How Reddit's announced changes affects blind users

Reddit is restricting the use of third-party apps. More than 8,000 subreddit communities shut down in protest — including r/Blind, which says the change will drastically reduce accessibility.

In this special episode, co-host Ben Brock Johnson speaks with two moderators of r/Blind about their concerns.

Credits: This episode was produced by Ben Brock Johnson and Dean Russell. Mixing and sound design by Matt Reed. Amory Sivertson and Ben Brock Johnson are the co-hosts.

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