In this episode of ReVISION, host Sam Smith sits down with the remarkable Chantelle Griffiths — a world traveller, tactile tech innovator, and Winston Churchill Fellowship winner who’s redefining what it means to explore the world without sight. From navigating bustling cities to creating Braille-inspired puzzle books that make reading and play more accessible for everyone, Chantelle’s story is equal parts inspiring and ingenious. Join Sam and Chantelle as they dive into her adventures, her breakthroughs in tactile design, and the unshakable spirit that drives her to keep discovering the world — one touch at a time.

After a visit to BLENNZ, which I finally figured out what that stood for in this episode, I met up with student Roman Parahi, who lost his sight at age 17, which sparked him on a journey to become a damn good rapper and advocate for the community.

It's not too often that you meet someone on vacation during a Blind Citizens Association meeting, but I had the honour of exactly that this month. Matthew Horspool is his name, and luckily, he had time in his travels to chat with me about Braille, adaptive technology, and the very interesting strategies he uses to read texts - including something I had never considered - reading music. I loved this episode, hope you enjoy it too.