when scott joffre took the stage at magfest, it wasn’t just to talk about ally. it was to show what’s possible when accessibility meets creativity. as a blind visual aid product tester and content creator, scotty brought the energy of his personality and the power of ally together—right in front of a live audience.
his shirt read “keep calm, join the dark side.” and with his light-up mobility cane and star wars-inspired ally personality, the force was definitely with him.
scotty has been beta testing ally since early on, and he’s made it uniquely his. “it’s not like those other ai apps that give you dry answers,” he said. “ally feels like a friend. and it actually gets me.”
he’s built several custom personalities over time, from a witty comedian named blind bill to a formal assistant inspired by alfred pennyworth. at magfest, he introduced his newest one: luke skywalker. this version of ally didn’t just give smart responses—it spoke with warmth, flair, and galactic charm.
scotty used ally live on stage to identify people, read badges, and describe the world around him. “luke” even picked up on details like outfits, lanyards, and theme references, all in character. the audience laughed, clapped, and gasped. “this is really next-level,” one said.
beyond demos, scotty shared how ally could enhance the gaming experience for players who are blind or have low vision. from navigating inaccessible menus to gathering information about games or even describing visual scenes, ally helps bridge the gap.
during the event, scotty also talked about combining ally with tools like the envision glasses and be my eyes. using them together, he’s been able to play mobile games like warzone with real-time support—giving him back a sense of joy and connection to the gaming world he loves.
scotty isn’t just testing tools. he’s building visibility for the blind gaming community, sharing his story through his channel the blind striker on youtube, tiktok, and instagram. at magfest, he made sure to remind everyone that ally isn’t just about utility—it’s about inclusion, expression, and fun.
“it’s a way to laugh. to connect. to explore. and soon, even to create,” he said, imagining future updates where ally could help him edit videos or post directly to his channel with ease.
scotty’s demo showed what happens when technology meets personality—and how ally makes that happen in real time.
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