If You Can't See

EBP 03: The Autonomous World of Self-Driving Cars

In the June edition of if you can't see, sajan, Darren and shy talk about the experiences with electric vehicles. Saj takes the lead talking about the existential consequences of owning an autonomous electric vehicle. The implications of needing a license to sit in the autonomous vehicle and what it means for the future of autonomous driving. Shy talks about the switch from hybrid to full electric what that means for maintenance and repair and how mechanics jobs have gotten more and more complicated as vehicles have become computers on wheels. And Darren give some insight on how tech overtime gets cheaper and how new latest and greatest technology is always more expensive at first. Those of you who would like a special safety tip about Tesla’s, listen to the very end, as there is a critical safety alert for emergencies.

EBP 03: If you can’t See, How do you Vote?…

if you cant see...how do you vote? Palmer takes the lead as we discuss all things voting. from assistive tech at the ballot box to the importance of privacy when it's time to place your vote. we share our own experiences voting while brainstorming solutions and potential improvements to the voting experience. palmer talks about his experience voting, going into light detail with his experience working as a poll officer and information assistant. (if you'd like to hear more about that please let us know in the comments) Darren dissects the world of voter accessibility for totally blind voters. what works and what could be improved. While Saj and Shy share their experiences as partially sighted voters. highlighting privacy pain points and assistive tools for low vision voters.

EBP 02: If you Can't See, How do you Cook&Bake?...

In this episode, we explore the world of cooking and baking without sight, highlighting practical strategies, personal experiences, and the role of assistive tools in the kitchen. We’re joined by two guests who share their unique approaches and insights into navigating the kitchen as blind individuals. Jacob joins us to talk about blind cooking, focusing on safety and organization. He shares helpful tips on how he keeps his kitchen structured, how he safely handles cooking tasks, and the systems he uses to stay confident and independent while preparing meals. Henna brings her expertise in blind baking, emphasizing the importance of precise measurements. She explains how accuracy plays a key role in baking and how she adapts techniques to ensure consistency. Henna also discusses the assistive technology she uses to measure ingredients and follow recipes effectively. Together, these conversations offer a practical and inspiring look at how blind individuals cook and bake with confidence and creativity.

EBP 01: If you can't See, How do you Read?...

In today's episode we talked about the history of Braille and moon script. How soldiers a prior version of Braille called night writing, the development of  moon script and the differences between Braille and moon script when it comes to learning efficiency and reading acumen. Palmer talked about his experience with braille covering music braille and and how his teachers taught him braille using tennis balls and muffin trays. We than discussed the use of large print and the universal experience of carrying giant text books to school and our experiences with cctv's and monoculars. We discussed cataracts and how they affect reading. And how eye strain and sight fatigue could be mitigated using different screen settings. Particularly dark mode and high contrast. The effects of bluelight and brightness were mentioned. As well as a discussion on reading comprehension and acquity. And the lack of reading comprehension. Sources. https://ophp.ca/moon-script-william-moon/ https://www.brailleliteracycanada.ca/en/braille/history [https://www.brailleliteracycanada.ca/en/braille/history]

If You Can't See Trailer

This is a short introductory trailer for the if you can't see podcast. This podcast focuses on educating sighted individuals about sight loss and the lived experiences of people with low vision. Through clear explanations, real-world examples, and open conversations, we highlight the challenges, misconceptions, and daily realities of visual impairment. Our goal is to build understanding, promote empathy, and encourage a more informed and inclusive community.