The Joys and Frustrations of Living Blind with Modern Tech

Discover the humour, honesty, and real-life tech struggles of blind life in this engaging episode of Double Tap, where Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share stories about Facebook accessibility bugs, retro Braille tech, and the emotional realities of vision loss. In this episode, Steven and Shaun kick off with light-hearted banter about “phoning in” Fridays before diving into some breaking accessibility news: Facebook’s missing back button for VoiceOver users has been fixed—but now a brand new scrolling bug has come in its place. They discuss the quirks of social media updates, the joys and frustrations of adaptive tech, and the nostalgia of old devices like Perkins Braillers, PacMates, and embossers. The conversation takes a thoughtful turn into personal reflections on vision loss, independence, and the emotional dynamics of relationships when both partners are blind. Listener emails add humour and warmth, from stories about screen readers mispronouncing shop names to the empowerment of using talking ATMs for the first time. The episode blends humour, practical advice, and heartfelt moments that resonate with the blind and visually impaired community. Like what you hear? Subscribe to Double Tap for tech talk with heart, accessibility tips, and community stories. Share your experiences with us at: [email protected] ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedinSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheartAbout Double TapHosted 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."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.