Hable One is a Bluetooth-enabled, braille inspired keyboard designed for phones and tablets making it possible for people who are blind to control these devices without lugging around a bulky keyboard. Joining me this month is Freek van Wellsness of Hable to talk about this amazing device along with something new called Speechlabels.

Regardless of where you live, researching agencies and organizations dedicated to working with the blind and low vision community can seem daunting. The Eye Spy Foundation is working to help make that research a little easier. Join me this month as I talk with Nick Mendler, President and Founder of the Eye Spy Foundation.

Support is just as important as technology. That is something that is sometimes overlooked when it comes to people dealing with vision loss. “You Don’t Look Blind” is an online peer support group dedicated to helping people with vision loss, along with sighted caregivers, a place to get that support. What started out as a local support group in Denver, CO, is now an international support group with over 1,700 members on their Facebook page. Join me this month as I talk with Rob and Jamie about this amazing peer-based support group.

Whether you’re looking for a computer that fits in your pocket or something a little more robust with a braille display, chances are good that Blazie Technologies has what you need. Join me this month as I talk with David Goldfield and Bryan Blazie about the BT Speak Pocket Computer and the BT Braille on Tech Tips: The Podcast.

AI can be used for more than composing emails or discovering obscure facts about your favorite TV shows. It can also be used to compose music based on what’s floating around in your head. Join me this month on Tech Tips where I’ll once again be talking with Shawn Keen about AI for the Blind along with using Artificial Intelligence to compose music, or just about anything else you can think of.

Yes. People with visual impairments like to build with Lego too. Just in time for Christmas, join me as I talk with Matthew Shiffrin, CEO and founder of Bricks for the Blind, about this amazing non-profit organization making Lego instructions accessible to people who are blind, or have low vision.

For people living with vision impairment from a young age, the world of assistive technology and independent living aids is nothing new to them. However, for anyone suffering an unexpected loss of vision as an adult, it doesn’t take much to suddenly feel overwhelmed with their changing environment. Talking with someone who can help you navigate the world of vision loss is key to maintaining a level of independence as close to what you had before your vision loss as possible. That brings me to this month’s guest. Jerry Berrier is totally blind and an avid birder. He also has experience working with people who are new to vision loss.

October is Cyber Security Month and protecting your personal information both online and in public are what we will be talking about this month on Tech Tips: The Podcast.