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...
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...
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...
Podcast Summary: In this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, check up on their resolutions from the New Year and talk about where you can look for professional help and things to consider about choosing a therapist. Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes. Show Hosts: Robin Ennis on the web...
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....
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...
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...
Podcast Summary Hans Wiberg, founder of Be My Eyes, and the new chief executive officer of Be My Eyes, Mike Buckley join Pete Lane in the blind Abilities Studio to announce a brand new feature, currently in Beta form available on the Be My Eyes app entitled "the Virtual Assistant". The virtual assistant is a feature that incorporates Artificial Intelligence (AI), to provide not only superior visual...
Podcast Summary: Scott Eggen, Randall Crosby and Linda Allison come together once again in the Blind Abilities Studio and this time talking about a day in the life of an owner/operator/vendor in the Business Enterprise Program. What is a typical day like for Scott as he operates his businesses in prisons and colleges? What is Randall's day like operating a Rest Area in the heavy tourist area of Florida? And, how about Linda and her commute,...
Podcast Summary: Willem Van de Mierop returns to the Blind Abilities Studio to announce the OKO App release in the United States. Available in the App Store, OKO - AI Co-Pilot for the Blind is a Traffic signal detecting application that instantaneously gives audio and haptic feedback so one can augment there traveling experience by gaining more information about a traffic signal situation. Willem talks about all the features...