Welcome to the SightCity Podcast. Each episode brings you closer to the people, ideas, and innovations shaping assistive technology for blind and low‑vision communities. Each episode features:English-language presentation highlights from SightCity stages (Forum, workshop sessions, special segments)In-depth interviews with developers, researchers, educators, practitioners, users, and advocatesClear explanations of emerging tools, standards, and trends—from tactile and auditory access to AI-enabled solutionsPractical takeaways, lived experience perspectives, and inspiring stories that strengthen independence, self-determination, and inclusive participationHosted by Dagmar Krutzki, Managing Director of SightCity, offering sector insight paired with a genuine commitment to inclusion. German-language presentations: SightCity Podcast (DE). Stay informed, discover real-world solutions, and explore how innovation turns accessibility into everyday impact.
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SightCity 2025: The Monarch – A New Era in Braille and Tactile Graphics (O1072)
In this informative presentation from SightCity 2025, Andrew Flattress, Braille Product Manager at Humanware, introduces the revolutionary Monarch device - a multi-line refreshable braille display with tactile graphics capabilities. Andrew demonstrates how this innovative technology addresses longstanding challenges in braille literacy and tactile graphic access, showcasing its features including a 32x10 cell display, touch sensor interface, and integration with the new eBraille standard.
SightCity 2025: The Power of AI for a More Accessible World
In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into the revolutionary world of Be My Eyes with Chief Marketing Officer Andy Bailey. Discover how a Danish furniture craftsman's simple idea transformed into a global movement that's changing lives for millions of blind and visually impaired people worldwide.From the founding story of Hans Jørgen Weiberg to the latest AI innovations and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses integration, this episode showcases how technology and human kindness can create unprecedented accessibility solutions. Learn about the app that connects 825,000 users with 8.5 million volunteers across 180+ countries, and explore the future of assistive technology.
SightCity Podcast: Episode 0
Welcome to the SightCity Podcast. This introductory episode sets the stage for an ongoing series featuring English-language presentation recordings and in‑depth conversations from the world’s largest exhibition focused on assistive technology for blind and low‑vision communities. You’ll hear about this year’s stages, new formats like the Workshop Stage and the Gaming Lab, and how presentation recordings and expert interviews will appear in this English feed—while German sessions are available separately in the SightCity Podcast (DE). Let’s get started.