We reveal huge news from Fiona Ridgewell! Plus, Julian becomes therapist, the lady who tapped 100 in a day, and our thoughts on walks, wardrobes, and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices저자 TVI / Keep It Light Media

Navigating as a blind or visually impaired person can be challenging at times. Glide, a new mobility aid, aims to help you navigate with ease. Using a handle, two wheels, and cameras equipped with Wayfinding technology, Glide works to guide the user around obstacles, provides navigation to a specific route, and much more. While attending the 2024 N…

Jeff, Serina, and Cindy reunite in the Blind Abilities Studio, bringing the Tech Abilities podcast back in full force! After a short break, the trio dives headfirst into the latest tech trends and practical insights, starting with Serina’s new Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses—spoiler alert: Jeff has a pair too. From exploring the powerful Access AI featu…

In Episode 44 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, bridge the gap between communities we navigate daily. They dive deep into the art of self-advocacy, exploring how personal experiences can transform feelings of isolation into moments of connection and growth. Join them as they unravel how we can bring our uniq…

In this Blind Abilities episode, CEO Dhaval Patel introduces the innovative Lotus Ring, featured at the Vista Center’s Ignite Accessibility Entrepreneur Pitch Competition. The Lotus Ring, an accessible infrared-operated home control system, enables users to point and manage appliances, lights, and switches without internet or apps. With magnetic at…

Jenine Stanley, Director of Customer Success and Engagement at Aira, joins Jeff Thompson on Blind Abilities to share exciting updates. Aira can now be used with Meta Ray-Ban glasses, available in public beta for all users. This innovation expands Aira’s accessible technology offerings, along with other developments like a custom call feature, navig…

Curious about how to navigate college life as a blind or low vision student? Anjie Hall, an expert in disability resources, shares essential strategies for setting yourself up for success. From early connections with disability offices to embracing technology and building a strong support network, Anjie’s journey offers a powerful roadmap. Her insi…

Carl can’t join us as he’s where he needs to be right now, taking care of family. We’re sending him all our love and strength and can’t wait to have him back soon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices저자 TVI / Keep It Light Media

In Episode 44 of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, dive into the world of affirmations and how they can reshape negative mindsets. They explore the importance of authenticity, setting realistic goals, and pairing affirmations with actionable steps to boost effectiveness. Discover how affirmations, when tailored to yo…

Be My Eyes CEO Mike Buckley joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to reveal an exciting new partnership with Hilton Hotels. Blind and low-vision individuals in North America can now access Hilton’s customer service directly through the Be My Eyes app. Mike shares how this groundbreaking collaboration opens new doors for accessibility an…

State Services for the Blind of Minnesota (SSB) hosted a Student career networking event for blind and low-vision high school and college students. Students connected with professionals from various industries, gaining insights into career opportunities, overcoming challenges, and building successful paths. A special message from the University of …

We're back this week for a fun chat about how much Carl hates Next clothing and how Julian loves w@nking plus more! If you like the podcast and would like to support us then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi for full length episodes, bonus episodes plus the option of joining the TVI WhatsApp community. Also, give us a follow on social media @we…

In Episode 43 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore a listener’s suggestion on the theme of independence. As they delve into the topic, the concept of interdependence naturally emerges. Through personal stories and professional insights, Beth and Robin reflect on the balance between self-reliance and int…

We're joined in the studio this week by podcaster, content creator and Only Fans performer Kat Baker for a very fun chat about P Diddy, male pornstars, cam girls and much more! Check out https://www.katbaker.co.uk to find all of Kat's pages and details of her podcast. If you enjoy TVI then join us over at www.patreon.com/wearetvi for full length ep…

We're back for a late night chat about high end fashion, Carl getting heckled about his jeans, pranks and much more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to like to support us as well as hearing full length episodes plus extras, join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/wearetvi Also check us out on social media at @wearetvi Learn more about your ad…

Woodworking for the Blind has been sharing tips and tricks and mostly "How to Do's " with a blindness perspective for quite some time, and on this months WW4B Chat, WW4B presents Wes from the YouTube channel "Woodworking with Wes". Wes may not be Blind or Low Vision, however, his YouTube channel works through projects and the description is easy to…

Full Transcript In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson speaks with Brady and Nick from the Minnesota Wild Blind Hockey Team. Brady, a player entering his fourth year, shares his journey into blind hockey, starting from his love of regular hockey and joining the Minnesota Wild Blind Hockey team in 2021. He explains how the sport is adapte…

Full Transcript Jennifer Martinez-Badillo shares her journey of securing a position at College Possible through AmeriCorps, where she helps high school students with their college application process. As a visually impaired advocate, she discusses the accommodations she received and the support from State Services for the Blind. Jennifer reflects o…

In this episode of Blind Abilities, Kevin Chao discusses the Vista Center Ignite Accessibility Entrepreneur Pitch Competition, an exclusive event showcasing groundbreaking accessible technologies. Entrepreneurs presented innovations such as Get Lotus, a ring-operated switch control system, Lighthouse Tech, an obstacle-detecting smart glasses, Oorio…

We're back this week with the hilarious Eshaan Akbar to discuss fasting, Islam, sex parties and much more! Check out www.eshaanakbar.com for details of Eshaan's tour, podcast and social media. If you like the podcast and would like to support us, join up to our Patreon over at www.patreon.com/wearetvi There's full length episodes, bonus episodes an…

We're joined this week by comedian and filmmaker Joe Bor for a fun chat about pharmacists, cruises, working at a fat camp and more! Check out www.joebor.com to find links to Joe's films, socials and stand-up dates. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us as well as access full length episodes and more, then sign up to our patreon at w…

In Episode 42 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, take a look at being overwhelmed. What it is, what might cause it, and some coping strategies on how to deal with it. And like they always mention, how to be more in tuned with yourself. Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes. Show Hosts: Robin Ennis on …

We're back in the studio after Carl's month at the Edinburgh fringe and we're joined by the person who wrote the official funniest joke up there, it's Mark Simmons. We discuss wrestling, Crohn's disease and much more! Check out www.marksimmons.co.uk for all of Mark's tour dates and find him on the socials @jokeswithmark Check us out @wearetvi and i…

Since 1999, Hymns Inc. has been providing high-quality products and services to the blind and visually impaired community around the globe. Join Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant, live from the 2024 National Federation of the Blind National Convention, as he speaks with Antonio and Earl about the rebranding to Selvas BLV and all that the…

In Episode 41 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, share their personal experiences with sleep and the routines they've developed to improve their rest. They open up about the challenges they've faced in finding the right balance for a good night's sleep and discuss the various approaches they've tried. This ep…

Often times, blind and visually impaired users need to perform many functions to access printed text. The PROCER 3 aims to simplify these activities by offering one device that can do many functions. Join Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant, live from the 2024 NFB National Convention, as he chats with Mariano Lescano, C.T.O, as well as Man…

Carl is back from the fringe in one piece and shares his news on joining Only Fans (Check out his page at https://onlyfans.com/carldonnellycomedy ). They discuss the fringe, Julian's youtube algorithm, 24 hour shops and more! If you like the podcast, check us out on Patreon for full length episode and more! Head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi Lea…

For much of the world’s population, many technological devices are out of reach due to factors such as cost and electricity constraints. Solar Grove Solutions seeks to close this technology gap so that everyone has access to the content that matters most to them. The Vine C product line offers a durable, portable, solar powered solution for storing…

In the age of digital technology, companies are increasingly turning to self-service touch screen kiosks. Partnering with screen reading manufacturers such as TPGI and the Jaws screen reader, Storm Interfaces designs tactile keypads that are accessible for everyone. Join Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant, live from the 2024 NFB National …

In this episode of Blind Abilities, high school student Connor Kunze discusses the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program, which allows students to earn college credits while still in high school. Connor shares his experiences with accommodations, the transition from high school to college, and the challenges of balancing responsibilities…