Episode Details

In this episode focusing on the Best of YouTube from this week, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss a range of topics related to technology and accessibility. The episode features an interview with Shani Danda, a disability inclusion consultant and the UK's most influential person with a disability in 2023. Shani shares her experience at the Zero Project Conference in Vienna, her work with international clients, and her thoughts on the state of disability in the UK. She also talks about her children's book, "No Horn Unicorn," which is rooted in the social model of disability. (Starts at 13 seconds) Shaun Preece introduced an app called Pi, which is a personal AI. He discusses its capabilities, such as providing news summaries and interacting in a more human-like manner. The hosts also delve into the ethical considerations and potential benefits of AI companionship for individuals who may be isolated or have mental health concerns. (Starts at 18 minutes 51 seconds) The episode concludes with Steven Scott interviewing James Rath, known as The Blind Filmmaker, about his experience with the Apple Vision Pro. James, who is partially sighted, shares his positive impressions of the device, especially the high-resolution display and built-in accessibility features. He compares it to other assistive devices like eSight and discusses the potential for developers to create apps that could further enhance the experience for visually impaired users. (Starts at 41 minutes 7 seconds) Get ahead of the conversation and check out the Double Tap YouTube channel every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday on the platform which you can find using this link: https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleTapVideo Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website --- Follow on: YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin   Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart   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.   "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.