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The Dark Room

Alex Howard and Lee Pugsley

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Two legally blind cinephiles discuss movies and the wonders of entertainment while giving listeners a better understanding of how people with low vision experience the world.
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AppleVis Podcast

AppleVis Podcast

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AppleVis is the go-to resource for blind and low vision users of Apple technologies. Our Podcast discusses the latest in Apple vision accessibility. Topics cover OS and accessibility features, apps, interviews with developers, roundtable discussions, and more - centering around accessing the maximum potential of Apple hardware, software, and services. Tune in to learn how you can get the most out of your Apple devices, hear the latest accessibility news, and more.
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Airacast

Aira Tech Corp

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The official podcast of Aira, the visual interpreter service for people who are blind or have low vision. At Aira, we connect people, via our free app, to trained professionals who provide visual information – all on demand. Subscribe to Airacast to learn about our technology, hear the latest innovations, ways you can use the service , agent profiles, and more.
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That Real Blind Tech Show

Brian Fischler, Ed Plumacher, and Allison Meloy

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A podcast Hosted by Brian Fischler, Ed Plumacher, and Allison Meloy discussing the good and bad of assistive technology for the low vision and totally blind. Key topics include Apple's VoiceOver, Amazon's VoiceView, Windows Narrator, Freedom Scientific Jaws, Described Video, and basically any product that talks to you. We are not NPR, as we are an entertainment technology show.
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The official podcast of Freedom Scientific, leaders in assistive technology for blind people and those with low vision. Hosted by Glen Gordon, FSCast features news, interviews, and product demonstrations relating to Freedom Scientific products such as JAWS and ZoomText. FSCast is a great way to make the most of the products you have as well as learning about what's new and what's around the corner.
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Heard & Empowered

National Industries for the Blind

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The Heard & Empowered podcast is where people who are blind, low vision, or visually impaired find job inspiration, career opportunities, and a path to success. National Industries for the Blind knows that blindness is not a barrier to employment and career success. Listen now and unlock a world of opportunities with a podcast specifically tailored for people who are blind. Discover the untold stories, limitless career paths, and soul-stirring journeys of people across the United States who ...
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Double Tap

Double Tap Productions Inc.

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Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight.
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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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The Field of Vision

The Field of Vision

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This podcast discusses issues on living life as a person who is blind or has low-vision. Topics include: seeking employment, technology, advocacy, and daily living. Join us as we openly and honestly discuss life as people with vision impairment and blindness.
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Low Vision Beyond the Clinic is your biweekly podcast dedicated to low vision professionals seeking nuanced discussions on clinical care. Hosted by Erika Andersen Ko, a seasoned low vision therapist, each episode delves into interdisciplinary collaboration, mental health integration, and the evolving landscape of vision rehabilitation. Join leading researchers, clinicians, and individuals with lived experience as they explore the topics that matter when it comes to low vision. Engage in our ...
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This is a podcast for blind and low vision people. The goal of this podcast is to be informative on a variety of topics, to enable blind and low vision people to be independent. Cover art photo provided by Lurm on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@lurm
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Living well with low vision and visual impairments! From discussions of strategies to coping with low vision, resources, and special speakers, this series offers encouragement and new ideas for your life. Most of these episodes have been recorded on our live Zoom calls which we hold several times a week for our extended community. All are welcome to join us! This occasional podcast of special events is hosted by CCLVI, The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International. Visit our virtual ...
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Welcome to Unseen Cuisine, the audio-first cooking show where flavor has no limits. I’m Chef Riq, The Blind Holistic Chef, and I believe the kitchen should be accessible, safe, and inspiring for everyone. Each week, I guide you through audio cook-alongs built on tactile cues, sensory tips, and step-by-step instructions so that you can cook with confidence, no screens required. Whether you’re navigating blindness, low vision, food allergies, or want a more mindful way to cook, these recipes a ...
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Run With Chestnut

Francesco Magisano

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Using stories and insight from our lives to advocate for others who are blind and low vision - We are athletes, musicians, professionals, teachers, adventurers, and so much more. We promise to wander down many tangents and we’ll consider it a success if you learn something new and laugh at least once in every episode.
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Where accessibility meets innovation. Hosted by Evan Starnes, Blind Level Tech explores the latest in assistive technology, accessible design, and everyday tools that empower the blind and low-vision community. Each episode dives into real stories, expert insights, and practical solutions—from screen readers and AI tools to mobility tech and inclusive apps. Whether you’re blind, low vision, a professional in the accessibility space, or simply curious about how technology is reshaping lives, ...
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Self-advocacy and having blindness or low vision can be challenging at times when others don't know what it's like to have a disability or have met someone and don't know how to interact. However, it's about understanding how those of us with visual impairments are able to be independent using the accommodations that we use and letting others know that we're individuals like everyone else. This podcast is about raising awareness of blindness and low vision in a positive way and educating oth ...
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Kelly and Company

Accessible Media Inc

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Join Kelly MacDonald and contributors from the blind, partially sighted and disability community for lively one-hour discussions about arts, entertainment and the lifestyle issues that matter to you.
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BEST Together Podcast

BEST Together (Blind Early Services TN)

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BEST, Blind Early Services TN, is a nonprofit organization co-founded by two moms of young boys who are blind. BEST provides family support, early intervention and advocacy services for families and providers of children who are blind or low vision. In each episode we will interview parents, providers and those with lived experiences in the blind/low vision community. We want to educate, empower, encourage and equip you with all the tools you need to ensure the BEST start for your child!
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accessibility moving forward.

Randy Rusnak and Daniel Gervais.

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Our desire is to learn about products and services that are accessible to blind/low vision consumers; work on, whenever possible, creating ways to make these more adaptable for use in our lives. We wish to share our information and learn by hearing from those with similar interests/needs, as to how this may be accomplished to improve and increase our independence in society.
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AccessWorld

American Foundation for the Blind

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Welcome to AccessWorld, a podcast of the American Foundation for the blind. This podcast takes a deep dive on all things encompassing digital inclusion and accessibility. Released each month, AccessWorld offers news and views in conjunction with AFB's quarterly online publication of the same name. For more information on AccessWorld, check us out at www.afb.org/AW. Founded in 1921, AFB is a national nonprofit creating a world of no limits for people who are blind or have low vision. Learn mo ...
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In Culture

Microsoft

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On the In Culture podcast, we go behind the scenes with artists, gamers, musicians, designers, athletes, and visionaries in their fields to share a real-world look at how they’re shaping culture. In our latest podcast series, Variations on a theme, we explore the life and legacy of Sol LeWitt. We’ll cover key themes in LeWitt’s work and explore how his approach still influences some of the creative pioneers shaping the 21st century. Variations on a theme is a companion to the Sol LeWitt App, ...
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Empowering From Within A podcast to uplift the world. Phoebe Stuart has spent her life finding ways to achieve anything and thrive in the face of huge challenges. In this podcast series she shares how, no matter the circumstances, you can thrive and flourish in your life too. Phoebe’s story: When Phoebe was a first year university student, she experienced a rare allergic reaction which caused burns to form all over her skin, lungs and eyes. She was admitted to hospital where she spent 5 week ...
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The Be My Eyes Podcast is about blindness, sight and the sometimes blurry in-between. On this bi-weekly podcast, Will from Be My Eyes talks to interesting and insightful individuals from the blind community to see the world through their eyes. Whether you are sighted, blind or low-vision, tune in to learn much more about accessibility, life with a vision impairment and other exciting topics from the people who know most about it.
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ACB Focus: Audio Description

American Council of the Blind

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Welcome to the Audio Description Track of the ACB Focus Podcast Series. The Audio Description Track contains programming that involves the accessibility of the visual images of theater, television, movies, and other art forms for people who are blind, have low vision, or who are otherwise visually impaired.
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The Save Sight Institute

The Save Sight Institute

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The Save Sight Institute conducts research, patient care and teaching. Patients are blind and visually impaired (severely low vision). The Save Sight Institute is a centre of the University of Sydney located on the campus of Sydney Eye Hospital.
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Wandering Knight

Kenneth Knight

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The stories and adventures of a legally blind traveller with a passion for lightweight and ultralight-weight backcountry travel. Tips and ideas for getting the most out of all types of trips near and far.
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Looking for a witchy podcast that blends science, spirituality, and ADHD realness? ✨ *Demystify Magic* is your cozy corner for low-effort rituals and accessible witchcraft that calms your nervous system, not fries it. Hosted by besties Molly Donlan (Reiki Master + author of *Mundane Magic*) and Madison Lillian (psychic teacher + metaphysical shop owner), we dive into tarot, energy healing, and the science of magic—all with humor, warmth, and zero gatekeeping. Ever asked: Can anyone do witchc ...
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Live Better Longer

FOX Rehabilitation

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Live Better Longer: the podcast for clinicians made by clinicians. It’s brought to you by FOX Rehabilitation. Find out more at foxrehab.org. The purpose of our show is to have professional conversations about PT, OT, and SLP for older adults. (Tim Fox, PT, DPT, GCS-Emeritus, CCI | License #40QA00702100 | 7 Carnegie Plaza Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 | 877-407-3422)
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Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast

MayoClinicOphthalmology

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Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast, hosted by Dr. Erick Bothun and Dr. Brittni Scruggs, takes us through the latest and greatest in ophthalmology from the lens of an academic institution, Mayo Clinic. We look forward to bringing guests from across the globe to discuss ophthalmology and various subsets of medicine.
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We’re swapping traditional New Year’s resolutions for our favorite tradition: the Yearly Bingo Board. Think of it as part intention-setting ritual, part manifestation play, and part permission slip to dream bigger without turning your goals into a pressure-filled checklist. We break down how the bingo board works, why it can feel easier (and more a…
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Lindy Lamkin, Executive Director of the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation, presents an update on the KLEF Low Vision Clinic in Louisville. Meet Jenny Smith, the new librarian at the Kentucky Talking Book Library in Frankfort. Both presentations are from the KCB 2025 Conference and Convention. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co…
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In today’s episode we’re excited to welcome Stacy Shamblott, the Aging Eyes Coordinator and a Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialist with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s State Services for the Blind. Tune in as we discuss helping individuals with vision loss adapt to life through community programs, low vision aids, …
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In this episode of ReVISION, host Sam Smith sits down with the remarkable Chantelle Griffiths — a world traveller, tactile tech innovator, and Winston Churchill Fellowship winner who’s redefining what it means to explore the world without sight. From navigating bustling cities to creating Braille-inspired puzzle books that make reading and play mor…
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Unseen Cuisine — Technique Monday: The Art of Broiling — Indoor Fire, Controlled Flavor Hey family — it’s your boy Chef Riq, and welcome to Technique Monday on Unseen Cuisine! This week, we’re stepping into the heart of indoor fire — The Art of Broiling. Broiling is grilling’s city cousin — all the flame and flavor, no backyard required. It’s about…
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In this UnScripted episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson and Sree Roy dive into real-life tech, travel, and accessibility—no script, just experience. From recovering a lost iPhone overseas using Find My, to navigating chaotic airports and noisy streets as a blind traveler, the conversation blends humor with practical takeaways. The episode also…
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It's an all new That Real Blind Tech Show as Allison, Brian, David, and Ed get together for the That Real Blind Tech Show year end spectacular. Jeanine was suppose to join us but she forgot how to read and tell time. We kick the show off discussing the announcement that The Rolling Stones have canceled their 2026 worldwide tour, and it is for the m…
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Unseen Cuisine — Recipe Friday: The Mixed Grill — Fire, Flavor & Salsa de Chile Hey family — it’s your boy Chef Riq, and welcome to Recipe Friday on Unseen Cuisine! This week, we’re taking everything we learned about grilling and broiling and turning it into a feast — The Mixed Grill: Fire, Flavor & Salsa de Chile. Get ready for the sound of sizzle…
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Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Alexander Geht – Founder and CEO – Testa-Seat Website: https://www.testa-seat.com Social Media Search: testa_seat More on Bridging Apps: www.bridgingapps.org JA…
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Explore the magical world of Harry Potter like never before with this in-depth conversation featuring Laura Kirker, the voice behind Double Tap's emails and a key creative force in the new full-cast Harry Potter audiobooks. Discover how immersive Dolby Atmos audio, world-class voice talent, and meticulous sound design are bringing the wizarding wor…
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Unseen Cuisine — Q&A Wednesday: Grilling & Broiling — The Twin Flames of Flavor Hey family — it’s your boy Chef Riq, and welcome to Q&A Wednesday on Unseen Cuisine! This week, we’re fanning the flames of flavor with your best questions about grilling and broiling — from mastering heat by sound to keeping food from sticking without butter. You’ll he…
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Discover the story behind Mr. F, the voice and driving force behind AMI Audio, as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece pull back the curtain on the evolution of accessible broadcasting. From live newspaper readings to YouTube podcasts and the impact of AI on media, this conversation dives deep into how radio and podcasting connect the blind and partially …
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This month, Mitchell Smedley shares his experience hosting his own radio show and serving as president of a college radio station. Quin Gillespie introduces Paperback, a fully accessible ebook and document reader for Windows. Finally, Elizabeth Whitaker highlights upcoming training opportunities from Vispero.…
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If you are done with being triggered by your family, partner, kids, friends, colleagues or acquaintances then this episode is for you! Relate to your loved ones with ease this holiday period and optimise and harmonize your relationships to have the most fulfilling life possible. Your wounds are a pathway to your greatest potential. You don’t need t…
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Heather Bergerson is a New Mexico-based visual artist and entrepreneur whose work focuses on tactile and accessible art experiences, particularly for blind and visually impaired audiences. After a traumatic brain injury and vision loss in 2020, Heather rebuilt her artistic career and co-founded two businesses — The Meandering Artisan LLC and Sticky…
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It's an all new That Real Blind Tech show as Brian is joined by Dr. Kirk Adams to discuss Kirk's background, the state of accessibility, employment, and Kirk's Cyber security training program. Brian kicks the interview off getting Kirk's opinion about the state of accessibility as 2025 comes to an end. We then discuss some of Kirk's career highligh…
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Explore the future of accessible tech for blind users in 2026, from the affordability crisis in Braille displays to the rise of AI-powered wearables and smart glasses like Meta Ray-Ban and upcoming Google Glass. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a candid year-end conversation about the state of assistive technology for blind and vision-impair…
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Alex and Lee ring in the holiday season by sharing favorite holiday memories, favorite festive films, and a holiday wish list for accessibility. If you would like to contact us, please e-mail [email protected]. Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Search for Audio Description availa…
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Unseen Cuisine — Technique Monday: Grilling & Broiling — The Flavor of Fire Hey family — it’s your boy Chef Riq, and welcome to Technique Monday on Unseen Cuisine! This week, we’re turning up the heat with Grilling and Broiling — The Flavor of Fire. Whether you’re outside by the flame or indoors under the broiler, you’ll learn how to master fire wi…
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Discover hilarious and heartfelt holiday stories from Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, as they share festive tech mishaps, delivery driver tales, blind life experiences, and exciting Double Tap holiday programming. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with cod…
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In this episode of the AppleVis Extra podcast, hosts Dave Nason and Thomas Domville speak with StephenLovely, the creator of Vision AI Assistant, a rapidly emerging web-based accessibility tool designed primarily for blind and visually impaired users. Stephen explains the motivation behind the project, rooted in his own lived experience as a person…
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Unseen Cuisine — Recipe Friday: Sautéed Mongolian Beef — The Sound of the Sear, The Taste of Heat Hey family — it’s your boy, Chef Riq. This Recipe Friday, we’re taking the lessons from Technique Monday straight to the pan with a dish that sizzles with confidence: Mongolian Beef! 🥢🔥 This episode is all about the rhythm of the sear — that first hiss…
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Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Monique Clark – Chief Operating Officer – Sign Glasses Website: https://www.signglasses.com Link to SignGlasses Socials: https://linktr.ee/signglasses More on B…
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Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Monique Clark – Chief Operating Officer – Sign Glasses Website: https://www.signglasses.com Link to SignGlasses Socials: https://linktr.ee/signglasses More on B…
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Explore the latest in accessible tech for blind users with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. From award-winning apps like Be My Eyes and Art of Fauna to Pluto TV’s audio-described content, this episode blends humour, real-life experiences, and valuable app recommendations. Aira is proud to sponsor Double Tap, supporting a community that values indepen…
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What does it look like to be a blind high school student who's busy, motivated, and dreaming big? In this episode of Blind Abilities, meet Preston—a 15-year-old sophomore, honors and AP student, award-winning speech and debate competitor, musician, and newly selected Peer Ambassador with State Services for the Blind of Minnesota. Preston shares wha…
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In this Blind Abilities episode, listeners meet Ava, a fully blind high school junior and Peer Ambassador with State Services for the Blind of Minnesota. Ava shares what it's like balancing a packed academic schedule filled with AP and college-in-the-schools classes, while staying involved in speech, music, and leadership. As captain of her school'…
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Is your smart tech really yours? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the frustrations and humour of 2025’s connected world—covering guide dog training, IRobot’s bankruptcy, Ramblio’s new audio limits, and the quirks of digital payments. This episode of Double Tap takes listeners on a festive but thought‑provoking ride through tech and accessibi…
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Unseen Cuisine — Q&A Wednesday: Searing, Sautéing & Stir-Frying — The Sound of Flavor Hey family — it’s Chef Riq back with your Q&A Wednesday, where your kitchen questions meet flavor, confidence, and community. This week, we’re digging deeper into searing, sautéing, and stir-frying — three quick-fire techniques that bring your food to life through…
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What happens when learning shuts down - at school, at home, everywhere? In Part One of this two-part conversation, I’m joined by educator and consultant Danielle Rodda to talk about why learning becomes unsafe for so many PDA and neurodivergent kids. In this episode, we explore: Why compliance-based education doesn’t work for PDA nervous systems Ho…
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Discover the hilarious world of coffee mishaps, accessible tech updates, and gaming for blind users, as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share relatable stories and practical insights for everyday life and technology. In this lively episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun kick off with a frosty studio, birthday coffee machines, and the surprisingly co…
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We’re back recording for the first time since Chicago, and we’re easing ourselves in with a cozy, slightly chaotic Q&A. We dig into some of the most common questions we receive about deity work, crystals, and the practical side of witchcraft. We explore what it really means to begin a relationship with a deity, why research is always the first step…
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In this Blind Abilities conversation, Michael Colbrunn shares a compelling, firsthand look at the Business Enterprise Program through State Services for the Blind and how it created a pathway to self-employment, confidence, and long-term growth. Michael never imagined himself as a business owner, but with training, guidance, and ongoing support fro…
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