Disability Pride? Let’s Talk Honestly

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How do we cope with blindness, pride, and everyday challenges? On today’s Double Tap, Steven and Shaun read powerful listener emails about mobility, identity, online shopping, and disability pride. It’s a candid, emotional, and uplifting episode packed with real talk and a few laughs along the way.Steven and Shaun dive into a deeply personal episode, fuelled by raw listener feedback and emotional honesty. From the controversy around naming their exclusive podcast feed to serious reflections on disability pride, the conversation explores the emotional rollercoaster of life with vision loss.Nicole shares her frustration with online clothes shopping and the lack of accessible size charts, leading to a thoughtful discussion about tech solutions and independence. Callum asks about Apple Watch battery life and cellular features, while Craig reflects on cane training, guide dog retirement, and the uncomfortable visibility that comes with a white cane. Karen follows up with new info on Glide orientation tech and her experience using it with confidence.The episode also revisits the Inclusive Africa conference, highlighting the powerful voices often missing from mainstream tech coverage. Dean critiques demo audio speed, while Camille celebrates Double Tap’s exclusive event coverage.Chapters00:00 - Introduction05:01 - Are you proud and disabled?21:14 - Listener Dean has issues with fast text to speech voices in demos25:53 - Listener Camille enjoyed the Double Tap coverage of Inclusive Africa29:44 - Get in touch with the Double Tappers30:09 - Listener Nicole has issues with online shopping and is thankful for Double Tap40:05 - Listener Callum wants a new Apple Watch47:09 - Listener Craig on his journey using a white cane52:43 - Listener Karen shares her thoughts testing out the Glide deviceRelevant Links Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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