http://traffic.libsyn.com/blindabilities/7TASamsungFinal.mp3Show Summary: Tech Abilities is back and What the? A Samsung podcast? Well, it is a big leak fest from Samsung and they don’t miss the mark. With the Galaxy Fold knocking…
Author: Blind Abilities Team
Holly Scott-Gardner: Catch These Words – Graduating University and pursuing the Career She Wants (transcript provided)
http://traffic.libsyn.com/blindabilities/HollySGFinal.mp3Full Transcript Show Summary: Holly Scott-Gardner is set to graduate University at the end of this semester and cross the pond to Colorado for Adjustment to Blindness Training. Holly is interested in…
Assistive Technology: Choosing the Right Tools for Success – Meet Jesse Anderson, Assistive Technology Specialist and Accessible Game Advocate
http://traffic.libsyn.com/blindabilities/AssistiveSpecialistJAFinal.mp3Show Summary: Full Transcript Screen readers, Refreshable Braille, Magnification, Audio Books, Computers and Smart Devices are just a few of the Tools for Success that are available to the Blind/Visually Impaired community….
The Blind Burden – Blog Posts by Kelsi Hansen
As a blind person, sometimes I fall into that trap of feeling like a burden on the world. I am very independent; I cook; I clean; I take care of my son…
Accessible Disney Coloring Books? Yes, Coming Soon! Learn about Tactile Maps, Braille Greeting Cards, and the Wonderful Services from Tactile Vision Graphics. (transcript provided)
http://traffic.libsyn.com/blindabilities/TVGFinal.mp3Show Summary: (Full Transcript Below) Rebecca Blaevoet from Tactile Vision Graphics joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities studio and talks about the new contract with Disney to produce accessible coloring books. Rebecca…
Job Insights: Smart Networking 101- Don’t Be Surprised Who is Checking Out Your Virtual Résumé (transcript provided)
http://traffic.libsyn.com/blindabilities/11JI.mp3Full Transcript Show Summary: Welcome to 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…
A Chat with Laura Hernandez: A Comedian, A Poet and An Advocate for Social Justice
http://traffic.libsyn.com/blindabilities/LauraHernandez.mp3Full Transcript Show Summary: blind Abilities presents an in depth chat with Laura Hernandez, a blind comedian who has performed in a variety of comedy clubs and other venues. As a spoken…
myTrueSound Just Released Gold Gun! An Audio Game for the BVI Community. And Special Guest, Jesse Anderson from the YouTube Channel, Illegally Sighted.
http://traffic.libsyn.com/blindabilities/MyTrueSoundGoldGunFinal.mp3Full Transcript Show Summary: David Oliva and Mikko from “myTrueSound” bring the BVI community a new audio game called Gold Gun. Jesse Anderson from the Illegally Blind YouTube Channel joins Jeff Thompson…
Eye-Link North Dakota Helps the Older Blind Gain Access to Technology and Living Independently
http://traffic.libsyn.com/blindabilities/Eye-LinkNDFinal.mp3Show Summary: Jim Justesen from Eye-Link North Dakota sits down with Aimee Volk, Vision and Independent Living Services Administrator for the Department of Vocational rehabilitation of North Dakota, and talk about the…
Tips and Tricks From a Blind Perspective – By Kelsi Hansen
My last Tips and Tricks blog seemed to go over very well. I received a few emails from other blind individuals sharing their own helpful pointers. So, today I would like to…