Show Summary: (Full Transcript Below) After the dust has settled and the quick triggered Apple purists satisfied their Apple harvest, Tech Abilities takes a patient look at the new Apples in the Orchard. With us having iPhones 7, 8 and 10 running IOS 12, we sit back and chat about the offerings from the Apple Gods themselves. We talk about the biggest change brought forth by the Apple team during the 2-hour Apple Event, the new Apple Watch 4....
A Blind Abilities Sports Double-Header: Featuring Blind Golf and a Former Major League Pitcher Jeff Thompson chats with two blind individuals in the sporting world. first he talks to Phil Hubbard, a member and Official of the US Blind golf Association about the organization, its members, rules and how he got involved. A great story and something we might all consider engaging in! Next, Jeff chats with Bill Denehy, a former Major League...
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 away from his Shure MV88 and a great guest to interview! This time Jeff caught up with John Greedy. John is a guide dog trainer working with Guide dogs for the Blind, UK, where he has trained and helped placed guides with their blind and visually impaired partners for 21 years. Jeff met...
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Blind Abilities presents this chat with Jo Fishwick, as Jeff Thompson caught up with her in Teignmouth, england. Joe is the Chairperson of VI Talk, a Charitable, Incorporated Organization (CIO). VI Talk is aimed at people with a visual impairment, anyone who knows someone with a visual impairment, or someone who has a connection with an organization or group that offers services or support to visually...
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Jim Barbour is a dynamic guest who has a wonderful story to share with the Blind Abilities audience. Jim speaks of his blindness, his education and employment, his deeply felt views around independence and his belief in developing and maintaining strong blindness skills. Jim takes us through his high school and college years, where he became involved with the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), to which...
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Welcome to TechAbilities, the AccessAbility podcast from the Blind Abilities Network
With Serina, Jeff and Andy. On this episode we are speculating about the upcoming Sept. 12 Apple event. We may be way off or right on but the excitement is always high when Apple announces the new toys and Christmas comes early to all and to all a good buy. :)
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Show Summary: (Full Transcript below) Blind Abilities presents the TVI Toolbox. Where the collaboration between Teachers, Counselors, Parents, Agencies and the Students themselves help enhance the opportunities for success. Transitioning from high school to college and the workplace is a major step and the beginning of lifetime goals and aspirations. And Simon Bonenfant and John Dowling just got a sneak peak at what the transitioning to...
That Blind Tech Show 21: Thinning Down the Crew, Bulking Up on Goodies, Picking Apples on Sept 12th and Brian Enters the Dark Side Welcome back to That Blind Tech Show. This is episode 21 and we got a lot going on here. From D-Day arriving on Twitterific and other 3rdparty Twitter apps but it appears the fall out is nowhere near the horrific dooms day scare put upon the Tweeters out there. Almost reminded some of us of the 2000K hysteria. Brian...
In collaboration with Jack Chen, Blind Abilities presents ExcelAbility. A collection of podcasts from Jack Chen’s ExcelAbility Team. ExcelAbility, empowering excellence and success for people with disabilities. to learn more about ExcelAbility and to connect with the team, check out ExcelAbility on the web at www.teamexcelability.com Jack Chen delivers talks and training for corporations and other organizations on empowering success for people...
Job Insights #9, A Success Story: Meet Emily Zimmermann – One in a Million – Survivor, Advocate and Accessibility Tester Full Transcript Below. Welcome to the 9th episode of Job Insights with Serina Gilbert and Jeff Thompson. We focus on Employment, Careers, enhancing opportunities and bringing you the latest innovations from across the Vocational Rehabilitation field to ensure your choices lead you down the career pathway that you want...