Latest Blindness Non-Profit Podcast Episodes
What's New at GoodMaps
Change Makers: A Podcast from APH - July 11, 2024 14:00 - 20 minutesOn this episode of Change Makers, we are learning what’s new at GoodMaps. It’s an exciting time for the indoor navigation company, as they look to launch their new app, grow their indoor mapping locations, and work to incorporate future technology into their newest products. After we talk to Goo...
Deafblind Awareness 101
Change Makers: A Podcast from APH - June 27, 2024 14:00 - 38 minutesOn this episode of Change Makers we are wrapping up Deafblind Awareness Month by talking to two individuals who are deafblind. Hear them share their experiences, and detail a few simple things others can do to make sure other deafblind individuals are always included. On this Podcast (In Order ...
New Section 504 Regulations from Department of Health and Human Services
ACB Advocacy Update - June 20, 2024 19:39 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Swatha speaks with Dania Douglas, Senior Attorney at the National Health Law Program, about the new rule from the US Department of Health and Human Services covering non-discrimination on the basis of disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 346- Friendly Like Me
Speaking Out for the Blind - June 15, 2024 00:00 - 18 minutesWe’re talking about a new app on today’s show. The app is called Friendly Like Me. Friendly Like Me helps people with disabilities and individuals with body weight concerns find accessible places and events just for them. Some of these events and places are accessible for all blind and visually ...
APH Huntington 2024 Update
Change Makers: A Podcast from APH - June 13, 2024 14:00 - 21 minutesOn today’s episode we’re getting an update about APH Huntington. Hear about their goals for this year, and learn about their recent grant. After that, get the latest with the Connect the Dots, powered by PNC Foundation. On this episode (In order of appearance) Narrator Sara Brown, APH Public ...
Congress FINALLY Passes the FAA Reauthorization Act
ACB Advocacy Update - June 06, 2024 17:08 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this episode of ACB Advocacy Update, Claire speaks with Heather Ansley from Paralyzed Veterans of America about Congress’s long over due passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act. This bill includes numerous provisions that will improve the air travel experience for passengers with disabilities....
ACB Braille Forum June 2024.
ACB Braille Forum and E-Forum - May 28, 2024 12:43 - 1 hourACB Braille Forum June 2024
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 345- Sight Unseen
Speaking Out for the Blind - May 25, 2024 00:00 - 26 minutesWe’re going to be talking with Dolly Lewis (Tess), Agam Darshi (Sunny), and Executive Producers Nikolijne and Karen Troubetzkov about the new CTV Canada and CW US TV series Sight Unseen. They’ll tell us how visually diverse homicide detective Tess Avery and her sighted guide Sunny solve some rat...
The 2024 ACB Annual Conference and Convention.
ACB Advocacy Update - May 23, 2024 23:31 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and Swatha speak with ACB’s Convention Coordinator, Janet Dickelman, and two members of the Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss, Doug Powell, AAVL President, and Jeff Thom, Immediate Past President, on all the things happening at the 2024 annual C...
Listening vs. Reading: Is Learning Braille Necessary?
Change Makers: A Podcast from APH - May 23, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutesOn today’s episode we’re talking about listening vs. reading, Is learning braille necessary? I’m talking to experts in the field and a young adult on their experiences and thoughts on this topic. On this episode (In order of appearance) Narrator Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager Abby ...
20240518 2024 Bay State Council of the Blind Spring Convention
ACB Events - May 21, 2024 21:16 - 5 hours ★★★★ - 2 ratingsBay State Council of the Blind 2024 Spring Conference and Convention Agenda Grousbeck Center, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA Morning Session Welcome From Our Host, Perkins School for the Blind Opening Remarks David Kingsbury, President, BSCB Overview of Massachusetts Commissi...
The New Title II Rule.
ACB Advocacy Update - May 09, 2024 20:05 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and Swatha go through the recently released rule from the Department of Justice on accessibility of websites and mobile apps under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act with guests from the American Foundation for the Blind Public Pol...
Monarch Update (Spring 2024)
Change Makers: A Podcast from APH - May 09, 2024 14:00 - 46 minutesOn this episode of Change Makers, enjoy an update on the Monarch as it's set to launch in just a few short months. There have been numerous interviews and updates about the Monarch, and each time there’s something bigger and better to discuss…and that holds true for this episode. We’re learning ...
Speaking Out for the Blind- Episode 244
Speaking Out for the Blind - May 04, 2024 00:00 - 23 minutesThe San Francisco Chronicle and KRON-TV report that advocates for California’s blind voters want help from federal courts. The advocates are suing California’s Secretary of State. The suit comes after the State’s rules give no other choice to blind and visually impaired individuals, but to give ...
ACB Braille Forum May 2024
ACB Braille Forum and E-Forum - April 29, 2024 17:20 - 1 hourAcb Braille Forum May 2024
Speaking Out for the Blind- Episode 243
Speaking Out for the Blind - April 27, 2024 00:00 - 24 minutesThe American Council of the Blind has a new Executive Director. ACB’s new Executive Director is Scott Thornhill. Scott took office on March 18th. The ACB Board voted Scott in to lead the over sixty-year-old organization. Scott joins us to talk about his experience and plans for leading ACB. Fo...
ACB at CSUN
ACB Advocacy Update - April 25, 2024 16:23 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Swatha recaps the California State University Northridge (CSUN) Assistive Technology Conference with Claire and ACB Development Officer, Kolby Garrison. We go through their experiences at the conference venue, standout sessions, and all the cool new ga...
All About Accessibility
Change Makers: A Podcast from APH - April 25, 2024 14:00 - 53 minutesOn this episode of Change Makers, learn about accessibility! In sports and video games! Hear from two incredible change makers, doing incredible things all to make the world a more accessible place. After that, we’ll check in and learn about the recent Connect the Dots, powered by PNC Foundation...
Speaking Out for the Blind- Episode 342
Speaking Out for the Blind - April 13, 2024 00:00 - 23 minutesMiami’s Community News reports that a benefit concert is coming up. The show is hosted by American Heritage Schools and the Lighthouse of Broward in Florida. The event is called Heroes. Heroes is a benefit auction and concert for the blind and visually impaired. Heroes will be featuring singer M...
Meet ACB’s New Executive Director Scott Thornhill
ACB Advocacy Update - April 11, 2024 16:17 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsToday we’re bringing you a special edition of the ACB Advocacy Update! Claire Stanley and Swatha Nandhakumar sit down with ACB’s new Executive Director, Scott Thornhill. You’ll learn about Scott’s background, his ideas for building new partnerships, and a few of his priorities and aspirations fo...
Abacus Bee 2024 Takes Place
Change Makers: A Podcast from APH - April 11, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutesOn this episode of Change Makers, enjoy hearing roving interviews from the 2024 Abacus Bee. Held in Louisville, Ky. students from across the country came to demonstrate their math skills on the abacus. After that, hear from APH's Erin Sigmund about the next Connect the Dots, powered by PNC Found...
20240408 Experience the April 8, 2024 total eclipse of the sun: The LightSound Project
ACB Events - April 09, 2024 23:42 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2 ratingsRe-experience the April 8, 2024 total eclipse of the sun through sound. Harvard University’s Astronomy Department welcomes those who are blind or have low vision to experience the total eclipse of the sun, through use of the LightSound device which uses a technique called sonification, the proc...
20240407-1 Illinois Council of the Blind
ACB Events - April 07, 2024 15:37 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2 ratings20240407-1 Illinois Council of the Blind 20240407-1 Morning Sessions ICB Business o Elections o Treasurer's Update o Resolutions o Affiliate Reports o Convention 2025 Discussion o Old Business & New Business Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
20240406-3 Illinois Council of the Blind
ACB Events - April 06, 2024 15:35 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2 ratings20240406-3 Illinois Council of the Blind 20240406-3 Banquet ICB Banquet: o guest speaker Kolby Garrison o Presentation of Awards & 50/50 Raffle Winner Presented o Memorial Service - Remembering ICB members, friends and guide dogs who have passed since our last convention. Note: Memorial service...
20240406-2 Illinois Council of the Blind
ACB Events - April 06, 2024 15:33 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 2 ratings20240406-2 Illinois Council of the Blind 20240406-2 Afternoon Sessions Railroad Relocation Project History: o Kevin Seal - Hansen Engineering Accessible Pharmacy: o Andy Burstein Audio Description Project: o Samantha Gould Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
20240406-1 Illinois Council of the Blind
ACB Events - April 06, 2024 15:24 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2 ratings20240406-1 Morning Sessions BBS Update: o Kim Borowicz ACB Report Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
20240405-2 Illinois Council of the Blind
ACB Events - April 05, 2024 15:19 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2 ratings20240405-2 Illinois Council of the Blind 20240405-2 Afternoon Sessions ISVI: o Michelle Clark Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service: o Director, Stephen McMinn Candidates Forum Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
20240405-1 Illinois Council of the Blind
ACB Events - April 05, 2024 15:11 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2 ratings20240405-1 Illinois Council of the Blind 20240405-1 Business Meeting ICB Business: o Credentials Report o First Reading of Nominations o Nominations from the Floor o First Reading of Constitution and Bylaws Amendments Blind Mice Mart: o Dale Campbell Find out more at https://acb-events.pinec...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 341- Orientation Center for the Blind
Speaking Out for the Blind - April 01, 2024 20:24 - 25 minutesThe Orientation Center for the Blind is located in Albany, California. OCB is operated by the California Department of Rehabilitation. The Center assists the State’s blind job seekers with acquiring some important skills. The skills help the students adjust to vision loss and receive the tools f...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 340- The Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County
Speaking Out for the Blind - March 30, 2024 00:00 - 25 minutesWe’re going to Monterey, California. It’s just over an hour away from San Jose. It’s home to beautiful beaches, a large aquarium, and one of Forrest Gump’s favorite seafood restaurants. And there’s a special place in nearby Pacific Grove. The Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County. ...
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