Digital Accessibility is crucial for assistive technology users in the blind, low vision, and disability community. Easy Surf was created by people with disabilities who work in this space and in this episode we sit down and discuss the current landscape of digital accessibility and how we feel the industry could be improved. We also discuss how Easy Surf started and tips for aspiring accessibility/usability testers.http://EasySurf.ca

In today's episode, Carrie chats with Steven and Shaun from Double Tap to discuss their experience at CSUN, hands on with the technology there, and accessibility/assistive technology in general. Make sure to check out  @DoubleTapVideo  and their coverage at CSUN! https://doubletaponair.com/csun/EchoVisions Glasses: AI Wearable for the Blind & Visually Impaired from Agigahttps://youtu.be/5raHFE58RpAEpic Ally Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI_qJN1lJVU5xxIOz-JoldbkehCdIU0SwVideo Chapters00:00 Intro 02:27 Hello Steven and Shaun 03:50 How was CSUN?08:12 Blazie at CSUN08:56 Lighthouse Tech Glasses 10:20 Wearables 11:07 Costs & AT Development13:23 Choices, Diversificatio, Collaboration 19:19 Glidance 30:06 EchoVision and AI 40:30 What’s your favorite tech?

The EchoVision smart glasses are being developed by Agiga and will have AI descriptions, facial recognition, text reading, integration with Be My Eyes and Aira, and more. In this follow up interview with Agiga, the EchoVisions are shown in action with demonstrations! Share your feedback and questions in the comments or contact Agiga directly.

Pre-Order with code CARRIE to get $20 off!

http://Echovision.Agiga.ai

Contact Agiga:

[email protected]

Watch the original interview:

https://youtu.be/658ADcVfHmQ?si=xVQZDf--dNNiwDG1

A wearable called the SuperBrain 1 from 7Sense wants to give the blind and visually impaired a remote sense of touch with haptics. Learn all about what it's like and what it can do in this Epic Ally podcast interview.

Let me know in the comments what you think about this device!

Find out more about the SuperBrain 1:

https://7sense.ee/superbrain-1/

Epic Ally Podcast playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI_qJN1lJVU5xxIOz-JoldbkehCdIU0Sw&si=-b3GDSfyhE8nP-wu

Video Chapters 00:00 – Intro 01:20 – Meet Michael for 7Sense 02:08 – What is the SuperBrain 1?04:24 – Describing the wearable device 07:20 – Does it work on it’s own? 08:52 – The Onboarding Experience14:56 – Modes and AI Haptic Features19:52 – The 3rd Mode 23:23 – Can you exercise with SuperBrain 1? 24:14 – Sensors and Cameras 26:45 – Outdoors to Indoors 27:42 – Backstory of SuperBrain 29:56 – Pricing and Availability 31:30 – What makes AT so expensive? 37:08 – My Thoughts About the SuperBrain

Can you imagine not being able to see anything, and listening to music to find your way and learn what's around you? Or would you rather AI give you descriptions? How about making it easier to get audio descriptions? On this CoA Epic Ally episode, Patrick Burton tells us all about Ben Vision products, the BEN app, Speakaboo and ViddyScribe, what's unique about the way Ben Vision is developing navigating solutions and some things to look forward to in tech and accessibility.

Can someone blind or visually impaired play video games? What kinds of accessibility features are there, and what's not accessible and frustrating in the gaming world? In this episode of the COA Epic Ally Podcast, Jessie from Illegally Sighted shares his insights, lived experience, and recommendations as a visually impaired gamer. Find out how the gaming world is becoming more accessible and share in the comments if there's any particular game that you're really into or excited about.