{"id":7921,"date":"2023-08-08T17:26:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T22:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=7921"},"modified":"2023-08-08T17:26:27","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T22:26:27","slug":"connecting-the-dots-meet-dave-williams-chair-of-the-braillists-foundation-and-member-of-the-inclusive-design-team-at-rnib-learn-how-you-can-get-involved-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=7921","title":{"rendered":"Connecting the Dots! Meet Dave Williams, Chair of the Braillists Foundation, and member of the Inclusive Design Team at RNIB &#8211; Learn how you can get involved today!"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_8561\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-7921-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/DaveWilliams.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/DaveWilliams.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/DaveWilliams.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While attending the 2023 NFB Convention in Houston Texas, Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant sat down with Dave Williams. Dave works on the Inclusive Design Team at RNIB, Royal National Institute for Blind People. Dave also serves as chair of the Braillists Foundation, a United Kingdom based charity with the mission of promoting the advancement of Braille.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave speaks with Simon about his journey of his denial to acceptance of blindness. He discusses how technology, Braille, and mobility skills have not only empowered him but helped him to empower others to make their dreams come true. As a member of the Inclusive Design team, Dave works with existing technology companies to make sure their emerging products are inclusive for all, regardless of disability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among Dave\u2019s many accomplishments, include helping to develop the first mobile screen reader called Windows Mobile, his involvement in ACB Radio, and his most recent initiative, a podcast called Braille Cast. Additionally, Dave hosts a radio program called RNIB Tech Talk, in affiliation with RNIB Connect Radio. Dave also shares his involvement with the BBC to provide audio description of the recent coronation of King Charles the Third.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to learn more about RNIB, you can do so by visiting&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/\">www.rnib.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow RNIB by searching for them on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rnibuk\">Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rnib\">Twitter<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/rnib\/\">LinkedIn<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rnib\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also visit the RNIB&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/about-us\/contact-us\/\">Contact Form<\/a>&nbsp;to ask specific questions, and you can find the RNIB Tech Talk radio show&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\/connect-radio\/rnib-connect-radio-shows\/tech-talk\/\">Here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give RNIB a call at: 030312399&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact Dave directly by emailing&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:dave.williams@rnib.org.uk\">dave.williams@rnib.org.uk<\/a>&nbsp;Find the Braille Cast podcast&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.braillecast.com\/\">Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to contact the Braillists Foundation, you can do so by visiting&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.braillists.org\/\">Braillists.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave closes the conversation by encouraging everyone to spread their own knowledge and experience with others to grow the blind community! He expresses the invaluable impact of peer support and how that can help to change the world one person at a time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you have enjoyed this interview. If you would like to learn more and contact us, you can follow us on Twitter&nbsp;@BlindAbilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the web at&nbsp;www.BlindAbilities.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Send us an&nbsp;email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@blindabilities.com\">info@blindabilities.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/blind-abilities\/id1085849859?l=es&amp;mt=8\">Free Blind Abilities App&nbsp;on the App Store<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;on Facebook, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlindAbilities\/\">Blind Abilities Page<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/jobinsightsgroup\">Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired group.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to contact Simon directly, send him an email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sbonenfant2@gmail.com\">sbonenfant2@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_8563\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-7921-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/DaveWilliams.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/DaveWilliams.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/DaveWilliams.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/DaveWilliams.mp3 Podcast Summary: While attending the 2023 NFB Convention in Houston Texas, Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant sat down with Dave Williams. 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