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Talking Technology with V I Labs

Vision Ireland
Assistive Technology
Braille
Digital Accessibility
Accessibility
Sight Village
Inclusivity
Audio Description
Iphone 16
Meta Ray-Bans
Blindshell
Brailliance App
Ios 18
Humanware
Disability Awareness
Braising
RNIB
Assistive Travel
Self-Driving Cars
Christmas Movies
Technology Accessibility

This podcast is focused on technology that supports people who are blind and visually impaired. Our panel of IT Trainers & guest panelists discuss all the latest in mainstream and inclusive technology innovations in a fun and informative manner. V I Labs is the technology function within Vision Ireland. Vision Ireland is the national sight loss agency in Ireland. V I Labs provide technology assess... more

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Recent Guests

Chris White
Group CEO of Vision Ireland
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Episode: Making Europe more accessible. IAAP comes to Dublin - Talking Technology episode 105
Susanna Laurin
Head of the EU for the IAAP
IAAP
Episode: Making Europe more accessible. IAAP comes to Dublin - Talking Technology episode 105
Shadi Abou-Zahra
Principal Accessibility Standards and Policy Manager at Amazon
Amazon
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Peter Claridge-Bowler
Expert on digital Braille technology
V I Labs
Episode: Irish Braille is changing - Talking Technology episode 104
Rhonda Bassett-Spiers
CEO of Vispero, which develops JAWS, ZoomText, and other accessibility software
Vispero
Episode: Jaws, Zoomtext, and something new. A conversation with the CEO of Vispero - Talking Technology episode 103
Dorian Salisbury
Organizer of the Jaws and NVDA event
Vision Ireland
Episode: Jaws and NVDA, the similarities and differences - Talking Technology Episode 101
Daniel Gunn
News presenter on Talking Technology
Vision Ireland
Episode: Jaws and NVDA, the similarities and differences - Talking Technology Episode 101
Dorian Salzman
Expert in screen reader technology and training
Vision Ireland
Episode: Sight Village 2025 in London, and we finally made it - Talking Technology Episode 100
Martin Roberts
Representing HumanWare, working on new Braille technology
HumanWare
Episode: Sight Village 2025 in London, and we finally made it - Talking Technology Episode 100

Hosts

David Keegan
Host of Talking Technology with V I Labs, Vision Ireland/V I Labs; long-running presenter and organizer of accessibility tech discussions.
Joe Lonegan
Co-host and presenter focusing on accessibility tech and policy discussions.

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#166
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#234
Ireland/Technology

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Irish Braille is changing - Talking Technology episode 104
Q: What are the main purposes of the Unified Irish Braille?
To create unity between Irish language Braille and other languages while offering better bilingual use.
Irish Braille is changing - Talking Technology episode 104
Q: What features does the Brailliant BI 40 X offer?
It features a built-in screen reader, the ability to access online services, and allows for note-taking directly on the device.
Meta Glasses get a serious upgrade – Talking Technology episode 96
Q: What are the new features of Meta Glasses announced at the recent event?
New features include better battery life, improved camera specs, and new collaboration with major apps for enhanced accessibility.
Meta Glasses get a serious upgrade – Talking Technology episode 96
Q: What accessible video doorbells do you recommend?
The hosts discussed various options like Tapo or TP-Link video doorbells that allow recording onto an SD card without a subscription.
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 85 - Freek van Welsenis discusses all things Hable
Q: What led to the development of the Hable Easy product?
The Hable Easy was developed in response to requests from professionals working with visually impaired individuals who found existing screen reader gestures frustrating.

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This show consistently centers on technology that improves independence for people who are blind or visually impaired, with heavy emphasis on accessibility policy, assistive devices, and evolving software. Episodes frequently feature industry leaders and organizational representatives discussing real-world impacts of legislation, certification programs, and upcoming product updates—from Braille displays and screen readers to AI-powered accessibility features. A recurring throughline is the collaboration between nonprofits, tech companies, and advocacy groups to push for better accessibility standards, inclusive design, and practical applications like voting accessibility, travel, education, and media. A standout trait is how discussions com... more

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2. Susanna Laurin
3. Shadi Abou-Zahra
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5. Rhonda Bassett-Spiers
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