When we think of comic books, we think of rich colorful graphics, heroes with super natural powers and often fantastic out of this world story lines. Comic books entertain. Guy Hasson believes comic books are not exclusive to the visual medium. And even more than that, he believes comics…Empower! www.comicsempower.com

Chris Maury is a founder of Conversant Labs, a technology company in Pittsburgh creating and promoting the Conversational User interface. We talk about Say Shopping and how this app and method for interacting with technology can aid those with vision loss - from low vision to totally blind. Hear how Conversant Labs is much more than an entrepreneurial endeavor for Chris.

On my mind this week, an advertising campaign called #BeTheirEyes from Samsung. It's taking place in Hong Kong. Samsung's asking sighted individuals to take pictures of various monuments and describe them for people who are visually impaired…

With millions of Baby Boomers expected to experience Low Vision, taking vvision loss into consideration just makes sense. New guidelines detail how to improve facilities including indoor and outdoor spaces for those with Low Vision.

Brendan Friedrich wants you to hear his voice...as a public address announcer for a major sports team, a weatherman, a news reporter or DJ. He's only 14, but he's on his way.

I'm pretty sure those unfamiliar with vision loss would assume that traveling alone is a nightmare. Well it definitely has the potential for that, but not necessarily for the reasons you may assume. Some of the ingredients that can help make it a success...patience and team building. Listen here for a recent example I just experienced... I gotta story to tell!

Bryan Shaw, after wwatching his child survive Retinoblastoma or Eye Cancer, develops an app that is already saving lives and sight in children. In this piece for Gatewave Radio and even more included on the RMM Radio version, you will hear all about this Professor's story and how personal tragedy led to a life changing app.

With talk about Black History Month and the comments of Stacey Dash and anyone who believes serving an disenfranchised population is some how racist… well I felt the need to share what's on my mind and give my view of Black History Month.

Dana Marlowe is working to make the world a more accessible place for all people with disabilities. While she focuses on digital, the results have lasting affects off-line. Hear all about her company, Accessibility Partners plus learn about her invigorating way of starting her day that doesn't involve caffeine. www.accessibilitypartners.com

the Weather Warlock is a synthesizer controlled by the weather. It was created by the New Orleans musician called Quintron... and just who is Ms. Pussycat? Only one way to find out...listen! Resources: www.weatherfortheblind.org Email: [email protected]