The Luminato Festival is Back with Christine Malec Providing All the Details – Starting June 7! Plus, Podcasts for a Comprehensive Understanding of Art Literacy for Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals! Available Now.

Podcast Summary: In this episode, Jeff is joined by Christine Malec, known for her segment on the Kelly and Company show on AMI Audio called Curious Minds. Christine enlightens us about the upcoming 3rd annual Luminato Festival in Toronto, Canada.  Christine shares with us an overview of the audio described festival. She explains how the festival explores the languages of puppeteers and dancers, which can sometimes be challenging to...

Tech Abilities: Graduation and Innovation: A Journey Through AI and Tech Updates and Embracing Braille – All with Human Interaction, of Course

Podcast Summary: Welcome to another captivating episode of Tech Abilities on the Blind Abilities podcast, where we not only delve into the world of AI and technology but also celebrate personal milestones. Join us in congratulating co-host Seyoon Choi on his graduation as we journey through the tech universe. We're discussing exciting AI developments, unveiling new cognitive accessibility features from Apple, and addressing the shifting...

Seeing Blind: finding Balance as a Content Creator, Accessibility Tester, a Mom, While Enjoying Life’s Journey – Meet Cindy Schaffner the Visionary behind the Seeing blind YouTube Channel

Podcast Summary: In a captivating episode of the Blind Abilities podcast, Cindy Schaffner, the visionary behind the YouTube channel "Seeing Blind," shared her transformative journey with low vision. Motivated by her personal experiences, Cindy embarked on creating her YouTube channel with the goal of inspiring others and shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of living with visual impairment. Through her platform, she aims to foster...

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. – Creating Diverse, Sustainable, and Meaningful Employment opportunities. Meet Community Engagement Manager, Katy Todd

Podcast Summary: The Mission at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is  to empower people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities, by creating. diverse, sustainable, and meaningful employment opportunities. Katy Todd is the Community Engagement Manager and gives us an overview of the programs and opportunities at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. Here are the topics we cover: History Our lines of...

Wellness Wednesday on a Thursday: modalities – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and narrative Therapy with Beth Gustin and Robin Ennis

Podcast Summary: In this  episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, talk to us about some of the top Modalities that help whatever challenges you are seeing a Therapist for. There are quite a few Modalities, so Beth and robin start with their top 3.   .Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes. Show Hosts:             Robin...

Talk, Text, Stream & More – BlindShellUSA Introduces the BlindShell Mobile’s Affordable Connectivity Program – Yes, Free Wireless on the BlindShell Classic 2!

Podcast Summary: Bari Azman and Diane Ducharme return to the Blind Abilities Studio with braking news and updates to the BlindShell Classic 2 Accessible Cell Phone. With the new brand under the BlindShellUSA umbrella, the BlindShell Mobile is now open for everyone. This Affordable Connectivity Program is available and at www.BlindShellUSA.com/free you can find out if you qualify and begin tearing up those wireless bills...

ScripTalk: Talking Prescription Labels is Expanding and Making Access for More Locations. Get the App and find your Participating Pharmacy Today! ScripTalk Mobile on iOS and Android.

Podcast Summary: Jenna Reed returns to the Blind Abilities Studio to talk about the ever expanding reach Envision America is making with the ScripTalk Talking Label program that allows you to access the entire information on a prescription bottle to ensure safety on what you may be taking. Join Jenna and Jeff in this brief overview and informational episode and download the free ScripTalk Mobile app to find the pharmacies in your location....

Sagebrush – The Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America Conference – There’s Something for Everyone!

Podcast Summary: Scott Eggen, Randall Crosby and Linda Allison return to the Blind Abilities Studio to talk about the who, what, where and why of the Sagebrush Conference. This annual event happens in Las Vegas and brings in attendees and associates from across the states. Learn about the first time experience, the attractions, highlights and the take-aways from Scott, Randall and Linda. Whether you attend in person or virtually, there is...

Tech Abilities: Back to the Studio and One Short of a Full Bandwidth

Podcast Summary: Serina and Callie join Jeff in the Blind Abilities Studio for another Tech Abilities episode. Seyoon will be back next episode as his Bandwidth has nearly overloaded. It's nice to get back into the studio and the Crew did not skip a beat. From Drone deliveries to HBO going to the Max and lots and lots more. Here are some links from this episode: heading level 1 Flyby Drones Deliver Smoothies, Salads, Sushi for $3 a Flight...