In this exciting episode of Blind Level Tech, host Evan Starnes reunites with inventor and accessibility trailblazer Kelvin Crosby, the mind behind the See Me Cane. Fresh off CSUN, they dive into the upgraded features of the CME Cane R1—a brighter, smarter, safer cane designed to improve mobility and independence for blind users. From vibration feedback and waterproof USB-C charging to removable handles and epilepsy-safe light modes, this new version has something for everyone. They also talk about accessibility in venture capital, Kelvin’s new podcasts, and Evan’s not-so-gourmet sandwich of the week. If you’re into accessibility tech, cane upgrades, audio games, or even just really entertaining banter—this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

📞 Contact Information:

Feedback Line (Aftersight/BLT): (720) 712-8856

Email (Aftersight/BLT): [email protected]

See Me Cane Website: https://seemecane.com

See Me Cane Podcast: https://seemecanepodcast.com

Email (See Me Cane): [email protected]

Kelvin Crosby’s Website: https://kelvincrosby.com

DeafBlind Potter Pottery: https://deafblindpotter.com

⏱️ Chapter Markers:

00:15 – Welcome to Blind Level Tech

00:40 – Evan’s intro and audio game follow-up

01:23 – Kelvin is back! Updates and living beyond challenge

03:39 – Audio archery and audio game nostalgia

06:00 – CSUN chaos & See Me Cane origin story

08:27 – The R1 prototype experience

10:45 – Brightness adjustments, blinking modes, and epilepsy-safe pulses

13:08 – Handle upgrades and balance/weight specs

15:24 – USB-C charging, waterproofing, and modular cane design

17:48 – CSUN recap and WeWalk comparisons

20:13 – CME Cane R1 pre-order details and launch timeline

22:35 – Investing in Accessibility podcast overview

24:58 – Why CME Cane isn’t VC-backed (and why that’s OK)

27:22 – The See Me Cane Podcast journey

29:47 – Pottery news and the new Living Beyond collection

32:10 – Sandwich of the Week: Jimmy Dean breakfast magic

34:28 – Chicken sandwich showdown

36:18 – Kelvin’s current projects & where to find him

38:46 – Sign-off and ways to connect