In this powerhouse episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun welcome back Mike Calvo, CEO of Pneuma Solutions, for a no-holds-barred conversation about accessible tech, disability rights, and what it means to truly support the blind community — from within. Mike doesn’t hold back as he calls out ineffective DEIA policies, advocates for blind-led innovation, and explains why legislation like Title II in the U.S. must be enforced, not ignored.The episode is also a deep dive into Pneuma's product lineup: from Scribe for Documents to Remote Incident Manager (RIM), Cero, and DocuScan Plus. You’ll hear how these tools are helping blind people access inaccessible PDFs, take back control from outdated systems, and even empower call center workers to succeed. Plus, Mike shares breaking news on upcoming product developments and his son’s groundbreaking work in AI document scanning. It's a passionate, sometimes political, and always insightful discussion about building tech by blind people, for blind people — and why that still matters more than ever.Chapter Markers00:00 – Welcome back Mike Calvo from Pneuma Solutions02:10 – Why Pneuma is sponsoring Double Tap & the value of community support04:45 – DEIA vs accessibility: Why blind people get sidelined17:00 – What Title II legislation really means in the U.S.20:15 – The birth of Scribe for Documents explained23:30 – Steven’s real-world test: 30 PDFs converted with Scribe29:45 – From FreedomBox to Serotek: Mike’s early history32:15 – What is Remote Incident Manager (RIM) and who it’s for40:30 – Mike’s mission: “I’m mad as hell — and doing something about it”44:00 – Scribe vs DocuScan Plus: What’s the difference?46:00 – Breaking: Desktop version of Scribe coming soon48:30 – Why development must be driven by blind users51:00 – The future of email, calendar, and accessibility tools56:10 – Final thoughts: Advocating with purpose and passionLearn more about Pneuma Solutions here: https://pneumasolutions.com/Subscribe for more: https://youtube.com/@doubletapvideo?sub_confirmation=1Follow on:X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/DoubleTapOnAirInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DoubleTapOnAirEmail [email protected] 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. 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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