In Episode 129 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we visit with Dave Schleppenbach, the founder and CEO of Tactile Engineering. The company has developed a Braille tablet that is transforming how blind and visually impaired individuals consume visual information, including sporting events. During the interview, Schleppenbach talked about:
- His professional background
- How he got connected with the blind and visually impaired community
- What inspired him to launch Tactile Engineering
- An overview of the Cadence Braille tablet and how it works
- How the device was used for the 2024 Indy 500
- Other potential sports-related applications for the device
- Feedback the company has received from blind and visually impaired users
- Future plans and development of the device
Learn more about Tactile Engineering at http://www.tactile-engineering.com.