to Logan’s frustration with inaccessible blind school screenings. Lisa shares insight on using Glide, while Hetty and Lucas raise important points about independence and tech durability.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:31 - Steven has his guide dog assessment!
18:04 - Listener Geroge doesn’t like to move it, move it
22:22 - Listener Lisa with comments on Glide and blind people’s hearing
28:31 - Listener Grace on blind people texting and annoying delivery drivers
33:10 - Listener Heddy on the subject of blind pride
44:42 - Listener Logan on school for the blind not showing audio described movies in class
48:24 - Listener Lucas on the durability of Meta Ray Bans
53:53 - Listener Camille on boats not having steering wheels!
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About Double Tap
Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
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