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Speaking Out for the Blind- Episode 243
April 27, 2024 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThe 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. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://www.acb.org/acb-names-scott-thornhill-new-executive-director Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the Blind Amazon Alexa enabled device (RECO...
Speaking Out for the Blind- Episode 342
April 13, 2024 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBMiami’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 Mitch Franco. Mitch, along with American Heritage Schools CEO Dr. Douglas Laurie, and Lighthouse of Broward President and CEO Ellyn Drotzer join us to talk about the concert. Note: Due to unforeseen...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 341- Orientation Center for the Blind
April 01, 2024 20:24 - 25 minutes - 23 MBThe 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 for getting their dream jobs. California Department of Rehabilitation’s Specialized Services Director Sue Pelbath is here to tell us about this special place. For more info related to this week’s sho...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 340- The Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County
March 30, 2024 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWe’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. BVIC’s Executive Director Steven Macias joins us to explain how the center provides services for Monterey County’s visually impaired. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speaki...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 339- The Blind, Visually Impaired, and the Solar Eclipse
March 09, 2024 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBMychamplainvalley.com reports that over fifty million people will be seeing this April’s solar eclipse. That includes the blind and visually impaired community. Harvard’s Center for Astrophysics Astronomer Allyson Bieryla has figured out one way to help the blind see and experience the wonder of the solar eclipse. That’s by turning light into sound. Allyson’s here to talk about how the innovative method has been realized. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingou...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 338- Blind Film Director Adam Morse
February 27, 2024 21:32 - 24 minutes - 22 MBAdam Morse is a blind film director. Deseret News says that Adam just recently directed the Google Javier In Frame ad for this year’s Super Bowl. Adam joins us to talk about the commercial and his path to filmmaking. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-338-blind-film-director-adam-morse Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the Blind Amazon Alexa enabled device (RECOMMENDED)...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 337- John Oliviera
February 24, 2024 01:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThe Herald News reports that John Oliviera didn’t let being visually impaired keep him from fulfilling his American Dream and living independently. Now John’s helping others do the same. He has a new role as the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind’s appointed Commissioner. John’s here to tell us all about his accomplishments and how he is speaking out. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-info...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 336- 2024 ACB Leadership Conference
February 17, 2024 01:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBACB Media’s very own American Council of the Blind’s 2024 Leadership Conference is just around the corner. Think of it as the mini convention leading up to ACB’s big conference and convention in Jacksonville, Florida this summer. Here to talk about the leadership conference is one of my all-time favorite guests: ACB President Deb Cook Lewis. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episod...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 335- Blind Tennis
February 10, 2024 01:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBBlind Tennis-_ _February 9th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) We’ve covered many adaptive sports for the blind and visually impaired on this show. They’ve ranged from golf to soccer. But what about tennis? Ah yes! Today’s topic is all about blind and low-vision tennis. ABC News Australia reports that the sport is growing in popularity with the blind and visually impaired. Joining us to ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 334- Out-Of-Sight (Updated)
January 20, 2024 01:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBOut-Of-Sight (updated)-_ _January 19th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) You may remember a previous episode where I covered Out-Of-Sight. Out-Of-Sight is a non-profit audio chat, learning, and gaming website made up of mainly blind and visually impaired members. Each week, the website provides several programs and events, including a book club, technical computer assistance, interactive...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 333- Democracy Live
January 13, 2024 01:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBDemocracy Live is a leader in technology that allows blind and visually impaired voters to access and cast secure remote ballots during elections. Joining us to learn how this amazing technology works and how you might use it to vote for your favorite presidential candidates this year is Bryan Finney. Bryan is Democracy Live’s Founder and President. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-informa...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 332- Couch to Active
January 06, 2024 01:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBDo you want to diet and exercise more naturally and have fun doing it? Do you want a diet and exercise program that’s more accessible for the blind? Couch to Active gives you that dream program. Couch to Active’s CEO and Senior Trainer Lyn Lindbergh is here to tell us more. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-332-couch-to-active Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the Blind...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 331- Abacus Bee
December 09, 2023 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThe Des Moines Register says that the Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired students took part in the State’s first Abacus Bee. An abacus is a special counting tool containing wires and rods and movable beads for solving equations. Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Math Consultant Sara Larkin joins us to talk about the Abacus Bee. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episode...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 330- The Visually Impaired Archaeologist
November 11, 2023 01:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThe BBC reports that a visually impaired University student from Guernsey, English Crown has been working with an archaeology team to excavate an 8th Century Monastery. The student was part of the University of Reading Archaeology Team digging up the Anglo-Saxon site in Cookham, Berkshire, England. That student’s name is Jonathan Charmley. Jonathan joins us to talk about these special digs. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 329- Data Visualization for the Blind
November 04, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Information Sciences Professor JooYoung Seo is creating a data visualization tool. The tool will help make visual representations of statistical data accessible to blind and visually impaired students and researchers. Professor Seo joins us to talk all about the data visualization tool. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-329-data-visua...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 328- Braille Trail
October 21, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBWUNC Radio reports that a new special trail has opened in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The trail will give the blind the chance to independently exercise. Here to talk about the new trail is Vision Resource Center Executive Director Terri Thomas. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-328-braille-trail Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the Blind Amazon Alexa enabled device...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 327- Jack Freeburg
September 23, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBAccording to Dakota News Now, Jack Freeburg was a typical twelve-year-old. Jack played golf, baseball, basketball, and football, and helped on his family farm just outside of Vermillion, South Dakota. The boy’s life changed when the grease board became blurry while in his sixth-grade classroom. Jack’s journey of vision loss and triumphs began. He’s here to talk about that journey. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-a...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 326- Weather Camp
September 16, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWZZM-TV in Grand Rapids, Michigan reports that the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons recently held a multi-day weather camp for visually impaired teens. The camp helped the teens prepare for whatever weather comes their way and learn about meteorology career opportunities. Here to talk about the camp are Bureau of Services for Blind Persons Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and Camp Organizer Karyn Hill, and Camp Guest Dr. Tom Behler. Dr. Behler is also ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 325- Coloado's Visually Impaired Communities
September 09, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBColorado Public Radio in Centennial, Colorado reports that blind people have been business professionals, politicians, community activists, and artisans throughout the State’s history. But all of their stories have gone untold. Historian Peggy Chong wants to tell those stories. Peggy is known as the “Blind History Lady” for her research on the personalities of the visually impaired communities of Colorado and around the world. Peggy joins us to talk about her research. For more info relate...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 324- A New Health Center for the Blind
August 19, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBCronkite News says that the Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, in partnership with the nonprofit health organization called Terros, is opening a new health center. The health center, soon to be located in North Central Phoenix, Arizona, will give the blind and visually impaired access to primary care, mental health treatment, and substance-abuse care. Joining us to talk about the health center are Arizona Center for the Blind Executive Director Steve Tepper and Terros Chief ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 323- Prom for blind teens
July 29, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBProm for blind teens-_ _July 28th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) Suncoast News reports that thirty-three blind and visually impaired teens attended a special prom just for them last May at the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind in New Port Richey, Florida. To talk more about this special event, Port Richey Lighthouse Chief Executive Officer Stefanie Pontilitz joins us. ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 322- Special School for the blind in Nebraska
July 17, 2023 19:52 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBKLKN-TV reports that the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired operates a special school. The special Lincoln, Nebraska school teaches the blind how to do what they love to do. Joining us to talk about the school are travel instructor Jeff Altman and Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Executive Director Carlos Servan. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-i...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 321- Hannah Dangle
June 26, 2023 18:23 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBAccording to the Edmond Life & Leisure Newspaper, Oklahoma resident Hannah Dangle was recognized as the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services’ Blind and Visually Impaired client of the year. So how did Hannah Dangle earn this big award? Hannah, her mom Lisa Smith, Commission for Rehabilitation Services Member Theresa Flannery, and Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services Communications Director Jody Harlan join us to answer that question. For more info related to this week’s...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 320- Braille Institute Los Angeles' New Library
May 27, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBPR Newswire says that Braille Institute Los Angeles has unveiled its re-envisioned library for the blind and visually impaired. Joining us to talk about the new library and its recent open house is Braille Institute Los Angeles Library Director Lisa Lepore. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-320-braille-institute-los-angeles-new-library
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 319- Forza Motorsport for the blind
May 20, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBForza Motorsport for the blind-_ _May 19th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) Motor1.com reports that the game developer called Turn 10 Studios is launching, this year, its new authentic and most technically advanced racing game this year. The game is called Forza Motorsport. Forza Motorsport is going to contain groundbreaking features specifically for the blind and visually impaired. Join...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 318- Increasing Accessibility on BART
March 22, 2023 18:42 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBAs a California and San Francisco Bay Area resident, we rely much on our San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit or BART. NBC Bay Area reports that the BART system is increasing accessibility for its blind and visually impaired train riders in the San Francisco, California area. The agency just recently held a workshop on the topic. BART Manager of Customer Access Bob Franklin and San Francisco LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Community Outreach Specialist Sheri Albers join us to ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 317- WCB's On-Site Vision Rehab
February 18, 2023 01:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Deforest Times-Tribune reports that the Wisconsin Council of the Blind has just opened a new on-site vision rehabilitation classroom at its office in Madison. The classroom will build on the Council’s services, including vision rehabilitation therapy and low vision evaluations. Joining us to talk about the on-site vision rehabilitation classroom is Wisconsin Council of the Blind Executive Director Denise Jess. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheb...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 316- American Printing House Museum
February 11, 2023 01:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBWLKY-TV reports that the American Printing House in Louisville, Kentucky is turning 165 this year. So the American Printing House, the world’s leader in producing education products for the blind and visually impaired is renovating its museum. To talk more about the museum, printing house, and upcoming renovations is Michael Hudson. Michael is the American Printing House Museum Director. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-epi...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 315- A New CCTV
January 28, 2023 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBA New CCTV -_ _January 27th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) KSNB-TV reports that the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Nebraska Library Commission have joined forces. The partnership has improved the Kearney Public Library’s services for low-vision customers. One of these services provides a special device for library use. Reference librarian Sarah Haack j...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 314- Marri Murdoch
January 14, 2023 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBKHON-TV reports that Marri Murdoch recently competed in Hawaii’s “Start to the Park 10K.” Marri started running in high school. But just five years ago, she suffered from a stroke. The stroke affected Marri’s left peripheral vision in both of her eyes. But that didn’t keep Marri from running. She’s here connecting from Hawaii to share her running. She’s connecting from Hawaii to share her running adventure. Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the Blind Amazon Alexa enabled device (RECOMMEN...
Speaking Out for the Bllind Episode 313- The Blind Kitchen
January 11, 2023 17:35 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBAccording to KGW-TV, Debra Erickson runs her online business called The Blind Kitchen. The business sells adaptive culinary tools to the blind and visually impaired who like to cook. The Blind Kitchen contains blogposts and articles related to many aspects of cooking. The aspects include the organization of the kitchen and labeling of food. Debra joins us to talk about The Blind Kitchen. Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the Blind Amazon Alexa enabled device (RECOMMENDED) “Alexa, Ask ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 312- First USA Blind Soccer Men's Team
January 11, 2023 17:32 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBThe first USA blind soccer men’s national team is coming. The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes, or USABA, has announced its first ten athletes. We’re excited to welcome one of the players: Noah Beckman. Noah is going to tell us more about the team and their upcoming journey in international competition. Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the Blind Amazon Alexa enabled device (RECOMMENDED) “Alexa, Ask ACB Media to play Media 1”. (1 = stream number). PC / browser access (RECOMMENDED): V...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 311- Steffan Nero
December 10, 2022 01:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBCNN says that Australian man Steffan Nero grew up visually impaired. Steffan remembers struggling with constant anxiety. He got out of that anxiety after discovering visually impaired sports. One of those sports was cricket. Steffan continues to play cricket today. And he joins us to talk about his life being visually impaired and becoming an international athlete. Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the Blind Amazon Alexa enabled device (RECOMMENDED) “Alexa, Ask ACB Media to play Media 1”...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 310- San Francisco LightHouse's New CEO
November 19, 2022 01:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBPR Newswire reports that the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco, California is welcoming a new Chief Executive Officer. Her name is Sharon Giovinazzo. And Sharon joins us to talk about how she’s going to lead the organization into the future. Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the Blind Amazon Alexa enabled device (RECOMMENDED) “Alexa, Ask ACB Media to play Media 1”. (1 = stream number). PC / browser access (RECOMMENDED): Visit acbmedia.org at http://www.acb...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 309- ACB Mentoring Program
November 12, 2022 01:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBThe American Council of the Blind has started its all-new ACB Mentoring Program. The mentoring program is designed to work to sustain ACB for a brighter future, prepare members for meaningful participation in the American Council of the Blind’s work, honor Resolution 2020-11, and help in developing a diverse group of interested members for future ACB leadership roles. Here to talk about the ACB Mentoring Program are the members of the ACB Mentoring Team: ACB Multicultural Affairs Committee C...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 308- Intracortical Visual Prosthesis
November 05, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Chicago Lighthouse and Illinois Institute of Technology have joined forces. They’re taking on a special research project. The project is an Intracortical Visual Prosthesis. The Intracortical Visual Prosthesis, or ICVP, compensates for blindness. The ICVP stimulates the brain’s visual centers. And the prosthesis produces visual images for blind users. Joining us to talk about the ICVP are Co-Principal Investigator Dr. Frank Lane, Principal Investigator Dr. Philip Troyk, and ICVP Participa...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 307- Australia's First Blind Fashion Designer
October 29, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBVision Australia says that with blind grit, perseverance, and passion, fashion designer Nikki Hind believes that one can achieve anything. Nikki is proof of that and is now Australia’s first legally blind fashion designer. She joins us to talk about the inspiration behind her fashion designing career. Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the Blind Amazon Alexa enabled device (RECOMMENDED) “Alexa, Ask ACB Media to play Media 1”. (1 = stream number). PC / browser access (RECOMMENDED): Visit ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 306- Georgina Kleege
October 08, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBGeorgina Kleege is a blind Professor Emeritus of the English Department at UC Berkeley. Georgina has taught Creative Writing, Disability Memoir, and Representations of Disability in Literature courses. She’s written essays about her own blindness and a cultural critique of depictions of blindness in language, film, and literature. Joining us to talk about her blindness and interests in English is Georgina herself. Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the Blind Amazon Alexa enabled device (R...
Speaking Out for the Bllind Episode 305- New Distribution Center
September 17, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThe Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Utica, New York has dedicated its newly renovated distribution center. It’s now called the Kenneth C. Thayer Production and Distribution Center. The Center is named after the former Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired Volunteer Ken Thayer. Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired President and CEO Ed Welsh, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Dennis Webster, and Production Supervisor Adam Kin...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 304- Housing for the Blind
September 10, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBChicago Lighthouse President and CEO Dr. Janet P. Szlyk and Brinshore Development Principal David Brint join us to talk about a special new housing project just for the blind called the Foglia Residences at the Chicago Lighthouse. Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the Blind Amazon Alexa enabled device (RECOMMENDED) “Alexa, Ask ACB Media to play Media 1”. (1 = stream number). PC / browser access (RECOMMENDED): Visit acbmedia.org at http://www.acbmedia.org/1 (1 = stream number). The site ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 303- Hospitalizations among the blind and visually impaired
August 13, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBHealio and BMC Ophthalmology say that patients with severe blindness and visual impairment admitted to American hospitals in 2017 had greater resource utilization and worse clinical outcomes than other patients. Why did this happen and what can we do about it? Study contributor Dr. Ché Matthew Harris from the John Hopkins School of Medicine is here to talk about the solutions to this issue and how our listeners might speak out to get the care they need and deserve. Ways to Connect to Speak...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 302- Waymap
August 06, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBWaymap- August 5th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) Reuters reports that an app for helping blind and visually impaired pedestrians use public transit is making its debut at a Washington, DC subway station. The app is called Waymap. Waymap’s Founder and CEO Tom Pey and Marketing & Community Manager Nathan Gore join us to talk about how the new app will expand travel options for the blin...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 301- SF State's Program in Visual Impairments
July 30, 2022 00:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBSF State’s Program in Visual Impairments- July 29th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) We’re off to my alma mater: San Francisco State University in California. The university has a special program for teaching those with visual impairments. The graduates are prepared to become teachers of blind and visually impaired students, service providers and leaders in blindness organizations, and ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 300- Speaking Out for the Blind's 300th episode
July 23, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBWe’re celebrating Speaking Out for the Blind 300th episode by talking with several rappellers from Pennsylvania and how they’re rappelling down buildings to raise funds and support blind agency VisionCorps in Lancaster. Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the Blind Amazon Alexa enabled device (RECOMMENDED) “Alexa, Ask ACB Media to play Media 1”. (1 = stream number). PC / browser access (RECOMMENDED): Visit acbmedia.org at http://www.acbmedia.org/1 (1 = stream number). The site has a bui...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 299- Vocational Rehabilitation for the blind in Nevada
June 18, 2022 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThe State of Nevada is known for its bustling high-stakes casino action. And Nevada is also known for helping the blind and visually impaired become employable. The State is home to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation. The Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation’s Rehabilitation Services offers services for the blind and visually impaired. Here to talk about the department’s services for the blind is its Director Elisa Cafferata. Also joini...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 298- App Accessibility
June 11, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAccording to MobileSyrup and AdaptiVision, blind forty year-old Jaclyn Pope of Toronto, Ontario wants to create more accessible mobile apps for the blind and visually impaired. How’s she going to do it? Jaclyn joins us to speak out and talk about that mission. Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the Blind Amazon Alexa enabled device (RECOMMENDED) “Alexa, Ask ACB Media to play Media 1”. (1 = stream number). PC / browser access (RECOMMENDED): Visit acbmedia.org at http://www.acbmedia.org/...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 297- Noah Cook
May 28, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBNoah Cook- May 27th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) We can all imagine, and some of us knew first hand, the challenges in navigating life as a first-year college student. And how imagine or recall what that experience is like if you’re blind and visually impaired. This challenge hasn’t kept blind Baylor University student Noah Cook from enjoying college life. So what’s Noah’s secret to...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 296- Blind and Visually Impaired People Deserve the Same Opportunities as Everyone Else
May 21, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Blind and Visually Impaired Deserve the Same Opportunities as Everyone Else- May 20th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) The subject of how blind and visually impaired people deserve the same opportunities as everyone else was brought up in a recent special column to the Topeka Capital-Journal by Karyn Page, Vice-President of Innovation, and Workforce Innovation Center Lead at Envision...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 295- ACB Commends CBS on Expanding Description
May 14, 2022 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThe American Council of the Blind has commended the CBS Television Network for significantly increasing its offerings of audio described programming. Joining to tell us more about this big development in television for the blind is Paramount Global’s Vice President of Captioning and Audio Description Mark Turits. Also joining us will be ACB’s Audio Description Project Co-Chair Carl Richardson. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/stream...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 294- The Blind and Visually Impaired Learning Geometry
May 07, 2022 00:00 - 21.5 MBA team of cross-disciplinary researchers has been recognized for helping the blind and visually impaired learn geometry. Researchers from three universities – Scott Lambert, Chloe Hershenow, and Jenna Gorlewicz of St. Louis University, Brett Fiedler of the PhET Interactive Simulations Project and University of Colorado Boulder, and Dor Abrahamson at University of California Berkeley have won the Dr. Arthur I. Karshmer Award for Assistive Technology Research. Jenna and Brett join us to talk a...