Show Summary: Screen readers, Refreshable Braille, Magnification, Audio Books, Computers and Smart Devices are just a few of the Tools for Success that are available to the Blind/Visually Impaired community. From education to the …
The Blind Burden – Blog Posts by Kelsi Hansen
As a blind person, sometimes I fall into that trap of feeling like a burden on the world. I am very independent; I cook; I clean; I take care of my son and pets. The only thing I really need help with is rides. I can walk places …
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Accessible Disney Coloring Books? Yes, Coming Soon! Learn about Tactile Maps, Braille Greeting Cards, and the Wonderful Services from Tactile Vision Graphics. (transcript provided)
Show Summary: (Full Transcript Below) Rebecca Blaevoet from Tactile Vision Graphics joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities studio and talks about the new contract with Disney to produce accessible coloring books. Rebecca talks …
Job Insights: Smart Networking 101- Don’t Be Surprised Who is Checking Out Your Virtual Résumé (transcript provided)
Full Transcript Show Summary: Welcome to Job Insights with Serina Gilbert and Jeff Thompson. We focus on Employment, Careers, enhancing opportunities and bringing you the latest innovations from across the …
A Chat with Laura Hernandez: A Comedian, A Poet and An Advocate for Social Justice
Full Transcript Show Summary: blind Abilities presents an in depth chat with Laura Hernandez, a blind comedian who has performed in a variety of comedy clubs and other venues. As a spoken word artist, Laura, AKA "Ojos Del Alma”, …
myTrueSound Just Released Gold Gun! An Audio Game for the BVI Community. And Special Guest, Jesse Anderson from the YouTube Channel, Illegally Sighted.
Show Summary: David Oliva and Mikko from "myTrueSound" bring the BVI community a new audio game called Gold Gun. Jesse Anderson from the Illegally Blind YouTube Channel joins Jeff Thompson of Blind Abilities and talk about games for …
Eye-Link North Dakota Helps the Older Blind Gain Access to Technology and Living Independently
Show Summary: Jim Justesen from Eye-Link North Dakota sits down with Aimee Volk, Vision and Independent Living Services Administrator for the Department of Vocational rehabilitation of North Dakota, and talk about the partnership that is …
Tips and Tricks From a Blind Perspective – By Kelsi Hansen
My last Tips and Tricks blog seemed to go over very well. I received a few emails from other blind individuals sharing their own helpful pointers. So, today I would like to share tips I received from readers, as well as a few more of my …
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