Full Transcript Show Summary: Focus on Fitness is a new series of basic exercises you can do in your house, in the dorm or during a short break. Using the natural surrounding without having to find the right equipment, the best gym or the perfect time to do a little workout. Focus on Fitness is all about doing it when you can and hey, why not? Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to Focus on...
By Pete Lane August 2019 Purpose This document is intended to provide suggestions for what to do if we find ourselves in an active shooting event: how to recognize signs of potential violence around us, how we might react, and what to expect after an active shooting takes place. This material has been adapted to include some fundamental actions which blind and visually impaired individuals might find helpful in...
Full Transcript Show Summary: Blind Abilities Teen Correspondent John Dowling sat down with Lydia Washington of the United States Bureau of Engraving to talk about accessibility, apps and how to apply for the Free iBill Reader. The iBill stand-alone currency reader identifies U.S. currency by inserting the bill into a slot and depressing a button. The iBill then gives you audio feedback on the amount of the bill. The iBill is battery operated....
Full Transcription Show Summary: Able Artist Foundation is launching a new grant program for musicians with disabilities. AAF also provides huge discounts on tools and programs used throughout the Music Industry. While the Grant Program is local, the discount program has gone Global and more and more people are joining Able Artist Foundation and gaining access to tools for success. Stephen Letnes, Founder and Executive Director of...
Full Transcript Show Summary: Blind Abilities presents another epic podcast featuring an in depth interview with an amazing guest. Johnny Hiland is a highly successful and well-respected musician, a fantastic country guitarist who is widely recognized as one of the fastest “chicken pickers” in the world. But his musical expertise is not limited to the country arena. No, Johnny has mastered rock, blues, swing, medal and almost any other...
Full Transcript Show Summary: Blind Abilities Teen Correspondent, Simon Bonenfant presents this unique interview from only a perspective he can offer, one of close friendship. Marta Hanyzkiewicz shares her story of untold challenges which spans two continents. Blind Abilities Logo From her difficult childhood growing up in Poland, to her academic achievements which include winning a scholarship awarded by The International Baccalaureate...
Full Transcript Show Summary: Blind Abilities Teen Correspondent Simon Bonenfant introduces us to Anthony Ferraro. Anthony shares his inspiring story of dealing with his blindness and a variety of life's challenges, yet finding his own special means of rising above them all. Join Simon and Anthony as they chronicle Anthony’s early education, following in the footsteps of his father and brother and discovering that wrestling offered him the...
According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of disability isa physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits a person's ability to engage in certain tasks or actions or participate in typical daily activities and interactions. And according to the Oxford English dictionary, a disability is: a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities. Blind Abilities...
It is a well known fact that exercise and overall fitness is essential to living a healthy happy life. But for a blind individual, exercise may not be as easy to accomplish as it is for sighted individuals. There are definitely some unique challenges that come with exercise and being blind. For instance, I cannot just walk out my front door and go for a 6 mile jog by myself. Maybe eventually I could, but right now, I couldn’t. I can’t just...
Full Transcript Show Summary: Life is funny… sort of. That’s how Kristin sees it! Kristin Smedley is an award winning non-profit leader, TEDx speaker, and author – but she never planned on any of that. Image of the Thriving Blind Book Cover however her personal path to greatness took an unexpected turn when two of her three children were diagnosed as blind. She had to learn the tools of blindness and build a team of...