The Development and Testing of Touch and

Challenges and Future Potential of the

The Victorian Blind Football League

In this episode, lifelong AFL fan Shaun Keath shares how groundbreaking technology is transforming the way blind and vision-impaired people experience footy. He opens up about the isolation of attending games in the past, the excitement and challenges of testing the new Touch and Track device, and why inclusion in sport matters so deeply.

Key Moments:


[1:09] Shaun introduces himself and his lifelong passion for AFL.


[1:16] How the Touch and Track device works, from cameras to vibrations.


[2:24] The isolating experience of attending games before this technology.


[6:51] How the device originated in the UK and was adapted for AFL.


[13:15] The future of Touch and Track in other stadiums and sports.


[14:19] Inside the Victorian Blind Football League.


[17:17] What still needs improving for the device to reach its potential.

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Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com
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Episode Transcript:
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In this episode, lifelong AFL fan Shaun Keath shares how groundbreaking technology is transforming the way blind and vision-impaired people experience footy. He opens up about the isolation of attending games in the past, the excitement and challenges of testing the new Touch and Track device, and why inclusion in sport matters so deeply.
Key Moments:
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[1:09] Shaun introduces himself and his lifelong passion for AFL.
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[1:16] How the Touch and Track device works, from cameras to vibrations.
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[2:24] The isolating experience of attending games before this technology.
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[6:51] How the device originated in the UK and was adapted for AFL.
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[13:15] The future of Touch and Track in other stadiums and sports.
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[14:19] Inside the Victorian Blind Football League.
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[17:17] What still needs improving for the device to reach its potential.
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Connect with Peta:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke" data-start="1468" data-end="1517">@petahooke</a> Website: <a href="http://www.icantstandpodcast.com/" data-start="1529" data-end="1590">www.icantstandpodcast.com</a> Email: <a data-start="1600" data-end="1627">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>
Episode Transcript: <a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/" data-start="1657" data-end="1727">https://www.icantstandpodcast.com</a>
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Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy.&nbsp;Have a question?
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability.

The I Can't Stand Podcast

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.

Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy. Have a question?

Ask Peta on Instagram, contact her via the website or send her an email via icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

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