iBUG Today: Empowering the Blind through Accessible Technology Training
From The Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast by The Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast
April 10, 2026
About this episode
The episode features an interview with the leaders of iBUG Today discussing their mission to empower the blind through technology training and social events.
This Tech Doctor podcast episode features Robert and Allison interviewing Michael McCulloch and Sandhya Rao, President and Vice President of iBUG Today (iBlind Users Group), about their organization’s history and activities. Michael, a retired NASA engineer, explains how iBUG began in 2011 with a workshop at the University of Houston after he received his first iPhone with VoiceOver, eventually growing from 5 initial members to serving approximately 6,500-7,000 people annually. Sandhya shares her journey from having a rare brittle bone condition that affected her vision to becoming involved with iBUG, emphasizing the organization’s focus on empowering blind people through accessible technology training and social activities. The discussion covers iBUG’s various offerings including weekly “Buzz” calls, monthly Apple workshops, specialized training programs, and numerous social events ranging from Star Trek viewings to a monthly book club and a weekly movie night, all conducted virtually through Zoom. All iBUG services are provided by volunteers. There is no charge for any of what iBUG has to offer. To learn more about iBUG Today, click Here To…
People in this episode
Hosts: Robert, Allison
Guests: Michael McCulloch, Sandhya Rao
Topics covered
- accessible technology
- blind empowerment
- technology training
- social activities
- iBUG Today
Keywords
- iBUG Today
- accessible technology
- blind users
- VoiceOver
- technology training
- social events
- Zoom
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: iBUG Today, University of Houston, NASA
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