Wood Working is something that people have low expectations for the blind and probably think that it is too dangerous for their son/daughter or any person with limited or no vision to get involved with as a hobby or profession. Training centers across the states have proven that wood working can be done safely and successfully and require students to take the class not to actually become a carpenter but to challenge their clients to overcome a...
Wrap-up, Blindfold Racer National Championship 2016, A Follow-up With Project Starfish Blind Abilities presents this follow up interview with Project Starfish after their successful completion of the first ever Blindfold Racer National Championship. Join Jeff Thompson and Pete Lane and their guests, Nazreen, Labisha and Karl, as they break down the challenges and achievements of this unique worldwide competition. The challenge spanned 60...
The Blind Abilities Team visited the University of Minnesota to talk to Dr. Mona Minkara in her office about her job and how she navigated her journey with vision loss. Dr. Mona Minkara is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Chemistry. Her goal is to one day obtain a faculty position that would give her the opportunity to teach and do research. You can find out more about Dr. Mona Minkara on her...
Blind Abilities presents, another iAccess Demo on Dictation in IOS. Pete Lane offers a comprehensive look at Dictation, from its initial set-up and basic rules and techniques, to a in depth peak at some of the more unusual tips and tricks of dictation. Join Pete as he shares his knowledge of dictation, and a bit of advice as well! If you have any comments or suggestions for Pete send an email Thank you for listening. You can follow us on...
Welcome to the Keyboard Ninja Series where Cheryl uses the JAWS screen reader software on the PC/Lap Top and Microsoft Word to demonstrate some of her favorite keyboard commands. As part of the College/Career category we hope that this Keyboard Ninja series enhances your experience with JAWS and the Microsoft line of software. In this episode of the Keyboard Ninja Series, Cheryl demonstrates how to use headings in a document, your notes or when...
Blind Abilities Presents: Parnell Diggs the Director of Government Affairs, National Federation of the Blind. Pete Lane and Jeff Thompson chat with Parnell about the ABEL Act, which is an acronym, Achieving a Better Life Experience, and about Airline Entertainment accessibility. Pete Lane is retired from the IRS and together Parnell and Pete walk us through the benefits of the ABLE Act and some of the legislation happening today pertaining to...
Pete Lane offers this iAccess Demo on two specific and important features in the native Apple Health app. While the Health app provides for many other health related functions, the Medical ID and Organ Donation aspects now available in IOS 10 are intriguing and potentially life-saving. Join Pete as he walks us through these features and demonstrates how to complete your medical information and how to register to be an Organ Donor. Of course, he...
Welcome to the Keyboard Ninja Series where Cheryl uses the JAWS screen reader software on the PC/Lap Top and Microsoft Word to demonstrate some of her favorite keyboard commands. As part of the College/Career category we hope that this Keyboard Ninja series enhances your experience with JAWS and the Microsoft line of software. In the 3rd episode Cheryl demonstrates a variety of commands to help you Format and check for errors that Jaws may not...
Blind Abilities extends its international connection with our new Canadian correspondent Nick D’Ambrosio. Nick’s first guest is Kim Holdbrook: a blind massage therapist who has opened her own unique massage studio, Hands that See, in Montreal. Kim’s studio is one of a kind as it employs exclusively blind and visually impaired massage therapists. Join Jeff, Pete and Nick as they introduce this remarkable individual and hear of her...
I had the pleasure of talking to Mugambi Paul from Kenya, Africa where he has created songs delivering a message that can be heard around the world. In this brief conversation with Mugambi, his music and advocacy takes front stage. From being awarded the Activist of the Year to his song, Never Ever Give Up now available on YouTube, I am excited to hear his next album release that as he puts it so well, “...it is still cooking”. You can find...