Show notes
In this episode of Double Tap Weekend, Steven Scott visits Sight Village Glasgow, the UK’s premier travelling exhibition for blind and low-vision technology. He interviews exhibitors and accessibility specialists about groundbreaking products designed to enhance independence for visually impaired users. Highlights include: - Graham Longly from Aspire Consultancy showcasing the Sensabal 360 cane tip, Tami obstacle detection glasses, and the Evo S10 Android media player. - Yan Michulich from Flusoft introducing ultra-lightweight carbon fibre canes with customisable tips. - Brian McGonagle from PakFlatt demonstrating the McGonagle Reader, enabling blind voters to cast ballots independently and in secret.- RNIB Scotland’s Daniel Meikle discussing hands-on community support, transport accessibility, and volunteer-powered “Swap With Me” training for bus and tram drivers. - Danielle Colcombe of TransPennine Express explaining how passenger assistance and the dedicated app make rail travel more accessible across the UK. Relevant Links Sight Village UK: https://www.qac.ac.uk/exhibitions/sight-village-events-2026--dates--venues/1080.htm Aspire Consultancy: https://aspire-consultancy.co.ukFluSoft: https://www.flusoft.de/produkte/firecane/index.htmlMcGonagle Reader: https://www.pakflatt.com/product-mcgonagle-readerRNIB Scotland: https://www.rnib.org.uk/scotlandPassenger Assistance App: https://www.passengerassistance.com

