See Things Differently with HumanWare

In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Ferraro for a personal conversation about family, independence, and growing up blind.

Anthony shares how his family shaped his confidence and expectations from an early age, encouraging independence rather than limitation. We explore what it means to grow up blind in a world full of assumptions, and how early support and mindset play a critical role in building resilience and self-belief.

This conversation goes beyond technology to focus on lived experience, personal growth, and why accessibility starts with how people are raised, supported, and empowered.

Topics include:

Growing up blind and being raised for independence

The role of family in shaping confidence and opportunity

Challenging assumptions about blindness

Why lived experience matters in accessibility

Also, for people interested in learning more about the upcoming BrailleNote evolve: https://www.humanware.com/en-international/braillenote-evolve/

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In this episode, we explore blindness and mobility through a family lens — focusing on how parents, partners, and loved ones experience, support, and sometimes struggle with independence and safety.

Joined by Gemma Gatehouse and Jason Martin, the conversation looks at how family dynamics influence mobility decisions, from learning to use a white cane to adopting guide dogs or new assistive technologies. We discuss the natural tension between protection and independence, and how fear, trust, and communication shape the choices families make together.

Our guests share thoughtful insights on how emerging technologies can either empower blind individuals or unintentionally increase anxiety for family members if expectations are misaligned. The episode emphasizes the importance of education — not just for blind users, but for families — so mobility is built on confidence rather than fear.

Resources:

https://www.applevis.com/podcasts/bridging-access-braille-depth-look-braille-access-ios-26https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/access-on/whats-new-in-ios-26-rXTLNb9J1Gm/

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In this episode, Rachel and Mathieu sit down with Dr. Conchita Hernández and her partner Sachin to talk about their remarkable climb up Mount Kilimanjaro. Conchita, who identifies as blind, shares how a spontaneous idea sparked during a UN meeting led to a year of training, adaptation, and teamwork. Together, they walk us through how they prepared, how they communicated on the mountain, and what it felt like to push through fatigue, altitude, and fear to reach the summit.

They also touch on the role accessibility tools — including Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses — played in their daily lives and in helping them approach challenges with confidence.

This episode also features:

Partner’s Corner with Jason: A discussion with Jason Martin from APH (www.aph.org) about the Wing-IT application available on iOS to use with the Monarch.

Tips & Tricks with Roger:Practical advice on using Prodigi for Windows new AI assistant mode to navigate documents, even those not in your native language!

As always, your feedback and stories are welcome at [email protected] !

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In this milestone 10th episode of See Things Differently, Rachel Ramos and David Woodbridge hand the mic to HumanWare’s Braille Product Manager Andrew Flatres for a deep-dive into one of the most exciting innovations in accessibility tech: the Monarch.

Andrew is joined by Chris Cooke, Scott Erichsen, and Allison Meloy, three early Monarch users who share how this groundbreaking tactile device is transforming the way people experience Braille and tactile graphics. From first impressions to classroom applications and the “wow” moments of exploring diagrams through touch, their stories highlight what makes Monarch so revolutionary.

Recently recognized by Time Magazine as one of the Best Inventions of 2025, the Monarch represents a major leap forward for digital Braille — and for the future of accessible learning.

Whether you’re a teacher, tech enthusiast, or just curious about what’s next in accessibility, this conversation will leave you inspired by what tactile technology can achieve.

👉 Read about Monarch on Time.com

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In this episode of the HumanWare See Things Differently podcast, hosts Rachel Ramos and David Woodbridge sit down with John Taylor and Ed Worrell to explore the world of tactile graphics and the innovative TactileView software.

Together, they discuss how tactile graphics can empower students who are blind or visually impaired, the role of TactileView in creating accessible educational materials, and practical ways teachers, braillists, and transcribers can integrate these tools into the classroom.

Whether you’re an educator, parent, or technology enthusiast, this conversation offers valuable insights into the importance of tactile learning and the future of accessible design.

🔗 Relevant Links:

TactileView: https://store.humanware.com/hca/tactileview-drawing-software.html
Wing It: https://www.aph.org/product/wing-it/
Sterling Adaptives: https://sterlingadaptives.com/
OverHere Consulting: https://overhereconsulting.net/

👥 Guests:

John Taylor – Accessibility expert and tactile graphics advocate

Ed Worrell – Educator and TactileView trainer

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