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...
MoeLucie brings us the #collegeCafe where she will share her experiences with tips and suggestions involving courses, classes, papers, chemistry, math, and all the good stuff. From Science, technology, Math and all the details in between. the Pro Writing series delivers tips and suggestions for writing professional papers, and Discovering a Topic is the first in this series where MoeLucie simplifies the process. Join MoeLucie in the College Cafe...
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...
Pete Lane and Blind Abilities present this epic exploration of the topic of blind people and inadvertent touching. This 37 minute production combines direct audio from members of the blindness community, along with select "Touching" songs to provide a humorous, yet enlightening peak at this awkward and common issue. Special thanks to the following Artists: M.C. Hammer, Cascada, The Who, The Doors, Dan Hill, Diana Ross, Brenda Lee, Benny King,...
Now you can interact with the Facebook app on IOS using VoiceOver and the Rotary gesture under the Actions heading. You can follow the Blind Abilities Channel on the Audioboom app by searching for Blind Abilities Channel. We are also at BlindAbilities.com on the web. Follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities
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...
New BlindAbilities Team member, Jeff Young presents an overview of the Apple MusicMemos app which is available free of charge in the Apple App Store. Jeff takes us through the initial recording using his acoustic guitar, he shows how the App automatically adds-in drum and bass tracks, how to make notes regarding time signature, chords and any unusual features such as guitar tuning. Jeff then demonstrates the Share feature by uploading his...
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...