Blind Like Me
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsInspiring stories from the visually impaired community. Sharing advances and innovation in accessible technology for those with low vision. Visit our website at blindlikeme.net
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Sam with The Blind Life
March 24, 2022 13:27 - 26 minutes - 37 MBThis week we connect with Sam Seavey from The Blind Life. If you want to know the latest info on accessible tech Sam is the guy to know. You can find the Blind Life on YouTube and TikTok or at his website. www.theblindlife.net The Blind Life is a representation of what is going on in my life and what I enjoy, all from the Visually Impaired perspective. I enjoy sharing tips and tricks of navigating life with Low Vision, but I absolutely love showing all the new assistive technology that...
Author Welby Broaddus “Leading Blind Without Vision”
February 15, 2022 23:13 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBThis week we welcome Welby Broaddus to Blind Like Me. Welby has written a new book called "Leading Blind Without Vision the benefits of hiring the Blind and Visually impaired". You can find his book on Amazon Welby's website www.broaddusbizsol.com
James Warnken
October 22, 2021 18:01 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBI was diagnosed when I was 9 years old with genetic retinal dystrophy. My vision has gotten worse over time and has settled with where it currently sits at 2200/20. I graduated from college in the spring of 2020 with a bachelor's in business marketing. I currently work as a digital marketing specialist for Apex Communications Network with my own marketing LLC on the side called Clear Vision Marketing and Media. I do everything from building/designing websites to optimizing them for search en...
Kimberly Solis
September 22, 2021 16:47 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week on Blind Like Me, we chat with Kimberly Solis. Kimberly is the Blind Woman taking over on Tik Tok. Her goal is to educate the sighted world about the blind and visually impaired. You can find her on Tik Tok @kimberlyann80
Clement Luah a.k.a Siana Blaze
July 23, 2021 23:02 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBThis week I chat with Clement a.k.a Siana Blaze. Just over 20 years ago I sustained a head injury that caused my right eye to create a cataract and after surgery and without proper healing started you has been built over the lens and covered it so I am completely blind. My left eye had started going blurry in the middle of 2019 but thought was due to stress as I went to see my doctor and that’s what they said. When lockdown happen in 2020 things started shifting downward and I try to get a...
Clement Luah a.k.a Sienna Blaze
July 23, 2021 23:02 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBThis week I chat with Clement a.k.a Sienna Blaze. Biography: Just over 20 years ago I sustained a head injury that caused my right eye to create a cataract and after surgery and without proper healing started you has been built over the lens and covered it so I am completely blind. My left eye had started going blurry in the middle of 2019 but thought was due to stress as I went to see my doctor and that’s what they said. When lockdown happen in 2020 things started shifting downward and I...
Strive4You
July 17, 2021 14:48 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBThis week I chat with Ricky Jones from Strive4You. You can find all about them at www.strive4you.org
A Conversation With Lachi
June 25, 2021 20:47 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBThroughout her professional and wellness journey, award nominated recording artist, songwriter and Electronic Dance Music talent Lachi has overcome many challenges as a legally blind Black female artist. Initially unsure if she should come out about her impaired vision at work, Lachi has found greater success and empowerment while being her authentic self in and outside the studio. Her openness has allowed her to step into leadership roles within diversity and inclusion. In the next few...
Erika Rodeck CNIB Come To Work
June 11, 2021 21:58 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBThe Canadian National Institute For The Blind CNIB here in Canada has a new program call Come to Work. This program is encouraging employers to hire the blind and visually impaired. Find out more by visiting www.cnib.ca outside of Canada find out if your community has a similar program. If you have a story you would like to share visit www.blindlike.net or email [email protected]
Kyle Pleasant Massage Therapist
June 04, 2021 12:08 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBThis week we chat with Kyle Pleasant about his journey to become a Massage Therapist. Kyle has a great story about back packing across the UK . Find him at www.pleasantspirit.com If you have a story idea visit us at www.blilndlikeme.net or dop an email to [email protected]
It's Time For Q and A With Jay (Jay Bolger)
May 28, 2021 20:02 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBYou might have seen this guy on Tik Tok he is part of a growing community on the platform #blindtok Jay is a Father, Husband and is currently getting his masters to be a counsellor to help people deal with trauma in their lives. Jay Bolger is this weeks guest. Have a story idea drop me an email to [email protected] or visit www.blindlikeme.net
Blind Chef Regina Mitchell
May 21, 2021 22:23 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week I chat with Chef Regina Mitchell about her amazing journey back into the kitchen after losing her sight. Chef Regina is now teaching other Blind and Visually impaired people how to cook without sight. For more information on the Zoom class email [email protected] or visit www.yourfriendinthekitchen.com If you have a guest idea or a comment or question drop me an email to [email protected] or visit www.timblackonair.com
Chef Regina Mitchell
May 21, 2021 22:23 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week I chat with Chef Regina Mitchell about her amazing journey back into the kitchen after losing her sight. Chef Regina is now teaching other Blind and Visually impaired people how to cook without sight. For more information on the Zoom class email [email protected] or visit www.yourfriendinthekitchen.com If you have a guest idea or a comment or question drop me an email to [email protected] or visit www.timblackonair.com
Tim Talks About Eye Surgery
May 14, 2021 20:43 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBthis week Part One of my Eye surgery journey, my wife Kathyt joins me this week. have a comment or question [email protected]
Two Blind Brothers
April 30, 2021 00:11 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week I chat with Brad and Bryan from Two Blind Brothers about their company, and how they are helping others. www.twoblindbrothers.com Have a comment or question lets connect [email protected]
Time To Be Bold dot org
April 23, 2021 23:23 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBThis week I chat with Sylvia about www.timtobebold.org a new resource for those who are 55 and older. in the US. Sylvia and her friends also host a podcast "Bold Blind Beauty on Air" make sure you check them out. We are looking for your stories and experiences for future podcasts drop me an email to [email protected] and you can find all my podcasts on www.timblackonair.com
AI Backpack for the Blind
March 30, 2021 17:49 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week I had the pleasure of chatting with researcher Jagadish Mahendran and from Intels AI for Good director Hema Chamrai about a new piece of tech that could be a game changer in wearable tech for the blind.
Edwina Gustafson
March 13, 2021 00:57 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week we head to Australia and chat with Edwina Gustafson about her vision journey. If you have a story about your vision journey, let's connect. Visit www.timblackonair.com and click on contact Tim.
Supersense the APP
February 19, 2021 20:05 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBthis week we are back talking tech. My guest is Shane Lowe and the app Supersence. Shane and the team at Mediate are also working on a new app that will make mobility even easier.. find out more at www.supersence.ap
Sarah and Jermaine
January 25, 2021 19:18 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBThis week I chat with Sarah and Jermaine a blind husband and wife team that help others who are newly blind overcome the challanges of the new normal.
Jennifer Shryock
January 11, 2021 18:20 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBThis wee we connect with Jennifer Shryock. Jennifer is visually impaired, and has hidden her disability for most ofher life. Jennifer is now embracing her vision loss and realising that life is a bit easer when people know you cant see very well. Check out her home baised business www.familypaws.com if you would like to be a guest on Blind Like Me, or you know someone who would be a good guest drop me an email to [email protected]
Katelyn Wackerman
December 10, 2020 22:24 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBThis week I had the pleasure of chatting with Katelyn Wackerman. Katelyn has recently lost her sight and has had to face the challenges of becoming visually impaired. She has a GREAT outlook on life and wants to get her message out to others. You cna find her on Tik Tok @katelynwackerman If you have an idea for a guest our you would like to share your story drop me an email to [email protected] or visit www.timblackonair.com
Sadi Taylor
November 03, 2020 20:43 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBThis week I chat with Sadi Taylor about her life experiences. You can find her on tik Tok @slimsadi if you have an idea for a show drop me an email to [email protected] or visit us on oine at timblackonair.com
American Council Of The Blind
September 25, 2020 21:31 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week Clair joins me from the American Council Of The Blind or ACB. You can find them at www.acb.org
Google Look Out
September 18, 2020 17:07 - 2 minutes - 4 MBThis week I got my hands on an Android phone and had the chance to try Google Look out.
Amy Wilson aka Blind Amy
August 22, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBThis week I connect with Amy Wilson aka Blind Amy on Tik Tok. Amy has a great outlook on life and has become a source of information for other blind people on social media. Amy is also a blind May Kay consultant, she has started a group in her town for teens and speaks very highly of the NFB. find amy on Facebook Amy SP Wilson or on tik tok as blindamy
Gail Hamilton Souring Into Greatness
August 08, 2020 18:12 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBThis week I had the pleasure of talking to Gail Hamilton. Gail is a blind opra singer, motivational speaker, and author. Find her online. https://soaringintogreatness.com/
Blind Scientist
July 25, 2020 16:34 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBThis week it was my pleasure to welcome Oceanne Comtois from Ottawa Canada. Oceanne is visually impaired and has just started to use a cane. She has a love of horses and science. find her on social media @OceanneC_
Blind Musician Joey Stuckey
July 17, 2020 15:38 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBThis week i'm happy to welcome Joey Stuckey from Macon Georgia. Joey is a blind musician, teacher and does motivational speaking. You can find his music on all the regular digital platforms, or at www.joeystuckey.com If you have a story or quest idea please reach out to us at [email protected] we would love to chat with you.
The Blind Woodsman
July 03, 2020 17:22 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week my guest is John Furniss. John is a totally blind wood worker. He lost his sight at the age of 16, he has an amazing story to tell. You can find John on the web at https://www.theblindwoodsman.com/
Life With A Blind Dad
June 20, 2020 17:18 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBThis week I welcome my Daughter Gillian to the podcast. She has growen up learning what life is like with a blind Dad. if you have a comment or suggestion for future shows deop us an email to [email protected] and check out my other podcast at www.timblackonair.com
Blind Siblings
June 06, 2020 15:51 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBthis week I chat with Brian and Kerry Kijewski. we talk about growing up as blind siblings, the challanges and success they both have had and. You cna check out their radio show on lie at www.soundcloud.com/outlookonradiowestern or on Facebook. If you have a comment, question r show suggest deop me an email to [email protected] or find us on Facebook.
Canadian Guide Dogs For The Blind
May 29, 2020 18:59 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBThis we I chat with Steven from Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind (CGDB) is a registered charitable organization (#10684 6819 RR0001), founded in 1984. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind has the following affiliations. Founding and accredited member of International Guide Dog Federation. Accredited member of Assistance Dogs International. Member of Canadian Association of Guide and Assistance Dog Schools. History In 1984, Jane Thornton and Bill Thor...
O & M During COVID-19
May 22, 2020 18:20 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBI talk to Colin Marnoch from Vision Loss Rehab Center about Orientation and Mobility during COVID 19. As we adapt to the new normal, how do Blind and Visually impaired people navigate differently? Have an idea for a topic drop us an email to [email protected] or find us on Facebook, we would love to hear from you.
Virtual training During COVID-19
May 15, 2020 20:40 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBThis week I chat with Niki and Brianna from Vision Loss Rehab Centre Manitoba, they are under the umbrella of CNIB. VLRC are offering some great training during the months of May and June. You can find out more about these programs and Vision Loss Rehab at www.CNIB.ca
Visually Different Sighted
May 08, 2020 21:56 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week I chat with Sandy Tobler. Sandy has Juvenile Uvietis, found at the age of eight. She is classified as visually impaired but can drive a car on clear days. Please join us for this unique story that celebrates the different abilities of the visually impaired. Have a story you would like us to share? email [email protected] or visit www.timblackonair.com
AIRA - Visual Information On Demand
May 01, 2020 19:33 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBThis week I chat with Paul from Aira. You can find out all about this AMAZING APP at www.aira.io Get the APP for free in the Google Play Store or in the APPLE app store. Our assistive service blends wearables technology, Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality. Aira empowers a network of trained, professional agents to remotely assist people who are blind or low vision with virtually any task, every day. All without a sighted assistant nearby. We transform daily life into a liberate...
Raising A Blind Child
April 24, 2020 18:47 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBThis week I chat with Dale Nolin about his Daughter Megan. Dale tells us what life was like for their family with a totally blind child, and passes on some great information for parents of blind children. Comment or questions drop an email to [email protected] or find us on Facebook
The Canadian Federation Of The Blind
April 18, 2020 03:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBThis week I chat with Mary Ellen Gabias from The Canadian Federation Of The Blind. Their philosophy is: We are not an organization speaking on behalf of blind people; rather we are an organization of blind people speaking for ourselves. To contact or find out more: www.cfb.ca
Running Blind With David Johnson
April 09, 2020 23:20 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week I chat with David Johnson who is a competitive runner. David runs the 400m with a guide. This year he was set to compete in the Para Olympics, however due to COVID 19 that dream will have to wait until next year. David is quite an amazing young man, he has RIP and started losing his sight at 8 years old. David spends most of his time training in Victoria B.C. giving speeches to groups about overcoming and accepting his blindness, and cooking up a mean pasta and chicken mea...
Life As A Blind Mom
March 30, 2020 22:53 - 16 minutes - 23 MBThis week we continue to connect with others in the blind and visually impaired community. What is life like as a blind Mom of two sighted boys? Elizabeth Lalonde talks about her experiences that she has learned over the years. Have a show idea drop us a note to [email protected] or visit www.timblackonair.com
From The Eyes Of A Sighted Wife
March 20, 2020 22:39 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week I welcome my wife, Kathy Black to the podcast. Have you ever wondered what life is like for the sighted person in a relationship with a blind person? Kathy has experienced quite a bit over the past 28 years. if you have a comment or question drop me an email to [email protected] or find us on Facebook
Day To Day With Shilo
March 14, 2020 00:47 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBWe invite our special guest Shilo Bellis back to Blind Like Me to talk about his day to day life as a totally blind person If you have a comment or question drop us an email to [email protected]
AMI Media
February 18, 2020 21:44 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week I speak with David Errington the CEO of AMI Media. AMI run three specialty channels in Canada. AMI-Audio, AMI-TV and AMI- Tele. AMi are also creating their own content all with Audio description, plus they have a great app you should check out. find out more at www.ami.ca if you have a comment or suggestion drop us an emial [email protected] or visit www.timblackonair.com
IOS 13.3.1 is out
January 29, 2020 19:28 - 1 minute - 2.66 MBJust an update for those who use Smart Invert. Apple has released IOS 13.3.1, and that has fixed the issue of websites not inverting.
E-Sight Glasses
January 20, 2020 16:42 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBOn this episode I chat with Gary from E-Sight. E-Sight have an amazing product for those who are blind or visually impaired. I had the opportunity to try their home experience program, where they send you the glass to try for a week at home, and you get a coaching session with one of there home experience coaches. In canada it's $149.00 to try the glass at home. you can find all the information on their website https://esighteyewear.com/
To Alexa Or Not?
January 07, 2020 02:14 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBOn this weeks Blind Like Me, I do a review of the Alexa dot. I was sent an article on how Alexa can help the blind. So I quickly ran out and got one. My google mini was very happy. Here is the link to the full article https://pin.it/4ossfvs4aqbe2y As always thank you for listening. If you have any comments drop me an email [email protected] or visit my website www.timblackonair.com you can find all my podcasts there.
IOS 13.3 Issues
December 13, 2019 05:52 - 5 minutes - 7.21 MBApple has just released IOS 13.3 and it has some BUGS. If you use Smart Invert the feature is not inverting websites. If you use Zoom and Smart Invert, when you go to zoom in on something Smart Invert turns off. I have contacted Apple Support on 12.12.19 and they are aware of teh issue and working on a fix. My advice right now is don't do the new update until the fixes are done. If you find any other bugs drop me an email and will have a look at them. [email protected] ...
Shilo Bellis totally blind radio announcer
October 26, 2019 19:46 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBShilo is the afternoon drive announcer and music director in Moncton NB. We have both known about each other, but never met until now. feel free to reach out to Shilo at [email protected] .
Have you thought about a smart speaker
October 17, 2019 19:10 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBI was recently asked if the smart speaker was a good thing for someone with vision loss. You bet and here's why. Amazon Echo/dot or Google Home/Mini you pick the product.