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Double Tap Presents ‘At Your Fingertips: Celebrating Braille Past and Present’ Podcast
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Discover “At Your Fingertips: Braille Then and Now”, the inspiring podcast celebrating Braille’s history, modern tools, and creative ways to make Braille part of everyday life. Chris Cooke joins the Double Tap family to share her passion and practical tips for Braille enthusiasts worldwide.
Chris Cooke, lifelong Braille reader and advocate, brings her popular show At Your Fingertips to the Double Tap family. The podcast explores Braille’s rich history and its modern applications—ranging from tactile graphics and learning tools to creative, low-tech solutions like labelling appliances and making Braille greeting cards.
Listeners will also hear stories from Braille users around the globe, highlighting cultural differences, challenges in access to Perkins Braillers, and the importance of Braille for education and language development. Chris shares how the show grew from a personal passion into a global conversation, with contributions from the Unmute network and the supportive podcasting community.
If you’re curious about Braille, love accessible tech, or want to hear authentic voices from the blind and visually impaired community, this new show is a must-listen.
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