Shows
The Blind SpotSmart Meters: all you need to knowIn this episode of the Blind Spot podcast, TPT's Technology Manager, Darren Paskell and his guests, Philippa Brown from Smart Energy GB and Dave Clark from RNIB, talk everything about smart accessible energy.
Smart meters have been introduced to many households, and they are a great tool to help you manage your energy usage and cost. What are its benefits -escpecially for blind and partially sighted people and what do they need to know before ordering one? Have a listen to learn more!
You can download the transcript of the podcast here: http://bit.ly/3Ycg5oL
2022-12-0916 minThe Blind SpotChristmas presents ideas for VI childrenIn this episode of The Blind Spot, Darren Paskell, TPT's Technology Manager, invited Laura Hughes, Director of MoorVision, and mother of a visually impaired child, to discuss ideas for Christmas presents for visually impaired young and older children.
Christmas is just around the corner, so you might want some inspiration, so go have a listen now!
Download the transcript here: http://bit.ly/3VasmrU
2022-11-2522 min
BraillecastBraille: Connecting the Dots in 2021Perhaps you’re thinking about learning braille, but don’t know whether it’s worth it. Maybe you learnt braille as a child, but haven’t used it since. You might know braille and want to use it in your daily life, but can’t work out where it will fit. Or you could be bamboozled by braille technology, gadgets and gizmos.
A panel of passionate braillists met in front of a live audience on Tuesday 12 October 2021 to celebrate National Braille Week. They explored how to overcome common obstacles faced by people who could benefit from reading by touch...
2021-10-2250 min
The Blind SpotLearning braille in later lifeFor National Braille Week 2021, TPT's Technology Manager Darren Paskell speaks to braille teacher Norma Williams about what it's like to learn braille later in life.
What are the challenges and what are the benefits? and how can we help people embark on their journey to learning braille.
2021-10-1417 minThe Blind SpotTeams and Zoom goes head-to-headIn the latest episode of The Blind Spot podcast, host Alex Henderson welcomes TPT's Technology Champion Darren Paskell and Sight Loss Council's Communications Officer Kevin Satizabal to discuss and debate video calling platforms Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
This discussion explores how each platform works, how accessible it is and provide some tips tips for blind and partially sighted people who want to harness these technologies.
2020-10-1526 minThe Blind SpotDoes braille have a place in the modern world?For National Braille Week and Blindness Awareness Month, this episode of The Blind Spot podcast asks the question, does braille still has a place in the modern world?
Hosted by Darren Paskell, TPT's Information Champion, he welcomed a panel of guests, including:
Dave Williams, Chair of The Braillists Foundation
Masuma Ali, Engagement Manager in the south-east for Thomas Pocklington Trust.
Megan Paul, Onkyo Braille essay competition winner in 2016, volunteer for Thomas Pocklington Trust and Gloucestershire Sight Loss Council.
Download a copy of the transcript here.
2020-10-0836 min