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This week’s episode of the Life After Blindness podcast is dedicated to the sport of Goalball! We talk to former competitive player Isaac Huff and discuss the ins and outs of the sport. We also talk about the relationships forged by being active in something like Goalball. The importance of not only staying physically active but emotionally and mentally engaged as well becomes very evident throughout the interview.
In addition I highlight the week’s top headlines as well as present you with a new Tap Tip of the Week. This week turning on read receipts for instant messages.
Please don’t forget to follow us on
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! Also, if you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast in
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and leave a review!
Thanks! And now for this weeks notes!
Top Headlines:
Medical.net
Researchers in the U.K. are developing a video game for children with vision loss. This fun game will incorporate “visual search training” which can “lead to significant recovery of sight following damage to visual centres of the brain.”
Big Pond News
A study shows that those who were born completely blind have better memories than those who are losing vision or who are sighted.
Engadget
Amazon Kindle app for iPhone now fully accessible for the blind using Voice Over.
Discovery News
A camera scans various documents that a blind person can then navigate through using gestures.
Fox News Chicago
A blind high school girl competes in the 100 yard dash.
Yahoo Sports
A blind pole vaulter qualified for the Arizona state track and field championships.
iPhone Tap Tip of the Week:
How to turn on “Read Receipts” for instant messages.
Interview with Isaac Huff about Goalball:
For more information about Goalball please visit the following:
Goalball on Wikipedia
The United States Association of Blind Athletes (note: here you will find links and information to other blind athletics as well)
USA Goalball Website
And to see Goalball in action, watch this demonstration on YouTube.
Thanks again so much for listening! See you next week!
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This week’s episode of the Life After Blindness podcast is dedicated to the sport of Goalball! We talk to former competitive player Isaac Huff and discuss the ins and outs of the sport. We also talk about the relationships forged by being active in something like Goalball. The importance of not only staying physically active but emotionally and mentally engaged as well becomes very evident throughout the interview.
In addition I highlight the week’s top headlines as well as present you with a new Tap Tip of the Week. This week turning on read receipts for instant messages.
Please don’t forget to follow us on
Twitter
and Like us on
Facebook
! Also, if you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast in
iTunes
and leave a review!
Thanks! And now for this weeks notes!
Top Headlines:
Medical.net
Researchers in the U.K. are developing a video game for children with vision loss. This fun game will incorporate “visual search training” which can “lead to significant recovery of sight following damage to visual centres of the brain.”
Big Pond News
A study shows that those who were born completely blind have better memories than those who are losing vision or who are sighted.
Engadget
Amazon Kindle app for iPhone now fully accessible for the blind using Voice Over.
Discovery News
A camera scans various documents that a blind person can then navigate through using gestures.
Fox News Chicago
A blind high school girl competes in the 100 yard dash.
Yahoo Sports
A blind pole vaulter qualified for the Arizona state track and field championships.
iPhone Tap Tip of the Week:
How to turn on “Read Receipts” for instant messages.
Interview with Isaac Huff about Goalball:
For more information about Goalball please visit the following:
Goalball on Wikipedia
The United States Association of Blind Athletes (note: here you will find links and information to other blind athletics as well)
USA Goalball Website
And to see Goalball in action, watch this demonstration on YouTube.
Thanks again so much for listening! See you next week!