Published 16 Feb 2026
Duration: 00:49:17
Joe McCormick adapts to his vision impairment caused by Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy by leveraging AI tools, including a Slack summary Chrome extension and coding tools like Claude Code and VS Code, to improve accessibility and efficiency in his work and daily life.
Joe McCormick is a principal software engineer at Babylist who lost most of his central vision due to a rare genetic disorder right before starting co...
The podcast explores Joe McCormick's journey with vision impairment caused by Lieber's hereditary optic neuropathy and his shift from robotics to computer science. He discusses how he uses AI tools to improve both his professional work and personal life, particularly through accessibility features such as image description and spell checking extensions. These tools are designed to support users with visual impairments by providing auditory feedback and reducing the need for manual adjustments.
McCormick also talks about creating a Slack summary Chrome extension that uses AI to automatically summarize external links, making it easier to process information without having to open each link individually. He details the development process, including the use of tools like Claude Code, VS Code, and symbolic links to manage configurations and streamline workflows. The focus is on how accessibility features, keyboard shortcuts, and consistent practice with AI can lead to better efficiency and less cognitive strain over time.
The podcast underscores the iterative and ongoing nature of McCormick's project, illustrating how personal software development, powered by AI, can be tailored to individual needs. It highlights the benefits of automating repetitive tasks to improve productivity and the potential of AI to create more inclusive and user-friendly digital experiences for people with disabilities.
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