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Out of Sight

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratings

What do blind people do? Interviews and conversations with highly accomplished with blind and sighted folks.

Alternative Health Health & Fitness Education blind visuallyimpaired
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World Services for the Blind keeps doors open for students during pandemic

June 24, 2021 23:49

President and CEO for World Services for the Blind, Sharon Giovinazzo, keeps her doors open during the height of the pandemic. The organization has worldwide partnerships and is on the move. WSB offers several sought after certifications for adults who are visually impaired and blind. Check them out @ wsblind.org. Want to get involved with the WSB Foundation? You can assist no matter where you live. Contact them @ wsblindfoundation.org.   From their website: A storm washed up thousan...

World Services for the Blind keeps doors open for students during pandemic

June 24, 2021 23:49

President and CEO for World Services for the Blind, Sharon Giovinazzo, keeps her doors open during the height of the pandemic. The organization has worldwide partnerships and is on the move. WSB offers several sought after certifications for adults who are visually impaired and blind. Check them out @ wsblind.org. Want to get involved with the WSB Foundation? You can assist no matter where you live. Contact them @ wsblindfoundation.org.   From their website: A storm washed up thousan...

A Conversation with Gordon Hempton: an Acoustic Ecologist and Pioneer.

October 28, 2020 21:26 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MB

  We laugh, shed a tear and win. Gordon Hempton, world renowned  acoustical ecologist, records sounds in nature no other person has captured. He’s lost his hearing and I’m blind. How do we connect? This Emmy Award Winner shares his experiences and disappointments.  

Season 2 Preview

October 01, 2020 13:14 - 2 minutes - 6.25 MB

Season 2 – all interviews to keep your mind engaged. I track down some of the most interesting people during these uncertain times. Ever heard those sounds in nature while watching a documentary? Episode 1 is an interview with an Acoustical Ecologist, Gordon Hempton, known as the Soundtracker. Can’t wait to see you on the cast!

Snow skiing, faucets and anxiety. Oh my!

March 25, 2020 23:55 - 25 minutes - 127 MB

What’s inside? Snow skiing, a quest for sensor faucets, yes faucets and how I manage my anxiety and fear. I’ve spent the last couple of months teaching myself how to produce and edit the show. Consider this my debut! I hope it brings a smile to you and yours during this time of uncertainty. 

Philadelphia: Meet the Smedley's No Boundaries

December 20, 2019 14:16 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Philadelphia is riddled with history. There is one family there that is adding to the long list of historical happenings. This episode is a conversation with Kristin Smedley, TED Talker, author, President of Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation and recent Award winner. She’s Mom to two young men who defy the term “blind” and a beautiful daughter who is blessed with vision beyond her years. Sit in with us as I get one on one time with all four family members.  Kristin Smedley is a rising s...

Where have I been? Just because you can't see me doesn't mean I'm not here.

November 20, 2019 23:43 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MB

The hiatus is over. Knee replacement is over and recovery continues. The meds and I did not get along and it gave me time to reflect. Change is continuous.

Blind travel: Roll Down the Danube River with me.

October 02, 2019 22:22 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MB

Why does my vision show up one day and then be gone the next? And then travel to Europe with me. Access the Viking River cruise and discover what hidden gem Bavaria holds for the blind.

Ed Henkler

September 19, 2019 15:41 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

Meet The Blind Guide, Ed Henkler as we talk about independence, travel, and thriving. It is our belief that blindness does not stop us from excelling. There’s also a segment which includes a hurricane, a saxophone and a debut. His website, www.theblindguide.com, has resources, remarkable blogs about what’s happening in the blind community, technology and a terrific story.

Real Connections: A Conversational Expert Talks with Me about Blindness, Team Building, Vulnerability, and Intentional Conversations

September 10, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MB

Ever think about eye contact? Well, if you're like me, it's impossible. Connecting and communicating are key. I converse with Chad Littlefield, a 3 time TED talker, co-founder and the CEO of We and Me about team building in nature with blind groups, creating conversations that matter, real connections, specifity and riding scooters. Yeah, I said scooters!

Chelsea White

August 22, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

My guest, Chelsea White, has been with The Seeing Eye for 19 years as their outreach specialist. She is a remarkable woman that travels for work and fun! We exchange views on what it is like to be blind or visually impaired and constantly mobile.      #visualimpairment#blind#travel#mobility#dogguide

Episode 3

August 22, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

My guest, Chelsea White, has been with The Seeing Eye for 19 years as their outreach specialist. She is a remarkable woman that travels for work and fun! We exchange views on what it is like to be blind or visually impaired and constantly mobile.      #visualimpairment#blind#travel#mobility#dogguide

Out of Sight Episode 2

July 13, 2019 00:52 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

I learn to surf, run through the airport and found the coolest website for you.

Fear, blind surfing and monkeys

July 13, 2019 00:52 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

Get out of your comfort zone and get a new perspective. Let's go to Costa Rica, learn to surf, hike in mangroves to find monkeys and discover cool blind stuff online! 

Fear, blind surfing, monkeys and new adventures!

July 12, 2019 23:55

 Get out of your comfort zone and get a new perspective. Let's go to Costa Rica, learn to surf, hike in mangroves to find monkeys and discover cool blind stuff online! 

Out of Sight Episode 1

June 06, 2019 00:27 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MB

Maybe you are blind or losing your eyesight or maybe you know someone who is blind or visually impaired…this podcast is for you.

Welcome Everyone!

June 06, 2019 00:27 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MB

Maybe you are blind or losing your eyesight or maybe you know someone who is blind or visually impaired…this podcast is for you.

Welcome to Out of Sight!

May 30, 2019 19:36

What's blind got to do with it? So, you're going blind or are already blind. So am I. Too bad there wasn't a "Going Blind For Dummies" when I was out of sight. Join me for interviews, hot topics and all things visually impaired!