Sight and Sound Technology Podcast

Episode 102: Conversations from CSUN 2026

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode comes to you from the exhibition floor of the 41st Annual CSUN Assistive Technology conference, in Anaheim, California.We catch up with D...

Episode 101: Jackie Brown and the RNIB NI Technology Fair

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome into a new season of podcast episodes from Sight and Sound Technology.RNIB Northern Ireland are once again holding their technology fair. This...

Episode 100: Celebrating our 100th episode and Vanessa Vigar returns to talk all things Ally Solos

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this milestone 100th episode of our podcast, Stuart celebrates seven years of the show by reminiscing about its origins and dipping into the very f...

Episode 99: Explaining Vispero price changes

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Sight and Sound Technology podcast, where our General Manager and Head of Operations James Everson joins Stuart to clarify recent ...

Episode 98: Sight Village specials

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Sight Village Central now less than a week away, Stuart is joined by our Head of Sales and Marketing Stefanie Davies to unveil some special, limi...

Episode 97: Catching up with Jenny Axler from Selvas and Vanessa Vigar from Envision

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're continuing our catch-up with old friends in advance of this year's Sight Village Central event, in Birmingham. Stuart is having a long overdue c...

Episode 96: Introducing Luna Glasses and KapX

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Sight and Sound Technology podcast. We're gearing up for Sight Village Central, taking place this year on July 7th a...

CSUN 2025: Introducing Liam Geschwindt from TouchPulse

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liam Geschwindt is the co-founder of TouchPulse, who are developing Navis, the first personal navigation companion for the visually impaired.

CSUN 2025: Joe Said from Tactile Engineering

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart re-connects with Joe Said, from Tactile Engeneering, the people behind the Cadence multi-line Braille Tablet.

CSUN 2025: Dave Williams and RNIB Inclusive Design

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart catches up with /Dave Williams, RNIB's Inclusive Design Ambassador, to learn about his work and the work of the Inclusive design team.

CSUN 2025: Introduction to our podcast coverage

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sight and Sound Technology are attending the 40th CSUN Assistive Technology conference in Anaheim, California. Stuart introduces the series ...

Episode 95: Braille and Tech come to Lisburn in February

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

February is a busy time for our friends at RNIB and specifically in their Northern Ireland team. Two events of note are running across two days. On Tu...

Episode 94: AI innovations from Envision and Blazie Engineering

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of Sight and Sound Technology's podcast. This time we're talking all things AI. Envision have recently launched Envisi...

Episode 93: Introducing Paige Braille and welcome Alan Taylor

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we join in the world-wide celebrations of 200 years of Braille here at Sight and Sound Technology, we’re delighted to introduce another Braille d...

Episode 92: The Canute Console from Bristol Braille Technology

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bristol Braille Technology have been synonymous with the development of multi-line Braille technology for more than 10 years. We are very excited to u...

Bonus Episode: SmartVision 3 audio tutorial

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 91, we introduced Will Carter, from our tech support team, who had produced a comprehensive audio tutorial for the SmartVision 3 mobile pho...

Episode 91: Updates from Envision and a new audio tutorial for the SmartVision 3 mobile phone

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's less than two weeks to go before Sight Village Central, taking place at the East Side Rooms, in Birmingham. Stuart is joined by Priyanka Sriva...

Episode 90: Reflections from the Eighth General Assembly of the International Council on English Braille

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The International Council on English Braille (ICEB) recently held it's eighth general assembly, in Auckland, New Zealand. This event, run once every f...

Episode 89: Sight Village turns 30!

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The very popular and much beloved Sight Village Assistive Technology exhibition is turning 30 this year. The event, which started its life on the Quee...

Episode 88: Sight City Insights

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Sight and Sound team are fresh back from the world renowned Sight City Assistive Technology show, which takes place annually in Frankfurt. This ep...

Episode 87: Sharon Lyons and Forrest Yoga

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Forrest Yoga is renowned globally as a powerfully physical, internally focused Ceremonial yoga practice that emphasizes how to carry a transformative ...

Episode 86: Introducing SpeakSee

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome into another episode of the Sight and Sound Technology podcast. Today's episode is all about an exciting new addition to our portfolio called ...

Episode 85: Jenny Axler and the Braille eMotion

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're hugely excited at present as the Braille eMotion, the latest refreshable Braille display from selvas Healthcare in South Korea enters our portfo...

Episode 84: Reflections from CSUN 2024

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 39th CSUN Assistive Technology Conference AND EXHIBITION in Anaheim, California, hosted by the Centre on Disabilities, Division of Student Affairs...

Episode 83: In conversation with Optometrist Sarah Arnold

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

World Optometry Week takes place this year from 17th to 24th March. The 2024 theme is all about advancing Optometry's Commitment to Global Eye Care. T...

Episode 82: In conversation with young inventor Nathon Proudfoot

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Stuart meets the insporational 16-year-old Nathon Proudfoot, who has invented his very own low vision device called the nathon 14. We ...

Episode 81: Sight Village is coming to Blackpool!

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The popular Sight Village assistive technology show is kicking off for 2024 by visiting Blackpool on Tuesday 9th April, at the Winter Gardens, from 09...

Episode 80: Christmas specials and Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Employer Engagement event

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 80th episode of our podcast, which coincidentally enough marks our Christmas 2023 programme. Speaking of Christmas, you may not be awar...

Episode 79: Meet the Cadence Tablet

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cadence tablet from Tactile Engineering is a pocket-sized device (about the size of a large mobile phone) with 48 cells of 8-dot refreshable Brail...

Episode 78: Sight Village South-East with Paul Hopkins and Rose Woodall

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The ever popular Sight Village South-East event is returning to Kensington Town Hall on Tuesday 7th November. Doors open at 10:00 am and the event run...

Episode 77: Celebrating National Braille Week with matthew Horspool

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're delighted to mark National Braille week by having a reflective chat with Matthew Horspool. Matthew’s career started in a school for the blind,...

Episode 76: Vispero and the 'Next Big Thing' contest

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever had an idea for a feature in JAWS, Zoomtext or Fusion, this could be your big chance to shine and get your idea out there! Vispero have...

Episode 75: In conversation with Visually Impaired Tennis Champion Paul Ryb

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Ryb lost his central vision in 2007, but his life changed when he gave blind tennis a go at a sports hall in Wimbledon. Last week, he was amongst...

Episode 74: Introducing the WeWALK Smart Cane

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've just returned from this year's Sight Village Central event in Birmingham, and, at that event, we were delighted to unveil our new partnership wi...

Sight Village Central 2023: In conversation with Matthew Horspool

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Horspool is a familiar voice and a familiar name for his various activities in the blind and low vision community. Stuart caught up with Matth...

Sight Village Central 2023: In conversation with Saima Ashraf

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Saima Ashraf, from Blackburn, is a senior auditor at Merseyside Police, breaking down stereotypes of what a visually impaired person can do. Stuart ca...

Episode 73: Counting down to Sight Village Central 2023 with Vanessa Vigar

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since the launch of their smart glasses a couple of years ago, Envision have been changing the way that people with low or no vision see the world aro...

Episode 72: Counting down to Sight Village Central 2023 with Jenny Axler

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're continuing our countdown to Sight Village Central 2023 and meeting some of the great partners that we have the pleasure of representing across t...

Episode 71: Counting down to Sight Village Central 2023 with Stefanie Davies

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're counting down to the biggest annual assistive technology exhibition in the UK. Sight Village Central takes place this year in a brand new locati...

Episode 70: Introducing Sight Village 2023 events

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sight Village has become a favourite event in many of our calendars over the years. The organisers at Queen Alexandra College are always innovating to...

Episode 69: Introducing Nick Alsbury

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Alsbury is the newest member of our field sales team. Stuart sits down with Nick to get to know him and hear about his previous media career!

Episode 68: Triple Tap Tech and podcast transcripts

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome and happy new year from all at Sight and Sound Technology. Our podcast returns for a new year with an exciting new addition. We have introduce...

Episode 67: Farewell Ruth Gallagher-Carr

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ruth Gallagher-Carr is one half of the duo behind the hugely successful Getting AT Ready conference, which she developed alongside her colleague Carol...

Podcast Special: World Braille Day 2023 event announcement

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 4th January is World Braille Day, and we’re delighted to announce details of a half-day online conference that we’re putting together i...

Episode 66: Interviews from Sight Village London

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're just back from a hugely successful Sight Village event, and it was wonderful to return to Kensington Town Hall, in the heart of London. On this...

Episode 65: Introducing the SmartVision 3 mobile phone with Tony Shrubb

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The SmartVision 3, the only Google certified smartphone designed specifically for people with low or no vision has recently joined our product portfol...

Episode 64: National Braille Week with Roger Firman from UKAAF

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Firman is chair of UKAAF, the UK Association for Accessible Formats. Until June of this year, when he retired, he ran his own company called Gol...

Episode 63: Pneuma Solutions and the Remote Incident Manager

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Remote Incident Manager (RIM), the latest exciting software release from Pneuma Solutions, is a fully accessible remote desktop application for techni...

Episode 62: Sam Coulson returns

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Coulson will have been a very familiar voice if you attended our Social Hub and other Sight and Sound Technology webinars in the early days of loc...

Episode 61: Introducing Stefanie Davies

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our podcast returns after a short summer break, and this time we have a new member of the Sight and Sound team to meet! Stefanie Davies has recently j...

Episode 60: Introducing the DAISY Consortium's Music Braille project

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The DAISY Consortium's Music Braille project is a cross-sector collaboration to identify, prioritise, and deliver both short-term and long-term improv...

Episode 59: In conversation with Ian Davies, Master of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The mission of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers is to support better vision for all. Founded in 1629, the company is number 60 in the list o...

AT Ready 2022: Alan McGillivray

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart meets Sight and Sound Technology's Alan McGillivray,, Master of Ceremonies at this year's AT Ready festival.

AT Ready 2022: Liam Pettit from Matchware

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart is joined by Liam Pettitt from matchware, headline sponsors of the AT Ready festival.

AT Ready 2022: George Rhodes from AllAble

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart catches up with George Rhodes, director of AllAble and keynote speaker at this year's AT Ready festival

AT Ready 2022: Carolyne Smith

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart is joined by Sight and Sound Technology's Head of Education Carolyne Smith, to help set the scene for this year's event.

AT Ready 2022: Introduction to the podcasts

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to AT Ready 2022, an event providing disability professionals in Further and Higher Education the opportunity to share best practice, learn ab...

Sight Village Central 2022: Seema Flower from BlindAmbition

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

BlindAmbition is an international disability training consultancy focused on improving the lives of disabled people. They work with everyone from mult...

Sight Village Central 2022: Catching up with Mike Townsend and Julian Garner from TAVIP

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Technology Association of Visually Impaired people (TAVIP) promotes, supports and encourages the use of technology amongst blind and partially sig...

Sight Village Central 2022: Introducing ARX Vision

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ARX Vision is a new and exciting wearable device that uses AI to describe the world around you. Stuart caught up with ARX Vision's CEO Charles Leclerc...

Sight Village Central 2022: Introduction to our special podcast series

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sight Village is the UK's leading exhibition of Assistive Technology and services for people with sight loss. This week sees the return of Sight Villa...

Episode 58: In conversation with Molly Watt

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Watt is a usability & Accessibility Consultant, as well as a keynote speaker. She  is a passionate advocate for accessibility and inclusion...

Episode 57: Getting AT Ready Festival

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Established in Scotland 7 years ago, Getting AT Ready brings together Assistive Technology specialists, disability professionals and manufacturers to ...

Episode 56: In conversation with Sandra Gayer

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sandra Gayer is a blind/visually impaired Soprano, radio presenter, voiceover artist and actress. Stuart caught up with Sandra to talk about her life,...

Episode 55: in conversation with Dean Martineau

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been a subscriber of or are aware of the Top Tech Tidbits publication then you will likely be familiar with the name Dean Martineau. Dean, w...

Episode 54: In conversation with Marco Zehe

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marco Zehe has been a well-known figure in the world of accessibility and assistive technology for well over 20 years. Having held positions with Mozi...

Episode 53: Checking in with Mark Belcher from Henshaws Knowledge Village

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last year we introduced Mark Belcher, and the wonderful resource that is Henshaws Knowledge Village, providing a one stop point of info on all things ...

Exploring core applications on the BrailleSense 6 and BrailleSense Polaris session 3: Introducing the BrailleSense word processor

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This session gives a comprehensive overview of the BrailleSense 6 and BrailleSense Polaris's word processor. You'll learn about opening, saving and ma...

Exploring core applications on the BrailleSense 6 and BrailleSense Polaris session 2: Introducing email

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This session focuses on the BrailleSense 6 and BrailleSense Polaris's built-in email application. You'll learn about setting up accounts, some conside...

Episode 52: TouchPad Pro

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Regular listeners to our podcast will know that we love exploring new and innovative technology. We've been keeping an eye on developments in the worl...

Exploring core applications on the BrailleSense 6 and BrailleSense Polaris session 1: Introducing the File Manager

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first of four sessions where we explore some of the core applications on the BrailleSense 6 and BrailleSense Polaris. In this session, ...

Episode 51: The Augmented Cane

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're always interested here at Sight and Sound Technology in keeping up with innovations in the orientation and mobility space and looking at some of...

Episode 50: Glenn Tookey and Scott Young

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy new year and welcome to the first episode in our 2022 podcast series. We're kicking off 2022 with a long overdue catch-up with our Chief Executi...

Episode 49: Cormac O'Toole introduces some new BrailleSense 6 tutorial videos

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 49 of our podcast we're delighted to meet Cormac O'Toole. Cormac, who is a secondary school student in Ireland has just started producing s...

Getting to know your BrailleSense 6 session 5: Exploring the world of Android apps

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last session in the current series of our 'Getting to know your BrailleSense 6' training sessions, and Stuart is joined by Jenny Axler fro...

Webinar: What's new in JAWS 2022 with Sight and Sound Technology and Vispero

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Sight and Sound Technology's annual session, to explore all that is new in the latest release of JAWS, the world's most popular screen read...

Getting to know your BrailleSense 6 session 4: Using Wiki Search

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this the penultimate session in our 'Getting to know your BrailleSense 6' training series, Stuart takes us through the new Wiki Search and how it c...

Getting to know your BrailleSense 6 session 3: Language profiles and additional voices

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In session three of our 'Getting to know your BrailleSense 6' series, Stuart explores the world of language profiles. We learn what they are, how to s...

Getting to know your BrailleSense 6 session 2: Finding, downloading and listening to podcasts on the BrailleSense 6

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this the second session in our BrailleSense 6 training series, Stuart explores the new podcast client coming in the soon-to-be-released software up...

Getting to know your BrailleSense 6 session 1: Main differences between the BrailleSense 6 and the BrailleSense U2

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first in a series of five training sessions devoted to the BrailleSense 6. In this first session, Stuart is joined by Jenny Axler from ...

Episode 48: Windows 11

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Windows 11, Microsoft's new operating system, will be released on October 5th. We've had many questions to our support desk about Windows 11, what it ...

Episode 47: Introducing Strap Technologies

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

STRAP's goal is to be the first total replacement of the white cane. The technology exists now and its inventors believe that we are living in the rig...

Episode 46: Introducing Voxmate

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this programme Stuart meets Gleb Zevkov, co-founder of Voxmate. Voxmate is a suite of accessible apps for Android devices that provide an intuitive...

Getting to know your new BrailleSense 6 Session 4: Introducing the BrailleSense Dictionary, Bookshare Download, Web Radio and Language Profiles

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot to be covered in this last session in our 'Getting to know your new BrailleSense 6 series', so sit back, grab your device and let Stuart...

Getting to know your new BrailleSense 6 Session 3: Using the Google Play Store

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The BrailleSense 6 runs Android version 10, which means it is ideal for running all sorts of mainstream apps. But how do you get them on the device? I...

Getting to know your new BrailleSense 6 Session 2: Using Google Drive

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One really outstanding feature on the BrailleSense 6 and indeed the Polaris too is the integration of Google Drive into the native file manager applic...

Getting to know your new BrailleSense 6 Session 1: Using email

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first in a series of four sessions, exploring some of the new and not so new features found on the BrailleSense 6, the world's most pow...

Unpacking Tech that makes you feel at home Session 5: The Sight and Sound Technology Surgery

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the fifth and final session in our 'Unpacking Tech that makes you feel at home' series. Today Stuart is joined by Ash Cross, Technical Supp...

Unpacking Tech that makes you feel at home Session 4: Ron Miller talks all things Focus and Pearl Camera

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to session four in our 'Unpacking Tech that makes you feel at home' series. Today Stuart is joined by Ron Miller, Braille Product Specialist a...

Unpacking Tech that makes you feel at home Session 3: Matt Ater talks all things JAWS

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the third installment in our 'Unpacking Tech that makes you feel at home' series of webinars. Today Stuart is joined by Matt Ater, Vice Pre...

Unpacking Tech that makes you feel at home Session 2: Eric Damery talks all things Zoomtext and Fusion

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this, our second session in the 'Unpacking Tech that makes you feel at home' series, Stuart is joined by Vispero's Vice President of Software Produ...

Unpacking Tech that makes you feel at home Session 1: Introduction to this year's Home User Programme and specials from Vispero and Sight and Sound Technology

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this the first of a week-long series of webinars, Stuart is joined by Sight and Sound Technology's Technical Support and Services Manager Ruth Gall...

Episode 45: In conversation with Kihun Jang

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this very special podcast episode, Stuart is joined by Jenny Axler from Selvas Healthcare in Korea, who is introducing us to Kihun Jang, lead devel...

Desert Island Tech Episode 5: Mike Brace

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of our Desert Island Tech podcast series. Today Stuart sits down with Mike Brace CBE, DL.  Mike is a former Paralympic ski...

Episode 44: Jenny Axler and Earle Harrison talk all things BrailleSense 6

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been watching our social media lately you’ll know that we have a hugely attractive trade-in offer at present on the new BrailleSense 6, ...

Episode 43: Introducing Goodmaps

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of the Sight and Sound Technology podcast. Today we're catching up with an old friend, as Stuart sits down with Neil B...

Episode 42: Introducing Ocutech

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we're delighted to meet Henry Green, Co-founder and President of Ocutech. Founded in 1984, Ocutech is the worldwide leader in designin...

Episode 41: Mark Belcher and Stuart Beveridge

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we bring you a double dose of goodness! Mark Belcher is manager of the Knowledge Village, an initiative of Henshaws Society for the Bl...

Episode 40: Introducing Eyedaptic

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eyedaptic offers glasses to enhance vision for those who suffer from age-related macular degeneration and other low vision diseases. Stuart meets Jay ...

Webinar: BrailleSense 6 Brilliance

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're thrilled as part of this Webinar Wednesday special to unveil the latest and greatest note taker from our friends in Selvas. The BrailleSense 6 i...