Steven Scott and Shaun Preece return to the inbox to read messages from the Double Tap audience and reflect on some powerful, personal topics. From the challenge of maintaining mental health as a blind person to frustrations with underpaid consultations, the duo explores how societal assumptions shape lived experience. Shaun shares how anxiety builds during public outings, while Steven recounts moments of unexpected inclusion that still feel rare.

Listener Amy discusses the need for better funding and trained professionals in blindness-specific mental health services, while Dan critiques how nonprofits use emotional marketing without fairly compensating blind people for their involvement in the organisation’s work. Meanwhile, Gordon celebrates a win for accessibility with Hive’s app becoming usable again—proving the power of user feedback and persistence.

This episode balances heartfelt discussions with laughs and listener stories—plus a look ahead to coverage of the Inclusive Africa conference and the launch of the Double Tap newsletter - available now!

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
07:21 - Message to our good friend Kelly MacDonald
12:58 - Listener Victor is getting a new phone
18:19 - Listener Amy on Mantis Q40 and mental health
36:05 - Contact the Double Tappers
38:42 - Listener Dan on not being paid for lived experinces
50:31 - Listener Gordon on good news about Hive heating app

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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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