Blind Level Tech

This week, we dive into the vast world of podcasting.

Whether itsfinding your nitch or figuring out how to distribute your content, we try to answer any burning questions you may have if you’re considering starting a podcast.

On this weeks BLT Bite, we show how to get started with Audacity, and how to navigate around the different windows.

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Audacity and Podcasting

02:52Navigating the Audacity Interface

06:10Editing Basics in Audacity

09:02Advanced Editing Techniques

11:53Final Thoughts and Learning Recommendations

This week, we're back with more travel tech tips. We go beyond the airport, and share personal experiences and tips for getting around hotels and new cities, emphasizing the importance of using technology and apps to enhance travels. we discuss topics such as public transportation, hotel check-ins, finding food, and exploring local attractions.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Blind Level Tech

07:12 Travel Tech Tips for Blind Travelers

14:25 Navigating Hotel Stays

20:52 Dining and Food Navigation

26:38 Exploring New Areas and Activities

32:14 Final Thoughts on Independent Travel

This week, we take a look at the VoiceVista Navigation app, a redesigned version of the Soundscape app, which utilizes 3D positional audio to assist users in navigating their surroundings.

We do a quick compairison of both Voice Vista and its predecessor Soundscape Community, as there are substantial differences between the two.

Download VoiceVista for free on the Appstore, its a great tool to add to your bag when traveling and exploring new areas.

Chapters

00:00Introduction to VoiceVista Navigation App

02:52Exploring the Features of VoiceVista

08:53Conclusion and Future of VoiceVista

This week,we discuss our experiences and insights on air travel as blind and low-vision individuals. We discuss tools and services that aid in travel, personal experiences with airlines, navigating airports with out getting put in a wealchair, and the importance of preparation and accommodations for a smooth travel experience. When traveling with blindness or low vision, it is verry inportant to have a solid plan and back up plan should something come up.

Chapters00:00Introduction and Welcome Back02:02Tech Piece of the Week08:04Air Travel Experiences17:56Navigating Airports with blindness or low vision24:00Accommodations and Assistance Options30:02Post-Flight Navigation and Transportation

This weeks bite is a demo that was recorded at the Shine Music Fest back in the summer, and its an app called NaviLens.

NaviLens is a free app for IPhone and Android that lets you navigate event venues, museums, or anything that is aquipt with Navi tags.

Learn more and download NaviLens at www.navilens.com

In this episode, hosts Evan and Kelvin discuss their personal experiences with the accessible voting process for individuals with blindness or low vision. Highlighting their voting experiences, the challenges faced with accessibility at polling places, the importance of proper terminology,like screen reader virces text to speach, and the overall user experience with voting machines. And of course, They conclude with a light-hearted discussion about their favorite sandwiches and the importance of exercising the right to vote.

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Personal Updates

04:48Tech Piece of the Week: Apple Account Rebranding

06:55Voting Experiences: Accessibility Challenges

10:34Voting Process: Machine Navigation Issues

15:10Terminology and Communication in Voting

20:00Reviewing the Ballot: User Experience

24:48Final Thoughts on Voting Accessibility

29:56Sandwich of the Week and Closing Remarks

In this episode of Blind Level Teck, we discussan extremely inportant topic, the importance of accessible voting for individuals with blindness or low-vision. We had the pleasure of speaking with Craig Towler from the Center for People with Disabilities, who shares insights on the voting process, available resources, and the significance of independent voting.

Voteing is one of the best ways to be involved in your community, and there are many different ways to vote independently, and privatly.

The Center for People With Disabilities has many resources to help you get started with the voating process, and educate your self about political candidates, check them out at cpwd.org.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Accessible Voting

02:53 Understanding Voting Rights and Accessibility

05:49 Voting Options for Individuals with Disabilities

08:55 Researching Candidates and Ballot Issues

11:56 Navigating Voting Technology

14:46 Preparing for In-Person Voting

17:55 Feedback and Continuous Improvement in Voting Accessibility

28:58 Voting Accessibility and Experiences

33:43 Understanding Voting Technology

35:11 Electronic Ballot Delivery System

38:40 Early Voting Opportunities

41:40 Accessibility for Deafblind Voters

45:00 The Importance of Voting

48:29 Encouragement to Participate in Elections

In this episode of Blind Level Tech, hosts Evan Starnes and Kelvin Crosby discuss the vast world of live streaming, particularly for blind and low-vission individuals. They delve into the essentials of setting up a live stream, and provide insights on equipment, software, and best practices. Live streaming is a great avenue for sharing your passions and connecting with others, and you don't need expencive equipment to get sttarted.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Blind Level Tech

01:55 Tech Piece of the Week: AirPods Pro 2nd Generation

05:44 Exploring Live Streaming for the Visually Impaired

10:34 Setting Up Your Live Stream

16:50 Essential Equipment for Live Streaming

24:49 Choosing the Right Camera for Your Stream

30:07 Optimizing Your Computer for Live Streaming

34:09 Accessibility of Live Streaming Platforms

38:04 Conclusion and Encouragement to Stream

In this episode, host Evan Starnes discusses various types of microphones and their configurations for optimal audio quality. He explores external microphones like the Blue Yeti and Blue Snowball, built-in laptop microphones, and headset microphones, highlighting their pros and cons. The episode also covers how to configure microphone settings in Windows for better sound quality, emphasizing the importance of adjusting settings to suit individual needs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Microphone Configurations

02:55 Exploring Different Microphone Types

06:14 Using Built-in Laptop Microphones

09:02 Headset Microphones: Pros and Cons

11:58 Configuring Microphones in Windows Settings