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Episode Summary What if the biggest obstacle to communicating wasn't knowing what to say, but figuring out how to say it? On this episode of Blind Level Tech, Liam Erven welcomes Jeff Morton, creator of MooGoose, an AI-powered voice keyboard designed to help people communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and independence. Unlike traditional dictation tools, MooGoose uses conversational context and personal preferences to help users turn their thoughts into polished messages. Jeff shares how his own struggles with written communication were costing him business opportunities and ultimately inspired him to build a solution, despite having no formal software engineering background. He and Liam explore how AI-assisted coding is changing software development, making it possible for people to build tools that solve problems they experience firsthand. The conversation also examines MooGoose's accessibility features for blind and low-vision users, its compatibility with Android and TalkBack, privacy controls, and how feedback from the disability community is influencing development. From overcoming communication barriers to challenging assumptions about intelligence and written expression, this episode asks a bigger question: What happens when technology helps people communicate what they've always been capable of thinking? Credits Host: Liam ErvenGuest: Jeff Morton, MooGooseProducer: Jonathan PriceProduction: Aftersight Contact & Resources MooGoose: moogoose.comAftersight: aftersight.orgGuest Inquiries: aftersight.org/guestListener Feedback: [email protected] Free White Cane Program: Visit aftersight.org for details.Chapters 00:05 Welcome & Aftersight's Free White Cane Program 01:04 Introducing MooGoose: More Than Dictation 02:06 What Is MooGoose and How Does It Work? 03:27 The Personal Struggles That Inspired the App 05:33 When Communication Challenges Cost Business 06:37 Why Poor Writing Doesn't Mean Poor Intelligence 08:53 The First Attempt and Why It Failed 10:18 How AI Changed Software Development 11:29 Getting Started Without a Programming Background 13:46 Where Did the Name MooGoose Come From? 15:23 Setting Up and Using MooGoose on Android 17:16 Privacy, Personal Profiles, and User Control 20:13 Real-World Impact and Accessibility 21:44 TalkBack Testing and Development Challenges 23:04 How Blind User Feedback Is Improving MooGoose 25:27 Why Jeff Calls It a Communication Superpower 26:29 Building Confidence Through AI-Assisted Writing 27:52 What's Next: AI That Learns Your Writing Style 29:35 Pricing, Free Credits, and No Subscriptions 30:23 Where to Find MooGoose 31:23 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode Summary Board games bring people together, but what happens when vision loss makes it difficult to participate? This week on Blind Level Tech, host Liam Erven welcomes Gregg, creator of No Sight Game Night, to explore how everyday technology, creativity, and a little ingenuity can make board games more accessible for blind and low-vision players. After losing his vision, Gregg found himself increasingly dependent on family members to help him play the games he loved. Determined to participate independently, he began adapting popular games using PenFriend audio labels, accessible dice apps, and spreadsheets. What started with Sushi Go Party has grown into a collection of creative solutions for games like Ticket to Ride, Wingspan, Sagrada, and Clue. Liam and Gregg discuss practical ways to get started, the accessibility barriers that still exist in modern tabletop gaming, and why the opportunity to play independently means much more than winning or losing. Gregg also shares how his YouTube channel, No Sight Game Night, is helping others discover that accessible gaming doesn't always require expensive equipment or complicated technology. Because game night isn't just about playing. It's about belonging at the table. CreditsHost: Liam ErvenGuest: Gregg, Creator of No Sight Game NightProducer: Jonathan PriceProduction: Aftersight Contact Information No Sight Game Night- YouTube: Search for No Sight Game Night- Facebook: No Sight Game Night- Resources: Accessible game adaptation spreadsheets are discussed as available through links associated with Gregg's YouTube channel. Blind Level Tech / Aftersight- Website: aftersight.org- Guest applications: aftersight.org/guest- Feedback: [email protected] White Cane Program: Aftersight website Chapters 00:05 Welcome and Aftersight's Nationwide White Cane Program01:49 Meet Gregg of No Sight Game Night02:00 How Vision Loss Changed Family Game Night05:10 Making Sushi Go Party Accessible07:11 Using PenFriend Audio Labels for Cards08:08 Creating Labels with Family and Accessibility Apps09:43 Spreadsheets, Screen Readers, and Adaptation Tools10:26 Making Sagrada Accessible with a Custom Grid12:42 Accessible Dice Apps and Custom Dice16:20 Getting Started with Accessible Card Games18:03 Adapting Mahjong and Preserving Social Connections21:25 The Accessibility Challenges of Ticket to Ride25:31 What Board Game Designers Could Do Better27:16 No Sight Game Night and Shared Resources29:50 Adapting Complex Games Like Wingspan31:50 Using Spreadsheets to Make Clue Accessible34:25 Accessibility Kits and 64 Ounce Games37:13 Growing the Accessible Gaming Community37:55 Future Plans for No Sight Game Night39:56 Closing Thoughts and Aftersight Contact Information ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode Summary Shopping for clothes online can be frustrating for anyone, but when you're blind or have low vision, choosing the right size, matching colors, and knowing how an outfit will look can become a guessing game. What if technology could finally change that? In his first episode as the new host of Blind Level Tech, Liam Erven welcomes Mike Bamonte, co-owner and CEO of Dress Aloud. Inspired by a conversation with a close friend who lost his vision, Mike set out to build an AI-powered tool that gives blind and low-vision shoppers more independence, confidence, and control over their clothing choices. Dress Aloud combines personal measurements, product information, virtual try-on technology, and detailed audio-friendly descriptions to help users understand how clothing might fit and look before making a purchase. Unlike AI tools that simply tell users what they want to hear, Dress Aloud is designed to acknowledge uncertainty, flag missing sizing information, and recommend a different size or even skipping a purchase when appropriate. Mike also demonstrates the technology live, discusses privacy and accessibility, and shares how user feedback is shaping its development. The conversation expands into another of his projects, Tape Territory, a free audio-described movie platform featuring accessible watch parties. From clothing and confidence to accessible entertainment, this episode explores what can happen when developers listen to the people they're trying to serve. Explore the resources: Dress Aloud: https://dressaloud.comTape Territory: https://tapeterritory.comContact Mike: [email protected]: https://aftersight.orgBecome a guest: https://aftersight.org/guest/Subscribe to Blind Level Tech for conversations about accessible technology, innovation, and the tools helping people who are blind or have low vision live more independently. Episode Chapters Approximate timestamps based on the supplied transcript. 00:05  Liam Erven's First Episode01:26  Introducing Dress Aloud03:46  The Problem That Inspired the Technology06:28 Why AI Needs to Tell the Truth08:53  How Dress Aloud Evaluates Clothes11:48  Matching Colors and Outfits14:16  Live Demonstration18:15  Shopping Independence and Privacy21:25  Free Trials and Listener Opportunities23:07  Improving the Technology Through Feedback25:49  Introducing Tape Territory29:49  The Personal Impact of Accessible Technology33:29  What's Next for Dress Aloud37:24  How Listeners Can Get Involved (00:05) - Liam Erven's First Episode (01:26) - Introducing Dress Aloud (03:46) - The Problem That Inspired the Technology (06:28) - Why AI Needs to Tell the Truth (08:53) - How Dress Aloud Evaluates Clothes (11:48) - Matching Colors and Outfits (14:16) - Live Demonstration (18:15) - Shopping Independence and Privacy (21:25) - Free Trials and Listener Opportunities (23:07) - Improving the Technology Through Feedback (25:49) - Introducing Tape Territory (29:49) - The Personal Impact of Accessible Technology (33:29) - What's Next for Dress Aloud (37:24) - How Listeners Can Get Involved ★ Support this podcast ★

Blind Level Tech is entering an exciting new chapter, and we're introducing the voice who will help lead the way! Jonathan Price welcomes Liam Erven as the new host of Blind Level Tech, bringing his passion for accessible technology, education, and a little humor to the Aftersight family. Liam shares his vision for the future of the podcast, focusing on making complicated technology understandable, approachable, and useful for people who are blind or have low vision. From artificial intelligence and accessibility innovations to everyday smartphone tips, Liam wants to help listeners build their own toolbox of practical technology skills. Jonathan and Liam also preview what's coming to BLT, including conversations with innovative guests, hands-on technology demonstrations, and quick BLT Byte episodes. Liam shares a few examples of the accessibility features he loves teaching, including customizable iPhone VoiceOver gestures and AI-powered image descriptions that can make digital content more accessible. Plus, Jonathan announces the upcoming nationwide expansion of Aftersight's free White Cane Project, introduces BLT's updated logo, and shares how listeners can become part of the show's next chapter. New host. Fresh ideas. The same commitment to making technology accessible to everyone. Show Credits Show: Blind Level Tech (BLT) New Host: Liam Erven Special Episode Host: Jonathan Price Producer: Jonathan Price Production: Aftersight Featured Guest: Liam Erven Contact Information Aftersight Website: Aftersight.orgEmail: [email protected] and tech tips: [email protected]: (720) 712-8856Become a Guest: Aftersight.org/guest00:05 Welcome to a New Chapter of Blind Level Tech00:20 Aftersight's Nationwide White Cane Project00:53 What's Happening Across Aftersight Podcasts01:25 Introducing New BLT Host Liam Erven02:05 Liam's Passion for Technology03:36 Making Accessible Technology Less Intimidating05:56 The Future of Blind Level Tech06:46 Learning New Skills and Building Your Tech Toolbox07:48 Customizing iPhone VoiceOver Gestures08:21 AI Image Descriptions and BLT Bytes09:57 A Fresh Look for Blind Level Tech11:47 Liam's Invitation to Future Guests12:15 A Little Musical Theater Humor13:35 Connect with Aftersight and Join the Conversation (00:05) - Welcome to a New Chapter of Blind Level Tech (00:20) - Aftersight's Nationwide White Cane Project (00:53) - What's Happening Across Aftersight Podcasts (01:25) - Introducing New BLT Host Liam Erven (02:05) - Liam's Passion for Technology (03:36) - Making Accessible Technology Less Intimidating (05:56) - The Future of Blind Level Tech (06:46) - Learning New Skills and Building Your Tech Toolbox (07:48) - Customizing iPhone VoiceOver Gestures (08:21) - AI Image Descriptions and BLT Bytes (09:57) - A Fresh Look for Blind Level Tech (11:47) - Liam's Invitation to Future Guests (12:15) - A Little Musical Theater Humor (13:35) - Connect with Aftersight and Join the Conversation ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode Summary  What if one pair of glasses could replace the magnifiers, phone tricks, telescopic lenses, and other tools many people with low vision rely on every day?  On this episode of Blind Level Tech, Jonathan Price sits down with Corrinalyn Guyette, Strategic Growth and Partnerships at Innovega, and Joseph, Innovega’s Chief Marketing Officer, for an in-depth look at the company’s upcoming vision-enhancement technology.  Innovega’s smart glasses are not designed to cure blindness or restore vision. Instead, the company says they are designed to enhance a person’s existing functional vision through features including magnification, zoom, brightness and contrast adjustments, color inversion, and a camera-driven display. The team explains why a person’s diagnosis alone may not determine whether the glasses will be useful, and why the better question is whether tools such as magnification, contrast enhancement, or zoom already provide benefit.   Corrinalyn and Joseph also share stories from early demonstrations, including users being able to read, recognize family members, watch television, play cards, and interact with their surroundings in new ways. Much of the conversation centers on a word that has repeatedly surfaced during Innovega's testing: hope.   The conversation gets into the nuts and bolts as well: Innovega's Founder Series preorder, anticipated early-2027 shipping, phone compatibility, the wired first-generation design, screen mirroring, AI features under development, microphones and speakers, and the company's longer-term work involving smart contact lenses.   Jonathan also asks an important accessibility question: how does a company developing promising technology make sure the people who could benefit from it can actually afford it? Innovega discusses HSA/FSA eligibility, potential sponsorship opportunities, work with low-vision clinics, and other possible pathways intended to broaden access.  This episode is a detailed look at emerging low-vision technology, what it can potentially do, what it cannot do, and why Innovega believes listening directly to the blind and low-vision community is essential to developing it.   Credits  Host: Jonathan Price Guests: Corrinalyn Guyette and Joseph — Innovega Producer: Jonathan Price Podcast: Blind Level Tech Organization: Aftersight   Contact & Resources  Aftersight Website: aftersight.org Email: [email protected]  Innovega Website: innovega.io Email: [email protected]  Innovega also directs listeners to its website for information about its Founder Series, consultations, webinars, preorder information, and applications for in-person demonstrations.  (00:00) - Welcome to Blind Level Tech & the Search for a New Host (00:55) - Meet Corrinalyn Guyette and Joseph from Innovega (02:15) - What Is Innovega Trying to Solve? (05:36) - Building Vision Technology People Actually Want to Wear (07:02) - What the Smart Glasses Can and Cannot Do (08:01) - Turning Everyday Low-Vision Tools Into Wearable Technology (10:04) - A Hands-On Look at the Glasses (11:23) - Who Could Benefit from Innovega? (15:20) - Corrinalyn’s Most Impactful Demonstration (17:51) - Joseph on Testing, Emotion, and Hope (20:36) - How User Feedback Is Shaping the Technology (24:28) - Vision Loss, Isolation, and Staying Engaged With Life (26:52) - Features Requested by the Low-Vision Community (27:09) - Price, Preorders, and Expected Availability (30:27) - Android, iPhone, Computers, and Screen Mirroring (32:57) - How AI Could Be Used in the Glasses (34:22) - Built-In Microphones and Speakers (34:46) - Where Innovega Goes From Here (36:40) - Funding the Technology and Expanding Access (39:48) - Making Vision Technology More Affordable (40:01) - The Future of Innovega Smart Contact Lenses (41:10) - How Innovega Is Listening to the Community (42:37) - How to Learn More, Preorder, or Schedule a Consultation (44:19) - Accessibility, Research, and Asking Better Questions (46:09) - Applying for an In-Person Demonstration (47:12) - Refunds and Final Thoughts (47:40) - Closing and More from Aftersight ★ Support this podcast ★

Summary  Blind programmer and game developer Liam Erven joins Jonathan Price to explore what accessible technology looks like when inclusion is built into the foundation rather than added at the end.  Liam shares how he created Super Liam, the first audio-based side-scrolling platform game designed for blind players, and how a childhood idea eventually became something meaningful to gamers around the world. He explains how audio positioning can replace visual information, why developers must understand their audience, and how thoughtful testing catches barriers sighted development teams may never notice.  Jonathan and Liam also discuss artificial intelligence, game modification, screen-reader-first design, quality assurance, and what aspiring programmers should learn before asking AI to build an application. The central lesson is simple: technology works best when developers communicate clearly, test with real users, and treat accessibility as a genuine need rather than an optional feature.  Credits  Show: Blind Level Tech Host: Jonathan Price Guest: Liam Erven Produced by: Jonathan Price Organization: Aftersight  Contact Information  Learn more about Liam’s accessible games and software at LWorks.net.  Interested in auditioning to become the next host of Blind Level Tech? Contact Jonathan Price at [email protected].  For questions, guest suggestions, or feedback:  Email: [email protected]: aftersight.orgChapters  ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode Description Artificial intelligence is changing how websites are built, searched, and experienced. But is it actually making the internet more accessible?  Evan talks with accessibility specialist Ela Gorla from TetraLogical about the benefits and risks of using AI in web accessibility. They discuss AI-generated image descriptions, automatic captions, accessible coding, and why developers must give AI clear instructions instead of assuming it will produce accessible results automatically.  Ela also explains how poorly trained AI could repeat the accessibility failures already found across the web—and what companies can do to create a more accessible digital future.  Chapter Markers  00:00 – Welcome and Introducing Ela Gorla02:36 – Ela’s Work in Digital Accessibility03:50 – How Ela Uses AI in Her Work06:01 – How Generative AI Is Improving Accessibility08:00 – Using AI Instead of Navigating Websites09:23 – Why Website Structure Still Matters10:24 – AI-Generated Websites and Universal Access11:44 – The Risk of AI Repeating Accessibility Problems13:53 – What AI Companies Need to Do Differently16:50 – Giving AI Clear Accessibility Instructions17:55 – Building Reusable Prompts and AI Skills19:28 – Connecting With Ela and TetraLogical20:32 – Contact Aftersight and Closing ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode Description  Restaurant menus are supposed to tell you what you can eat. But when the website is inaccessible, the PDF won’t work with a screen reader, or there isn’t a braille menu available, something as simple as ordering dinner can turn into a guessing game.  On this episode of Blind Level Tech, Evan talks with Avital “Avi” Drel, creator of Meet My Menu, a tool designed to give blind and low-vision diners a more independent way to access restaurant menus.  Avi explains how conversations with blind users around the country revealed just how inconsistent menu accessibility can be, from inaccessible restaurant websites to screen readers forcing users through an entire menu from beginning to end. Meet My Menu combines accessible menu formatting with an AI voice agent that can answer natural questions about dishes, prices, ingredients, and other information pulled directly from the restaurant menu.  For users who prefer not to use voice, menus can also be presented in a consistent structure designed to work with screen readers and braille displays, including headings and expandable sections. And restaurants may only be the beginning. Avi talks about expanding the same accessibility concept into conferences, theater programs, events, and other information that can be difficult to access independently.  Guest  Avital “Avi” DrelCreator of Meet My Menu  Links  Meet My Menu: meetmymenu.comWeb App: app.meetmymenu.com  (00:05) - — Welcome to Blind Level Tech (02:30) - — Avi’s technical and business background (04:12) - — Where the idea for Meet My Menu came from (05:06) - — Why restaurant menus remain an accessibility problem (07:08) - — Meet the AI waiter (09:30) - — Screen readers and braille displays (10:51) - — Creating one consistent accessible menu format (11:40) - — Expanding beyond restaurants (12:41) - — Is Meet My Menu free? (14:11) - — Where to find Meet My Menu (15:53) - — Closing thoughts ★ Support this podcast ★

Getting into music production does not have to begin with an expensive microphone, audio interface, MIDI controller, or professional studio. In this solo episode of Blind Level Tech, Evan Starnes offers a practical introduction to making music and working with audio—especially for blind and low-vision creators.A phone or computer, paired with decent headphones or earbuds, may be everything you need to begin experimenting. Even built-in microphones can help you explore singing, rapping, or recording an instrument before investing in specialized equipment.Evan also goes over the pros and cons of several digital audio work stations, including some free options you may already have on your device.Creators & Guests Evan Starnes - Host ★ Support this podcast ★

Getting into music production does not have to begin with an expensive microphone, audio interface, MIDI controller, or professional studio. In this solo episode of Blind Level Tech, Evan Starnes offers a practical introduction to making music and working with audio—especially for blind and low-vision creators.Creators & Guests Evan Starnes - Host ★ Support this podcast ★

On this episode of Blind Level Tech, Evan Starnes and Jonathan Price explore vibe coding and its potential for blind and low-vision users. Jonathan shares how AI-assisted coding helped him create an accessible production-management platform that brings Aftersight’s programs, volunteers, publications, audio, and production information into one place.They also discuss screen-reader testing, overly verbose accessibility, API security, sandboxed development, and why AI-generated code still requires thoughtful human direction.Creators & Guests Evan Starnes - Host ★ Support this podcast ★

There’s a lot to catch up on in the world of tech.Evan Starnes and David Ward are back for a Blind Level Tech roundup covering everything from NLS BARD on the Orbit Player and new BrailleSense features to NVDA 2026, rising computer hardware prices, accessible smart glasses, Curb2Car, Waymo, Tesla Robotaxi, and more.Along the way, they discuss what these changes actually mean for blind and low-vision technology users—and why sometimes the smallest accessibility improvements can make the biggest difference.Creators & Guests Evan Starnes - Host ★ Support this podcast ★ (00:00) - - Burrito Level Tech Begins (01:44) - - Two Months of Tech News to Catch Up On (02:39) - - Orbit Player Adds NLS BARD Support (03:38) - - Victor Reader Stream and the Case for Dedicated Devices (06:19) - - New BrailleSense 6 Apps and Features (07:47) - - WWDC, iOS 27, and the New Siri Experience (10:41) - - Natural AI Voices and Conversational Speech (13:58) - - NVDA 2026 and Magnification (19:08) - - RAM Prices and the Rising Cost of Technology (24:55) - - Windows 10 Support and the Future of Windows (28:47) - - Finding Your Ride with Curb2Car (34:10) - - Meta Ray-Bans for Blinded Veterans (46:27) - - Waymo and Autonomous Vehicles in Colorado (50:59) - - Google Docs Makes Pasted Links Easier to Read (53:34) - - Wrapping Up the Summer Tech Roundup

This week, Evan welcomes Aftersight volunteer and Perkins Brailler repair Ralph for a journey through the machine’s history, design, and maintenance. Before the Perkins Brailler, people primarily wrote braille using a slate and stylus or one of several early mechanical braille writers. Many of those machines were large, loud, fragile, and difficult for children to operate. The conversation explores why the classic Perkins design has survived with relatively few changes, and how to keep a Perkins Braillerighter running like a rist watch. ★ Support this podcast ★

After a short staycation break, Evan is back on Blind Level Tech to explore the surprisingly fascinating world of audible pedestrian signals. These are the beeping, chirping, talking, and sometimes very enthusiastic crosswalk buttons that help blind and low vision travelers navigate street crossings.This episode covers the early history of APS devices, including bells and buzzers from the 1920s and 1930s, the chirp and cuckoo systems used in Japan, and the rise of modern push-button signals with locator tones, spoken street names, countdowns, vibrating buttons, automatic volume adjustment, and Bluetooth programming. Evan also shares his own experiences using and requesting APS installations, while discussing noise concerns, inconsistent programming, orientation and mobility skills, and why these devices are helpful tools rather than a total replacement for good travel judgment.Creators & Guests Evan Starnes - Host ★ Support this podcast ★ (00:17) - - Welcome Back and Staycation Recap (01:41) - - Introducing Audible Pedestrian Signals (02:38) - - Early APS History (05:07) - - Japan’s Chirp and Cuckoo Signals (05:48) - - Benefits and Drawbacks of Older Signals (07:37) - - Accessibility on a Schedule (08:59) - - Modern Push-Button APS Devices (10:00) - - Vibrating Buttons for DeafBlind Travelers (11:17) - - Microphones and Automatic Volume Adjustment (12:58) - - APS as a Tool, Not a Replacement (15:24) - - Personal Experience Requesting APS Installations (16:59) - - Consistency, Programming, and Street Announcements (18:08) - - APS Brands and Polara (19:23) - - Bluetooth Programming and Security Concerns (21:48) - - Remote Activation and Listener Feedback (23:20) - - Closing Thoughts

This week on Blind Level Tech, Evan takes a closer look at weather radios: what they do, why they still matter in the age of smartphones, and where accessibility still falls short. From NOAA broadcasts and SAME codes to emergency crank radios, alert radios, pillow shakers, strobe lights, and satellite SOS features, this episode is all about staying informed when it matters most.Creators & Guests Evan Starnes - Host ★ Support this podcast ★ (00:00) - - Intro: Why Weather Radios? (02:47) - - Smartphones vs. Weather Radios (05:07) - - NOAA Weather Radio and Emergency Alerts (07:31) - - How Weather Alert Radios Work (09:57) - - SAME Codes Explained (10:55) - - Accessibility Challenges (12:17) - - Choosing a More Usable Weather Radio (13:10) - - Weather Radio Brands and Buying Options (16:49) - - Satellite SOS and Smartphone Backup Plans (17:45) - - Sandwich of the Week: The SAME Witch (19:16) - - Listener Feedback and Final Thoughts