This Is What Blind Looks Like

This Is What Blind Looks Like

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  • Bonus Episode: Advocating With Congress
    Angie and Kimberly sit down and discuss about the NFB's legislative event, "Washington Seminar". Kimberly discusses the topics that were discussed this year as well as what the purpose of them is. Angie goes over the topics for the ACB's, "Washington Connection".
    Links and info:
    NFB Washington Seminar: www.NFB.org/programs-services/washingtonseminar
    ACB Washington Connection: www.ACB.org/washington-connection
    59 min
  • S 2. Ep. 6: Navigating With Good Maps

    On this episode, Angie is joined by the folks at Good Maps, Mike and Jose. They talk about Good Maps Explorer, which is a navigation app available for iOS and Android. Learn how it was developed and all that it can do. The app also features indoor navigation as well as being able to run other navigation apps or apps like Aira or Be My Eyes, who have live agents to assist the blind traveler in find specific landmarks. You don't want to miss it. links and info: Website: https://goodmaps.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodMaps_A11Y Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/GoodMapsA11Y

    32 min
  • S 2. Ep. 5: Introducing Louie Voice Control

    Angie and Kimberly sit down with Pramit from india, who is the creator behind Louie Voice Control. Louie Voice is like a "friend" who can help you navigate your phone just by using your voice. Come and join us as we learn what Louie can do. info and links: https://louievoice.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/appforblind/?modal=admin_todo_tour Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouieVoice Coming soon to Apple iOS! Available now on Android. To Download Louie Voice for Android visit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.visioapps.louie&hl=en_IN

    46 min
  • S 2. Ep 4. : "Blind and in style" with Fashionably Tardy

    Angie and Kimberly bring you the very first podcast collab with Lissa Lo and Natalie Trevonne from the podcast Fashionably Tardy. In this episode, the ladies discuss their love of fashion and how blindness is certainly not a set back when it comes to dress up for an interview, the job, going out, or in everyone's case today staying home. Learn how we blind ladies put together our outfits and so much more! Also, be sure to follow these lovely ladies and learn more about fashion and disability right here: www. Facebook.com/FTOnTheScene www.Twitter.com/FTOnTheScene www.instagram.com/FTOnTheScene

    1 hr 6 min
  • S 2. Ep. 3: Meet Joey Stuckey: a Blind Guitarist

    On this episode, Angie and Kimberly bring in a special guest with them. Joey Stuckey is a blind guitartist from Macon, Georgia who is a musician and also teaches music education. Joey also tells us how his blindness helped him get involved with music and how he incorporates it into his songwriting. If you want to find out more about Joey Stuckey and his music you can find him on: Facebook: Facebook.com/joeystuckeymusic Twitter: @JStuckeymusic Joeystuckey.com

    1 hr 7 min
  • S 2. Ep. 2: Vote, it's your right!

    it's election season! Angie and Kimberly discuss voting and why it's important. They bring up accessible voting using the automark voting machine as well as the difficulties that come with voting absentee when you're blind. we also bring up resources you can tap into to be sure you are ready to cast your vote independently and privately as a Blind person. info and links: National Federation of The Blind article: Voting. Accessibility and the law: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/national-center-nonvisual-election-3 American Council of the Blind article: Accessible Voting for people who are Blind or Low Vision: https://acb.org/voting

    24 min
  • S 2. Ep. 1: We're Back! / Why we took a hiatus... / Blindness Adjustment Training during a pandemic.

    Angie and Kimberly are back for a second season! In this episode, we welcome you back and also explain why we took a hiatus, Angie did not announce it publicly at the time, as there was a lot happening. But, we are happy to be back and we cannot wait to bring you more content. Angie shares her experience with attending a blindness adjustment program at BLIND. Inc. and how her experience turned out to be unique because of because of the pandemic were are facing. Kimberly also discussed her experience in training at the same place and how training had been for her, given that it was not during a pandemic. For more information on BLIND,INC. and it's programs please see the link below: www.blindinc.org

    1 hr 7 min
  • S 1. Ep. 10: Throwing the Ball Into the Goal

    Angie and Kimberly interview their final sports guest Daryl, a visually impaired Goalball player. Like their last guest Ron, Daryl has traveled around the world taking part in the Pan American Games and the Parlympics. He shareed his dream of being a professional athlete before he lost his vision and how playing Goalball allowed him to fulfill that dream.

    43 min
  • S 1. Ep. 9: The Pan American Games

    Dive further into the world of blind sportsmanship with Kimberly and Angie as they interview their second sports guest Ron. Ron is a Judo player who has won multiple metals during his competitions. He explains how the Pan American Games and the Parlympics have changed and enriched his life.

    23 min

About This Is What Blind Looks Like

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You’ve probably heard someone say, “But you don’t look blind.”

We have too.

This Is What Blind Looks Like exists because…