Show Summary: (Full Transcript Below) On White Cane Day, Blind Abilities is proud to bring you part 2 of Dr. Amy Kavanagh: Accepting the Cane and Guide Dog …
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Just Ask Don’t Grab – Meet Dr. Amy Kavanagh, Blogger, Activist, and Volunteer with a Message – #JustAskDontGrab. (Transcript Provided)
Show Summary: (Transcript Below) Dr. Amy Kavanagh was fed up with the grabbing, pushing, polling from the cited community when she adventured out into the …
Meet John Greedy Guide Dog Trainer in the UK and His Canine Friend, CC
Meet John Greedy Guide Dog Trainer in the UK and His Canine Friend, CC As Jeff Thompson continues to enjoy some R&R in the United Kingdom, he can’t stay …
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Don’t help them, a tale of two pedestrians, Blog Post By Jessica Hodges
Don’t help them, a tale of two pedestrians, Blog Post By Jessica Hodges I was lost. Completely, thoroughly lost. I was also in a bit of a time …
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Microsoft’s Soundscape App Creates a 3D Audio Map to Enhance Your Exploration
Jeff Thompson gives us a overview of the Soundscape App from Microsoft. Running through the menus and settings and locating reference points as well as near-by …
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Blind Travel: In Search of Quiche – One Girl’s Morning Out
Blind Travel: In Search of Quiche - One Girl’s Morning Out Blog Post by Jessica Hodges What's for Breakfast. This is the quintessential question of the age. …
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What Does White Cane Day Mean to You? We Do the Cane Well! (Transcription Provided)
October 10th is White Cane Day in Minnesota and the Blindness community came out strong to support the awareness of the White Cane. Speakers shared the history …
AT&T and Aira Present: Molly Burke – YouTuber and Motivational Speaker #ExperienceMore. (Transcription Provided)
About Molly Burke: At just four-years‐old, Molly Burke’s world became a little bit darker: she was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare retinal disease …
NFB17 LeaderDogs for the Blind Has a Program for Any Individual
Pete Lane hits the floor of the NFB17 Exhibit Hall floor and talks the LeaderDogs for the Blind representative about the programs they offer and how you can …
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NFB17 Attending With a Guide Dog and On The Go Gear
Attending a NFB Convention with a Guide Dog may seem a bit of a wonder and Lori Thompson talks about how she does it with her Guide Dog Logan. From managing the …
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Interviews From FCB2017: Aira, Humanware, GuidingEyes, GuideLightsAndGadgets and More!
Blind Abilities was there! (Yes, we were in attendance at FCB2017 and we have some choice audio from the Exhibit hall floor! Join our Blind Abilities special …
Aira – Visual Interpreter for the Blind: The Agent Perspective: Aira Part 3, With Amy Bernal & Patrick Lane
Blind Abilities presents Part 3 in their series on Aira, Visual Interpreter for the Blind. Pete chats with Amy Bernal, Director of Aira Agent Services, and …