Have you ever wondered how assistive technology empowers people who are blind or have low vision in their daily lives? This episode dives into that very question!

We revisit a captivating conversation from a recent Envision webinar featuring Fernanda Da Silva, a NY-based multi-talented entrepreneur, financial strategist, and above all a dedicated mother of three. Fernanda talks with Vanessa about her vision loss story and how assistive technology has transformed her life.

We explore:

This insightful conversation is a testament to the incredible potential of technology to bridge the gap and create a more inclusive world.

Note: This episode is an excerpt from a webinar hosted by Envision.

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Daan de Kort, a member of the Dutch parliament. He entered politics at the age of 18 and is a huge advocate for inclusion and diversity here in the netherlands. Daan also has a massive passion for Dj-ing and is known as DJ Braille. He’s truly one of a kind and this will surely shape up to be an interesting conversation. Listen to his full story!

Envision is a software platform that enables people with visual impairment to live more independently. To know about Envision: https://www.LetsEnvision.com/

Marnix Kluiters is someone who did not stop exploring his passion after realising his vision was going down. He is the man behind Project Ecosophy, a Dutch podcast channel that brings together inspiring people who have a vision of making society more sustainable. Listen to his full story to know more.

Envision is a software platform that enables people with visual impairment to live more independently. To know about Envision: https://www.LetsEnvision.com/

Dr. Hoby Wedler is an insightful and passionate thinker who loves to bring people together to help them see new possibilities. Hoby has been completely blind since birth. He is a scientist, an entrepreneur driven by his passion for innovative, creative, and insightful thinking. He co-founded Hoby's which is a food and beverage products and services company. On this podcast we will talk to him about his life, blind wine tasting, chemistry and everything about senses. Listen to his full story here!

Envision is a software platform that enables people with visual impairment to live more independently. To know about Envision: https://www.LetsEnvision.com/

Bianca Prins, who is a trailblazer in the development of Global Accessibility at ING, advocates to increase the attention on the economic value of the disability community and is passionate triathlon runner! Listen to her full story. 

Envision is a software platform that enables people with visual impairment to live more independently. To know about Envision: https://www.LetsEnvision.com/

Morten Bonde, senior art director at Lego, an author, a creative speaker and a flamboyant storyteller. He lets us dive into his world and share his story about losing his vision and turning it into something more empowering. He defines, how sometimes great creativity comes out of great constraints. His mantra for life is to always be curious and feel in the moment. Listen to his full story.   

Sentenced to Blindness: https://mortenbonde.dk/en/

Envision is a software platform that enables people with visual impairment to live more independently. To know about Envision: https://www.LetsEnvision.com/

Sundeep Rao, who is a stand-up comedian with a serious disability – the ability to unscrupulously dis himself and, everyone around him! With his partially-blind sight uncannily clear when it comes to his many observations and opinions, Sundeep is a scrumptious little Brahmin delight with a most unorthodox sense of cheeky wit. Voted India’s Funniest Partially Blind Stand-up Comedian, he carries his mantle with immense pride even if he might be the only nominee in the category. Listen to his full story. 

Envision is a software platform that enables people with visual impairment to live more independently. To know about Envision: https://www.LetsEnvision.com/

Robin is Head of Digital Inclusion and part of the globally-acclaimed accessibility and tech team of AbilityNet and has spoken at numerous events in recent years. He effortlessly enthrals the audience with the head of digital inclusion and accessibility net. And as part of the globally acclaimed accessibility and tech team there, he spoken at numerous events in recent years and also hosts the awesome technology podcast called Dot to Dot. He spoke to us about how he got started with technology and where he thinks accessibility tech is heading as well. Listen to his full story. 

Dot to Dot: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dot-to-dot-a-daily-5min-echo-demo-from-alexa/id1205291265 

Envision is a software platform that enables people with visual impairment to live more independently. To know about Envision: https://www.LetsEnvision.com/

Amir Rahimi, a natural born storyteller. Although he once planned to be a patent lawyer however decided to change tracks and become a comedian instead. Today he spends his time making people laugh and  working at the American foundation for the blind making workplaces more accessible and inclusive. He talks with us about his life and how he has been able to impact many lives of the blind and visually impaired. His mantra of life is to help people as much as possible and create opportunities. 

Envision is a software platform that enables people with visual impairment to live more independently. To know about Envision: https://www.LetsEnvision.com/

Christine Ha, the winner of season 3 of MasterChef US. She was the first Asian winner of the show and more importantly, she was the first visually impaired person to win it as well. She's not just known for winning master chef, but she's also runs this awesome Vietnamese restaurant called the blind goat has published a cookbook and won the Helen Keller personal achievement award as well. She talks with us about her life and how she has been able to impact many lives of the blind and visually impaired. Her mantra of life is to be better today than yesterday! 

Envision is a software platform that enables people with visual impairment to live more independently. To know about Envision: https://www.LetsEnvision.com/