In this interview, we sit down with John Tobin, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Splice Bio, to explore groundbreaking gene therapy research for Stargardt’s disease and its potential impact on the blind and visually impaired community. John shares insights into Splice Bio’s mission, how their innovative work could transform options for people living with vision loss, and what families, professionals, and supporters should know about emerging treatments. Stay tuned until the end for information on how to get involved in Splice Bio’s clinical trials. Learn more here:

www.splice.bio/clinical

Or send an email to:

Clinicaltrials@splice.bio

#SpliceBio #genetherapy #clinicaltrials

In this episode, Sam speaks with Patrick Long of InnoSearch.ai and Mark Riccobono of the NFB about their new partnership to improve digital accessibility for blind users. Rather than focusing on basic compliance, the conversation explores true usability—addressing issues like unlabeled buttons and missing alt text. They emphasize the need for blind-led innovation and meaningful collaboration with the community. The NFB’s long-standing advocacy efforts are discussed, along with practical steps tech companies can take to create inclusive products. A new checkout feature also lets customers support the NFB by rounding up purchases, blending commerce with accessibility-focused advocacy.

blind tech, assistive technology, digital accessibility, InnoSearch.ai, National Federation of the Blind, NFB partnership, screen reader usability, blind advocacy, accessible shopping, inclusive design, blind podcast, low vision tools#BlindLife #AccessibilityMatters #AssistiveTech #BlindCommunity #InnoSearch #NFB #DigitalInclusion #BlindAdvocacy #AccessibleShopping #InclusiveTechnology

In this episode, I break down all the brand-new accessibility features coming to **iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and VisionOS** this summer. From accessibility nutrition labels in the App Store to Live Captions on Apple Watch, Braille Note Taker functionality, and even personal voice upgrades, Apple is making huge strides for users with low vision, blindness, hearing loss, and other disabilities. And yes, major improvements are also coming to the Apple Vision Pro! Whether you're blind, visually impaired, hard of hearing, or just someone who loves accessible tech, you don’t want to miss these updates.

Learn more ► https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/05/apple-unveils-powerful-accessibility-features-coming-later-this-year/

► https://9to5mac.com/2025/05/13/apple-unveils-ios-19-accessibility-features/

Watch my Apple Vision Pro videos!: ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThdr7uPwVs12xgN9CSEtAqnJR9URSL9Q

In this episode

* Accessibility Nutrition Labels

* Magnifier App on Mac

* Accessibility Reader Across Platforms

* Braille Access Updates

* Live Listen & Captions on Apple Watch

* Personal Voice Upgrade

* Accessibility Sharing on Shared Devices

* Apple Vision Pro Accessibility Enhancements

#AppleAccessibility #BlindTech #TheBlindLife #iOSAccessibility #VisionPro #LowVisionSupport #BrailleTech #AssistiveTech #DigitalInclusion #AccessibilityMatters