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I quit my law job to be at home with my kids. Turns out our daughter Tess has a rare genetic disorder called Hao-Fountain Syndrome, or USP7. She's different. And now, so is everything else. #USP7 #HaoFountainSyndrome #autism
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The Down East Radio Reading Service is a spoken word service reading local news and information to visually impaired persons in Nash, Edgecombe and Wilson counties of North Carolina
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This podcast is for people with Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS), their caregivers, and allies. It's a space to offer awareness, information, support and hope. CBS is a condition that causes visual hallucinations in people who are blind or visually impaired. Host Shaimond Foye and occasional co-hosts interview people with CBS, their caregivers, ambassadors, PhDs, and medical professionals. We also explore broader topics relevant to the visually impaired community, providing helpful information ...
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Join Kelly MacDonald and contributors from the blind, partially sighted and disability community for lively one-hour discussions about arts, entertainment and the lifestyle issues that matter to you.
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Are you visually impaired and not being seen? The See Me Cane Podcast keeps you updated on the latest developments of the See Me Cane 1R, including shipping updates, real user experiences, and behind-the-scenes conversations with those making it happen. Hear from testers of the newest version, users of the original See Me Cane, and the innovators bringing this life-changing tool to the world. Plus, don’t miss our ’Lighting Up the Blind’ segment, where we highlight incredible things visually ...
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Local weekly news for visually impaired people living in Chester (England). Our weekly news cassettes and memory sticks are prepared and posted to local listeners on a Friday evening, with the online version being uploaded to our website shortly afterwards.
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Bringing local Worcester News UK to visually impaired listeners and everyone who wants to keep up with news from Worcester UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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Ever feel overwhelmed when you visit a museum? Discover a better way to connect with art! Join lifelong art lover and museum fan Karen Jackson as she shares in vivid detail what she sees and discovers when she slows down to look at a work of art for minutes instead of seconds. Then you’ll find out the history, mystery or controversy behind the work or the artist! Monthly episodes are only about 10 minutes. The show is for all art lovers—from beginners to longtime fans and the visually impair ...
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Welcome to the VI Talk. AudioBoom Channel. Part of VI Talk charity number 1165629. VI Talk is aimed at anyone with a visual impairment, anyone who knows someone who is visually impaired or anyone who has connections with an organisation or group that offers services or support to visually impaired people. You can find us in the following places. Facebook, search VI Talk for our Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/vitalk/) and Page (/https://www.facebook.com/vitalkpodcast) Twitter @VITalkP ...
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A weekly, half hour radio show / podcast covering a wide variety of topics of interest to the visually impaired
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Dr. Cal Roberts, President and CEO of Lighthouse Guild, the leading provider of exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals, interviews inventors, developers and entrepreneurs who have innovative tech ideas and solutions to help improve the lives of people with vision loss.
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Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight.
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The audio information provided by Athonite Audio is for the Blind and Visually Impaired and is produced and distributed exclusively for use by blind, visually impaired, or physically handicapped individuals under the authority of Section 121 of Title 17 the United States Code, or with permission of the copyright owner(s). Use of these materials is intended for those who are medically certified to be patrons of the Library of Congress National Library Service. However, Athonite Audio is free ...
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Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey
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A weekly half-hour podcast empowering the visually impaired with expert advice, personal stories, and the latest in technology and accessibility
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Visions of BVA” is a dynamic and engaging podcast dedicated to exploring the rich stories, challenges, and achievements within the Blinded Veterans Association community. Through compelling narratives, insightful interviews, and the latest developments in accessible technology, this podcast aims to illuminate the diverse experiences of blind veterans, offering education, inspiration, and a sense of connection. With special episodes featuring influential guests and coverage of significant eve ...
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This podcast is focused on technology that supports people who are blind and visually impaired. Our panel of IT Trainers & guest panelists discuss all the latest in mainstream and inclusive technology innovations in a fun and informative manner. V I Labs is the technology function within Vision Ireland. Vision Ireland is the national sight loss agency in Ireland. V I Labs provide technology assessments and training for all our service users. We are a not for profit charity, which offers supp ...
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This podcast is hosted by executive director and co-founder of Wisdom 4 The Blind, Benjamin Keeley. Our host, Benjamin Keeley will be joined by Dr. Anagnoste, who is a retina specialist and someone who is also very knowledgeable about the human eye. InSight To The Eye will dive into the "WHO". What is the disease? How to deal with it? and What are the options for those that carry the eye disease that is being discussed. This podcast provides a great deal of information, wisdom, and health ca ...
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We talk about the latest in accessible technology and other issues concerning blind and visually impaired people.
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The talking newspaper for Coventry provide free audio content for the blind and visually impaired in Coventry and Warwickshire. Featuring news from local papers, information, council updates, what’s on and local sport. Our audio is also available from itunes, smart phone apps and from this web site. [email protected]
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Blind Inspirationcast | Doctor Who Review | Visual Impairment
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Colleen and Cheryl review episodes of Doctor Who starting with the 2005 Series. Colleen has never watched it before and is visually impaired, while Cheryl is sighted and has watched the series multiple times.
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Tech talk for the blind and visually impaired and seniors.
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Sight and Sound Technology is the UK's leading provider of hardware and software to the blind, visually impaired and those with learning and reading difficulties. Our podcast is another channel for us to communicate all our latest news, talk about our product portfolio and speak to the people for whom our products are making a life-changing impact.
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A glimpse into visually impaired life in a visual world. Host Avery Berschauer shares her personal experience and explores other topics around diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
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Cortical visual impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of pediatric visual impairment in the developed world. The eyes can see, but the brain can't interpret the visual world. Due to neuroplasticity, the functional vision of a child with CVI can improve. The number of children with CVI is growing, so why isn't anyone talking about this public health crisis? We are. Music by Storm Crews. Art by Ian Kleinfeld.
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Get to know the PNW and each other.
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"Referral Brotherhood" Voice-Over for the visually impaired.
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Welcome to Vision Insights, a podcast produced by Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Vision Insights is a podcast that examines issues and concerns facing the blind and visually impaired community. On each episode, Senior Vice President for External Relations Cameron Sisser, will explore new developments in health, education and technology, benefiting the blind. Cameron will also be joined by some very special people who teach us everyday that it's possible to see without ...
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1. Impaired Verbal Communication Impaired Social Interaction.2. Impaired Social Interaction. 3. Disturbed Sensory Perception: Auditory/Visual. 4. Disturbed Thought Process. 5. Defensive Coping. 6. Interrupted Family Process. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessika-abernathy/support
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Updates and information from the Kansas Talking Books Service!
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Hey! We are Alex & Lau. 2 Visually impaired mid-twenty years old chatter boxes interested in sharing tips for make-up, cooking and dealing with mental health issues. There will be lots of laugh's, nattering and maybe a tear along the way! Disclaimer: This content is exclusively managed by Caters News. To license or use in a commercial player please contact [email protected] or call +44 121 616 1100 / +1 646 380 1615
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LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Podcast
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The LightHouse is the largest agency providing direct service, advocacy and information to the blind and visually impaired community of Northern California. Since 1902, we have offered solutions to living with vision loss.
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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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Listen to our special hosts and industry leaders. Learn more about being visually impaired and the great technologies that are available.
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We travel around as a visually impaired person and see how accessible travel and our destinations or attractions are to those with a disability.
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This podcast provides a wide array of information, programs and services that the VA offers for blinded and visually impaired Veterans. It will give a broad scope of all the support available for both the Veteran, family members and caregivers. The goal is to make every day life easier and to make full use of all the VA offers.
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for those who are blind/visually impaired and who want to use the reaper (rapid environmment for audio production, engineering, and recording) DAW.
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Interviews with authors of articles from JAMA Ophthalmology. JAMA Ophthalmology, published continuously since 1869, is an international, peer-reviewed ophthalmology and visual science journal. Covering research, science, & clinical practice in ophthalmology and vision science.
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Colleen talks about living with a visual impairment/legal blindness and how she finds inspiration. She discusses everything from technology to society to TV/film to her acting and writing career. This podcast will focus on providing knowledge, skills, and inspiration to anyone who is listening.
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Seminars@Hadley - Explore the Universe with NASA
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Join Dave Brown as he discusses the latest news, sports, entertainment and current events through a disability lens.
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On the In Culture podcast, we go behind the scenes with artists, gamers, musicians, designers, athletes, and visionaries in their fields to share a real-world look at how they’re shaping culture. In our latest podcast series, Variations on a theme, we explore the life and legacy of Sol LeWitt. We’ll cover key themes in LeWitt’s work and explore how his approach still influences some of the creative pioneers shaping the 21st century. Variations on a theme is a companion to the Sol LeWitt App, ...
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VARAMOZHI BY NSS TKMCE || VARAMOZHI IS A INITIATIVE BY NSS UNITS 174 and 262 OF TKM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, KOLLAM AIMS AT CREATING A FREE AUDIO LIBRARY OF MALAYALAM BOOKS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED || Disclaimer: The Audiobooks contained here and their authority solely lies to the author and publisher altogether. This is only for education purposes, We don't mean to infringe any of the copyrights or publish it whatsoever. The audio library aims at delivering the Audible experience of books t ...
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This is where a wide variety of topics will be covered. Everything from canes , to audio description, to audio dramas, everything Blind and Visually Impaired related. Cover art photo by http://buyfilm.co
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ATFAQ – Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions
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Find recordings for the visually impaired. For those who are able to see, we exist to wake you up. We exist to wake up everyone! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielle-brite/support
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A tech startup helping the visually impaired "watch" sports with their fingertips
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Bellevue-based startup OneCourt says its devices enable the “first tactile sports broadcasts." The goal is to give a deeper game experience for sports fans who are visually impaired, and to deliver it in real time. A social media influencer recently went viral when he took the tablet for a spin at a Trailblazers game. Portland was the first NBA tea…
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A conversation with King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall
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Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall has headed up the King County Sheriff’s Department since 2022. The King County Sheriff’s Department serves unincorporated King County and 12 contract cities, in addition to policing King County Metro buses and Sound Transit trains. Since she took over the role, overall crime numbers have been trending in a positive direct…
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Down East Radio Reading Service's local broadcast for 04-29-25.By [email protected]
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Apple VoiceOver Turns 20 + Google Nest Accessibility Disaster
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Today on Double Tap, Steven Scott and Sean Preece react to Google’s announcement that it will discontinue cloud support for the first- and second-generation Nest thermostats — a major accessibility blow for blind users. They discuss the implications for smart home reliability and urge companies to prioritize accessibility from the start. We also ce…
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After a state Supreme Court ruling, what's next for Spokane's camping ban?
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The debate over how to address homelessness in Spokane continues to simmer after a decision this month from Washington’s Supreme Court. The ruling struck down Proposition 1, a camping ban introduced by a citizen-led initiative that was overwhelmingly passed by Spokane voters in 2023. The court’s decision wasn’t based on the merits of the camping ba…
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What is pension spiking, and how is it costing the state of WA millions?
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Companies have increasingly shifted the responsibility of saving for retirement onto workers. Pension plans have mostly disappeared from the private sector, in favor of 401k style plans. For example, the Boeing Machinist union tried unsuccessfully get their pension plan reinstated during last year’s strike. For most public employees, including Wash…
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Magical Thinking, Autism Awareness Month & Difficult O&M Environments | Kelly and Company
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On today’s show, grab your cloak and broomstick everyone because Psychotherapist Fern Lulham has something a little bit magical for us today. April is Autism Awareness Month, and we're joined by Registered Dietitian Jackie Silver to explore how food sensitivities affect people with Autism. Plus, what makes some environments more difficult for blind…
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The Meta Glasses Rollercoaster, Accessible Washing Machines & The Blind Uniform
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In today’s honest and lively Double Tap episode, Steven and Shaun explore why "everything feels terrible" in tech—and how it especially impacts accessibility. The hosts open up about frustrating tech failures, from Steven’s Windows settings reset to Shaun’s struggles with Amazon Fire tablets and Meta Ray-Ban glasses. Listeners share first-hand expe…
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QiGong is gentle mindful movement which can be done either seated or standing.By VI Talk
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Episode 47: Caring for a Loved One with Charles Bonnet Syndrome: Jo Hill's Story
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In this episode of the Charles Bonnet Syndrome podcast, host Shaimond speaks with Jo Hill, who shares her experiences as a caregiver for her husband, Frankie. Frankie has been dealing with glaucoma for over 20 years and started experiencing CBS symptoms in December 2018. Jo discusses the challenges they faced, the path to discovering CBS through re…
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AMI’s Crip Trip Docuseries & Threshold Podcast | Kelly and Company
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Crip Trip, AMI’s new road trip docuseries, takes viewers on a journey of hilarity, friendship and hope, while shedding light on glaring holes in support systems for members of the disability community. Plus, in honour of Earth Day on April 22, Michael Feir reviews the Threshold podcast, which has won awards for its coverage of our changing environm…
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Split Tap Surprise: Fire Tablets Beat Android Flagships
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Today’s Double Tap takes a deep dive into the accessibility quirks of tech—past, present, and speculative future. Steven and Shaun start off with a passionate breakdown of split tapping, a handy VoiceOver gesture on iOS, and the surprising discovery that Amazon Fire tablets now support it, even when premium Android phones don’t. The hosts then disc…
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When critics hinted Maurice Prendergast was getting a little repetitive as he approached 50, he could’ve hung up his brushes. After all, he’d been pretty successful. Instead, he headed back to where it all began--Paris--and came away reinvigorated with “a new impulse,” as he called it. Today’s episode takes us to the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture …
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ATU726 - Orchestrate AMS with Mike Toguchi and Jerit Sciorra
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Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guests: Mike Toguchi - Chief Strategy Officer - Orchestrate division Jerit Sciorra - Product Lead - Orchestrate AMS Orchestrate AMS Website: https://www.orchestrateams…
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Welcome to another episode of InSight To The Eye! In this episode, our hosts', Dr. Scott Anagnoste, MD of the Retina Group Of Florida and Benjamin Keeley discuss the “WHO” of the vein inclusions. They discuss WHAT vein inclusions are, HOW to deal with vein inclusions, and the preventative advice and OPTIONS for vein inclusions. We hope you enjoy th…
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Google and DOJ face off over remedy for search engine monopoly
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Do you ever wonder why you turn to Google so often to search for a recipe or a news article or how to properly use a semicolon? If you ask Alphabet, Google’s parent company, they’ll tell you it’s because they just have the best results. The Department of Justice has a different take: it filed an antitrust case against the company in 2020 accusing G…
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Have you been outside this week? It’s GORGEOUS. If you need a few more excuses to go out & do things, then you’re in luck. We’ve got Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows here with one or two or three more reasons to leave your house LINKS: Seattle/King County Clinic - Seattle Center Crescendo: A Symphonic Celebration of Washington Landscapes S…
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Local news from Chester, including Tripadvisor ranks Chester Zoo as UK's best - and in Europe's top three; Chester University doctoral student conducts groundbreaking research; Cheshire Military Museum launches new temporary exhibition; 25 April Plans to turn former Shotton Police station into family home; Line up revealed for Mold Live on the Squa…
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Concert Venues, The Little Prince & 5 Steps to a Kitchen That Makes Sense | Kelly and Company
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Do you have a favourite acoustic space to listen to music? Christine Malec has thoughts about music venues. From April 2 to 19 this year, Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto held the World Premier of The Little Prince, A Physical Theatre Adaptation, led by visionary Deaf artist and storyteller Landon Krentz. Joining us are RalistaRodriguez who plays …
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Apple & Meta Get Big EU Fines & Stellar Trek Gets Major Updates
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First up, Steven shares his frustrating but relatable journey setting up a flatbed scanner via a virtual machine on his Mac Studio to read medical documents privately. The hosts reflect on the pros and cons of returning to older, more reliable tech versus the convenience of modern scanning apps—and the risks to privacy they may pose. Then it's onto…
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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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This author used ChatGPT as a mirror for her life — and for big tech, too
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Vauhini Vara’s new essay collection opens with a heart to heart with ChatGPT. In her prompt, she asks the program to give her feedback on a few chapters of her upcoming book. “I’m nervous,” she tells it. “That’s completely understandable,” it responds with a cheery exclamation point. “Sharing your writing can feel really personal, but I’m here to p…
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Student loan borrowers are being asked to pony up
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On Monday, the Department of Education announced that it will resume collections on defaulted loans on May 5th. That’s after a five year pause started in the midst of the covid pandemic. More than 42 million people in the United States have student loans through the federal government. And, according to the Department of Education, five million hav…
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Organ Donation, Accessibility Starts at ‘Hello’ & Art by Adam Lancia | Kelly and Company
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On today’s show, Registered Nurse Travis Nightingale is back for his latest segment and wants to talk to us about organ donation, as April is Organ Donation Awareness Month in Canada. He’s here to help us understand why more people need to register. First impressions matter, and accessibility is often won or lost in those first few moments. Matisse…
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Your Feedback: Swearing Smart Assistants, Neuralink Curiosity, and Cane Tip Tips
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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun are back—caffeinated, opinionated, and tackling everything from accessibility to identity. Kicking things off, Steven shares how his Apple Watch health alerts, though sometimes dismissed by doctors, played a crucial role in keeping his health in check. They explore how smartwatches—despite not being m…
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2517 The Able Artist Foundation (Apr. 23, 2025) Show Notes The Able Artist Foundation supports low-income disabled musicians around the world by providing discounted music software and hardware to its members. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with founder Stephen Letnes about what motivated him to start the organization, their company partners, an…
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2517 The Able Artist Foundation (Apr. 23, 2025) Show Notes The Able Artist Foundation supports low-income disabled musicians around the world by providing discounted music software and hardware to its members. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with founder Stephen Letnes about what motivated him to start the organization, their company partners, an…
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Today we're gonna talk about Miss Tess's travel to the nation of Canada. This isn't a bunch of tips and tricks about how to travel with someone who has autism. BUT if that's what you're looking for, check out: SED 507 - Traveling with Autism: 14 Essential Hacks for a Smoother Journey Part 1 of 2 SED 508 - Traveling with Autism: 14 Essential Hacks f…
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The White House killed this one of a kind report. The scientists behind it aren't giving up
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"Our world is changing. It's changing rapidly. Like, we can see climate changing our world as we speak, but also, we're losing nature at unprecedented rates, and there's an equity crisis as well." That was University of Washington professor Phil Levin two years ago. At the time, he’d just been tapped by the Biden Administration for a one of a kind …
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What's at stake in the birthright citizenship Supreme Court case
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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments over an executive order ending birthright citizenship. President Trump signed that order in his first days in office. A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing the order nationwide. And two other legal challenges – in federal courts in Massachusetts and Mary…
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Congressman Adam Smith on the latest Signal chat scandal out of the Pentagon
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The Pentagon is roiling over yet another Signal group chat. No, not that one with the Trump Administration national security team that accidentally included an editor at the Atlantic. This is… another Signal group chat scandal. The New York Times reports that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared operational details for a March 15th U.S. strike …
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The Meaning of Earth Day | Kelly and Company
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To help us celebrate Earth Day with the beauty of music and sound, Music critic Amanda Shekarchi brings us her Earth Day playlist. But first we are taking a trip to New York City with two concerts recognizing the occasion. Earth Day is a time to think about our planet—but also about how we connect with it. Marco Pasqua reflects on a powerful moment…
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Ready for Field Testing: See Me Cane’s Next Big Step + Eliza Joe Interview
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In this episode of the See Me Cane Podcast, Kelvin Crosby shares the latest developments on the See Me Cane, including completed battery and vibration testing. Field testing and quality control are right around the corner! Plus, learn about the unique threaded tip design and the journey toward launching a cane built by and for the visually impaired…
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Your Feedback: EchoVision, Braille’s Future & Windows ARM
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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun return to the inbox to read listener feedback and share deeply personal experiences—starting with Steven's recent hospital stay. From insensitive medical staff to outdated assumptions about blind people, Steven unpacks the emotional highs and lows of navigating healthcare while visually impaired. The …
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 82 – Fire TV Sticks with VoiceView, and Asking a Talking Tree for Directions
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In this episode of Talking Technology, Joe shows us accessible streaming devices, including the Apple TV 4K and Amazon Fire Stick. How do these devices work for blind and low vision users? In tech news, we hear about exciting innovations from Samsung, as well as a new medical device aiming to help with dry eyes. After an RTÉ news report about an AI…
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New Wing Luke exhibit explores the power of objects with Ten Thousand Things
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An old faded rice cooker. A blue two piece suit. A vial of water from the Ganges River. For the past four years, Poet Shin Yu Pai’s podcast, Ten Thousand Things, has explored how objects – from the extraordinary to the mundane, the literal to the figurative – communicate stories of Asian American meaning, identity, and culture. As of last month, th…
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As Trump cuts funding, researchers look for opportunities outside the U.S.
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News has not been good lately for research universities in the United States. The Trump Administration has proposed slashing the National Institutes of Health Budget by about half – eliminating tens of billions of dollars for the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world. The White House had earlier announced a 15 percent cap on ind…
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“With dignity, but like any Christian, because the bishop of Rome is a pastor and a disciple, not a powerful man of this world.” That’s part of the instructions from Pope Francis to “lighten” the formality of his funeral arrangements. Francis wrote about his wish for a simpler ceremony in his autobiography, published earlier this year. The attitude…
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Pet Rabbits, Seasonal Allergies & Securing Your Mobile Life | Kelly and Company
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Do rabbits make good pets? Are they difficult to look after? What kind of needs do they have? Dr Danielle Jongkind is here with the answers to your bunny questions. It’s allergy season, and Nutritionist Julia Karantjas is here with what we can do to help ourselves in natural ways, so we aren’t in a constant stuffy, itchy and sneezy state, or poppin…
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Meta AI In UK, Glide Experiences & RNIB Updates Us On Free Personal Transcription
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In today’s Double Tap, Steven and Shaun dive into the rollout chaos of Meta’s Look and Tell AI feature in smart glasses—and why UK users are still stuck in limbo. Steven shares how he finally got access, while Shaun continues to battle the “not available in your region” message. Could VPNs be the culprit? Also in this episode, Steven opens up about…
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ATFAQ195 – Q1. voice input software, Q2. Apps for organization and time management, Q3. Wearable Technologies, Q4. Mouse options for limited dexterity , Q5. Wildcard: Most memorable job accommodation
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Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith Q1. voice input software, Q2. Apps for organization and time management, Q3. Wearable Technologies, Q4. Mouse options for limited dexterity , Q5. Wildcard: Most memorable job accommodation —– Transcript Starts Here —– Opening: I have a question. Huh? Like what? I’ve always wondered. What about, do…
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Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Cody Mitchell - Training Manager - Irie-AT Website: https://irie-at.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 888-308-0059 —————————— If you have an AT question, leav…
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Trump Administration opens half of national forest land for logging
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The Trump administration is pushing for more logging on public land, pledging to boost America’s domestic supply of wood products and increase wildfire resilience. In March, the President issued an executive order directing federal agencies to begin finding ways to expand timber production by 25% over the next few years. Last week, Agriculture Secr…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - April 17th-20th
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It's CONVENTION WEEKEND... But also Easter Weekend... And the start of Bellingham Beer Week, and National Park Week. It's the Weekend Warmup! Enjoy! LINKS: Norwescon Sakura-Con Bellingham Beer Week National Park Week Climate Pledge Arena – Phish Spring Fair | Washington State Fair Events Center Skagit Valley Tulip Festival KUOW - Meet Me Here Thank…
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It's Easter! Join the team for another edition of the Worcester Talking Newspaper, brought to you FREE by Worcester News And Equipment Services For The Blind from Colin Chance House. All the news from around Worcester plus What's On, Sport, a thought for the week and obituaries. This week presented by Sally, Rhian, Carole and Will. Hosted on Acast.…
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Review of Sound of a Masterpiece, Dire Wolves are Back & Celebrity Kitchen Secrets | Kelly and Company
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Dolby's Sound of a Masterpiece is an innovative project that transforms iconic visual artworks into immersive audio experiences. We have Amy Amantea here, our Arts and Culture contributor, to give us the score on this interesting way of making art accessible. Lawrence Gunther is back with us today to talk about the return of the Dire Wolf after it’…
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Meta’s Look and Tell Confusion, Gemini's Win & The Sunglasses Debate
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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece serve up an energetic mix of tech talk, personal stories, and powerful listener feedback. They dive into the practical use of AI-powered glasses, from Meta’s delayed UK rollout of Look and Tell to Google Gemini’s hands-on advantages for blind users. You’ll hear real-world insights on usin…
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