Blind Service Association
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Located in Chicago, Illinois, Blind Service Association offers services for blind and visually impaired individuals. Get the latest information of BSA events through our monthly newsletters.
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Blind Service Association February 2024 Client Newsletter
February 06, 2024 19:34 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBThe monthly Client Newsletter for Blind Service Association, now Blind Service Chicago, provides relevant and topical news for our clients with programming and events information for each month.
Blind Service Association November 2023 Client News
November 02, 2023 18:02 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBHelpful news and going's on at Blind Service Association. Now Blind Service Chicago!
Blind Service Association October 2023 Client Newsletter
October 03, 2023 17:39 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBHelpful news and going's on at Blind Service Association. Now Blind Service Chicago!
Blind Service Association September 2023 Client Newsletter
August 31, 2023 18:36 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThe Client Newsletter for Blind Service Association, now Blind Service Chicago, provides relevant and topical news for our clients, and programming and events information for each month.
Blind Service Association August 2023 Client News
August 01, 2023 15:36 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBAugust brings in many events and activities here at BSA!
Blind Service Association June 2023 Client Newsletter
May 31, 2023 19:58 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBHere the monthly Client Newsletter for Blind Service Association. Topical news items and goings-on at BSA.
Blind Service Association 2023 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Program
April 20, 2023 22:35 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBHear the program from BSA's 2023 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon with outstanding contribution acknowledgments. The Luncheon took place on Friday, April 21st, 2023 at The Walnut Room at Macy's.
Blind Service Association April Client Newsletter
April 04, 2023 20:26 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBApril Client News for Blind Service Association
Blind Service Association March Client Newsletter
March 02, 2023 16:27 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MBNews, calendar of events, and program information from Blind Service Association.
Blind Service Association February 2023 Client Newsletter
February 01, 2023 21:22 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBNews and Calender of events for clients of Blind Service Association.
Blind Service Association January Client Newsletter
January 12, 2023 19:09 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBBlind Service Association monthly newsletter and calendar of events.
Blind Service Association November 2022 Newsletter
November 01, 2022 18:53 - 20 minutes - 19 MBWelcome to November at BSA!
Blind Service Association October 2022 Newsletter
September 26, 2022 21:08 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBFall is here! The leaves are changing color and pumpkin spice is everywhere. The October 2022 BSA Newsletter features many seasonal favorites. This month find about the Hadley Institute, take advantage of the last Thursdays of the Daley Plaza Farmer's Market, start your day with Tai Chi. BSA spotlights a client who is a marathon runner. Don't forget about this month's audio described film "Ghostbusters" (1984) and the documentary "Acting Blind". Also information about accessible voting in...
Blind Service Association September 2022 Newsletter
August 29, 2022 19:22 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBSeptember is here! Find out more information about exciting events are happening at BSA! In this month's newsletter find out about BSA's outdoor in-person events including a visit to the Lurie Garden in Millennium Park, the Wednesday Walkabout and Thursdays at the Daley Center Farmer's Market. Be sure to register for the CDEL Power of Attorney Workshop and get the scoop about the audio described films over zoom including "About Time" (2013) and "Mucho Mucho Amore: The Legend of Walter Mercad...
Blind Service Association August 2022 Newsletter
August 01, 2022 18:45 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBSummer may be coming to a close but many events are happening at BSA! Find out more information about how to stay cool during the warm temperatures, audio described films over zoom including "Death on the Nile" and the "Tinder Swindler", a feature about one of BSA's dedicated volunteers and news about a special cruise along the Chicago River. Keep in touch with BSA at 312-236-0808.
BSA July 2022 Client Newsletter
July 05, 2022 16:09 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWelcome to the BSA July 2022 Client Newsletter! This newsletter combines the best of both world as the Vision Connection newsletter is a part of this month's issue. Events this month include an opportunity to listen to a dress rehearsal of the Grant Park Orchestra, a discussion about your personal legal rights and Audio described films over zoom including Top Gun (1986) and the Lucy & Desi documentary!
BSA June 2022 Vision Connection Newsletter
June 07, 2022 20:44 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIt's summertime! Be sure to tune in to BSA's June 2022 Vision Connection as many events are happening not only virtually but also in person. This month find out an exclusive in person visit to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Our audio described movies over zoom reflect Pride Month. Also, you are invited to be a BSA Client Ambassador. Also a recap of last month's special events are featured.
BSA June 2022 Client Newsletter
June 01, 2022 20:50 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBIt's summertime! Be sure to tune in to BSA's June 2022 Newsletter as many events are happening not only virtually but also in person. This month find out more information about Walkabout Wednesday, the Farmers Market at Daley Plaza and an exclusive visit to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Our audio described movies over zoom reflect Pride Month. Also, you are invited to be a BSA Client Ambassador.
Blind Service Association Spring 2022 Volunteer News Quarterly
May 24, 2022 21:04 - 23 minutes - 28.9 MBBlind Service Association Spring 2022 Volunteer News Quarterly. Find out how BSA volunteers make a difference every day with our clients.
BSA May 2022 Vision Connection Newsletter
April 28, 2022 21:43 - 22 minutes - 27.3 MBHey, hey! It's May! This month's newsletter is packed information about many spring event at BSA. Get details about the BSA NextGen MayDay 5k walk on May 15th. Be updated with the latest news on Accessible Voting Information. Our friends from ITRC tell us how to safe from scams and identity theft. Audio Described films include West Side Story and 14 Peaks. Also a word from our Interim Executive Director Laura Stokes-Gray.
BSA May 2022 Client Newsletter
April 26, 2022 19:06 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBHey, hey! It's May! This month's newsletter is packed information about many spring event at BSA. Get details about the BSA NextGen MayDay 5k walk on May 15th. Be updated with the latest news on Accessible Voting Information. Our friends from ITRC tell us how to safe from scams and identity theft. Audio Described films include West Side Story and 14 Peaks. Also a word from our Interim Executive Director Laura Stokes-Gray.
BSA April 2022 Client Newsletter
April 01, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBSpring is in the air. BSA events in the April 2022 Client Newsletter include the Book Club discussion of Station Eleven, Audio described films CODA and Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom Also information about Adaptive Summer Programs in Chicago and more .
April 2022 BSA Vision Connection Newsletter
April 01, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBSpring is in the air. BSA events in the April 2022 Vision Connection newsletter include the Book Club discussion of Station Eleven, Audio described films CODA and Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom Also information about Adaptive Summer Programs in Chicago and more Brian Training Trivia & Games.
March 2022 Blind Service Association Newsletter
March 01, 2022 18:08 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBTons of events happening this March at BSA including a discussion about how to navigate Facebook, an audio described film about the Bronte sisters, the BSA Book Club discussion about the "Vanishing Half", the audio described documentary "Bright Lights" and a note from BSA Executive Director, Debbie Grossman.
March 2022 Vision Connection Newsletter
March 01, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBTons of events happening this March at BSA including a discussion about how to navigate Facebook, an audio described film about the Bronte sisters, the BSA Book Club discussion about the "Vanishing Half", the audio described documentary "Bright Lights" and a note from BSA Executive Director, Debbie Grossman.
BSA February 2022 Newsletter
February 01, 2022 19:24 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBLots to take advantage of this February at BSA! In honor of African American History Month join us for two audio described films about Harriet Tubman & Nina Simone. Also a discussion of the book Harlem Shuffle. Are you prepared for an emergency? If not tune in to the Emergency Preparedness Overview on February 9th. This in more events in this month's newsletter.
BSA February 2022 Vision Connection Newsletter
February 01, 2022 18:45 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBThis month in honor of African American History month tune in to our audio described films about Nina Simone and Harriett Tubman. Also the book club will discuss the Harlem Shuffle. Be sure to join us for the Emergency Preparedness discussion on February 9th and much more including the jokes of the month.
BSA Winter 2022 Youth Connection
February 01, 2022 17:18 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBTune in for details about the 2022 BSA Scholarship Program, Summer Pathways and upcoming events around town.
January 2022 BSA Newsletter
January 04, 2022 17:36 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBHappy New Year and welcome to 2022! Tune in this month for more information about the BSA Scholarship Program, an opportunity to participate in a Zoom Basics meeting, our selection of audio described films for January and details about the BSA Book Club.
BSA January 2022 Vision Connection Newsletter
January 04, 2022 17:01 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBHappy 2022! This month find out details about the new BSA Book Club, how to participate in a "Zoom Basics Workshop", our audio description films for January and as always the popular Vision Connection jokes of the month.
A Christmas Carol performed by William C Thompson for BSA December 20, 2021
December 22, 2021 22:16 - 35 minutes - 19.7 MBBSA volunteer and Chicago actor William C. Thompson will enthrall us with this abridged version of Charles Dickens's classic tale A Christmas Carol via our teleconference line. You will not want to miss this holiday favorite!
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE! from Lux Radio Theater 1947
December 22, 2021 19:40 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBA Holiday Treat! IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE! from Lux Radio Theater 1947 Originally recorded Thursday, December 16th 2021 via Zoom. Join us for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE performed by only 3 Actors! Connie Foster, John Green and Robert Maher!
"The Night Before Christmas" as performed by the Chicago Singers Collective.
December 08, 2021 18:19 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBGet in the holiday spirit with the classic holiday story "The Night Before Christmas" as performed by the Chicago Singers Collective. The Chicago Singers Collective recorded this story for the students of BSA's youth programming. Grab your favorite mug of eggnog and sit by the warm fire with this classic rendition of a holiday favorite. Blind Service Association would like to thank the Chicago Singers Collective for this beautiful performance.
December 2021 BSA Client Newsletter
November 30, 2021 21:41 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBCelebrate the holidays with BSA! Events this month include 3 classic stories for the season, tips to stay safe and details about how you can be a part of this year's Lights of Love & Remembrance ceremony. Happy Holidays for a safe and healthy 2022!
BSA Vision Connection December 2021
November 30, 2021 21:07 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBCelebrate the holidays with BSA! Events this month include 3 classic stories for the season, tips to stay safe and details about how you can be a part of this year's Lights of Love & Remembrance ceremony. Happy Holidays for a safe and healthy 2022!
BSA Basic Tai Chi
November 02, 2021 20:42 - 13 minutes - 10.8 MBPractice Basic Tai Chi with Dennis on this podcast. BSA offers Tai Chi weekly for our clients. If you are interested in joining us, call BSA for details.
BSA Youth Connection Fall 2021
October 29, 2021 17:05 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBFind more about BSA's 2022 scholarship program, a recap of 2021 Pathways and Read to the Top Program, upcoming Holiday events, a new book review and more!
November 2021 BSA Newsletter
October 27, 2021 16:58 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBA cornucopia of events events listed in this month's newsletter. Be sure to join us for information about the BlindShell Phone, Friedman Place Navigator Program and a helping of Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Happy Thanksgiving!
BSA Vision Connection November 2021
October 27, 2021 16:24 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBA cornucopia of events events listed in this month's newsletter. Be sure to join us for information about the BlindShell Phone, Friedman Place Navigator Program and a helping of Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Happy Thanksgiving!
BSA Vision Connection October 2021
October 01, 2021 16:50 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBJoin us this month for details about White Cane Safety Day, Weekly Tai Chi, How to Train Your Brain- Memory and our audio described movie selections. Also if you missed BSA's Vision Expo September 23 & 24, find out how you can get recorded links of the event.
BSA October 2021 Newsletter
September 30, 2021 20:16 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBEvents in this month's newsletter include weekly Tai Chi, Healthy Living, 2 audio described documentaries, special themed storytelling sessions and a Halloween audio described film for the month of October. Call BSA at 312-236-0808 for more details.
BSA Vision Connection September 2021
September 02, 2021 17:37 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBEvents include the BSA Vision Expo returning this year on Sept 23 & 24! Details about our audio described documentary and films being presented. Also find out about Part 3 of "Train Your Brain", Coffee Chat, Tea Time and more!
BSA September 2021 Newsletter
September 01, 2021 17:16 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBBSA's Vision Expo is back this year and is going virtual! Tune in for more information about this year's two day event. Also find out the latest news about this month's audio described documentary and feature film. For more info and to rsvp call 312-236-0808.
August 2021 BSA Vision Connection Newsletter
August 02, 2021 17:06 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBTune in to find out what is going on in the BSA Vision Connection Community. August highlights include an information session about the Intracortical Visual Prosthesis Project, how to read your credit report, how to train your brain and the jokes of the month.
BSA August 2021 Client Newsletter
July 30, 2021 18:30 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBFind out details about upcoming events at Blind Service Association. Highlights include an Information Session on Intracortical Visual Prosthesis (ICVP), Understanding your Credit Report and news about BSA's Vision Expo in September.
Summer 2021 BSA Youth Connection Newsletter
July 12, 2021 15:56 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBThis episode find out more about "Read to the Top", Pathways 5k Your Way, BSA Parents Support Group, Summer programs and more!
July 2021 BSA Vision Connection Newsletter
July 07, 2021 16:32 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBTune in to find out what events are happening this July with BSA's Vision Connection community.
July 2021 BSA Newsletter
July 01, 2021 15:33 - 20 minutes - 19 MBFind out what new and exciting events are happening this month! BSA will be closed July 5th, for the Independence Day Holiday!
BSA June 2021 Events Newsletter
June 03, 2021 14:58 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBTune in to find out about information and events happening at BSA for June. Call 312-236-0808 for details and to register for events.
June 2021 Vision Connection Newsletter
June 02, 2021 20:22 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBFind out what is going on in the Blind Service Association Vision Connection community for June 2021. To register for event call (312) 236-0808.