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Raising the Dots

Booking Overview

An interview-led show focused on braille, tactile literacy, and accessibility technology, featuring researchers, developers, blind technology users, and advocacy leaders. Suitable pitches include experts in braille or tactile access, assistive-technology developers, and advocates with relevant organizational or hands-on experience; booking difficulty is medium because guests need a strong connection to the show’s specialized subject matter.

Metrics

Episodes: 17

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 1.2k subscribers

Instagram: 1.7k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

dave.williams@dotincorp.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant professional or lived experience in braille, tactile graphics, accessibility technology, research, product development, or blindness advocacy.
Required Achievements:  
Developing accessibility tools or assistive technology, Conducting relevant academic or applied research, Leading or contributing to blindness advocacy organizations, Bringing direct experience using tactile or braille technology

Recent Guest Discussions

Marco Solsolchica - Creating Structured Notes And Exporting Accessible Documents For Braille Displays.

Isaac Rasky - Using A Multiline Tactile Display For STEM Coursework, Including Calculus Graphs, Physics Diagrams, And Spatial Math.

Joe Stephen - An API For Sending Tactile Graphics And Multiline Braille To Dot Pad.

Bram Duvigneau - Multiline Braille Support, Device Detection, Customization, And Tactile Display Features In Nvda.

Josh Miele - Automated Tactile Street Maps, Accessibility Design, And The Role Of Tactile Spatial Information In Blind People’s Independence.

Recent Topics

Technology, Accessibility, Braille Literacy, Assistive Technology, Tactile Graphics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Raising the Dots
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Study with Dot Pad

October 12, 2026

# Studying with Dot Pad X This month we meet Isaac, a blind Purdue University student Majoring in Computer Engineering Technology and Cyber Security, who explains how he is using Dot Pad X to enhance tactile access to his learning materials. We also learn about Ghostwriter Markdown, a free app that offers an easy and affordable way of producing well-formatted braille files for reading on multiline Braille displays. ##Isaac Rasky (University Student & Tech Enthusiast) Isaac discusses trans...

Enhanced Screen Reader Multiline Braille and Tactile Graphics

September 10, 2026

Enhanced Multiline Braille & Tactile Graphics This episode covers major upgrades to multi-line Braille support and tactile graphics capabilities for Windows screen readers, including NVDA and JAWS. Key Highlights NVDA Add-On Release: Developer Bram Duvigneau introduces a new, official NVDA add-on designed for the Dot Pad A320 and Dot Pad X. Automatic Detection & Customization: Features seamless Bluetooth/USB auto-detection, customizable line counts to suit user reading preferences, a...

Tactile Street Maps on Dot Pad

August 10, 2026

Navigating the World with Tactile Street Maps on Dot Pad In conversation with Dr. Josh Miele Imagine a future where you can type in a zip code or post code and instantly feel under your fingers a simple, well-formatted, tactile street map enabling you to explore by touch the surrounding streets enhancing orientation and independence. Imagine tactile street maps that let you pann and zoom to build understanding of the surrounding area, your neighbourhood, or where you work or go to school. Ima...

Frequently asked questions

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Raising the Dots
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How do I get in touch with Raising the Dots?

Its publicly listed email is dave.williams@dotincorp.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Raising the Dots?

The publicly listed email for Raising the Dots: dave.williams@dotincorp.com.

How many listeners does Raising the Dots have?

Podseeker estimates Raising the Dots reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Raising the Dots?

Raising the Dots typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant professional or lived experience in braille, tactile graphics, accessibility technology, research, product development, or blindness advocacy. Common among recent guests: Developing accessibility tools or assistive technology; Conducting relevant academic or applied research; Leading or contributing to blindness advocacy organizations. Recent guests include Marco Solsolchica, Isaac Rasky, and Joe Stephen.

How hard is it to get booked on Raising the Dots?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Raising the Dots cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Accessibility, Braille Literacy, Assistive Technology, and Tactile Graphics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

dave.williams@dotincorp.com

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