Join us on the last Friday of each month for an interview series with MCB leaders. We will interview Commissioner John Oliveira quarterly, address ongoing issues and concerns for people who are blind and print disabled, and bring to light developments in Assistive technology (AT), Mobility and Orientation and many other services and trainning that the MCB provides. Produced by the Audible Local Ledger, a reading service based in Mashpee. More information at audiblelocalledger.org
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Leader Dogs for the Blind empowers people who are blind or visually impaired with the tools for safe and independent daily travel. Our goal is to educate, advocate, and share real life experiences of those with blindness. Come learn, laugh, and grow with us.
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MASKast features episode reviews from the 1985 M.A.S.K. animated series, chats about the overall franchise, and interviews with the voice actors and fan community. Your host is Wyatt Bloom along with fellow M.A.S.K. agents. MASKast and the AgentsOfMASK.com website were founded by Wyatt Bloom and our late but fondly remembered co-founder and MASKcaster Jason Gross
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The most comprehensive resource for Assistive Technology, success Stories, College and Career Pathways and all with a Blindness Perspective.
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Host Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, President and CEO Safe Toddles non-profit and inventor of the Pediatric Belt Cane for blind toddlers discusses why her mission is to make walking safer for toddlers with a mobility visual impairment or blindness. Listen to: Interviews with families, professionals, adults who grew up with a mobility visual impairment or blindness, and more. For more information about this blog contact: 845-244-6600, [email protected]
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The manufactured home industry has come a long way over the last few decades and now offers a viable solution to the affordable housing crisis this nation faces. Mobile homes are still plagued by the stigmas of the past and this stands in the way of potential home buyers finding an alternative to renting within their budget. Doublewide Dudes focuses on tackling some of these "Mobile Home Myths" as well as the most recent trends in the Mobile Home industry.
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The Fragmented Podcast is the leading Android developer podcast started by Kaushik Gopal & Donn Felker. Our goal is to help you become a better Android Developer through conversation & to capture the zeitgeist of Android development. We chat about topics such as Testing, Dependency Injection, Patterns and Practices, useful libraries, and much more. We will also be interviewing some of the top developers out there. Subscribe now and join us on the journey of becoming a better Android Developer.
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Executive Coach and Founder of TGN Consulting, Kari Granger and CEO of Sound Financial Group, Paul Adams, bring a fresh take to the executive conversations on performance and leadership. This show supports executives to achieve bold commitments and empower workforce performance. Leadership Impact engages listeners with new insights and practices for recurrent leadership challenges such as retaining talent, penetrating new markets, increasing accountability, developing leadership, taking a st ...
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A podcast hosted by Kathryn Hodge and Robyn Silber that aims to introduce others to coding, demystify core programming concepts, provide tips for success, and start more conversations around important topics in technology.
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BEST, Blind Early Services TN, is a nonprofit organization co-founded by two moms of young boys who are blind. BEST provides family support, early intervention and advocacy services for families and providers of children who are blind or low vision. In each episode we will interview parents, providers and those with lived experiences in the blind/low vision community. We want to educate, empower, encourage and equip you with all the tools you need to ensure the BEST start for your child!
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Self-advocacy and having blindness or low vision can be challenging at times when others don't know what it's like to have a disability or have met someone and don't know how to interact. However, it's about understanding how those of us with visual impairments are able to be independent using the accommodations that we use and letting others know that we're individuals like everyone else. This podcast is about raising awareness of blindness and low vision in a positive way and educating oth ...
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Living well with low vision and visual impairments! From discussions of strategies to coping with low vision, resources, and special speakers, this series offers encouragement and new ideas for your life. Most of these episodes have been recorded on our live Zoom calls which we hold several times a week for our extended community. All are welcome to join us! This occasional podcast of special events is hosted by CCLVI, The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International. Visit our virtual ...
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Welcome to the Earn More Tutoring podcast, the ultimate resource for educators seeking greater freedom, time, and financial prosperity. Join Sean McCormick, an esteemed international executive function coach and the founder of Executive Function Specialists, as he unveils the secrets to transforming your tutoring business and empowering students to lead happier, more productive lives. Through one-on-one and group coaching, Sean will guide you in attracting more clients, starting a profitable ...
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Rehabilitation Teaching Supervisor Carolyn Oveson and RT Susana Bergantim
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28:24Learn 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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From Confidence to Career: Explore Summer with the LEAP Program
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8:27Get ready to LEAP into summer with Learn, Earn, and Prosper! This virtual program is made just for blind and visually impaired students ages 14–21 who want to gain real job skills, build independence, and make lifelong friends—without even leaving home! Led by Hannah Peach, LEAP offers paid work experiences, career-readiness workshops, mentorship f…
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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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Come Sail Away or Kick Into Confidence: Summer Camps That Empower at Lighthouse Center for Vital Living
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11:25Get ready for an unforgettable summer with the Lighthouse Center for Vital Living in Duluth, Minnesota! Designed for students ages 14–21 who are blind or visually impaired, these week-long camps combine fun with real-world skill-building. Whether you’re navigating a sailboat on Lake Superior or kicking into confidence with Taekwondo, each day is pa…
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From Classroom to Career: Vanward Consulting is Reshaping How Blind and Low Vision Youth Prepare for College, Careers, and Life
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22:53Founded by Gary Horton and joined by technical specialist Bahz, Vanward Consulting offers immersive, skill-building programs like *Lean In* and *Lean In Prep*. These initiatives go beyond job training—empowering students through entrepreneurship, real-world work experience, mentorship, and confidence-building “life work” that lasts well beyond the …
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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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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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Wellness Wednesday: I Got a Feeling, Somebodies Watching Me
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20:51In this casual conversation, Beth, robin and Jeff talk about that feeling that people are watching us when we are out and about in the public sphere. How fear may hinder our perception and distract from our intentional mobility. Listen in as they travel down this sidewalk unexpectedly and found themselves navigating quite a complex quandary found i…
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Swing for the Fences: Building Confidence Through Orientation & Mobility
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37:05Meet Jenny Pelletier and Abdi Mumin, two passionate Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instructors who are helping blind and visually impaired students build confidence, independence, and street smarts—one step at a time. In this episode, they share how mastering cane skills, navigating new environments, and embracing your journey can unlock freedom an…
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Building Your Path: Summer Jobs, Resumes, and Real-World Skills with State Services for the Blind
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27:32Meet Tou Yang, a Transition Work Opportunities Navigator at State Services for the Blind! Tou helps students explore career options, build resumes, prepare for interviews, and find summer jobs, internships, or volunteer experiences. Learn how tools like Career Index Plus make it easier to research careers and job markets. Tou shares tips for tailor…
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Commissioner John Oliveira's Quarterly Update
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26:11In 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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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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Wellness Wednesday: AI or Not to AI, That is the Question That We Ask of Thee
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12:43In this Wellness Wednesday episode, Beth and Robin explore the growing role of AI in supporting mental health. With a compassionate and grounded perspective, they weigh the benefits and limitations of AI tools like ChatGPT as supplemental resources for emotional support, especially when traditional help isn’t accessible. While AI can offer journali…
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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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wellness Wednesday: Anchoring in the Now: Tools to Navigate Anxiety and Uncertainty
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13:29In this episode of Wellness Wednesday , Beth and Robin explore the emotional challenges of facing the unknown. Drawing on their therapeutic experience, they offer gentle grounding techniques such as mindfulness, affirmations, and power songs to restore a sense of control. They remind listeners that anxiety is a natural response and emphasize the he…
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Peer Perspectives: How SSB Helps Students Build Independence and Explore Careers
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42:24This Blind Abilities episode features peer ambassadors Amy and Maddy, who share how Minnesota’s State Services for the Blind (SSB) has supported their educational and vocational journeys. From summer camps to career exploration and technology training, SSB has played a vital role in helping them develop independence, self-advocacy, and professional…
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Laurie Korajczyk, Program Supervisor, Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facilities Program
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28:56Our 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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Student Readiness: Navigating College with Confidence: Tips for Students with Vision Loss
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31:11In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson speaks with three professionals from State Services for the Blind (SSB)—Kate Larson, Randi Lasher, and Shane DeSantis—who support students with vision loss as they prepare for life after high school. They share helpful tips about applying for college, getting financial aid (like FAFSA and scholarshi…
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Episode 39: Chasity McMillan, "We help people across the lifespan participate in meaningful activities."
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36:15Flip 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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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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Defending Disability Rights: The Threat to Section 504 and Why It Matters
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19:21This podcast episode highlights the alarming legal challenge to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a foundational disability rights law in the United States. Kaleigh Brendle, a student advocate, explains that 17 attorneys general have filed a lawsuit arguing that Section 504 is unconstitutional. If repealed, this could strip away protec…
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Susan born 1953 a "high partial" whose parents actively rejected her using a white cane
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55:05Send 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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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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Wellness Wednesday: Disaster Readiness: What’s Your Plan in an Emergency?
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13:06This episode of Wellness Wednesday with hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explores emergency preparedness for natural disasters, with a focus on considerations for blind and low vision individuals. With recent fires in California and extreme cold weather across the U.S., the hosts emphasize the importance of having a plan in place…
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257 - Future of AndroidDev in an AI world with Vinay Gaba
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47:39Join 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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Exploring the Outdoors: A Winter Adventure for Blind and Visually Impaired Students
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13:27Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of snowshoeing, learn how to build a campfire, or master winter hiking skills? In this special podcast episode, we take you on a journey to Fort Snelling State Park, where State Services for the Blind (SSB) partnered with Wilderness Inquiry to create an unforgettable winter experience for blind and visu…
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The MCB Community Update - Antony DelMonte - MCB Social Rehabilitation Counselor
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30:27This 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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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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Wellness Wednesday: Insecure or Secure? Exploring Attachment and Prematurity
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13:41On this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth and Robin respond to a listener’s question about the connection between premature birth and attachment styles. Research suggests a link between prematurity and both secure and insecure attachment styles. They explore the three insecure attachment styles and how they can shape relationships. While this is …
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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."
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35:28Elizabeth 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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Heights Unseen: Julius Mbura’s Mission Beyond Kilimanjaro
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34:45Julius Mbura, a blind adventurer, advocate, and model from Kenya, is redefining possibility. With an Awarewolf Gear All-Terrain Cane, he scaled Mount Kilimanjaro and six other Kenyan peaks, proving that blindness is no barrier to greatness. Founder of Heights Unseen, he aims to provide 4,000 mobility canes to blind individuals in Kenya, championing…
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Experiencing Blindness Through Taste: The Educational Impact of Desserts in the Dark
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20:28The Desserts in the Dark event at Minnesota State Academy for the Blind (MSAB) provided a hands-on experience for sighted participants to gain insight into the world of blindness. Guests wore blindfolds while enjoying a variety of desserts, decorating cookies, and engaging in a Braille decoding activity. Led by blind and visually impaired students,…
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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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