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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.... more
FAQs about Basically Blind:How many episodes does Basically Blind have?The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.
April 08, 2021Visible vs. Invisible Disability and Ableist LanguageAvery discusses the differences between visible and invisible disability. She also highlights the importance of refraining from the use of ableist language....more33minPlay
April 01, 2021Faking It - An Effort to AssimilateAvery shares the different ways she sometimes acts as though her vision is better than it is to avoid sticking out and to make others more comfortable. This episode builds off last week's episode on Spoon Theory by giving firm examples around the extra effort put forth to assimilate....more55minPlay
March 25, 2021Exploring Spoon TheoryAvery breaks down Spoon Theory, a technique commonly used to demonstrate how people with chronic illness or a disability use their energy differently than able-bodied people. ...more28minPlay
March 18, 2021Pop Culture Moment: Reacting to The BachelorAvery shares her overall feelings on The Bachelor franchise, this past season, and casting with more representation....more24minPlay
March 11, 2021Love is Blind - Meet CamAvery interviews her husband Cam to get his perspective on what it is like to live with someone with a visual impairment. They also discuss first impressions, how low vision impacted dating, and how it impacts their marriage....more47minPlay
March 04, 2021Zoom, Zoom, Zoom!No, we're not talking about the song "Supernova Girl" from Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century. (Great song though.) We are talking about how to make virtual meeting platforms more accessible for people with disabilities, specifically those with low hearing and vision....more22minPlay
February 25, 2021Microaggressions - Death by a Thousand PapercutsMicroaggressions are statements or behaviors that, intentionally or not, communicate a negative message or prejudice about a marginalized group. Hear examples and learn how to react if one is used against you, how to be an ally as a bystander, and what to do if you are confronted about using a microaggression....more39minPlay
February 18, 2021Get Ready with Me - Morning RoutineBeing visually impaired means you have to do things a little differently, including getting ready in the morning. Avery walks through her morning routine and highlights how and why she does things the way she does....more35minPlay
February 11, 2021The Danger of Limiting the Meaning of DiversityDiversity encompasses many different communities. Making assumptions around diversity or leaving out groups from the conversation can have serious consequences. ...more29minPlay
February 04, 2021Cane & AbleAvery shares how you can tell a lot about a person by their cane as well as her experiences before and after getting one herself....more21minPlay
FAQs about Basically Blind:How many episodes does Basically Blind have?The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.