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Around The World with COVID-19 from a Blindness Perspective: Episode 10 - Jeff Bazer – Maintaining and Changing in South Carolina
July 18, 2020 20:50 - 19 minutes - 11.8 MBFull Transcript In this tenth episode in our series, Around the World with COVID-19 from a Blindness Perspective, we hear from Jeff Bazer in South Carolina in the US. Thus far we have spanned the globe with blind citizens Around the world, from Australia and Malaysia, to the united kingdom, Trinidad and Tobago, and Canada. Now we hear a first-hand report from Jeff with his unique perspective on how the coronavirus has affected him in the states. Jeff Bazer is the South Central Region...
A Conversation with Apple’s Accessibility Team. Meet Sarah Herrlinger and Dean Hudson.
July 17, 2020 15:15 - 30 minutes - 40.6 MBApple Accessibility has never been better and the team at Apple has delivered again. In the studio today we talk to Sarah Herrlinger, Apple Director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives, and Dean Hudson, and engineer on the Apple accessibility team. Learn about the new features coming to the latest iPhones and join in the excitement as we roll through the Apple Orchard and pick a few apple features to highlight. There is much more deeper in the orchard and you can find out more a...
Listen to Podcasts the Way You Want To: Downcast App Developer, George Cox, is in the Studio Talking Accessibility from a Developers Perspective.
July 16, 2020 16:56 - 21 minutes - 27 MBOn this show we got the developer of the Downcast App talking about accessibility and the importance of providing access by developers. George Cox joins Brian and Jeff in the studio to talk about the Downcast App and how the app has progressed and what may be coming in the near future. Read more we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093
Jeff Bazer from Vispero Gives Us an Overview of the Freedom Scientific ElBraille and Optelec Compact 10. Special Prices Through July!
July 15, 2020 01:55 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MBJeff Bazer returned to the Blind Abilities studio to share with us the latest news out of Vispero Freedom Scientific. Jeff gives us a quick look at the Optelec Compact 10 and the L-Braille with all the specs, bells and whistles. Read more we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093
Around The World with COVID-19 from a Blindness Perspective - Episode 9: Essential Worker Lori Thompson, Minneapolis, Minnesota - Coping and Adapting .
July 13, 2020 13:59 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MBFull Transcription In this ninth episode in our series, Around the World with COVID-19 from a Blindness Perspective, we hear from Lori Thompson in Minneapolis Minnesota. Thus far we have spanned the globe with blind citizens Around the world, from Australia and Malaysia, to the united kingdom, Trinidad and Tobago, and Canada. Now we hear a first-hand report from Lori with her unique perspective on how the coronavirus has affected her in the states. Lori Thompson lives outside of Minn...
Around the World with COVID-19 from a Blindness Perspective - Episode 8 - Sherry Molengraft: In Jacksonville, Florida - The New Hotbed.
July 10, 2020 20:00 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBFull Transcription In this eighth episode in our series, Around the World with COVID-19 from a Blindness Perspective, we hear from Sherry Molengraft in Jacksonville, Florida. Thus far we have spanned the globe with blind citizens Around the world, from Australia and Malaysia, to the united kingdom, Trinidad and Tobago, and Canada. Now we hear a first-hand report from Sherry with her unique perspective on how the coronavirus has affected her in the states. Sherry lives in Jacksonv...
That Blind Tech Show: Good Bye Microsoft Stores, Bye Bye Bose Stores, too. Privacy, Browsers, Trackers, Oh My! Accessible Tweets Audio Still Coming?
July 08, 2020 04:25 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThe Gang of 4 return to the studio to take a good look at the news and happenings around the technology world with a blindness perspective. From Aira stating the Free 5 minute policy clearly to Bose and Microsoft Stores closing for good. Oh, yes, the Bose Frames are still pumping out the sound but the Virtual Reality gets put on the shelf and may not be a reality in the Bose labs. Twitter goes audio with Tweets, or at least, the feature is rolling out but without accessibility? What? Access ...
Around The World with COVID-19 from a Blindness Perspective - Episode 7: in the Big Apple with Brian Fischler – New York, New York
July 06, 2020 11:54 - 29 minutes - 17.9 MBFull Transcript In this seventh episode in our series, Around the World with COVID-19 from a Blindness Perspective, we hear from Brian Fischler. Brian comes to us from New York, the City that never sleeps. but we may have witnessed an exception to that age-old moniker as New York has been through an ordeal that almost brought the Big Apple to its knees… into a deep sleep! But as in the past, the big city seems to have bounced back and is rallying in recent weeks. Read more we would lov...
My Voice – Your Message – Bullseye! Meet Award Winning Voice Artist Satauna Howery
July 02, 2020 18:25 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBI was so glad when Satauna Howery joined me in the Blind Abilities studio this time to talk about her journey, her work as a Voice Artist and to converse about blindness and bits and pieces of life. Satauna has been doing professional voice work since 2013 and her voice can be heard around the world on TV, movies, commercials, promotions, audio books and anywhere a client needs a voice. As her slogan says, My Voice, Your Message, Bullseye, and from what I’ve heard, Satauna hits the bullsey...
Around the World with COVID-19 from a Blindness Perspective - Episode 6: Brooklyn Rodden Kelly, from Sacramento, CA– Doing My Thing – Safe and Aware.
June 29, 2020 23:59 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBFull Transcript In this sixth episode in our series, Around the World with COVID-19 from a Blindness Perspective, we hear from Brooklyn Rodden Kelly from California. Thus far we have spanned the globe with Blind citizens Around the world, from Australia and Malaysia, to the united kingdom, Trinidad and Tobago, and Canada. Now we hear a first-hand report from Brooklyn with her unique perspective on how the coronavirus has affected her in the states. Read more we would love to hear from ...
Around The World with COVID-19 from a Blindness Perspective: Episode 5 - Nick D’Ambrosio from Montreal – Together We Will Make It.
June 24, 2020 02:50 - 13 minutes - 8.1 MBFull Transcript In this 5th episode in a series, we hear from Nick D’Ambrosio. Nick hails from Montreal, Canada, located in the province of Quebec in the eastern part of the country. With ten provinces in three territories the impact of COVID-19 varies greatly across this vast country, but Nick points out some basic precautionery measures which are in place nationwide. Listen too as Nick also describes a program offered by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) called Vir...
Around The World with COVID-19 from a Blindness Perspective: Episode 4 - Marlon Parieaho from Trinidad and Tobago - - A Time to Learn.
June 22, 2020 12:58 - 13 minutes - 8.07 MBFull Transcript in this fourth episode in a series, Marlon Parieaho reports from the caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago. With a relatively small population of 1.3 million people, T&T has about 29 positive cases of COVID-19 as of early June 2020. Marlon explains that T&T demonstrated similar behavior early-on to that seen in recent weeks around the globe, including panic buying, (KFC in the case of T&T), which he attributes to “Covid Idiots” and pointing out that T&T is a party...
Around The World with COVID-19 from a Blindness Perspective - Episode 3: Steve Wicketts from England – Look Out for Your Mates.
June 22, 2020 00:55 - 6 minutes - 7.17 MBFull Transcrip in this second episode in our series, Steve Wicketts, a professional entertainer relays his experiences with the coronavirus in England. We learn about the effect on his business with cancellations at his shows, and the broader impact that Corona has had on blind individuals: will supermarkets provide phone or online assistance, “click and collect service,” or delivery. We hear that Steve is awaiting a decision whether he will benefit from the British government’s widely po...
Around The World with COVID-19 from a Blindness Perspective: Episode 2 - Chee Chau from Malaysia - Helping Others.
June 18, 2020 12:34 - 6 minutes - 7.79 MBFull Transcrip in this second episode in a series of reports, Chee Chau relays his experiences with the coronavirus in Malaysia. We learn about the Movement Control Order which restricts who can go out and for what; how NGOs rather than neither the government or other organizations provide any degree of training to its disabled citizens in assistive technology,, including that needed for monitoring news and crucial COVID-19 updates, and we also hear of the kindness of the Malaysian people ...
Chips, Ram and Bears, Oh My We Went Live! WWDC, IMDB, Soundscape Beacons, Mobile Podcasting autonomous Cars, and What’s with iCloud and iCloud Drive?
June 17, 2020 14:18 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB3 is company but 4 is more and Ed is back with the gang at TBTS. Covering an immense amount of information, news and techniques that I even took notes. We dance with the bears, trip on through WWDC, hit on the iPhone SE, dive into Instagram and Alt Text, answer the most asked question this side of Greeneville, Tennessee, What is the difference between iCloud and iCloud Drive? Autonomous cars get noticed and some whacky spying through light bulbs is tossed into the recipe that makes this conc...
Around the World with COVID-19 from a Blindness Perspective. A New Series. Episode 1 – When it Began Down Under.
June 16, 2020 13:37 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBFull Transcrip Every day we are inundated with reports about COVID-19: statistics, new cases, and worse. Every day we hear of how the coronavirus has impacted people all over the world, but have we heard specific reports of its effect on blind and visually impaired individuals? In this new series from Blind Abilities, we hear from blind citizens from Around the world about how they have experienced and adapted to COVID-19. from Australia and Malaysia, to the united Kingdom, Trinidad and...
Guiding Emily: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Courage. A New Book from Best Selling Author Barbara Hinske
June 12, 2020 13:09 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBBarbara Hinske joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities studio to talk about the new release of her book, Guiding Emily A Tale of Love, Loss and Courage. Barbara tells us how her visit to the Foundation for Blind Children in phoenix, Arizona inspired her to support the foundation by doing what she does best, write a book and donate half the proceeds to the Foundation for Blind Children. Read more we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a ...
This Friday and Saturday, the Luminato Festival Listen Party! May I Take Your Arm? And The Cave. Meet the Actor in the Pre and Post events and Live Audio Description! And Interview with Christine Malec.
June 10, 2020 20:38 - 23 minutes - 31.5 MBChristine Malec joins us in the Blind Abilities studio to talk about the Listen Party from the Luminato Festival in Toronto Canada. You may know Christine from her Curious Minds segment on the Kelly and Company show on AMI Audio. Be sure to check that out as well. Christine gives us a bit of Luminato Festival history and tells us about the 2 Listen Party events being put on Live for anybody around the world to join in and actively participate in the pre and post show events. Read more ...
That Blind Tech Show: We Are Going Live! Give Us a Jingle! Fact Checking Revealed and HBO MAX Really Lacks. Skull Candy Gets Tiled, and the Conventions are Going Virtual.
June 09, 2020 19:28 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBThe Super-Sized Group is Virtually back in the saddle and fixing up a Live show on June 10th. Ed returns from a deep but restless sleep, Serina might be making cookies later and Brian is going nowhere soon. Meanwhile, Jeff is saving the world and barely having time to rest in the Hammock. I didn’t write that. Hmm. Read more we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093
Voices in the Entertainment World from a Blindness Perspective: Join Joe Strechay, Satauna Howery, Stephen Letnes, Bree Klauser and Roy Samuelson for a Roundtable Rouser
June 05, 2020 03:47 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBFrom almost every corner of the entertainment world, the BVI community is well represented and here they are again in the Blind Abilities studio and sharing their opinions, experiences and a few laughs. Joe Strechay is the Blindness Consultant and Co-Producer from the Apple TV Plus series, SEE. Bree Klauser is an actor from See and also is a voice artist and singer-songwriter. Stephen Letnes is a movie producer and music composer and Roy Samuelson is an Audio Describer for movies and shows...
Radio Talking Book is Working Hard to Keep Your News and Information on the Air and Now in Your Apps and Amazon Devices. Blog Posts by Dave Andrews.
June 02, 2020 13:53We now have two new ways to listen: First, for those of you with Amazon Echo smart speakers, there is an Alexa Skill. You must enable it the first time by saying “Alexa enable Radio Talking Book.” Then to listen, say, “Alexa Play Radio Talking book.” You can’t use RTB, it must be said in full. You will then be prompted to listen to the live stream, get the schedule, or find out what is on. Say what you want to do. The schedule, and what’s playing are not accurate while we broadcast Audio...
American Printing House is Keeping Braille at Your Fingertips! Introducing the Mantis Q40 and the Chameleon 20. A Conversation with APH Head of Global Innovation, Greg Stilson.
June 01, 2020 18:16 - 49 minutes - 64.1 MBGreg Stilson, Head of Global Innovation at American Printing House (APH) joins Satauna Howery and Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities studio to talk about 2 new Refreshable Braille devices now available from APH on the web at APH.org. Greg talks in detail the thought process behind the new Mantis and Chameleon refreshable braille devices. How APH is listening to the students and Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI). Read more we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at inf...
Believe in Yourself. If You Don’t Believe in Yourself, Trust Me, No One is Going to Believe in You. Meet Google Accessibility Testing Program Manager - Jyotsna Kaki.
May 26, 2020 23:49 - 38 minutes - 52 MBJyotsna Kaki, Google’s Accessibility Testing Program Manager, joins the That Blind Tech Show team in the Blind Abilities studio to talk about Google Accessibility and Jyotsna’s journey to her present position at Google. Jyotsna tells us about her use of the Google Suite in her daily routine, talks about features and apps that helps her and brings a bit more access to the world around her. Read more we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us ...
That Blind Tech Show: Don’t Blame it on the Dog! Audio Description Audio News. Google TidBits, To Do Reminders App or Not To Do? Here Comes HBO Max. How does Your iPad Size Up?
May 25, 2020 18:04 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBSerina, Brian and Jeff hit the studio fast and furious. And yes, furious is a 3 syllable word. Score one for me. Serina brings her Google game, Brian puts his dog to shame until Aira checks out B Brian’s sock. Jeff keeps on track with his Reminders App, as well as Serina. This beauty of an app is getting the respect it deserves. How about Apple going audio on the news plus stuff? Hmm. And what about Spectrum and the new Spectrum Access App? Will it grow into the dream app or will it not? H...
Global Accessibility Awareness Day with Larry Goldberg, Head of Accessibility at Verizon Media Group – Bringing Awareness to Accessibility
May 20, 2020 13:50 - 41 minutes - 55.1 MBFull Transcript Larry Goldberg, Head of Accessibility at Verizon Media, is in the studio to talk about bringing awareness to accessibility as May 21, 2020 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Larry talks about developers building in accessibility from the start, Born Accessible is how Larry put it, and without regression. Not breaking accessibility. Read more we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at...
Blind Abilities Presents: Essential Worker Nick Dambrosio – Coping with Fear, Anxiety and Independence.
May 17, 2020 13:47 - 25 minutes - 33.7 MBNick Dambrosio goes to work each day like he has done over the last 22 years. Nick is essentially Blind and is an Essential Worker at his local Pharmacy in Montreal. With the pandemic his fear and anxiety levels have risen and he is learning to cope with the uneasiness of working in a public space 40 hours a week. He asks himself if he can or should be doing his job with his condition, and yet, every morning Nick is up and headed back into the Pharmacy to make sure the products and goods th...
Student Takes Action Against College Board’s Decisions that Leave Blind and Deaf Students Without Adequate Accommodations for the Advanced Placement Exams. Meet Kaleigh Brendle.
May 14, 2020 12:48 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBFull Transcription Kaleigh Brendle joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to talk about the decisions College Board has made in regards to accommodations not being provided even though the accommodations had been in place. Kaleigh has stepped up and is making her voice heard so that the voices of so many Blind, Visually Impaired, Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing students will also be heard. Kaleigh is a high school student taking advance classes and plans on taking the Advance...
That Blind Tech Show: We Just Cover it All, That’s All We Do. And We Do it for You. Top Tech News and Some How-to-Do’s . Yes, Another Episode!
May 11, 2020 05:04 - 1 hour - 110 MBThe Team virtually gathered into the studio and put their heads virtually together to come up with another That Blind Tech Show. We are happy to bring you the latest news and happenings from around the accessible tech world, blindness related news and some community happenings that absolutely matter. Ever try to get those photos and videos out of the long grip of Facebook? Now you can transfer them to Google Photos. Check out the steps below and in the show. Read more Send us an email ...
FocusOnFitness: Dumbbells - Used in Sets or Individually. A Very versatile Hand-held Piece of Equipment. Episode 7 of the FocusOnFitness Series.
May 03, 2020 14:57 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this Focus On Fitness episode, Maria and Jeff talk about the use of Dumbbells to exercise and keep those muscles toned and defined. A Dumbbell is a hand-held weight ranging from a pound to a huge amount of weight for body building. We are talking about the lighter end of the spectrum, from 2 pounds to 15 pounds. These affordable and easily stored Dumbbells can be used for various motions to isolate and focus your workout to specific muscles. From the Curl for bicepts and triceps to the pr...
FocusOnFitness: Creating Space and Setting the Stage – What’s Under Your Feet? Episode 6 of the FocusOnFitness Series.
April 30, 2020 23:43 - 12 minutes - 17 MBFocusOnFitness is a new series of basic exercises you can do in your house, in the dorm or during a short break. Using the natural surrounding without having to find the right equipment, the best gym or the perfect time to do a little workout. Focus on Fitness is all about doing it when you can and hey, why not? Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to Focus on Fitness and how you can incorporate little nuggets of exercise without throwing yo...
FocusOnFitness: Spinning the Exercise Bike and Timing that Interval Training. Episode 5 of the FocusOnFitness Series
April 30, 2020 04:16 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBFocusOnFitness is a new series of basic exercises you can do in your house, in the dorm or during a short break. Using the natural surrounding without having to find the right equipment, the best gym or the perfect time to do a little workout. Focus on Fitness is all about doing it when you can and hey, why not? Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to Focus on Fitness and how you can incorporate little nuggets of exercise without throwing yo...
That Blind Tech Show: All Stitched Up and No Place to Go? Facebook Video Calls, Rooms and Live Events. Jaws Tutorials, BME Specialized Help, RadioTalkingBook RTB Has an App and a Skill, Handing Off and Zoom Bombing
April 28, 2020 03:40 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBThe TBTS Team plus Ed, AKA Ray, hit the topics hard and drop some insight into the world of technology, services and phenomena galore! And if it doesn’t register high on the meter of good news, we pull it up a notch for some full disclosure. But not on our album art, of course. Ed tackles some bare truths about Google, Microsoft, and who he really is. Yes, the listeners are restless and Ray’s name has surfaced more than a Zoom Bomber did 2 weeks ago. Is Zoom all patched up now? Hmm. How...
That Blind Tech Show: All Stitched Up and No Place to Go? Facebook Video Calls, Rooms and Live Events. Jaws Tutorials, BME Specialized Help, Tandem Connections, Handing Off and Zoom Bombing
April 28, 2020 03:40 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBThe TBTS Team plus Ed, AKA Ray, hit the topics hard and drop some insight into the world of technology, services and phenomena galore! And if it doesn’t register high on the meter of good news, we pull it up a notch for some full disclosure. But not on our album art, of course. Ed tackles some bare truths about Google, Microsoft, and who he really is. Yes, the listeners are restless and Ray’s name has surfaced more than a Zoom Bomber did 2 weeks ago. Is Zoom all patched up now? Hmm. How...
Transition and Skills Programs for Youth and Teens at Lighthouse Guild. Meet Jaydan Mitchell, Youth Services Coordinator
April 27, 2020 00:04 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBJaydan Mitchell joins Jeffrey Thompson in the Blind Abilities studio and talks about the Youth Skills Program and the Teen Transition Program offered by Lighthouse Guild. We hear from some of the students attending the Youth and Teen programs giving us insight into the positive impact that these programs are having on youth and teens facing the challenges of being blind or having low-vision. Read more Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some f...
Locked Down and Distance Learning: Transition Students Describe the Impact of Schools Closing and How They are Meeting the Virtual Challenges and the New Realities of 2020.
April 24, 2020 16:46 - 56 minutes - 13 MBFull Transcript Simon Bonenfant pulled together a “RoundTable” of students to talk about distance learning, virtual learning and how they are adjusting to the challenges due to the lockdown and closing of schools across the nation. They talk about accessibility, processes, what’s working and what is not working and how they are advocating to be sure that they are not falling behind. Kaleigh, Simon, John, Jillian and Gianna all bring a unique perspective and unique challenges to the vir...
iPhone101: Adding an Alternative ID or Second Person to Face ID on Your iPhone. Note: If you pull your mask just below your nose area, your current Face ID should work)
April 20, 2020 02:01 - 6 minutes - 8.54 MBFull Transcript Here is how to add an Alternative ID or a second person to Face ID on your iPhone: Launch the Settings app Single Finger Double Tap Face ID & Passcode Enter your passcode Single Finger Double Tap Set Up an Alternate Appearance Single Finger Double Tap Get Started You will rotate your head in a circular motion while facing the camera. Hold camera about 15 inches away. You will hear voiceover telling you information as you proceed. You will do 2 full scans. Read...
Level Up – A New Online Workshop Series for High School Transition Age Students with Topics Ranging From Self-Advocacy, Self-Determination, Positive Self-Talk and More
April 14, 2020 15:40 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBFull Transcript Transition Coordinator, Sheila Koenig, joined Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities studio to introduce us to the new workshop series, “Level Up”. SSB is excited to launch a new opportunity for students to connect with peers and learn about self-advocacy. On Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. CST we will begin our series “Level Up: Learning Self-Advocacy through Music, Movies, & More”. Most of us learned about self-advocacy the hard way- through difficult experiences and person...
That Blind Tech Show: Rooster Boy to the Help Desk Rescue, Brian’s PC Rising, Alternate Face ID, Serina’s the Queen of WHAT’s My Password??? We’re all Locked Down and Making it Work. Hi Ed!
April 12, 2020 08:32 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode of That Blind Tech Show the gang has enlisted the heavy hitter from New York City, straight off the island, Ed Plumacker. We talk about the lock-down and how we and our family are making it work and how we are being and staying productive. Ed has got his mind set on the upcoming new SE iPhone from Apple, Brian has jumped into the PC world for the first time, Serina is doubling down and locking her doors twice as the situation is more important than the temptation of sunshin...
Online with Simon Bonenfant: Meet Becca Weber - Transitioning to the Workplace, Volunteering with the National Homework Hotline and Online Learning for School
April 10, 2020 05:36 - 16 minutes - 23 MBFull Transcript Becca Weber joins Simon in the Blind Abilities Studio to talk about her educational journey, her online learning, her assistive technology and her volunteer work with the National Homework Hotline. Becca gives some great advice about having a well-rounded knowledge of assistive technology. The need to know your rights and to be able to self-advocate in your schooling and in the workplace. Becca has her path mapped out and wants to be a Teacher for the Blind and Visually...
Meet Bree Klauser – Actor on AppleTV Plus Series SEE, Singer and Music Producer, Voice Artist and a Self-Proclaimed Cartoon Junkie
April 08, 2020 22:30 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBFull Transcript Bree Klauser is a New York based Singer, Actress, Voiceover artist, Songwriter and funny lady who happens to be born legally blind. She grew up 30 miles from NYC, fell in love with singing and performing through musical theatre and later on the Jazz greats of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. She earned her BFA in acting from Brooklyn College. She has been mentored by the late former Metropolitan Opera singer Francisco Casanova, and has studied with many other coaches and Broadway mu...
Check Out the Podcast Library from Blind Abilities. Over 621 Podcasts for Transition Students, College to the Workplace, Technology, iPhone101, Interviews and more!
April 06, 2020 14:56By Jeff Thompson Blind Abilities has over 620 podcasts available on the web at Https://www.BlindAbilities.com and you can download the free Blind Abilities app on the App Store. For the iPhone and iPad. With one click or tap you can find all the podcasts in the category of your choice. College Careers STEM iPhone101 Technology Mobility Job Insights Fitness Interviews And much more All the Blind Abilities podcasts are done with a blindness perspective and aim to enhanc...
2020Census – Your Response Matters: Susan Kusz Explains Why the Census is So Important to Our Community
April 06, 2020 02:44 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBFull Transcript Your Response Matters! Health clinics. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways. The census can shape many different aspects of your community. Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year. The results determine how many seats in Congress each state gets. Read more Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093 we would lo...
Virtual Hugs! Wiggle Wiggle Zoom Zoom Apples are Dropping Brian is Tipping Sirena is in the Playroom and Who is Replacing Brian? Stay Well.
March 28, 2020 01:59 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBThat Blind Tech Show is back in the saddle and would like to send out our best of thoughts to you and your families during these challenging times we are experiencing. Be sure to stay informed and reach out to your loved ones via phone and check up on one another on a regular basis. Together we can get through this and we hope we can bring you some useful information as well as some humor. We all need a bit of relief from our long days of late and hope you enjoy the show. Most of all, we wan...
Apps and Resources for Students and a Perspective from a Parent of a Blind Teen Now Schooling from Home
March 27, 2020 05:28 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBMaria talks about the dynamics and challenges her family are adjusting to since she started working from home and her son Simon started schooling from home as well. From keeping on schedule, working through accessing math papers, to using this time to enhance Life Skills and work on sharpening some skills that will pay off when Simon heads to college and the dorm life, it seems like they got it worked out pretty good. Join Maria and Jeff as we learn how with the Grace of God and some patie...
COVID-19 - If Your Doctor Wants you to Come In, How do You Get There? Stephen Letnes is Working It Big Time and the Community Needs Your Help.
March 22, 2020 02:22 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBWith the COVID-19 epidemic spreading across the World, there are so many questions being asked and protocols being established. Stephen Letnes took it upon himself to ask around the state of Minnesota, “How does a Blind/Visually Impaired person establish a ride to the Doctor’s office if they want them to come in and be tested?” After fining absolutely no protocols in place, Stephen started his mission to bring his question to the attention of the Legislators, the, Health Department and the...
Improving the Lives of Blind Americans.: Simon Bonenfant Sits Down with , John G. Paré, Jr., Executive Director, Advocacy and Policy of the NFB
March 21, 2020 00:09 - 31 minutes - 43 MBAt the Washington Seminar, members of the National Federation of the Blind took to Capitol Hill to advocate for legislative initiatives that will improve the lives of blind Americans. Simon Bonenfant from Blind Abilities attended his 8th Washington Seminar and joined hundreds of others in an effort to educate the Representatives and Senators about Blindness and to support legislation that would improve the lives of blind Americans. John G. Paré, Jr., joins Simon in the Blind Abilities stu...
FocusOnFitness: The Plank – Build Stability and Working the Core Muscles. Episode 1 of 4 in this Introductory Series.
March 20, 2020 02:50 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBFocusOnFitness is a new series of basic exercises you can do in your house, in the dorm or during a short break. Using the natural surrounding without having to find the right equipment, the best gym or the perfect time to do a little workout. Focus on Fitness is all about doing it when you can and hey, why not? Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to Focus on Fitness and how you can incorporate little nuggets of exercise without throwing yo...
FocusOnFitness: Squats – Build Stability and Working the Leg Muscles, Quadriceps, Hamstrings and Calves. 2 of 4 in this Introductory Series.
March 20, 2020 00:19 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this introductory episode #2 of 4, of the Focus on Fitness series, Maria and Jeff introduce us to Squats. This is where you lower your hips from a standing position and then stand back up. Maria and Jeff want you to be safe and suggest hanging onto a stable fixture when exploring the movement of a Squat. This is to give you an idea of the motion that a Squat consists of and to give you a sense of the group of muscles involved. And remember: Consult a physician before performing this...
FocusOnFitness: Walking – A Good cardio and Aerobic Exercise That Helps the Large Muscles, the Heart and Lungs. Episode #3 of 4 in this FocusOnFitness Introductory Series.
March 20, 2020 00:02 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this introductory episode #3 of 4, of the Focus on Fitness series, Maria and Jeff talk to us about Walking. Whether using a guide with a tether or on the treadmill, walking is one of the best exercises available. Making a walking routine part of your weekly schedule is one of the best choices one can make when it comes to your heart, your lungs and it can really be a good time to converse and even take in a good audio book. That is, if you are on a treadmill. Read more Send us an...
FocusOnFitness: Stretching – The Windmill is a Great Core Building Exercise and a Great Way to Give that Core a Good Stretching. Episode 4 of 4 in this FocusOnFitness Series.
March 19, 2020 23:40 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this introductory episode, #4 of 4, of the Focus on Fitness series, Maria and Jeff introduce us to the Windmill. This is a full core exercise and is something you can use to get a good stretch to the legs, hips, back from a standing position or from a sitting position. By holding your arms straight out from side to side and reaching across towards your opposite toes. Then back again and repeat on the other side. Slow and steady goes a long way with this Windmill stretch and can become an...