The EyeCanPod’s Podcast

Recently, during  our  weekly Thursday meeting CareersPLUS welcomed Chris and Liz from  Penny Forward for what was a fun and fantastic  interactive Zoom conversation  all about the real deal of managing  money like a pro.

Penny Forward is a non-profit that's all about financial empowerment for the blind community!

This episode was recorded during our weekly meetups in the months of October 2023.

You can visit the Penny Forward homepage at https://www.pennyforward.com

For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/

You can email us at [email protected] 

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The EyeCanPod podcast has been on summer vacation, but our Podcasters have  been busy discussing their  favorite, go to assistive technology devices and are excited to share our compiled list and thoughts  with all of you in this  our special back to school episode of the EyeCanPod podcast.    

From  touch typing with Yess Accessible’s Fun with TypeAbility and Windows 11, to the new NLS e-Braille reader from Humanware, from iPhone, and Android phones, to the  tried and  true  Victor Reader Stream and  Braille Note Touch, and refreshable braille displays. 

Come take a listen  to hear  if your favorite must-have assistive tech made the list. 

This episode was recorded during our weekly meetups  during the Summer Break in 2023.

For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/

You can email us at [email protected] 

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Since 2011, each year, the third Thursday in May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

Every user deserves a first-rate digital experience on the web. Someone with a disability must be able to experience web-based services, content and other digital products with the same successful outcome as those without disabilities. This awareness and commitment to inclusion is the goal of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a global event that shines a light on digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities.

The recent pandemic brought home the importance of global accessibility. Over the past few weeks we have been discussing our personal experiences during the pandemic.

This episode was recorded during our weekly meetups in the months of May 2023.

For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/

You can email us at [email protected] 

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In this episode we talk about audio description, what it is/means to us and what makes it awesome! Did you know there are so many different areas that audio description is used in? It isn’t just in movies, but it is also utilized in live performances - like a ballet, or broadway show, video games, game shows, TV series, or episodes, educational videos and more. One area it is not being utilized in currently is on YouTube videos. Hopefully soon; we want full access! Audio description adds value for everyone, not just the visually impaired. 

This episode was recorded during our weekly meetups in the months of March and April 2023.

For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/

You can email us at [email protected] 

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This month CareersPLUS has been exploring the world of relationships and for a lot of us, sighted and blind, young and old, the world of inter-personal relationships is a lot like taking a test, uncomfortable, anxiety inducing and something none of us look forward to. Put blindness, the internet, shyness, loving but sometimes overly protective parents, family and friends and it can become a painfully awkward situation. Friendship, romantic, school  or work, we all need to interact with each other and a friendly compass to help us navigate the social road.

This episode was recorded during our weekly meetups in the month of February 2023.

For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/

You can email us at [email protected] 

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As you may or may not know January is National Braille Literacy month. During the past month, the folks at CareersPLUS have been having discussions about the importance of braille literacy, the history of braille and sharing their own journeys and this episode recorded January 2023.

You can read Natalie’s blog on the APH Career Connect website at 

My Braille Journey - CareerConnect

For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/

You can email us at [email protected] 

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In this episode recorded December 2022 the folks at Careers PLUS reminisce about the holidays. We talk about our favorite ornaments, favorite memories, hopes for the future and are joined by a special guest, who shares a descriptive tour of his Christmas light extravaganza.

This episode was recorded during our weekly meetings in December 2022.

For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/

You can email us at [email protected] 

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In this episode, we talk about guide dogs featuring an interview by Ana Reshma talking with Katie Phan, one part of a guide dog team, as she explains her life with her guide partner Princess Adobe. Be sure to follow and turn on notifications to be up to date with all our latest uploads.  For more information about guide dogs please be sure to visit https://www.guidedogs.com   - Logan B.

This episode was recorded during our weekly meetings in October 2022.

For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/

You can email us at [email protected]

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Blindness Awareness and White Canes

What do you think of when you hear about a cane? On today’s episode of the EyeCanPod, we celebrate Blindness Awareness Month and White Cane Safety Day by talking about white canes and what defines us apart from our disabilities. If you are interested in hearing more about our perspectives and experiences be sure to follow and turn on notifications to be up to date with all our latest uploads. - Logan B.

This episode was recorded during our weekly meetings in September 2022.

For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/

In this the inaugural episode of The CareersPLUS EyeCanPod podcast and with an emphasis on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA), we invite you to get to know the hosts and creative team behind the CareersPLUS EyeCanPod podcast and program.

Join us for a walk down memory lane with some extra special guests and learn the history of CareersPLUS, how it began, adapted and what makes it so special and different from other programs like it.

In order of appearance:

Brandie Kubel: Executive Producer/ CareersPLUS Manager

Charlene Sanchez:  Co-Host/CareersPLUS participant

Mohammad Alameri: Co-Host/CareersPLUS participant

Richard Rueda: Former CareersPLUS Manager Current Digital Content Manager Career Connect AFB

Alexander Espejo: Co-Host/CareersPLUS participant

Anji Lloyd-Shattock: Music composer

Ana Reshma Lloyd-Shattock: Co-Host/CareersPLUS participant

Lisa Lloyd: CareersPLUS Parent Mentor/Volunteer

Logan Barrantes: Co-Host/CareersPLUS participant

Isabel Arreola: Former CareersPLUS Program Assistant Current Community Organizer RIL Sacramento

Miguel Venegas: CareersPLUS adult mentor Special ED Assistant/ Braille Transcriber SUSD and current SFSU TVI graduate student.

Natalie Charles: Co-Host/CareersPLUS participant

Sage Marie Ariola: Co-Host /CareersPLUS participant

Patricia Figueroa Co-Host/CareersPLUS participant

Aaron Espinoza: Co-Host/CareersPLUS participant

Rocco Romeo: Co-Host/CareersPLUS Participant

Pavel Castro Co-Host/ CareersPLUS participant

Randy Owen: Audio Engineer/ Producer/ CareersPLUS Program Assistant

Elizabeth Campos: Former CareersPLUS Program Assistant, Current Northern CA Outreach Coordinator OCRA, DRC

All music composed by: Anji Lloyd-Shattock

The Future, 80’s Funk, Renegade in the streets of Brooklyn, Intermission, Faded Photographs, Skipping to the Sax

For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/

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