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...
We are headed to South Dakota for the Ski for Light 2016 Winter Event. We will be there all week so tuen in and see what's happening in Deadwood South Dakota.
Household Jobs Down and Dirty: Bathing the Bathroom In this episode Lori Thompson goes through the process that she uses to clean some of the fixtures in the bathroom. Follow along as Lori cleans the Tub and Shower area using quality products and proven techniques. Check out more podcasts from the Household category and enhance your household maintaining skills. Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at...
KSTP.com a television station in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, aired the news about the NFB petition regarding the immediate release of the ADA Internet Regulations and not to have them tabled till 2016. You can go to www.NFB.org and find out more about the petition and the activities of the NFB.
The BlindAbilities Team interviews Arjun Mali, CFO of iMerciv Incorporated, maker of The Buzz Clip. The buzz Clip is a small, un-intrusive device that uses sonar technology to detect obstacles that may pose danger to blind and visually impaired walkers above the waste and around the head. Join Pete Lane and Jeff Thompson as they probe into this promising travel tool which is expected to be available in April of this year. #BlindAbilitiesPresents...
BlindAbilities Team member, Jeff Young interviews Edward Cohen, creator of the EZ2See Calendar. This unique Calendar was designed by Edward as a means for him to have a calendar which he can use with his visual impairment. The EZ2See Calendar has many large-print and bold features which make it easy for many low vision individuals to use. Enjoy this interview! #BlindAbilities.com #EZ2SeeCalendar #JeffYoung_ .