Daniel Shawn Keen

In this one-hour session, Shawn Keen—founder of AI for the Blind and board member with Eko Vision Foundation—shares a practical, lived-experience look at social media from a blind creator’s perspective. This isn’t theory or marketing jargon. It’s real life. Shawn walks through how blind and low-vision users actually experience platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and audio-first apps using screen readers and assistive tech. He highlights what works, what breaks, and what organizations often miss when trying to reach the blindness community online. Attendees learn: How blind users navigate social media day to day Simple accessibility fixes that instantly improve reach and usability Why alt text, captions, and clean formatting matter more than fancy graphics How authentic storytelling outperforms polished ads Practical strategies for building trust, engagement, and community How AI tools can help level the playing field for blind creators and businesses Drawing from his experience leading one of the largest online communities for blind and low-vision people, Shawn blends humor, heart, and hands-on tips to show how accessibility isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s smart business. Whether you’re a nonprofit, educator, startup, or tech company, this session will help you create content that more people can access, enjoy, and connect with.

Appeared in a Vanderbilt University and Coursera video highlighting my work with AI tools and my role at Envision Technologies supporting accessible tech. In this one-hour session, Shawn Keen—founder of AI for the Blind and board member with Eko Vision Foundation—shares a practical, lived-experience look at social media from a blind creator’s perspective. This isn’t theory or marketing jargon. It’s real life. Shawn walks through how blind and low-vision users actually experience platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and audio-first apps using screen readers and assistive tech. He highlights what works, what breaks, and what organizations often miss when trying to reach the blindness community online. Attendees learn: How blind users navigate social media day to day Simple accessibility fixes that instantly improve reach and usability Why alt text, captions, and clean formatting matter more than fancy graphics How authentic storytelling outperforms polished ads Practical strategies for building trust, engagement, and community How AI tools can help level the playing field for blind creators and businesses Drawing from his experience leading one of the largest online communities for blind and low-vision people, Shawn blends humor, heart, and hands-on tips to show how accessibility isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s smart business. Whether you’re a nonprofit, educator, startup, or tech company, this session will help you create content that more people can access, enjoy, and connect with. Outcome: Participants leave with clear, actionable steps they can use immediately to make their social media more inclusive, more human, and more effective. --- If you’d like, I can also create: • a shorter promo blurb • an event page version • a LinkedIn version • or a casual Facebook-style post in your voice Just say the word. Quick idea for Christal Vision Hi Bobby, I’ll keep this short. AI for the Blind Club is now at about 15,600 members, and roughly 80% are blind or low vision. It’s a private, moderated group, so the audience is focused and engaged, about 12,480 in blind folks and only 2 percent of that is estimated to be bots. but a world wide audience. We’re offering simple advertising options: • $25 for a one-time targeted post • $99/month for up to three posts per week + sponsor placement on our website Posts are curated and relevant — no spam, no clutter. Just useful visibility to the right audience. If Christal Vision wants direct exposure to blind and low-vision users, this could be a solid fit. Let me know if it’s worth a quick call. Appreciate you. Shawn Link on profile.