Blind Developer Creates Seamless Windows on Mac Experience

Learn how to run Windows on a Mac accessibly with AVM (Accessible Virtual Machine), a powerful, blind-friendly solution for virtualisation on Apple Silicon. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the challenges and breakthroughs of running Windows on macOS without losing accessibility. Their guest, Allison Melloy, introduces AVM — an accessible virtual machine designed to give blind users a seamless Windows experience on a Mac. From solving issues with Boot Camp and Parallels to creating a true accessible workflow for screen reader users, Alison shares her journey of “vibe coding” with AI tools like Claude, learning development without traditional coding experience. They explore AVM’s features, the importance of audio cues, keyboard mapping, and the potential of AI to empower blind developers and create new job opportunities. The episode closes with insights on accessible development, future plans for AVM, and how blind users can leverage AI to innovate. Relevant Links AVM GitHub: https://github.com/allisonfm85/accessible-virtual-machine Windows ISO Download: https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11 ---- Follow on: YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double Tap Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.