Earshot and Beyond: How Blind Developers Are Creating with AI

Explore how AI and vibe coding are transforming app creation for blind developers, from building custom podcast tools to tackling accessibility challenges with Claude, Codex, and Fable 5.

In this episode of Double Tap, Shaun Preece is joined by Michael Babcock to dive deep into the world of AI-driven app creation. With Steven Scott unexpectedly absent, Shaun and Michael explore how tools like Claude, Codex, and Anthropic’s Fable 5 are making “vibe coding” accessible to non-programmers and empowering blind developers to solve real problems.

They discuss the complexities of AI model usage, subscription tiers, and the challenges of hallucinations and reliability in large language models. Michael shares the story behind his new podcast app “Earshot,” explaining how PRDs (product requirement documents), GitHub, and accessibility agents play a crucial role in modern AI-assisted development.

The conversation also touches on community projects like Clipman, the future of AI in app stores, and why building tools for yourself can be both empowering and addictive. If you’re curious about AI coding, app accessibility, or where the next wave of innovation is heading, this episode is packed with insights.

Relevant Links
Community Accessibility Agents: https://community-access.org
Technically Working Podcast: https://technically-working.pinecast.co