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• NLS Talking Book Players Get Some Sweet Upgrades

  Summary In this episode of Blind Level Tech, host Evan Starnes introduces a mini-series focused on the National Library Service and its importance to the blind and low vision community. He discusses the evolution of Talking Book players, highlighting the new DA2 model, which features significant upgrades such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and text-to-speech capabilities. If you want to learn more about the new talking book player, go to https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/#nls-digital-advanced-da2-player Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the National Library Service 07:05 Introducing the New DA2 Talking Book Player 12:05 Features and Upgrades of the DA2 Player 18:08 Personal Anecdotes and Wrap-Up

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• Podcasting While On The Go: Should You Take Your Show On The Rode?

  In this episode of Blind Level Tech, host Evan Starnes discusses the intricacies of taking a podcast on the road. He shares insights on planning, conducting interviews, choosing the right recording space, and essential audio gear. Evan emphasizes the importance of having a clear plan, knowing how to engage potential interviewees, and the logistics of recording and editing audio while on the go.

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• Game Console Accessibility: Which Console is Most Accessible?

  On this weeks episode, we take a look at the three big players in the game console world, and the accessibility features of each one. We talk about visuall aids like the ability to zoom the entire screen, and how to enable screen reading functionality on each console. To learn more, visitthe accessibility pages for each console. Microsoft XBox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/for-everyone/accessibility Sony Playstation: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/accessibility/ Nentendo: https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/accessibility/

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• Rerun: When Mental Health and Tech Collide

  This week on BLT, we treat you to a clasic episode with Jonathan and Evan, and we discuss the various options for getting mental health support.

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• From Cane Handles to Sandwich Scandals

  In this exciting episode of Blind Level Tech, host Evan Starnes reunites with inventor and accessibility trailblazer Kelvin Crosby, the mind behind the See Me Cane. Fresh off CSUN, they dive into the upgraded features of the CME Cane R1—a brighter, smarter, safer cane designed to improve mobility and independence for blind users. From vibration feedback and waterproof USB-C charging to removable handles and epilepsy-safe light modes, this new version has something for everyone. They also talk about accessibility in venture capital, Kelvin’s new podcasts, and Evan’s not-so-gourmet sandwich of the week. If you’re into accessibility tech, cane upgrades, audio games, or even just really entertaining banter—this is one episode you don’t want to miss. 📞 Contact Information: Feedback Line (Aftersight/BLT): (720) 712-8856 Email (Aftersight/BLT): [email protected] See Me Cane Website: https://seemecane.com See Me Cane Podcast: https://seemecanepodcast.com Email (See Me Cane): [email protected] Kelvin Crosby’s Website: https://kelvincrosby.com DeafBlind Potter Pottery: https://deafblindpotter.com ⏱️ Chapter Markers: 00:15 – Welcome to Blind Level Tech 00:40 – Evan’s intro and audio game follow-up 01:23 – Kelvin is back! Updates and living beyond challenge 03:39 – Audio archery and audio game nostalgia 06:00 – CSUN chaos & See Me Cane origin story 08:27 – The R1 prototype experience 10:45 – Brightness adjustments, blinking modes, and epilepsy-safe pulses 13:08 – Handle upgrades and balance/weight specs 15:24 – USB-C charging, waterproofing, and modular cane design 17:48 – CSUN recap and WeWalk comparisons 20:13 – CME Cane R1 pre-order details and launch timeline 22:35 – Investing in Accessibility podcast overview 24:58 – Why CME Cane isn’t VC-backed (and why that’s OK) 27:22 – The See Me Cane Podcast journey 29:47 – Pottery news and the new Living Beyond collection 32:10 – Sandwich of the Week: Jimmy Dean breakfast magic 34:28 – Chicken sandwich showdown 36:18 – Kelvin’s current projects & where to find him 38:46 – Sign-off and ways to connect

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