How Two Brothers Built an AI Assistant for Windows Accessibility

Discover Darvy, a voice-first AI assistant for Windows that empowers blind users to control their computer with plain English commands. Skip the steep screen reader learning curve and gain independence with faster, smarter accessibility. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece sit down with brothers Ameen and Majd, the creators of Darvy, a new AI-powered tool for blind Windows users. Born from Majd’s experience losing sight as an adult and struggling with screen reader shortcuts, Darvy allows users to hold the right Alt key and speak commands like “Read my emails” or “Reply to that message at 3 o’clock.” Unlike other AI tools, Darvy reads the Windows accessibility tree rather than relying on screenshots, making it faster, more stable, and less costly to run. It works alongside JAWS or NVDA but aims to eventually remove the need for complex screen reader memorisation altogether. The episode explores: • The challenge of mastering traditional screen readers • How AI can provide real independence for blind students and professionals • Security, language support, and real-world use cases • The cost of running AI-powered accessibility and the future of local models ---- 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.