Best Orientation And Mobility Podcasts (2025)

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Bubble Bath 28:13

7h ago28:13

28:13

In this episode we talk with Megan Jones, manager of canine care and welfare, about what her team does to care for and enrich the lives of our dogs in training.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Commissioner Oliveira - July 25th, 2025 11:59

6d ago11:59

11:59

In this month's MCBCU, Commissioner Oliveira discusses the MCB office move, the budget, meetings with various agencies to gather trends and insights, and the intern program.By Audible Local Ledger

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In the Dark 26:53

14d ago26:53

26:53

In this episode we hear all about the facilities team and the work they do to keep the Leader Dog campus running smoothly.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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MASKast 89 - Homeward Bound 1:00:38

26d ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Join Wyatt and Brian as we discuss episode 68 Homeward Bound in MASKast 89. In this episode of Homeward Bound M.A.S.K. member Ali Bombay returns to his homeland in India but discovers that V.E.N.O.M. is using villagers as slaves to mine a valuable meteorite.By Wyatt Bloom

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Came for the Puppies, Stayed for the People 28:38

28d ago28:38

28:38

On this episode we talk with Lauren and Greg who are puppy raisers for Leader Dogs for the Blind. They talk about how they got involved and why they continue to raise puppies.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Region 4 Director, Jay Rufo 28:22

1M ago28:22

28:22

This reading is intended solely for People who are Blind and/or Print-Disabled. The Audible Local Ledger, a non-profit organization that is part of the Massachusetts Audio Information Network, reads local news and information to several hundred blind and print disabled listeners on the Cape, Islands and South Coast of Massachusetts. Along with our …

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Over the Edge 25:49

1M ago25:49

25:49

On this episode we talk with Leader Dog client and volunteer Karen Burke. She shares her story and talks about what it's like to volunteer at Leader Dog.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Leader Dog Lessons 26:30

2M ago26:30

26:30

On this episode we talk with the Leader Dogs for the Blind Board Chair John Reed on his new role.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Rehabilitation Teaching Supervisor Carolyn Oveson and RT Susana Bergantim 28:24

2M ago28:24

28:24

Learn how the Rehabilitation Teachers approach each case on an individualized basis and conform their training to the specific needs once evaluated.By Audible Local Ledger

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It Started With a Book 29:42

2M ago29:42

29:42

On this episode we talk with team member Chelsea Nohan about their work on accessibility at Leader Dog.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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MASKast 88: Where Eagles Dare 53:20

3M ago53:20

53:20

Hey fellow M.A.S.K. agents and welcome to another Mobile Armored Strike Kommand assignment (MASKast 88) in which we ask for your review and involvement watching Season 2, Episode 2 (episode 67 overall) of our animated series titled Where Eagles Dare. Synopsis: The M.A.S.K. team race against the Mayhem Brothers as they vie for a profitable transport…

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Disability Network 23:16

3M ago23:16

23:16

On this episode we talk with Leader Dog Client Mark Hymes who is the Community Program Manager for Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston about his role.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Commissioner John Oliveira's Quarterly Update 26:11

3M ago26:11

26:11

In this month's MCBCU, Commissioner Oliveira discusses the budget, meetings with various agencies to gather trends and insights, Glide assistive technology, MCB's Job Fair approach, moving to new offices and the intern program.By Audible Local Ledger

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You Don't Know What You Don't Know 26:31

3M ago26:31

26:31

On this episode we talk with client Dr. Allison Weinmann about her experience at Leader Dog.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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The Perfect Dog 26:26

4M ago26:26

26:26

We talk with Dr. Gail McRae, Leader Dog's first Theriogenologist about her work at the organization.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Laurie Korajczyk, Program Supervisor, Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facilities Program 28:56

4M ago28:56

28:56

Our guest this month, Laurie Korazcyk, runs a very interesting part of MCB's many services - the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facilities Program, which works on a national and local level to provide opportunities for people who are blind to run businesses located inside Federal and State buildings and facilities.…

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Episode 39: Chasity McMillan, "We help people across the lifespan participate in meaningful activities." 36:15

4M ago36:15

36:15

Flip For Function offers therapeutic gymnastics and occupational therapy. Their mission is to unlock potential by strengthening minds, bodies and confidence of children impacted by physical, cognitive and mental challenges, through exercise & fitness so they may experience a sense of belonging and achievement and push past limits in all areas of th…

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Warm and Welcoming 28:49

4M ago28:49

28:49

On this episode we talk with Leader Dogs for the Blind's new Psychosocial Support Manager.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Susan born 1953 a "high partial" whose parents actively rejected her using a white cane 55:05

5M ago55:05

55:05

Send us a text My friend Susan who was born with retinopathy of prematurity and had 20/400 and 20/800 she is effectively mobility visually impaired – perhaps that cutoff is 20/500, so by 100 ? that’s a lot of stress. Susan and I met because she was the interim director of a program that I was hired to take over, she was the boss, and then I became …

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You Have to Start 25:38

5M ago25:38

25:38

On this episode we talk with Sam Seavey from the Blind Life YouTube channel about his work teaching others about emerging technology in the blindness and low vision field. Find Same on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@theblindlifeBy Leader Dogs for the Blind

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257 - Future of AndroidDev in an AI world with Vinay Gaba 47:39

5M ago47:39

47:39

Join us as we talk with Vinay Gaba, Android GDE and leading voice in Android development, about the future of the field. Vinay shares insights from interviews with top Android devs on their three-year predictions, and offers his own perspective. We cover AI's impact, evolving development roles, and crucial future skills. You can find the full shown…

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The MCB Community Update - Antony DelMonte - MCB Social Rehabilitation Counselor 30:27

5M ago30:27

30:27

This reading is intended solely for People who are Blind and/or Print-Disabled. The Audible Local Ledger, a non-profit organization that is part of the Massachusetts Audio Information Network, reads local news and information to several hundred blind and print disabled listeners on the Cape, Islands and South Coast of Massachusetts. Along with our …

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A Message of Gratitude 25:18

5M ago25:18

25:18

On this episode Leader Dogs for the Blind CEO and President Melissa Weisse joins us to talk about one year in her position.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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256 - Rapid prototyping with Kotlin 21:37

5M ago21:37

21:37

In this episode, we dive into the power of rapid prototyping for Android developers using Kotlin. We explore how this crucial skill can impress stakeholders, accelerate your workflow, and help you stay ahead in today's fast-paced tech landscape. We'll cover use cases across scripting, web development (with Ktor & HTMX), mobile apps (Jetpack Compose…

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Episode 38: Delta Gamma, "Our founder in the 1930's asked that we make our official foundation philanthropic mission helping those who are blind or visually impaired." 35:28

5M ago35:28

35:28

Elizabeth Saum is a Nashville native. She went to the University of Tennessee and is now a financial analyst for a healthcare company. She is also in charge of Foundation for the Delta Gamma Nashville Alumni group. Service for Sight is very important to her as she has a vision impairment herself. She says she has received so much support from her s…

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255 - Data Oriented Programming 31:32

5M ago31:32

31:32

In this episode, we dive into the programming paradigm — Data Oriented Programming (DOP) and why making data the star can simplify your code. Learn how well-modeled data reduces defensive logic, prevents invalid states, and keeps your apps stable. We’ll also contrast DOP with Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Functional Programming (FP), sharin…

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Pez Dispenser 28:56

6M ago28:56

28:56

On this episode we talk with a volunteer who is working to recruit puppy raisers and breeding hosts for Leader Dogs for the Blind.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Trust Your Gut 28:37

6M ago28:37

28:37

Happy 2025! In this first episode of the new season, cohost Christina Hepner has big news to share! We also talk with a client who is also a Leader Dog team member about her journey with Leader Dog.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Mike Jones born 1963 - grew up using echolocation until his first dog guide in his second year of college. 1:51:39

7M ago1:51:39

1:51:39

Send us a text For New Years Eve 2024 I’m bringing you one of my all-time favorite interviews- conducted November 1999, just shy of Y2K- blind travel was not for the faint of heart. Born in 1963 –he didn’t get a full-time mobility tool until his first guide dog in his second year of college. Sit back and relax – this is a good one Mike’s honesty ab…

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MCB Community Update Special Episode - Braille Literacy Webinar 15:57

7M ago15:57

15:57

Commissioner Oliveira and Deputy Commissioner Muir provide a brief history on Louis Braille, whose birthday is January 4th, and the evolution of Braille Literacy through the devices that allow both reading and writing for people who are visually impaired.By Audible Local Ledger

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MCB Community Update - End of Year Quarterly interview with Commissioner John Oliveira 23:46

7M ago23:46

23:46

Commissioner Oliveira gives a review of the past three months and what's to come in the next quarter, which begins with January being Braille Literacy month.By Audible Local Ledger

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Barbara born blind in 1953 her first long cane in 1980 when she was 27 years old 1:13:07

7M ago1:13:07

1:13:07

Send us a text From 1999 – 2001, as a young professor I conducted over 100 interviews with employed adults with blindness. I was seeking insight into my profession from the everyday consumer – and I continue to learn and improve my practice by listening absent bias and judgement. This week we have Barbara Hadnott Her interview was conducted Novembe…

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254 - 8× faster 5× memory savings with Dan Rusu’s Immutable Arrays 49:16

7M ago49:16

49:16

In this episode, discover how Dan Rusu’s pods4k Immutable Arrays library can deliver 2–8× speed boosts and 5× lower memory usage in Kotlin/Android apps. We first revisit the fundamentals of autoboxing/unboxing and immutability to understand their impact on performance. Then we hear from Dan himself on his library, motiviations for building it, how …

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Reflecting on the Year 18:54

8M ago18:54

18:54

On this episode we take a look back at the last 3 years of the podcast.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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253 - logcat - a new look at logging with Piwai from Square 40:30

8M ago40:30

40:30

Kaushik looks at a new logging library from Square called logcat. He starts by seeing how the popular Timber library does it along with the benefits. He then interviews Pierre-Yves Ricau (Piwai) of Square, the creator of logcat, to explore its origins and advantages. You can find the full shownotes over at fragmentedpodcast.com. Show Notes Timber l…

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MCB Community Update with Emelie Perry, MCB Childrens Service Worker 19:11

8M ago19:11

19:11

This month we speak with Emelie Perry, MCB Childrens Service Worker, and learn about the services and support that is offered locally and by MCB at different stages of development, from birth to adulthood.By Audible Local Ledger

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Episode 37: Judy Byrd, "Camp Abilities focuses on more than sports...they develop independence, orientation and mobility and so much more." 32:02

8M ago32:02

32:02

In 2007, Judy Byrd got involved in the blind community by volunteering at the Center for the Visually Impaired in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2010, she agreed to help start a beep baseball team. For the next seven years, she was the manager of the Atlanta Eclipse Beep Baseball Team. While practicing with the new team, she noticed that all the beep basebal…

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252 - Everyone needs a starter template 24:44

8M ago24:44

24:44

In this episode of Fragmented, Kaushik dives into the importance of creating your own starter template to streamline app development and minimize decision fatigue. He shares insights from his own starter template - Playground Android. Looking to the future, JetBrains has an exciting tool called Amper that might make all of this much easier. Kaushik…

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MASKast 87 - Demolition Duel to the Death 43:23

9M ago43:23

43:23

Another MASKast assignment for you fellow agents is upon us. Season 2 of the animated series called the Racing Series! MASKast Episode 87 will be a review of Episode 1 of the Racing Series (66th episode of the entire Mobile Armored Strike Kommand episodes).By Wyatt Bloom

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Leader Dog Programs 13:56

9M ago13:56

13:56

On this shorter episode we catch up with Timothy on his journey from when he first came to Leader Dog until now and share about our programs and services.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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251- There's a new king in DI town 18:22

9M ago18:22

18:22

In this episode, Kaushik explores the evolution of dependency injection (DI) in Android development. Dagger has been the de-facto solution for DI in Android but there might be a new king in DI-town. He also chats with friend of the show and dependency injection expert Ralf Wondratschek for a final gut check. Shownotes: https://fragmentedpodcast.com…

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Happy Halloween 13:46

9M ago13:46

13:46

On this episode we have cohost Timothy Cuneio in studio! We catch up on life and talk about tips for navigating the holidays.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Episode 36: Danna Conn and Suzanne Dinwiddie, "Look at your child as an individual." 53:34

9M ago53:34

53:34

In this episode we talk with two of Tennessee's most respected professionals in the field of deafblindness. We discuss state deafblind projects, the impacts of dual sensory loss and the new CVI Clinic at Vanderbilt Eye Institute. You won't want to miss it! Suzanne Dinwiddie, M.Ed., COMS, CTVI, CEIM is a certified teacher of students who are blind/v…

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250 - Bittersweet beginnings 34:06

9M ago34:06

34:06

We're back from the hiatus with our SemiQuicentennial episode! With the momentous 250 comes some big announcements and a shift in the way we do things. Listen to find out the details! Shownotes: https://fragmentedpodcast.com/episodes/250By Donn Felker, Kaushik Gopal

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MCB Community Update with Kara Sittig, MCB Region 3 Director 19:58

9M ago19:58

19:58

This month we speak with Kara Sittig at MCB. Kara is the Region 3 Director, which encompasses the Northeastern part of Massachusetts. Her experience and institutional knowledge brings a great deal of clarity to the Registration and Vocational Rehabilitation processes.By Audible Local Ledger

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100% The Best Boy 28:32

10M ago28:32

28:32

On this episode we talk with two of six Leader Dog team members who are co-raising a Future Leader Dog.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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MASKast Chat 18 - Celebrating the 39th Anniversary of M.A.S.K. 1:08:57

10M ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Fellow Agents of MASK team up to celebrate the 39th Anniversary of this grand franchise, Mobile Armored Strike Kommand. In this chat we discuss our initial interest and fond memories, the current state, and future of M.A.S.K.By Wyatt Bloom

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Audrey Born 1953 working mother who embraced wayfinding technology before it was cool! 1:22:43

10M ago1:22:43

1:22:43

Send us a text Born in 1953, she got the full crazy treatment growing up blind. Yet, somehow she came through it all very well adjusted-a working wife and mother she has the same desires as anyone.. Her life is one lived just before the technology boom hit – before ride-share apps and other helpful smart phone tricks. Take a trip back with a very s…

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It Started With A Book 25:47

10M ago25:47

25:47

On this episode we talk with Dr. Graeme Harper who is a Leader Dog ambassador who’s established a student organization of puppy raisers at the college campus he works at.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Commissioner John Oliveira 15:56

10M ago15:56

15:56

This reading is intended solely for People who are Blind and/or Print-Disabled. The Audible Local Ledger, a non-profit organization that is part of the Massachusetts Audio Information Network, reads local news and information to several hundred blind and print disabled listeners on the Cape, Islands and South Coast of Massachusetts. Along with our …

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