Tech-Yes! Embracing the Wonders of Blind Level Awesomeness

Exploring Accessible Tech & Inclusive Living with Tom Babinszki Co-hosts Jonathan Price and Evan Starnes, of Blind Level Tech, welcome guest Tom Babinszki in this enlightening episode. Following the introduction and Tom sharing his experiences as a coin collector and audio recorder, he discusses his company Even Grounds. Focused on making events, venues, and locations accessible for people with disabilities, Even Grounds examines websites and buildings holistically with an emphasis on inclusivity rather than mere accessibility. The crew also reflects on the accessibility of museums and other buildings, highlighting the importance of facilitating enjoyable experiences for all visitors. Additionally, the episode covers tech updates, such as Apple's Vision Pro headset and Spotify's new transcription capabilities and tabs feature. Towards the end, the hosts discuss their favorite sandwiches, before wrapping up with details of aftersite.org's Valentine's Day promotion. If you would like to follow along with the transcription of this podcast, please click on the link below. https://share.descript.com/view/WfN4HaoOoP9 00:14 Introduction and Hosts' Personal Updates 00:43 Discussion on Coin Collecting and Audio Recording 01:48 Listener Engagement and Feedback 02:25 Evan's Personal and Tech Updates 03:17 Tech News: Apple's Vision Pro Headset and Amazon's Guard Features 04:40 Podcast Accessibility Features on Spotify and Apple 05:47 Guest Introduction and Interview: Tom 06:00 Tom's 3D Building Project Announcement 07:36 Tom's Journey into Advocacy 12:11 Tom's Innovative Braille Printer 14:29 Tom's Current Work: Accessibility Consulting 16:49 The Importance of Inclusive Design 17:23 Challenges in Advocacy and Inclusion 18:54 The Role of Museums in Accessibility 20:23 Making Museums More Inclusive 20:53 The Power of Willingness in Accessibility 25:12 The Accessibility of Historical Buildings 25:59 Final Thoughts and Contact Information 28:06 Sandwich of the Week Segment 31:08 Promotion Announcement and Closing Remarks Thank you for listening to this episode of Blind Level Tech if you have any questions, comments, or gas suggestions please email us at [email protected] or give us a call at 720-712-8856. Have a great week. ★ Support this podcast ★