Join BlindCafe

BlindCafe is a free, welcoming, screen-reader-friendly voice chat community for blind and visually impaired people, along with their friends and families.

Getting started is easy. Download TeamTalk, install it, and then apply to join. A BlindCafe administrator will review your application and contact you with your account information.

Step 1: Download TeamTalk

TeamTalk is the voice chat software used to connect to the BlindCafe community.

Windows users should chooseTeamTalk 5 Classicduring installation. TeamTalk 5 Classic is designed to work well with screen readers such as JAWS and NVDA.

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Download TeamTalk for Windows

Linux download options

Choose the package that matches your Linux distribution. Linux Mint 22 users should use the Ubuntu 24 package.

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Step 2: Install TeamTalk

Open the installer and select Next.

Accept the license agreement, then continue until you reach the accessibility options.

Choose TeamTalk 5 Classic Accessibility, continue through the installation, create a desktop shortcut, and then finish the installation.

Step 3: Request Membership

Submit your application so a BlindCafe administrator can review your request and contact you with your account information.