NFB of MT - InSight Podcast

By NFB of Montana

The NFB of MT - “Insight Podcast” — Blending news, legislation, local news, and their quick-witted humor, Jacob and Ed will be bringing their ideas, thoughts, and fun to the blind community of Montana... more

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NFB of MT - InSight Podcast episodes:

May 31, 2024The One Between Two Shirts
2024.4: Jacob discusses the Medical Device Non-visual Accessibility Act. What it means, and the status of our efforts.
Brief Summery of the act:
Purpose: To ensure that medical devices are accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
Scope: Applies to a wide range of medical devices, including but not limited to, glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and blood pressure monitors.
Accessibility Requirements:
Devices must include non-visual access features, such as audio output, tactile interfaces, or other methods that do not rely solely on visual information.
Instructions and information provided with medical devices must also be accessible in formats such as Braille, large print, or digital formats compatible with screen readers.
Manufacturers' Obligations:
Medical device manufacturers must design and produce devices that are accessible to individuals with visual impairments.
They must conduct usability testing with blind and visually impaired individuals to ensure accessibility.
Learn more about the Medical Device Non-Visual Accessibility Act
Thank you for listening to the NFB of Montana InSight Podcast. Please let your family and friends know about our wonderful cast. You can find more information about the podcast on our website: nfbofmt.org/podcast.
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47min
May 10, 2024The one where its all staged
2024.3 - In this months episode of the InSight podcast. Jacob and Ed sit down with the talented Reggie Herbert.
Topics covered:
We get to know Reggie
We learn about A Quantum Dream - Advicating for a more inclusive art space: show casing local art, music, and theater.
We talk accessible entertainment: more specificly Audio Description (AD)
We learn a little bit about Reggies music, and his influences
We talk with Reggie about creating a truly accessible space for art in Missoula
You find more about what Reggie is up toon ReggieHerbert.com

Thank you for listening to the NFB of Montana InSight Podcast. Please let your family and friends know about our wonderful cast. You can find more information about the podcast on our website: nfbofmt.org/podcast. Learn more about the NFB of Montana on our website: nfbofmt.org. Please consider making a donation to our causes, learn more at: nfbofmt.org/donate
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56min
April 03, 2024The One Where Our Meat Has Personality...
2024.02 - The One Where Our Meat Has Personality: In the second episode of the NFB of Montana InSight Podcast, Jacob and Ed sit down with the Montana Affiliate President Jim Marks. Talk tech, learn more about Jim, and where the NFB is going in the future.
Topics covered:
Jacob and Ed ask President Jim Marks the tough questions.
What was it like for Jim growing up with a visual impairment/blindness?
What was growing up on a ranch like?
What technology does Jim use during his work day?
Ed went to CSUN: Jim and Jacob have questions about what new and interesting technology he saw at the conference.
Thank you for listening to the NFB of Montana InSight Podcast. Please let your family and friends know about our wonderful cast. You can find more information about the podcast on our website: nfbofmt.org/podcast. Learn more about the NFB of Montana on our website: nfbofmt.org. Please consider making a donation to our causes, learn more at: nfbofmt.org/donate
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1h 6min
February 29, 2024The One Where We Are The Cool Kids...
Welcome to the NFB of Montana "InSight Podcast! This is our first episode, and it's a quick introduction to the hosts, podcasts ideas, and new things going on in the state Affiliate. Look for more podcast episodes coming the first part of each month.
Episode Topics:
Host introductions: Ed and Jacob.
How we got involved with the NFB of Montana.
Where the podcast is going? What to expect.
New things going on in the NFB of Montana.
Thanks for listening to the NFB of Montana InSight Podcast. If you have any questions, concerns, comments, or would just like to say hello, you can drop us a line at: [email protected].
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14min

FAQs about NFB of MT - InSight Podcast:

How many episodes does NFB of MT - InSight Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 4 episodes available.