Gemini AI & Braille in 2026: Tech Changing My Life as a Blind Creator

Who. Cares A11y. BAR | Braille Literacy & AI in 2026
​In this 2026 update, I’m celebrating World Braille Day and exploring how Gemini AI is transforming life for the blind community. From navigating local paratransit in Daytona Beach to the Cadence Braille Tablet, the future of accessibility is here.
​We honor the legacy of Louis Braille and look at how technology like TalkBack and Jaws bridge the gap between tactile literacy and the digital world.
​📍 Local Resources & Advocacy (Volusia County)
​Halifax Council of the Blind (HCB): , https://fcb.org/HCB
, ​Votran (Official Site): , https://www.votran.org
, ​Votran Gold (Paratransit): , Votran Gold Services
, ​River to Sea TPO (TDLCB Meetings): , https://www.r2ctpo.org
, ​Braille Equipment Repair: Contact John Harden at , jharden01@cfl.rr.com
, ​🚀 Tech & Literacy Links
​Go Touchable (Cadence Tablet): , https://www.gotouchable.com
, ​Hot Wheels Braille Racer (Twin Mill): , https://www.braillebookstore.com/Hot-...
, ​American Foundation for the Blind (AFB): , https://www.afb.org
, ​📱 Watch More from WCABAR
​Samsung & Google TalkBack Playlist: , Click here to view our latest tutorials
, ​Video Chapters
​00:00 Welcome to Who. Cares A11y. BAR.
02:15 New Year 2026: Life & Channel Updates
08:52 World Braille Day & National Literacy Month
09:13 The Legacy of Louis Braille (1809–1852)
11:58 Advocacy with John Harden & Halifax Council
17:14 Gemini AI Demo: Navigating Local Services
19:35 TalkBack Settings: Speed & Accessibility
20:08 - 21:08 Key Accessibility Insight
​📄 Video Transcript Welcome back to Who. Cares A11y. BAR. I'm Harshid, also known as Hershi. Today is a special day as we kick off 2026 by honoring World Braille Day. Life in Daytona Beach is moving fast. We're looking at new transportation changes and how the Halifax Council of the Blind is staying involved. January is National Braille Literacy Month. Louis Braille was born in 1809, and his invention of the six-dot cell changed everything for us. Shout out to John Harden for his work on Braille repair. We need to keep these tactile tools alive. Let's look at Gemini AI. I'm using it to find meeting times for the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board on January 14th. It's a game changer for accessibility. Navigating this info with TalkBack. I keep my speech rate high so I can fly through the data. The Cadence Tablet from Go Touchable—it actually lets you feel the graphics. This is the future of tactile feedback. Make sure to check out the Votran meeting at 950 Big Tree Road. Your voice matters in local transit. Thanks for watching.
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​About Who. Cares A11y. BAR:
I am Harshid Trivedi (Hershi). I am blind and use TalkBack (Android) and Jaws (Windows 11) to navigate the world. This channel is dedicated to accessibility, technology, and community advocacy.
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