{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimpactech.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fexploring-the-future-of-blindness-tech-Gn560x_J","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Exploring the Future of Blindness Tech: Insights from Brandon Biggs and John McInerney (Part 1)","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b1ef997b-045a-4fb8-b087-c9422424c228/f951719b-a97b-4ed6-bd36-cf9f9907f91c/impactech-podcast-artwork-1s.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/33822cdf-97b1-4057-aedd-f92984636ffc\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Exploring the Future of Blindness Tech: Insights from Brandon Biggs and John McInerney (Part 1)\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In this special crossover episode of ImpacTech and Assistive Technology Update, we’re thrilled to bring you a dynamic conversation with Brandon Biggs, creator of Audiom—an innovative audio-based map viewer designed for blind and visually impaired users—and John McInerney, an IMPACT mentor and expert in engineering and accessibility.\n\nHosted by Dr. Mary Goldberg and Josh Anderson, this episode dives into the unique challenges of accessible mapping, the future of blindness tech, and the journey of taking research-backed products like Audiom to market. Along the way, we explore how differing perspectives shape the design and user experience of assistive technologies.\n\nJoin us as we uncover insights, innovation, and the collaborative spirit that drives the development of groundbreaking assistive technology."}