CSUN Special: Shelly Brisbin’s Take On The 2026 Event

Explore the biggest highlights from CSUN 2026, the 41st Assistive Technology Conference in Anaheim, with Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and guest Shelly Brisbin. From AI-powered accessibility tools and new Braille devices to innovative low-vision tech, this episode dives deep into the latest assistive technology shaping the blind and low-vision community.

This episode of Double Tap takes you to the heart of CSUN 2026, the world’s leading assistive technology conference. Shelly Brisbin joins Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to share her hands-on experiences with new products, interviews with leading tech companies, and insights into the evolving role of AI in accessibility.

Highlights include:
– Aira’s integration with Meta smart glasses and its AI-powered visual interpretation with Google DeepMind.
– Case for Vision Ergo, a portable MagSafe-compatible video magnifier for iPhones and iPads.
– Orbit Research’s new Strata Braille displays, Flow minimalist 40-cell display, and the long-awaited Optima Braille laptop.
– Hable’s Speech Labels and tactile stickers for accessible home labelling.

Shelly also reflects on how low-vision solutions are changing and why