Jeff and Pete announce the release of a brand new Blind Abilities App which offers a single Podcast feed from BlindAbilities.com This eighteen minute chat covers the objective, features, development and accessibility of this simple new App. They also discuss their efforts to create Podcasts with Chapter markers using a new software program which allows some podcast apps to offer this simplified navigation feature. The new Blind Abilities app is...
White Cane Awareness brings us to one of our favorite cane conversations. Raqi G gives an overview of the canes and techniques that she has used over the years. Not saying what is best for you, but that only you can make those decisions. Experiment with the size, the angle, the sounds, the feel, the weight, the responsiveness for yourself. Get tapping and find out for yourself. You can find out more about the NFB Free Cane Program on the web....
Pete Lane adds this brief offering to the iAccess series. This one deals with the simple, yet sometimes unexplored settings in the Do Not Disturb feature for IOS. Please let Jeff and Pete know of any topics you would like to see added to the iAccess series on BlindAbilities.com, by sending an Email to Support@BlindAbilities.com #Lane7625, #JThompson6835
Jeff Thompson from the BlindAbilitiesPodcast Team: brings us another iAccess Demo’. This demo covers the IOS Text Replacement feature in the Keyboard settings. Do you use a common phrase regularly and want to simplify the typing with just a few keystrokes? Save time and be more efficient with the Text Replacement feature located in your General settings under Keyboard. Check out BlindAbilities on the web at www.BlindAbilities.com, on Twitter,...
Erinn Pwns tells her story from age 18 to 21 as she went from high school to a training school and on to college. She also went abroad learning and working. Below you will find a full text transcription of the podcast. You can follow Erinn @ErinnPwns on both twitter and Audioboom. BA Cast: Erinn Pwns: Making It Happen - Transition from High School to College to Abroad. {Music Intro} Blind Abilities presents Erinn Pwns. Making it happen. Her...
Pete Lane and Jeff Thompson chat with Nichole Sullivan, COO for the G-Technology Group, creators of the Sonar Glasses. These glasses use echo-location technology to detect obstacles when walking. This convenient device has great potential as a tool to compliment the cane or guide dog. # Check out their web site at
Paulina and Luci talk with Jeff Thompson about the note takers they use and how they take their notes, get their notes taken and from different perspectives. Lucie is getting her Masters Degree at a Public University with on-line courses while Paulina is attending a community college going for her associates degree. Check out more College related podcasts with a blindness perspective on the web at www.BATeenCast.com and at www.BlindAbilities.com...
Radio Talking book Network provides audio versions of the written word. News, articles, publishings and up to date breaking daily news. Check it out at www.MNSSB.org/RTB and the password is RTB You can follow the Blind Abilities Teen Cast Channel on the Audioboom app by searching for BATeenCast Channel. We are also at BlindAbilities.com on the web. You can find out more about RadioTalkingBook and State Services for the blind on the web at...
From the Mother Nature Network website The confusing world of service dogs mnn.com The term "service dog" is used a lot in public these days. What was once an assistance animal for blind or deaf individuals, highly trained service dogs are now helping people with a wide range of disabilities, acting as seizure alert dogs, PTSD service dogs, alerting a handler with diabetes to when his blood sugar dips, and so much more. However, as an...
Where to find the "Iowa canes" and more at the Iowa Dept for the Blind On-Line Store. Access to Helpful Tools and Devices There are a wide array of tools and devices available to help make common, everyday tasks easier for someone adjusting to vision loss.The Iowa Department for the Blinds sells many of these useful assistive devices at cost to Iowans in our Aids & Devices Store. It is conveniently located off the main reception area on the...