{"id":6736,"date":"2021-05-27T19:49:18","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T00:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=6736"},"modified":"2021-11-27T21:58:28","modified_gmt":"2021-11-28T03:58:28","slug":"thomas-reid-the-conversation-host-of-the-reid-my-mind-radio-podcast-a-platform-for-interviews-stories-and-positivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=6736","title":{"rendered":"There is Still So Much More To Do. Thomas Reid: The Conversation. Host of the Reid My Mind Radio Podcast."},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2378\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-6736-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/ThomasReid.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/ThomasReid.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/ThomasReid.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?page_id=6728\">Full Transcript<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thomas Reid lost his sight back in 2004 and found podcasts as a way back into learning and getting his message out to the world. Coming from the IT sector, Thomas found technology and screen readers as a way back to the workplace and never looked back. He now host the Reid My Mind Podcast, is a Voice Artist and an advocate and voice for the Blind and African Americans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thomas brings in his passion for music and creativity in his sound design making his podcasts interesting and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thomas is more than a podcast host, voice artist and advocate, he is a husband, proud father and someone who has something to say. I know I am listening and I hope you open your mind to his conversations with people who are making lives matter and the world a better place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find out more about Thomas Reid on his web site at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/reidmymind.com\/\">ReidMyMind.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And be sure to subscribe to his podcast, Reid My Mind on any pod-catcher of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact Your State Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Transition Coordinator Sheila Koenig by&nbsp;<a>email<\/a>&nbsp;or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow us on Twitter\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/blindabilities\">@BlindAbilities<\/a><br>On the web at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/\">www.BlindAbilities.com<\/a><br>Send us an\u00a0<a>email<\/a><br>Get the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/blind-abilities\/id1085849859?l=es&amp;mt=8\">Free Blind Abilities App\u00a0on the App Store<\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.blindabilities.android.blind&amp;hl=en_US\">Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093 we would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/607027582712671\/\">Blind Abilities Community<\/a>on Facebook, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlindAbilities\/\">Blind Abilities Page<\/a>, and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/jobinsightsgroup\">Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired<\/a>&nbsp;group<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2380\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-6736-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/ThomasReid.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/ThomasReid.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/ThomasReid.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/ThomasReid.mp3 Full Transcript Show Summary: Thomas Reid lost his sight back in 2004 and found podcasts as a way back into learning and getting his message out to the world. Coming from the IT sector, Thomas found technology and screen readers as a way back to the workplace and never looked back. 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