What’s In Steven’s Loft, Cadence Braille Display & What Is Blind Culture?

Today on the show Steven tells Shaun about his recent trip to the loft in his house, where he discovered various forgotten tech gadgets, including a docking station for his MacBook Pro and an Apple TV 4K. Nostalgia takes center stage as they reminisce about past Apple products and their evolution.

Listener Brian Clark shares a conversation he had with the team behind an incredible new Braille display called Cadence, which Tactile Engineering showcased at an ACB event recently in Ohio. Brian learned about the innovative design and applications of the Cadence device used by students at the Indiana School for the Blind, ensuring accessibility and equitable access to technology for visually impaired students there.

Listener comments bring us back to the subject of Neuralink and the varying perspectives on vision restoration within the blind community. Additionally, it addresses the complexities of blind culture, identity, and the dynamics within the blind and visually community, highlighting the need for understanding and acceptance among different groups.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 Intro

02:58 Exploring Steven’s Loft: Hidden Treasures

18:02 Braille Technology: The Cadence Display

34:00 Neuralink and Perspectives on Vision Restoration

39:12 The Complexity of Blind Culture and Identity

45:16 Navigating Community Dynamics and Acceptance