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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...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 293- Jules Hoogland
April 30, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThe Indian Express reports that there is nothing more heartwarming than when individuals try to achieve inclusivity together. This inclusivity was achieved when a visually impaired girl aced a shot at a high school basketball game. How did she do it? The girl who made the shot, Jules Hoogland, is here to tell us. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” or ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 292- Two Blind Nonprofits' New Relationship
April 09, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBPR Newswire reports that the New York State Preferred Source Program for New Yorkers who are blind is adding Helen Keller Services for the Blind to its list of affiliated nonprofit agencies. The New York State Preferred Source Program and its affiliated agencies create employment opportunities and resources for blind New Yorkers. Helen Keller Services for the Blind is one of the oldest nonprofit rehabilitation agencies in the country. To talk about the exciting new relationship will be New Y...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 291- The Braille Printing House
April 02, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBThere’s one organization in Cincinnati, Ohio that’s printing Braille for the blind who need it the most. That organization is the Clovernook Center for the Blind. The center has a Braille Printing House who hires blind and visually impaired workers, producing thirty million pages for global customers each year. Joining us to talk about some of the wonderful Braille works that the Printing House does is the Clovernook Center for the Blind’s Director of Braille Production and Accessible Innova...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 290- Giving Back to Perkins
March 26, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBAccording to the Boston Globe, sixteen-year old Jack Berry was diagnosed with a visual impairment as a baby. Jack attended the Perkins School for the Blind’s Infant-Toddler Program in Watertown, Massachusetts. While attending Perkins, Jack was given a “‘story box.’” The story box was an interactive literary tool for visually impaired kids. Now as a Boy Scout, Jack is giving back to Perkins and creating story boxes for visually impaired kids to enjoy. Jack and Perkins Education Director of Co...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 289- Workplace Technology Study
March 12, 2022 01:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThe American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) just released its workplace technology study, examining how workplace technology influences the experiences of blind, visually impaired, and deafblind workers. Joining us to talk about the study are Stephanie Enyart, AFB’s Chief Public Policy and Research Officer, and Arielle Silverman, the American Foundation for the Blind’s Research Specialist. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/,...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 288- A Visually Impaired Co-Pilot?
February 26, 2022 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBCan a visually impaired person co-pilot an airplane? We’ll find out from The Foundation for the Blind Phoenix’s Transition Services Manager Spencer Churchill, Creative Services Manager Chloe Ranshaw, and students Michael and Kaiya Armstrong, who may become visually impaired co-pilots very soon. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” or call 1-518-906-1...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 287- AI Copilot
February 19, 2022 01:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBBiped.ai CEO and Co-Founder Mael Fabien joins us to talk about the company’s new AI Copilot and how the device analyzes the environment to predict and find walking obstacles many seconds in advance for the blind and visually impaired. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1. You may also ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 286- Envision Arts Gallery
February 05, 2022 01:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBEnvision is the leading, non-profit, furthering possibilities for and employing those who are blind and visually impaired. The nonprofit has just opened the first permanent arts gallery and community engagement center. The Wichita, Kansas-based gallery gives visually impaired artists the stage to showcase their work. Joining us to speak out about the gallery is Envision Arts’ Program Manager Sarah Kephart. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 285- The Blind Groom and Bride
January 29, 2022 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBAnthony and Kelly Ferraro join us to talk about Anthony’s athletic goals, the couple’s recent wedding, and how the bride made the event accessible for her visually impaired husband. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 284- Ultrawide Band Technology
January 18, 2022 22:33 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBAccording to WSB-TV, new technology is being developed to help the blind and visually impaired get around easier. Joining us to talk about the new technology will be Foresight Augmented Reality’s electrical engineer Chris Webb and Director of Business Development Tanner Gers. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 283- Tony Swartz
January 08, 2022 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBTony Swartz is a voice artist and well-known member of the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind. And he joins us to talk about his life, blindness, and work with PCB speaking out for the blind. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link m...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 282- Graysen Head
December 18, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBFort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Graysen Head is a sixth-grader who recently attended a space camp for the blind and visually impaired. Graysen’s gifted and talented abilities were the factors in being selected to go to the special camp. Joining us to talk about his experience will be Graysen himself and Teacher of the Visually Impaired Allie Dull. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under th...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 281- Accessible Pharmacy
December 10, 2021 18:42 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBAccessible Pharmacy- December 10th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) Accessible Pharmacy Services Co-Founder Dr. Alex Cohen and Chief Executive Officer Andy Burstein join us to explain how they are a home delivery pharmacy service for the blind, visually impaired, and all people with medication needs. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.or...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 280- The Touch Card
December 04, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe Touch Card- December 3rd, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) According to Westchester & Fairfield County Business Journals, Mastercard has unveiled the Touch Card, a new accessible credit card just for the blind and visually impaired. Joining us to talk about how the Touch Card will help the blind and visually impaired purchase products more easily is Raja Rajammar, Mastercard’s Chief ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 279- blindDANCE
November 20, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBBlindDANCE founder Ben Fox joins us to explain how this rewarding organization provides training and opportunities for the blind and visually impaired who want to work in the film industry. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mo...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 278- ACB 2021 Audio Description Awards Gala
November 13, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThe American Council of the Blind’s Director of Development Tony Stephens joins us to talk about ACB’s 2021 Audio Description Awards Gala and how the event will honor major achievements that paved the way for creating the audio description standard. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 277- Planet Fitness and Exercise Equipment Accessibility
November 06, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWe’ll learn more about how Planet Fitness, together with the American Council of the Blind, National Council on Independent Living, and the Paralyzed Veterans of America, or collectively called the Coalition of Inclusive Fitness, is going to expand access to accessible exercise equipment. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media 2 – Mainstrea...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 276- Enchanted Hills Camp Building Blind Ambition Campaign
October 30, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThe LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco, California just reimagined a new Enchanted Hills Camp. Explaining the new campaign to fund it will be Enchanted Hills Camp Director Tony Fletcher. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media 2 – Mainstream 2;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 275- ADA Compliant Absentee Ballots
October 23, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBWBAY-TV says that the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired in Madison is pushing for change in accessible absentee ballots throughout the state. Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Executive Director Denis Jess will shed some light on this important accessibility issue. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 274- Guide Dogs and Public Transportation
October 16, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBGuide Dogs for the Blind has launched a short video to help make a more inclusive public transportation experience for the blind and guide dogs. Joining us to talk about the new video will be Guide Dogs for the Blind Director of Outreach and Advocacy Rabih Dow. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media 2 – Mainstream 2;” or call 1-518-906-1820...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 273- NW Association for Blind Athletes
October 09, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBNorthwest Association for Blind Athletes’ CEO Billy Henry explains how the organization offers sports opportunities to the blind. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media 2 – Mainstream 2;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1 or press “2” for ACB Media 2. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 272- Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act
October 02, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBMedical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act- October 1st, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and Pacific (ACB Media 2) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) ACB’s Advocacy & Outreach Specialist Swatha Nandhakumar and Diabetics In Action President Tom Tobin will tell us about the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act. She’ll explain how the Act might make home medical devices and equipment accessible to all blind and visual...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 271 - Wearable Camera
September 25, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBWe’ll learn, from study author Gang Luo, how a wearable device might help reduce collisions and accidents in the blind and visually impaired. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media 2 – Mainstream 2;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1 or press “2” for ACB Media 2. You may also listen to the program live on ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 270 - Strive4You
September 11, 2021 00:00 - 21.6 MBSTRIVE4You Co-Executive Directors Ricky Jones and Christy Ray joins us to explain how the organization helps the blind and visually impaired and people with other challenges build relationships, fit in with their peers, and be part of an inclusive society. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media 2 – Mainstream 2;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 269 - Vispero
August 28, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBVispero- August 27th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and Pacific (ACB Media 2) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) Vispero is the globe’s largest assistive technology company for the visually impaired. Vispero’s Vice President of Software and Corporate Business Development Matt Ater joins us to talk about the company and how it helps improve the lives of the blind and visually impaired every day. To listen to this week...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 268 - Skateboarding for the Blind
August 21, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBSkateboarding for the Blind- August 20th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and Pacific (ACB Media 2) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) According to Calgary Herald, the blind and visually impaired can do some skateboarding. Alt Route Project founder Curtis Ruttle joins us to explain how the blind can skateboard. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and cho...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 267 - Ray Campbell
August 14, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBRay Campbell- August 13th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and Pacific (ACB Media 2) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) ACB’s very own Ray Campbell will join us. He’ll share his vision as ACB’s Second Vice-President and how he spoke out for success in his career and life challenges. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under th...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 266 - Deb Cook Lewis
August 07, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBDeb Cook Lewis- August 6th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and Pacific (ACB Media 2) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) ACB’s Deb Cook Lewis will join us to talk about her life with ACB, from becoming an ACB member to being the American Council of the Blind’s first Vice-President. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 265 - ACB's New Administrative Assistant
July 31, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWe’ll be talking with Debbie Brown herself and what she’ll be doing as ACB’s new Administrative Assistant. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media 2 – Mainstream 2;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1 or press “2” for ACB Media 2. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app. For more in...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 264 - The Visually Impaired Rabbi and the Blind Torah
July 10, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBRabbi Lenny Sarko is visually impaired and the creator of the blind torah. He’ll join us to talk about the special torah. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media 2 – Mainstream 2;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1 or press “2” for ACB Media 2. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile a...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 263 - Belt Canes
July 03, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBSpectrum News 1 in Charlotte reports that a national non-profit called Safe Toddles has created belt canes. Belt canes help blind toddlers navigate their world. Joining us to talk about the belt canes will be Safe Toddles President and CEO Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken and mom June Allison. June is the mother of her visually impaired son, Caeden, who uses the special belt cane. TSpectrum News 1 in Charlotte reports that a national non-profit called Safe Toddles has created belt canes. Belt canes ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 262 - Jennifer Flatt
June 26, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBThe American Council of the Blind’s New Manager of Communications Jennifer Flatt comes to Speaking Out for the Blind to tell us about herself and where she’s planning to take ACB in the very near future. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Radio Mainstream East or press “2” f...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 261 - Braille Menus
June 19, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBStudents Nicolas “Nik” Hourican and Lily McCarthy, and National Braille Press President Brian Mac Donald will join us about how they’re creating Braille menus for restaurants and their blind customers. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Radio Mainstream East or press “2” for...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 260 - Sports and Exercise Tips for the Blind and Visually Impaired
June 11, 2021 18:50 - 23 minutes - 42.6 MBSports and Exercise Tips for the Blind and Visually Impaired- June 11th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Radio Mainstream East) and Pacific (ACB Radio Mainstream West) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) What are some of the best sports and exercise tips that the blind and visually impaired can follow? Joining us to talk about these tips will be Ed Plumacher, a sports enthusiast and an adaptive technology specialist at Lighthouse ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 259 - Better Assisting Blind Travelers During COVID
June 05, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 42.8 MBGuide Dogs for the Blind President Christine Benninger and The Seeing Eye President Glenn Hoagland join us to explain their new training video for airport and airline employees to better assist visually impaired travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 258 - Earning That College Degree
May 29, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 47.1 MBWe’re going to talk with blind Iraqi refugee Qusay Hussein about how he has beat the odds and is about to earn his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Radio Mainstream East or press “2” for ACB Radio Mainstream West...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 257 - Two Blind Filmmakers
May 22, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 47.1 MBTwo blind filmmakers, Jennifer Robinson and Chandra Scheschy, will join us to explain how they’re shedding light on the lack of people with disabilities in both the film and television industries. The two filmmakers have created a special five minute movie to speak out and accomplish this goal. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or ca...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 256 - Special Education, the Blind, and Cuts
May 15, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 46 MBRhode Island Vision Education Services Program Teacher of the Visually Impaired Elizabeth Doyle-Payne, Orientation and Mobility Specialist Judi Lambert, and blind student Ryan Lukowicz will join us. They’ll talk about Ryan’s services and how they may be impacted by a series of cuts. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 255 - A Robotic Guide Dog
May 01, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 42.5 MBUC Berkeley PhD student Zhongyu Li joins us to explain how he and a group of researchers developed a robotic guide dog. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Radio Mainstream East or press “2” for ACB Radio Mainstream West. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Lin...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 254 - Virtual Programs for Visually Impaired Teens
April 24, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 43.7 MBFuture In Sight’s Stephanie Hurd and Ryan Menter join us to talk about how the nonprofit is adapting well to COVID-19 and its special virtual programming for visually impaired teens. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Radio Mainstream East or press “2” for ACB Radio Mainstre...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 253 - "White Print"
April 17, 2021 00:14 - 25 minutes - 46.3 MBUpasana Makati joins us to talk about how she decided to start the special lifestyle magazine for the blind called White Print.
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 252 - COVID Vaccine
April 10, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 42.8 MBMiami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired CEO Virginia Jacko joins us to talk about her agency’s recent partnership with the Florida Department of Health to give the COVID-19 vaccine to the blind and visually impaired. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Radio Main...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 251 - Inclusive and Accessible Currency
April 03, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MBPeggy R. Garrett, ACB’s Multicultural Affairs Committee Chair joins us to talk about a possible accessible feature for the blind on the newly-redesigned $20 bill. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Radio Mainstream East or press “2” for ACB Radio Mainstream West. You may a...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 250 - Comic Books for the Blind
March 27, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 42.5 MBAccording to KSNW-TV in Wichita, Kansas, a new app is being developed to help the blind and visually impaired read their favorite comic books. Joining us to talk about the app will be its developer and Wichita State University Associate English Professor Dr. Darren DeFrain and visually impaired comic book fan Alison Roets. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Main...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 249 - Blind Kids Cooking and Southeast Kids in Action
March 20, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 43.1 MBKFVS-TV reports that the Lighthouse for the Blind in St. Louis, Missouri recently offered an exciting cooking class for kids as part of the agency’s Southeast Kids in Action, or SEKIA, program. Joining us to talk about the cooking class and SEKIA program will be Southeast Kids in Action Coordinator Erin Brewer and student Kailey Couch. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB ...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 248 - The Visually Impaired and Pregnancy
March 13, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 43 MBThe Visually Impaired and Pregnancy- March 12th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Radio Mainstream East) and Pacific (ACB Radio Mainstream West) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center reports a new study on pregnancy outcomes for visually impaired women in Washington State. This study ranges in experiences from accessing prenatal care services to childbirth. Joining us to talk about the study...
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 247 - The Braille Challenge
February 27, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 43.2 MBProctor Keith Christian and Finalist Lynn Wu will join us to talk about the exciting and upcoming Braille Challenge. The Braille Challenge is the only academic competition in North America that motivates young blind students, in grades one through twelve, to master and practice their Braille literacy skills. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now P...