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The Tactile Traveler

The goal of this podcast is to empower blind and low-vision people to explore the world, and help our sighted friends see the world in a new way. Frequently, as people lose their eyesight, they become more and more isolated. The Tactile Traveler hopes to empower people, not only to go literally around the world, but around the block to new adventures in their lives.

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Tactile Traveler 12 - Posture Problems, First White...

The Tactile Traveler ·

2020/11/03

In this Episode: How being blind can create posture problems. Where to get your first white cain. A trip to a botanic garden. Teaching your dog to wear booties. An update on getting out of riots or demonstrations you don’t want to be in, and how to keep your medicine organized both when you travel and at home. The transcript of this episode will be available soon at a link below. Tactile Traveler 11 Transcript Link Or go to TINYURL.COM/TACTILE12 The goal of this podcast is to empower blind and

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The Tactile Traveler #11 - Echolocation, Hotel...

The Tactile Traveler ·

2020/10/06

In this Episode: We’ll learn about echolocation, a way to hear to see. How to deal with miserable pillows in hotel and motel rooms. How to avoid accidentally becoming the hunted during hunting season. Getting the most out of Amtrak. What to do when you forgot your chargers. And a trip you won't have to take for a really secret ballot. Our first story begins very quietly. So, don’t worry if you have trouble hearing it at first. You can find a full transcript of this show by clicking the link

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The Tactile Traveler #10 - Bicycle Safety, Directory...

The Tactile Traveler ·

2020/09/01

In this Episode: How we can protect ourselves from the rapidly increasing numbers of bicycles taking over big cities. Free directory assistance if you can’t see your cell phone’s screen. blind reporter has figured out how to do his job which requires lots of travel. Wide angle cameras can help us shoot the video we wand, even if we’re not quite sure where it’s at. Making face masks more comfortable Tips on a very unusual tip for white cains. And how to fly right through Friday the 13th. You can find

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The Tactile Traveler #9 - Low Vision Driving,...

The Tactile Traveler ·

2020/08/03

On today’s program we’ll learn how you might be able to still get a driver’s license, even if you can’t pass the driver’s license eye test. A way people who are blind in one eye can experience depth. The special problems blind kids have when blind camps are closed because of the coronavirus. How to make zippier Zoom calls. An Asian country welcoming tourists again, with an unusual welcome. And tips on making emergency white cane repairs You can find a full transcript of this show by clicking the

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Tactile Traveler #8 - What To Do In A Protest,...

The Tactile Traveler ·

2020/07/08

This is a special program of the TACTILE TRAVELER. Because of the world wide reaction to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Memorial day, this entire program is guide on what to do if you are at the wrong place at the wrong time and find yourself in the middle of a demonstration or riot that you don’t want to be in. It also provides suggestions if you are in a demonstration by choice. You can find a full transcript of this show by clicking the link below: Tactile Traveler 8

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Tactile Traveler #7 - Tips for Social Distancing,...

The Tactile Traveler ·

2020/06/03

On today’s program, we explore two smart phone apps and a white cane method to help with social distancing when you can’t see six feet, or even at all. Lydia Eckert explains a better way to carry a tray. Jason Strother reports on a nightmare for a man testing a device designed to provide artificial sight. Simon Bonenfant talks about Philly Touch Tours, a company that provides experiences for blind people in Pennsylvania. Nick reminds you not to lose your head when you lose your hat. Phyllis Chavez

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Tactile Traveler #6 - More on Charles Bonnet...

The Tactile Traveler ·

2020/05/01

In this episode, we examine at an increase in Charles Bonnet Syndrome symptoms for some people who are social-distancing, and the way we might be able to reduce that increase. An interview with last year’s winner of the James Holman prize for blind ambition. A way to prevent hurting your back if you’re blind in one eye. A cell phone accessory that takes the stress out of traveling, and tips on how to keep your guide dog, and pet dogs in tip-top shape while social-distancing. For a transcript of this

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Tactile Traveler #5 - Don't Grab a Blind Person,...

The Tactile Traveler ·

2020/03/30

On today’s program, we will explore the dynamics of blind people who are being grabbed by sighted people wherever they go. We'll learn about a guide to 200 Braille trails and sensory gardens, meet the world’s best known blind traveler, get tips on easier ways to find luggage, play a little blind tennis, and get special tips on reducing our chances of getting the Coronavirus. For a full transcript of this show click here or go to TINYURL.COM/TACTILE5 ----- To provide feedback, share story ideas, or

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The Tactile Traveler #4 - Charles Bennet Syndrome,...

The Tactile Traveler ·

2020/02/03

Episode 4 of The Tactile Traveler includes more useful advice for navigating the world as a blind or visually-impaired person with stories about the discovery of Charles Bennet syndrome, how-to guide a blind person, tips for eating at restaurants, using white-canes on cobblestone streets, and riding the California Zephyr. For a full transcript of this show, click here or go to TINYURL.COM/TACTILE4 To provide feedback, share story ideas, or for any other queries email thetactiletraveler@gmail.com The

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Tactile Traveler #3 - Becoming a Delegate, Guide Dog...

The Tactile Traveler ·

2019/12/27

In this episode we learn how to become a delegate to political conventions, using guide dogs as guides in races instead of human beings, questions to ask before getting out of a car by yourself, apps to help find businesses in your area, and why buying a prosthetic eye can be a real trip. The Tactile Traveler is hosted by Nick Isenberg. The goal of the program is to empower blind and low-vision people to explore the world, and help our sighted friends see the world in a new way. Frequently as people

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Tactile Traveler #2 - The Braille Trail, National...

The Tactile Traveler ·

2019/10/29

In this episode we will walk down a picturesque mountain trail designed to be experienced instead of viewed, join the largest number of blind people to ever be in one place at one time, and experience Typhoon damage in the Philippines. All of us on the show are volunteers, and since we all live in Colorado many of our early stories are from Colorado. And since all our stories will be reported from the prospective of blind people, and there are very few blind reporters, we will be giving blind people

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Tactile Traveler #1 - 6 Dot Dash, Avalanche Damage,...

The Tactile Traveler ·

2019/07/29

Welcome to the Tactile Traveler, hosted by Nick Isenberg. Empowering blind and low-vision people to explore the world, and helping our sighted friends see the world in a new way. Frequently as people lose their eyesight, they become more and more isolated. The Tactile Traveler hopes to empower people, not only to go literally around the world, but around the block to new adventures in their lives. In this episode we meet people who are walking and running out of the comfort zones, seeing what some

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