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Speaking Out for the Blind

Brian McCallen

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00:23:13

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 255 - A Robotic...

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2021/05/01

UC Berkeley PhD student Zhongyu Li joins us to explain how he and a group of researchers developed a robotic guide dog. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Radio Mainstream East or press “2” for ACB Radio Mainstream West. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile

00:23:51

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 254 - Virtual...

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2021/04/24

Future In Sight’s Stephanie Hurd and Ryan Menter join us to talk about how the nonprofit is adapting well to COVID-19 and its special virtual programming for visually impaired teens. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Radio Mainstream East or press “2” for ACB Radio Mainstream West

00:25:15

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 253 - "White Print"

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2021/04/17

Upasana Makati joins us to talk about how she decided to start the special lifestyle magazine for the blind called White Print.

00:23:22

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 252 - COVID Vaccine

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2021/04/10

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired CEO Virginia Jacko joins us to talk about her agency’s recent partnership with the Florida Department of Health to give the COVID-19 vaccine to the blind and visually impaired. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Radio Mainstream

00:23:43

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 251 - Inclusive...

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2021/04/03

Peggy R. Garrett, ACB’s Multicultural Affairs Committee Chair joins us to talk about a possible accessible feature for the blind on the newly-redesigned $20 bill. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Radio Mainstream East or press “2” for ACB Radio Mainstream West. You may also

00:23:13

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 250 - Comic Books...

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2021/03/27

According to KSNW-TV in Wichita, Kansas, a new app is being developed to help the blind and visually impaired read their favorite comic books. Joining us to talk about the app will be its developer and Wichita State University Associate English Professor Dr. Darren DeFrain and visually impaired comic book fan Alison Roets. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream”

00:23:31

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 249 - Blind Kids...

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2021/03/20

KFVS-TV reports that the Lighthouse for the Blind in St. Louis, Missouri recently offered an exciting cooking class for kids as part of the agency’s Southeast Kids in Action, or SEKIA, program. Joining us to talk about the cooking class and SEKIA program will be Southeast Kids in Action Coordinator Erin Brewer and student Kailey Couch. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio

00:23:30

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 248 - The Visually...

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2021/03/13

The Visually Impaired and Pregnancy- March 12th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Radio Mainstream East) and Pacific (ACB Radio Mainstream West) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center reports a new study on pregnancy outcomes for visually impaired women in Washington State. This study ranges in experiences from accessing prenatal care services to childbirth. Joining us to talk about the study will be

00:23:36

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 247 - The Braille...

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2021/02/27

Proctor Keith Christian and Finalist Lynn Wu will join us to talk about the exciting and upcoming Braille Challenge. The Braille Challenge is the only academic competition in North America that motivates young blind students, in grades one through twelve, to master and practice their Braille literacy skills. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;”

00:23:25

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 246 - Signal...

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2021/02/20

KSTP-TV in Minneapolis reports that a collaboration between the Minnesota department of Transportation, or MnDOT, and the University of Minnesota, or U of M, is hoping to help visually impaired people cross streets more safely. MnDOT Signal Operations Engineer Mike Fairbanks and U of M Senior Research Associate Chen-Fu Liao join us to explain how they’re accomplishing this important goal. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one

00:23:49

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 245 - Murphy

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2021/02/13

The Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Jessica Gercke and Steve Walker will join us. Steve will talk about his life as a blind person and former marine, and especially his new blind dog Murphy, formerly Louis. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Radio Mainstream East or press “2” for ACB

00:24:11

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 244 - The Blind...

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2021/02/06

Business Wire reports a surprising study on the blind and visually impaired and their use of smart speakers. According to Strategy Analytics, the current designs of smart speakers that rely heavily on visual feedback are keeping the blind from enjoying a beneficial smart home experience. Why is this the case? Report author and UX Innovation Practice Director Lisa Cooper will join us to answer this question. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to:

00:23:19

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 243 - Creating Art...

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2021/01/30

Spectrum News 1 reports that the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in their College of Visual and Performing Arts are collaborating on a big art project with Industries of the Blind. The special project is helping University of North Carolina at Greensboro or UNCG Visual and Performing Arts students learn more about the blind community and their day-to-day lives. Joining us to talk about the project will be UNCG School of Performing Arts recent graduate Mary Martinez, Industries of the

00:24:06

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 242 - VIPS

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2021/01/23

WISH-TV reports that rising pop star Christina Swider, aka, Xtina Louise is joining forces with Visually Impaired Preschool Services Indiana. Visually Impaired Preschool Services, or VIPS, is a nonprofit that provides vision-specific early intervention services for blind and visually impaired infants and toddlers. Christina, and VIPS Indiana’s Regional Director Meredith Howell, join us to talk about the pop star’s efforts to help blind toddlers live the happiest first years of their lives. To

00:25:03

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 241 - Ballet for...

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2021/01/16

The Green Bay Press Gazette reports that New York based blind dancer Krishna Washburn is the founder and instructor of Dark Room Ballet. Dark Room Ballet is an introductory dance curriculum that teaches accessible ballet lessons to the blind and visually impaired. Krishna and her student George Stern join us to talk about Dark Room Ballet. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 240 - The Florida...

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2021/01/09

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind in St. Augustine has a new President. The St. Augustine Record reports that the new President is named Tracie Casio Snow. Tracie joins us to talk about how she plans to improve the school to help its blind and visually impaired students live, learn, and grow. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;”

00:25:42

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 239 - That Brand...

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2020/12/19

According to Mass Transit Magazine, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has teamed up with the Sensible Innovation and Alphapointe companies to create a wayfinding app for helping blind customers use transit more accurately and safely. Joining us to talk about the new app will be Kansas City Area Transportation Authority CEO Robbie Makinen and Alphapointe President and CEO Reinhard Mabry. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and

00:23:40

Speaking out for the Blind Episode 238 - Gail Hamilton

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2020/12/14

We’re going to talk with Gail Hamilton. Gail is a blind accomplished musician, author, and a nationally recognized professional speaker. Her unparalled determination, immense knowledge, and astounding experiences have inspired thousands to live lives of action, purpose, and vision. Gail joins us to talk about herself and how she inspires people to live life to the fullest. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links

00:25:14

Speaking out for the Blind Episode 237 - Pam McGonigle

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2020/12/11

Visually impaired world class para athlete and Philadelphia Overbrook School for the Blind’s Director of Development & Communications Pam McGonigle will join us. Pam will talk about how she spoke out to overcome obstacles and earn these two titles. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for

00:23:27

Speaking out for the Blind Episode 236 - Conklin...

Speaking Out for the Blind ·

2020/11/23

The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that both the Florida-based Conklin Center for the Blind and the Center for the Visually Impaired are merging. The new place will be called the Conklin Davis Center for the Visually Impaired. Joining to tell us more about the Conklin Davis Center will be Board of Directors Member Nancy Epps and CEO Ronee David. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to

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