Synopsis
When we share what we see through each others eyes we can then begin to bridge the gap between the limited expectations and the realities of Blind Abilities. Posts from the BlindAbilities Channel on AudioBoom.
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Exercising With Diabetic Retinopathy
11/05/2017 Duration: 05min#blindabilities #Health Exercising with diabetes can be tricky but there are things you can do.
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Taking On Water by Lisa Salinger
01/05/2017 Duration: 06min#blindabilities #health Lisa talks about managing edema
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Being Blind While In The Hospitol
01/05/2017 Duration: 02min#blindabilities #health Important information for people going into a medical facility
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ONYX OCR and the ElBraille Overview by VFO’s Richard Tapping
23/04/2017 Duration: 07minRichard Tapping gives our listeners an overview of the ElBraille and the ONYX OCR devices from VFO. These new devices are shipping soon and Richard covers each along with pricing packages from VFO. Descriptions from the VFO web site are posted below and Richard gives a great overview in this podcast. Join Richard Tapping and check out the new products from VFO. You can contact Richard Tapping 800-444-4443 or 727-803-8000 Sales: Info@vfogroup.com Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities http://www.twitter.com/blindabilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com http://www.blindabilities.com Send us an email mailto:info@blindabilities.com Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Store. https://appsto.re/us/demUab.i The ElBraille A cutting-edge, extremely portable Braille computer The ElBraille is a portable device designed for users who are blind or deaf-blind and want to stay connected at school, work, or home as well as on the go. The twenty-first century, take anywhere repl
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Breaking Down the DeafBlind Label - Molly Takes Us On Her Usher Syndrome Journey
23/04/2017 Duration: 37minBreaking Down the DeafBlind Label - Molly Takes Us On Her Usher Syndrome Journey Molly Wezel-Peterson shares her journey, her story, her coping while sitting down one on one with Jeff Thompson of Blind Abilities. From her earliest days, through high school and graduating college Molly tells us what it is like accepting Usher Syndrome and staying positive about her future. I hope you enjoy this look inside of Molly’s life and what she faces every day with Usher Syndrome. I know I did and I learned a lot about DeafBlind from someone who is a true advocate for those facing the challenges which they cannot control but they can rise above the limited expectations. You can find out more about Minnesota Academy for the deaf at www.MSAD.MSA.State.MN.US can find out more about Minnesota State Academy for the Blind at www.MSAB.MSA.State.MN.US Http://www.MSAD.MSA.State.MN.US Http://www.MSAB.MSA.State.MN.US Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities http://www.twitter.com/blindabilities On th
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Jamie Principato: Physics Major - Settling is not an Option and Math is Beautiful
23/04/2017 Duration: 31minPhysics Major Jamie Principato Shattering Intuition, Settling is Not an Option and Math is Beautiful Physics Major Jamie Principato Shattering Intuition, Settling is Not an Option and Math is Beautiful Jamie Principato is a Physics Major at the University of Colorado at Boulder and is working on a Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program for transition age B/VI students. Jamie talks about how she got interested in the sciences as a young child during conversations with her father. Her desire to become a Physics Major did not happen until she found the beauty in Mathematics and the determination to seek the field she desired and not to settle for less. Jamie has transitioned from high school to home school and to college. She shares her experiences and encourages others not to settle for less than what they really want. Join Jamie Principato as she sits down with Jeff Thompson of Blind Abilities and chats about her journey, her goals and some of the challenges she faced along the way. You
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pounding the Pavement in Washington DC
05/04/2017 Duration: 07minout here in Washington DC conferencing and having a good time people. rubbing elbows with the big wigs.