Students surprise blind classmate with incredible Christmas gift
The following podcast was recorded for use by customers of Minnesota’s State Services for the Blind. You can get more information about State Services for the Blind and the services it offers by going to www (dot) mnssb (dot) org.I’m Stuart Holland.(music)Students surprise blind classmate with incredible Christmas gift, by Andrew Dodson, The Bay City Times December 18, 2015 MONITOR TOWNSHIP, ...
7m Jan 11, 2016
7m
The AppleVis Community Names the Apps and Developer that were its Golden Apples of 2015
The following podcast was recorded for use by customers of Minnesota’s State Services for the Blind. You can get more information about State Services for the Blind and the services it offers by going to www (dot) mnssb (dot) org. I’m Stuart Holland.. (music) From: AppleVis – www.applevis.com/blog The AppleVis Community Names the Apps and Developer that were its Golden Apples of 2015 Submitted ...
13m Jan 11, 2016
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Learning to Use VoiceOver on the Mac and iOS with Audio Tutorials from Mac for the Blind
The following podcast was recorded for use by customers of Minnesota’s State Services for the Blind. You can get more information about State Services for the Blind and the services it offers by going to www (dot) mnssb (dot) org. I’m Stuart Holland. (music)From: AFB Access World MagazinesLearning to Use VoiceOver on the Mac and iOS with Audio Tutorials from Mac for the BlindJamie PaulsIf you...
10m Jan 11, 2016
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Three Apps On The Go: Pocket, InstaPaper and VoiceDream
Jeff Thompson gives a little overview of the Pocket and the InstaPaper Apps while using the VoiceDream app for playback. Both apps are free and are available in the app store, google play and Chrome store and maybe more. These apps are free and will bookmark and download the text for your convenience when data and Wi-Fi is not available nor necessary. Check out more podcasts and subscribe to th...
12m Jan 02, 2016
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BliindAbilitiesPresents - Luis Perez, A Pioneer In Accessibility #BATeencasst
BlindAbilities presents a very special guest: join Jeff Thompson and Pete Lane as they interview Luis Perez, a true pioneer in the accessibility arena. Luis is an Educator, Presenter an author and an avid photographer. You can find all of Luis' information on his web site: www.LuisPerezOnline.com, including his Blog and a link to his YouTube channel at: LFPerez72. Or, you can just tune in and h...
43m Dec 23, 2015
43m
Blind Abilities Presents - The Sunu Band, Enhanced Navigation and Much Much More! #BATeenCast
Jeff Thompson and Pete Lane chat with Fernando Albertorio, CEO and Co-founder of Sunu Inc., creators of the Sunu Band. The Sunu Band is a promising bracelet that will provide Sonar-guided navigation, an article finder, smart watch and much much more! The Sunu Band is in the Beta stage, but you can pre-order the bracelet, as well as help fund their Indiegogo fund-raising campaign now. Just go to...
28m Dec 23, 2015
28m
Lisa's Life Skills: Socializing: Is Blindness Really the Issue or Are We Over Thinking It?
Lisa Salinger @Lisasali brings us a 3 part series called Lisa's life skills. Part 3 is on Socializing and is Blindness the issue or are we making it the issue? Join Lisa as she suggests some ways of mingling and participating in and at social gatherings.Blind Abilities Teen Cast is produced by Blind Abilities for State Services for the Blind of Minnesota. You can find out more about State Servi...
14m Dec 23, 2015
14m
Lisa's Life skills: kitchen Essentials Gidgets and Gadgets
Lisa Salinger @Lisasali brings us a 3 part series called Lisa's Life Skills and Part 2 is all about Kitchen Gadgets from choppers, knives, scoops and slicers. Don't forget the measuring cups and bowls. Join Lisa as she goes through some of the main essentials in the Kitchen drawer.Blind Abilities Teen Cast is produced by blind abilities for State services for the blind of Minnesota. You can fin...
18m Dec 23, 2015
18m
Lisa's Life Skills: How to Find the Bathroom at a Restaurant and How to Ask for help... or find It Yourself
Lisa Salinger @Lisasali brings us some Life Skills in a 3 part series called Lisa's Life Skills. Part 1 Lisa discusses the restaurant layout and most of this layout is derived from the information she gathered upon entering, sitting and listening. Join Lisa in this interesting situation and the tips and tricks she uses when she needs them. Blind Abilities Teen Cast is produced by blind abilitie...
8m Dec 23, 2015
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Newscast for December 15, 2015.
4m Dec 18, 2015
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From the Pocket: Sunu Band: Navigation on your Wrist #BATeenCast
From the Pocket series uses the #Pocket and #VoiceDream Apps to bring you some of the latest news regarding blindness, gadgets and events. Today we bring you an article from NFB.org https://nfb.org/blog/atblog/national-federation-blind-jernigan-institute-research-collaboration-sunu-band they talk about how they are involved in the process of bringing a better product to the consumer by being in...
11m Dec 12, 2015
11m
Kitchen Cafe: Accessible Gadgets: Measuring Cups and Spoons #BATeenCast
Lori Thompson describes her 2nd set of Braille tactile Measuring cups and Spoons from Maxi-aids. These sets are both black with raised Braille for easy identification. The molded in Braille will not fade away or fall off and the sure grip base ensures a steady and stable measuring cup experience. You can find these accessible gadgets on the web at www.maxiaids.com and search for Braille Tactile...
3m Dec 04, 2015
3m
BlindJoe: The future Is Bright #BATeenCast
Good Morning everybody once again we're with Blind Joe. Blind Joe how are you doing this morning? Doing fantastic and how are you all doing? Excellent. Jeff Thompson is with me. Morning Jeffrey. Ah did we lose him? Am I here again? Ah Jeff your back. [Laugh] Alright. I am doing good. How are you guys doing? Excellent Jeffrey. Great man. Well we're chatting with Blind Joe after his fi...
33m Dec 03, 2015
33m
QuickHit: Dialing in the Roter on Your iPhone #BATeenCast
Transcript: [Music] Hey everybody this is Jeff Thompson. I am going to talk to you a little bit about the rotor. The rotor setting the most efficient way I have found to set it up. First we go to setting, general, accessibility, then voice over. General, back button, location accessibility, heading accessibility, heading vision, heading voice over on button. It says on but you can go in fur...
11m Dec 03, 2015
11m
College Cafe: Pro Writing series: Discovering a Topic #BATeenCast
MoeLucie brings us the #collegeCafe where she will share her experiences with tips and suggestions involving courses, classes, papers, chemistry, math, and all the good stuff. From Science, technology, Math and all the details in between.the Pro Writing series delivers tips and suggestions for writing professional papers, and Discovering a Topic is the first in this series where MoeLucie simpli...
6m Dec 02, 2015
6m
Lori's Prepping for the week - Mexican Hot Dish for Starters #BATeenCasst
Lori Thompson gets started on Monday's dinner on sunday while looking toward the week ahead. She whips up an easy to make Mexican Hot dish that will be put in the oven the next afternoon ready for heating and eating.
12m Dec 01, 2015
12m
Voices from the Channel - An Open discussion #BATeenCast
In November AuroraNebulosa posed a question regarding blaming the sighted for some of their actions towards people who are Visually Impaired or Blind. Gathering some of the discussion in this podcast brings together the voices from the channel to show just how our voices can be heard and shared with all. Enjoy listening to this discussion and let's hear your thoughts on the matter.BATeenCast is...
18m Dec 01, 2015
18m
Blind Abilities Teen Cast Presents: Paulina: From Just a Handful to a Lifetime of Self-Determination
Blind Abilities Teen Cast Presents paulina, @Shadowalker24 talking about her everyday life from highschool to a Blindness Training center and how her college experience is going today. The interview started at her home and continued as she walked to her college. Busy people are hard to interview sitting down. Paulina works hard and enjoys traveling so we caught her at her best.Blind Abilities T...
31m Nov 30, 2015
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News for November 25, 2015
5m Nov 25, 2015
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BLind Abilities Presents: Alyssa Gourley Graduating, Training, Interning and Spunky
Alyssa Gourley tells us about her transition from High School to college and the work place. Her days at a Blindness Training Center, Blind, Inc. in Minneapolis Minnesota and her plans for tomorrow. Learn about her journey, obstacles, and successes as Jeff Thompson and Alyssa revisit the trail she has been blazing over the last 5 years. To find more podcasts related to Blindness and transition...
32m Nov 21, 2015
32m
An Oatmeal Recipe - While You Sleep! Presented by MoeLucie
An Oatmeal recipe for the crock pot that cooks over-night and is ready for when you wake. Cheryl goes through the recipe and ingredients and offers up some alternative choices that just may fit the needs of your tastes. Join Cheryl and in this recipe cast and you can follow Cheryl @MoeLucie on twitter and MoeLucie on AudioBoom.Blind Abilities Teen Cast is produced by Blind Abilities for State S...
4m Nov 18, 2015
4m
The news for November 18, 2015 By @amguima
TeenCast News by antonio and you can follow Antonio @Amguima Blind Abilities Teen Cast is produced by Blind Abilities for Minnesota State Services for the Blind and you can learn more about State Services and what they provide on the web at www.MNSSB.org
4m Nov 18, 2015
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Test
5s Nov 16, 2015
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Mel Scott gives BlindAlive update By @BlindAlive Eyes Free Fitness #BATeenCast
(Transcript below) #fitness update on giveaways, Newsletter and much more. Http:..www.BlindAlive.com Check us out and sign up for our Newsletter! #EyesFreeFitness Transcript: Hey everybody this is Jeff Thompson I want to give a shout out to Blind Alive.com Mel and her team doing such a great job of such a great product. Check it out. [Music] Do you have dreams of getting fit and healthy? O...
4m Oct 29, 2015
4m
Blind Abilities Presents: Robin Ennis: Overcoming Obstacles Through Blindness By @Walking_TheTalk #BATeenCast
(Transcript Below)Robin Ennis @Walking_TheTalk tells her story through blindness. Losing her eye-sight and facing her return to college, entering graduate school and facing the largest obstacle of gaining employment. Robin prevales through her determination and her ability to never give up on herself. #BATeenCast #College #Blindness #RobinEnis Transcript:[Music] Blind Abilities presents Robin...
13m Oct 27, 2015
13m
Organization Quick Tip: The Caliber Organizer-, Canned Goods, Contacts and More #BATeenCast
(Transcript Below) Lori Thompson gives a demonstration on how she organizes her canned goods, contacts, phone numbers and more by using a inexpensive device made by #Caliber. this accordion like case holds and indexes the PermaBraille index cards from #American Printing House web site that she has Brailled her information upon. Lori can be found on twitter @LThompson6835 and LoriThompson on Au...
6m Oct 26, 2015
6m
QuickHit: Demo of KNFB Reader Grabbing Text Images off of Facebook
(Transcript Below) #QuickHit Demonstration of grabbing text images off of #Facebook and storing them into your camera roll and using #KNFBReader to extract the text. #BlindAbilities #BATeenCast #Voiceover #A11Y @BlindAbilities Transcript:[Music] Hey everybody, this is Jeff Thompson. I received a message from Rob Fishwick from England on Facebook. It was photographed actually it was three pho...
10m Oct 25, 2015
10m
People at Their Best... What Happens at Ski For Light, Doesn't Stay at Ski For Light
Transcript BelowChristine writes about the wonderful volunteers supporting the Ski for Light program. Check out more about SkiForLight on the web at www.skiforlightorgAnd follow Christine Malecc on Audioboom and twitter @ChristineMalec Transcript[Music] Hey everybody on the Blind Abilities channel, thanks for following and today for through back Thursday Ah Jeff it's Tuesday We're featuring...
6m Oct 25, 2015
6m
BlindAbilities Presents BlindJoe - The Voice Press Conference Following The Battle Round
The BlindAbilities Team check in on Joe during his Press Conference after the Battle Round. Stay tune for an in depth interview with Blind Joe early next week! #BlindAbilities Presents #BlindJoe #TeamBlake #BlindAbilities.com #TheVoice @JThompson6835 #@ane7625
14m Oct 25, 2015
14m
newscast for october 21.
#News
3m Oct 21, 2015
3m
I Have a Blind Student in my Math/Science Class... Should I Panic? How to Promote Inclusion
Transcript coming soon. Check out this video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/GJNj8vHI2zs Uploaded on Nov 3, 2011 · "I Have a Blind Student in My Maths/Science Class, Should I panic? How to promote inclusion for blind students" Invited speaker session by Donal Fitzpatrick, Lecturer at the School of Computing at Dublin University, at Thriving in a colder and more challenging climate, the 2011 conf...
30m Oct 18, 2015
30m
Blind Abilities Presents - Olympus Digital Recorders, An Interview With Olympus America
Join Jeff Thompson, Raquel G and Pete Lane as they delve into the details of accessible digital voice recorders in this in depth chat with Tiffany Nelson and Stanley Freeman of the Olympus America Corporation. Many of the Olympus recorders feature voice guidance which allows blind and visually impaired customers to enjoy an audio experience ranging from basic note taking and file management to ...
35m Oct 17, 2015
35m
From the Pocket: Blind Runner Goes the Distance with Help from the Nation's 1st Official Seeing eye Running dog
{Music}Blind Abilities Presents From the Pocket a series where we use 2 apps, Pocket and Voice Dream to bring you articles from the web using Pocket App and seamlessly into Voice Dream. today we bring you an article from www.PeoplePets.com about a Blind runner who goes the distance with the help of a running guide dog. Hope you enjoy.{Music} Blind Runner Goes the Distance With Help from the Na...
4m Oct 17, 2015
4m
Time To Hone Your Definition of Professional #BlindAbilitiesTeenCast
"The following podcast was recorded for use by customers of Minnesota’s State Services for the Blind. You can get more information about State Services for the Blind and the services it offers by going to www (dot) mnssb (dot) org.I’m Stuart Holland. (music)"We turn now to the Working Strategies column of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, by Amy Lindgren, from May 17. It’s entitled Graduates: Time t...
6m Oct 10, 2015
6m
Don't Be Intimidated #BlindAbilitiesTeenCast
The following podcast was recorded for use by customers of Minnesota’s State Services for the Blind. You can get more information about State Services for the Blind and the services it offers by going to www (dot) mnssb (dot) org.I’m Stuart Holland.(music) September 21, 2015 Don’t be Intimidated: Asking Questions in Class as a Blind StudentLearning Ally College Success Program mentor Joe Rethe...
6m Oct 10, 2015
6m
First Legally Blind NCAA Football Player #BlindAbilitiesTeenCast
The following podcast was recorded for use by customers of Minnesota’s State Services for the Blind. You can get more information about State Services for the Blind and the services it offers by going to www (dot) mnssb (dot) org.I’m Stuart Holland.(music)Tulane snapper Aaron Golub becomes first legally blind player to play for FBS school in NCAA gameThis article was written by Andrew Lopez, wh...
4m Oct 10, 2015
4m
Acknowledge The Elephant In The Room #BATeenCast
Career Corner is a program produced by the Minnesota Radio Talking Book Network, part of State Services for the Blind and it is recorded for people who are blind or have reading disabilities. You can find complete programming of the Radio Talking Book at www.mnssb.org/rtb and the password is rtb. Your host for Career Corner is Anne Obst.(music)We turn now to the Working Strategies column in the...
6m Oct 10, 2015
6m
NAVIGATION DEVICE LETS YOU FEEL YOUR WAY THROUGH A CITY
{Music}BA Teen Cast is Produced for State Services for the Blind and you can find out more about State Services and what they provide on the web at www.MNSSB.orgNAVIGATION DEVICE LETS YOU FEEL YOUR WAY THROUGH A CITYA GUIDE THAT SITS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND By Claire Maldarelli Posted September 4, 2015http://www.popsci.com/engineer-creates-navigation-device-based-on-sense-touch Navigating th...
5m Sep 25, 2015
5m
Blind Abilities Presents: Blind Joe, His Journey Continues On The Voice #BATeenCast
Join Jeff and Pete as they chat with Blind Joe following his historic debut on the Get to know Joe, his family, his music and the behind-the-scenes experience on the set of the NBC blockbuster, The voice. Join Joe as his journey continues to the next phase of the competition, the Battle Round! Good luck Joe! #BlindAbilities #BlindJoe #Music #TheVoice #GoBlindJoe!2015 season of The voice.
23m Sep 25, 2015
23m
In Bed With the Elements - The Periodic Table #DescribedForTheBlindByTheBlind
You can follow @MoeLucie on Twitter and on AudioBoom.#STEM #chemistry#Blind#Accessibility in this post I describe The periodic table from a blindness perspective. #chemistry
9m Sep 23, 2015
9m
FashionInsights: Episode 4 Putting an Outfit Together #BATeenCast
#FashionInsights brings to us Episode 4: Putting an Outfit Together. Join @SibbyMeade as she describes her process for putting a typical outfit together with a Blindness perspective.BATeenCast is produced by Blind Abilities for State Services for the Blind of Minnesota. You can find out mor about State Services, and what they provide, on the web at www.MNSSB.org You can find more podcast perta...
5m Sep 18, 2015
5m
9 Essential Tips for Working With People Who Are Blind
{Music} Nine essential tips for working with people who are blind http://www.perkins.org/stories/blog/nine-essential-tips-for-working-with-people-who-are-blind August 31, 2015By JIM DENHAM With more people who are visually impaired in today’s workforce, following these simple do’s and don'ts is smart business etiquette Documents with highly stylized typefaces can be difficult for people wi...
7m Sep 17, 2015
7m
Wearable Technology is Redefining What It means To Be Disabled
{Music Intro} Wearable technology is redefining what it means to be disabled by  David Z. Morris @davidzmorris FEBRUARY 10, 2015, 9:05 AM EDT The meaning of “disabled” is changing as people adopt wearable devices and move into a bionic future.The visually impaired have used canes to navigate for most of recorded history, but the white version we’re familiar with was born in early 20th ...
7m Sep 14, 2015
7m
Collaborative Robots Help See a Better Future For The Blind
{Music}{Short Video Caption}collaborative robots help researchers see a better future for the blindAugust 28, 2015 in baxter in the lab by Sue SokoloskiIt’s been said that technology can create class divides, but M. Bernardine Dias, founder of the TechBridgeWorld research group at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, sees technology playing a more uniting role. Dias’ vision is evide...
5m Sep 14, 2015
5m
BA Teen Cast Presents: Christopher Meyer: Challenging the Higher Expectations
BATeenCast Channel Presents Christopher Meyer, a Blind college student taking on the challenges of the higher expectations those he surrounds himself with and pushing forward through his determination and experiences. Not only is what he has learned from his journey through high school, Blind Inc. and his year in college, he has gained a vast amount of future resources in the fellowship he took...
37m Sep 01, 2015
37m
FashionInsights Episode 3: Beauty Tips How to Choose the Right Makeup colors
Welcome to another Episode of Fashion Insights. In Episode 3 Sibby Meade talks about choosing the right makeup colors for skintone. This episode covers pale skin. Follow Sibby on Twitter @sibbyMeade and on AudioBoom at FashionInsights.
9m Aug 26, 2015
9m
Blind Abilities Presents: Disney Magic: The Sites,, The Sounds, The Music and The Audio Description #BATeenCast
Pete Lane chats with Mark Jones of the Walt Disney Company about the various accommodations available to blind and visually impaired Guests at Disney Theme Parks, including braille Guide books and maps. However, the primary focus of the interview is the Disney Hand-held Audio Description Device currently offered in the Disney Land Resort in California and Walt Disney World in Florida. The devic...
39m Aug 22, 2015
39m
Blind Abilities Presents: The Hadley School: Much More Than Just Seminars #BATeenCast
Blind Abilities presents an in depth interview with Douglas Walker and Larry Muffett from the Hadley School For The blind.Join us as we talk to the voices of Hadley seminars and learn about all the offerings and activity happening at the Hadley School for the Blind.The Hadley School Web Site is:http://www.hadley.edu
48m Aug 22, 2015
48m
From The Pocket: Blindfolding People Doesn't Help Them Understand Blind People #BATeenCast
{Music}Blind Abilities presents: From the Pocket, a series where we bring you articles from the web using an app called Pocket which extracts the text and then seamlessly play back on the Voice Dream app.Today we bring you and article about Blind Folding Sighted People and does it help?{Music} Blindfolding People Doesn't Help Them Understand Blind People Written byBEN RICHMONDCONTRIBUTING EDI...
4m Aug 21, 2015
4m
Ode to the Code
How One Student Came to Love Braille by Kaitlin Shelton (Transcript in Description) #BATeenCast
The following podcast was recorded for use by customers of Minnesota’s State Services for the Blind. You can get more information about State Services for the Blind and the services it offers by going to www (dot) mnssb (dot) org.I’m Stuart Holland.(music)Ode to the Code
How One Student Came to Love Brailleby Kaitlin SheltonThis originally appeared in Future Reflections, Volume 34, number 1. T...
10m Aug 21, 2015
10m