First-Class Train Fails and Blind Travel Stories From Sight Village

Discover how blind and low-vision tech users navigate modern media, from smart TVs to Meta Ray-Ban glasses, with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. Packed with humour, real stories, and hands-on accessibility tips. We’re excited to share an exclusive treat for Double Tap listeners! As we bring you full coverage of Sight Village London, England from 18–19 November, our friends at Sight and Sound Technology are giving you a special Double Tap discount across a huge range of products. Whether you’re shopping Black Friday deals or browsing anything else on the site, use the code DoubleTap at checkouton the Sight and Sound Technology website and you’ll receive free delivery on your order — no exceptions, no minimums. Shop now: https://www.sightandsound.co.uk In this lively episode of Double Tap Extra, Steven and Shaun catch up after a break, sharing hilarious travel stories, first-class train woes, and their latest adventures with assistive technology. Shaun explains his clever HDMI dummy and audio splitter setup for using a Fire TV without a screen, while Steven dives into the challenges of watching and listening to media as a blind user.   They discuss the state of accessible radios and set-top boxes, how mainstream tech like Meta Ray-Ban glasses and iPhones are transforming independence, and the joy of connecting with the blind community at Sight Village. Listener stories, funny mishaps, and insights into why inclusive design matters make this an engaging and informative episode for tech enthusiasts and accessibility advocates alike. Relevant Links   Be My Eyes: https://www.bemyeyes.com   Meta Ray-Ban Glasses: https://www.ray-ban.com/meta   Sight and Sound Technology: https://www.sightandsound.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices