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): feedback@aftersight.org
See Me Cane Website: https://seemecane.com
See Me Cane Podcast: https://seemecanepodcast.com
Email (See Me Cane): info@seemecane.com
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
