What if signs could talk? That's what Right hear wants to do! In this episode, I talk to the CEO of Right Hear, Idan Meir, to discuss their technology and how it could enhance the experience of people who are blind and visually impaired. Idan also shares a glimpse into what they're planning next. Right Hear Website: https://www.right-hear.com/ Right Hear on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.righthear&hl=en_US Right Hear on iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/righthear-blind-assistant/id1061791840

Can you imagine not being able to see anything, and listening to music to find your way and learn what's around you? Or would you rather AI give you descriptions? How about making it easier to get audio descriptions? On this CoA Epic Ally episode, Patrick Burton tells us all about Ben Vision products, the BEN app, Speakaboo and ViddyScribe, what's unique about the way Ben Vision is developing navigating solutions and some things to look forward to in tech and accessibility. Benvision https://ben.vision/ ViddyScribe https://www.viddyscribe.com/ Speakaboo: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speakaboo-blind-ai-assistance/id6480101099 Here is a link to a video that's been processed by ViddyScribe: https://youtu.be/f_v3mti0sY4 This is a short edited video Patrick Burton (founder of Benvision and ViddyScribe) took on a date night with his wife. This is the original before processing, in case you would like to compare: https://youtu.be/zHtTZqyhzT4 Video Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:08 – Patrick and Ben Vision 03:13 – Speakaboo 09:52 – BEN App 13:50 – The BEN App Experience 18:57 – Programing Waypoints and Regions 20:15 – Dynamic Environments 22:15 – Creating Custom Waypoint 23:19 – ViddyScribe 29:25 – Free Apps 30:30 – Why is AT so expensive? 35:40 – Vision for tech and accessibility? 38:02 – Final Words 38:48 – My Thoughts on Ben Vision

Can someone blind or visually impaired play video games? What kinds of accessibility features are there, and what's not accessible and frustrating in the gaming world? In this episode of the COA Epic Ally Podcast, Jessie from Illegally Sighted shares his insights, lived experience, and recommendations as a visually impaired gamer. Find out how the gaming world is becoming more accessible and share in the comments if there's any particular game that you're really into or excited about. Jesse from Illegally Sighted https://www.youtube.com/@IllegallySighted Use code CoA15 for $15 off on your first order on Innosearch.ai https://www.innosearch.ai/ Video Chapters 00:00 – Intro 02:07 – Meet Jessie from Illegally Sighted 05:11 – What makes a game accessible? 07:56 – Accessibility advice for game developers 11:32 – Accessibility/usability issues in gaming 14:49 – Accessibility features that’s available 19:45 – Forza Motor Sports and accessibility 23:05 – Console vs PC Gaming 29:46 – Finding accessible games, mods and extensions 31:08 – VR, AR, Mixed Reality Headsets 4135 – More on the inaccessibility of VR headsets 44:50 – Has accessibility improved in gaming? 51:42 – Game Recommendations 56:10 – Jessie’s favorite color and favorite drink! 57:04 – Final thoughts about gaming and accessibility