Life After Blindness

This week I’m joined once again by freelance copy editor, student of accessibility and 2021 candidate for the Holman Prize, Charles Hiser. Charles helps me… The post Latest News, Accessible Comic Books,Library of Smells,Blind Drive on iOS and Interview with Strap Technologies appeared first on Life After Blindness.

It’s March, 2021 and that means that assistive technology conference season is upon us once again. Moving from the crowded conference rooms and exhibit halls,… The post 2021 Coverage of CSUN and Axe-con. But don’t quote me on that… appeared first on Life After Blindness.

In 2009, Google implented Talkback into their Android smart phones. Talkback for Android is a screen reader designed for use by the blind or visually… The post Updates to Android TalkBack, iPhone Shortcut Automations and Patreon Accessibility appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Audio games are interactive games played on a computer or smart phone that usually have very little or no graphics. Audio games can have the… The post Audio Games Discussion with Liam Erven and coping with the Pandemic appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Have you ever wondered about the experiences of someone who has been blind since birth? This week, Tim Schwartz and Maria Johnson will be exploring… Read moreA Blind Point of View – Experiencing Blindness from Birth The post A Blind Point of View – Experiencing Blindness from Birth appeared first on Life After Blindness.

It’s an audio description extravaganza on the Life After Blindness Podcast! First, I speak with audio description narrarator and voiceover artist, Roy Samuelson about the… Read moreAn Audio Description Extravaganza! Conversation with Voiceover Artist Roy Samuelson, Activating AD and a Bit of a Rant The post An Audio Description Extravaganza! Conversation with Voiceover Artist Roy Samuelson, Activating AD and a Bit of a Rant appeared first on Life After Blindness.

The Life After Blindness Spotlight is where I interview someone about their journey with a life after blindness. This week, I interview Maxwell Ivey from… Read moreLife After Blindness Spotlight Interview with The Blind Blogger, Maxwell Ivey The post Life After Blindness Spotlight Interview with The Blind Blogger, Maxwell Ivey appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Envision AI is a smart phone app that allows people who are blind and visually impaired to scan text, bar codes, objects, faces and so… Read moreInterview with Envision AI about Smart Glasses, Because of My Blindness with Maxwell Ivy Plus News about ScripTalk, Accessible Voting and more The post Interview with Envision AI about Smart Glasses, Because of My Blindness with Maxwell Ivy Plus News about ScripTalk, Accessible Voting and more appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Coping with vision loss. A Blind Point of View is a new roundtable podcast where people who are blind or visually impaired come together to… Read moreA Blind Point of View – Coping with Sight Loss The post A Blind Point of View – Coping with Sight Loss appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Maria Johnson from Girl Gone Blind joins Life After Blindness host Tim Schwartz for the entire show this week. They discuss Blindness Awareness Month, Accessibility news from Google as well as their experiences with a special bluetooth device called Sleep Phones. Read moreListeners Share for Blindness Awareness Month, Google Accessibility News And Sleep Phones Discussion with Maria Johnson The post Listeners Share for Blindness Awareness Month, Google Accessibility News And Sleep Phones Discussion with Maria Johnson appeared first on Life After Blindness.

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On Monday October 7, the United States Supreme Court decided which cases they would consider for their fall session. The Court chose to deny a… Read moreUS Supreme Court Declines to Hear Domino’s Pizza Accessibility Case The post US Supreme Court Declines to Hear Domino’s Pizza Accessibility Case appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Maria Johnson from Girl Gone Blind joins Tim this week on Life After Blindness to discuss the recent news from the blind and visually impaired… Read moreNews about iOS 13 features for the blind, Domino’s and the Supreme Court, Be My Eyes partnerships and 5 minutes free from AIRA The post News about iOS 13 features for the blind, Domino’s and the Supreme Court, Be My Eyes partnerships and 5 minutes free from AIRA appeared first on Life After Blindness.

On this special episode of the Life After Blindness podcast, Tim is joined by Derek Daniel to discuss the announcements Apple made at their 2019… Read more2019 apple Fall Event discussion with Derek Daniel The post 2019 apple Fall Event discussion with Derek Daniel appeared first on Life After Blindness.

You had better hold on tight! This special episode of the Life After Blindness Podcast will send you on a roller coaster ride of emotions… Read moreSteven Scott, Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz discuss the future of RNIB Tech Talk and Double Tap Canada The post Steven Scott, Shaun Preece and Tim Schwartz discuss the future of RNIB Tech Talk and Double Tap Canada appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece join Tim this week on Life After Blindness to discuss the latest tech news. They begin by talking about the… Read moreNews about Virgin trains, Amazon Echo and Google Home with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Because of My Blindness from Kenya and Emails The post News about Virgin trains, Amazon Echo and Google Home with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Because of My Blindness from Kenya and Emails appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Did you know that President Theodore Roosevelt was blind? Did you also know that cruising on a Carnival ship is accessible? This week on the… Read moreAccessible Carnival Cruises with John Heald, Because of My Blindness with Hans Wiberg, News About Treating Macular Degeneration, The Marrakesh treaty, new audio games and so much more! The post Accessible Carnival Cruises with John Heald, Because of My Blindness with Hans Wiberg, News About Treating Macular Degeneration, The Marrakesh treaty, new audio games and so much more! appeared first on Life After Blindness.

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Welcome to Life After Blindness! A podcast that is dedicated to the exploration of an enabled life with blindness. In this weeks news, the Marrakesh… Read moreMarrakesh VIP Treaty News, Mediterranean Diet and AMD, blind Woman on Dancing with the Stars, Autonomous Vehicles with Steven Scott and iOS 12 Features in T3 The post Marrakesh VIP Treaty News, Mediterranean Diet and AMD, blind Woman on Dancing with the Stars, Autonomous Vehicles with Steven Scott and iOS 12 Features in T3 appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Tim is join once again on the Life After Blindness Podcast by Maria Johnson from Girl Gone Blind. Maria and Tim discuss the recent lawsuit… Read moreApple Being Sued Over Website Inaccessibility, Charles Schultz Museum has gone tactile and Marty schultz from Blindfold Games Is Getting Into Education The post Apple Being Sued Over Website Inaccessibility, Charles Schultz Museum has gone tactile and Marty schultz from Blindfold Games Is Getting Into Education appeared first on Life After Blindness.

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Life After Blindness welcomes back Maria Johnson from GirlGoneBlind.com to discuss the weeks news. The unintentional theme of this weeks news is all about children.… Read moreNews about Kellogg’s Rice Krispies and the NFB, the Toddler Cane and Blind Triplet Eagle Scouts with Maria Johnson. Interview with Darnell Booker from Beep Baseball World Series Champion Indy Thunder. New features in Android Pie. The post News about Kellogg’s Rice Krispies and the NFB, the Toddler Cane and Blind Triplet Eagle Scouts with Maria Johnson. Interview with Darnell Booker from Beep Baseball World Series Champion Indy Thunder. New features in Android Pie. appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Life After Blindness begins this week with Tim talking to Shaun Preece about this weeks tech news. Tim first asks Shaun about the recent commitment… Read moreTalking Tech News with Shaun Preece: Accessibility of Pinterest, Lawsuits To Make Websites Accessible and Using VR To See Artwork. Interview with Developers of FlickType for iPhone. Plus Braille Screen Input On iOS in T3. The post Talking Tech News with Shaun Preece: Accessibility of Pinterest, Lawsuits To Make Websites Accessible and Using VR To See Artwork. Interview with Developers of FlickType for iPhone. Plus Braille Screen Input On iOS in T3. appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Life After Blindness begins this week with a Because ofMy Blindness story submitted by Connie. She talks about what she has learned about people, technology… Read moreBlind First Grader Wins Art Prize, Cyber Summer Camps, Oranges Prevent Macular Degeneration, Skype Accessibility, Because of My blindness and Top 10 Windows Key Shortcuts The post Blind First Grader Wins Art Prize, Cyber Summer Camps, Oranges Prevent Macular Degeneration, Skype Accessibility, Because of My blindness and Top 10 Windows Key Shortcuts appeared first on Life After Blindness.

On this episode of the Life after Blindness Spotlight podcast, Tim speaks with motivational speaker and author of the book, “Unshattered: Overcoming Tragedy and Choosing… Read moreLife After Blindness Spotlight Interview with Author Carol Decker The post Life After Blindness Spotlight Interview with Author Carol Decker appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Life After Blindness begins this week with a Because of My Blindness story sent in by Pierre from the UK. He talks about his experiences… Read moreNews with Girl Gone Blind Maria Johnson, Because of My Blindness, Moving with Shaun Preece and 3D Touch for Microsoft Seeing AI The post News with Girl Gone Blind Maria Johnson, Because of My Blindness, Moving with Shaun Preece and 3D Touch for Microsoft Seeing AI appeared first on Life After Blindness.

The Life After Blindness Podcast is back with your host Tim Schwartz! This week we hear from Carol Decker and her “Because of My Blindness”… Read moreBecause of My Blindness with Author Carol Decker, Fitness with Marana Vradenburg, Twitter Image captions and Where I’ve Been The post Because of My Blindness with Author Carol Decker, Fitness with Marana Vradenburg, Twitter Image captions and Where I’ve Been appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Tim is joined by Shaun Preece to interview JJ Meddaugh from Blind Bargains about CSUN 2018. JJ talks about what he feels are the best… Read moreLife After Blindness Spotlight on CSUN 2018 and the Future of Braille and Wearables with JJ Meddaugh and Shaun Preece The post Life After Blindness Spotlight on CSUN 2018 and the Future of Braille and Wearables with JJ Meddaugh and Shaun Preece appeared first on Life After Blindness.

This week, listener Celeste offers her “Because of My Blindness“ story. She tells us about researching the history of video games. And despite having done… Read moreBecause of My Blindness, Hubooble app for iPhone, Nest Thermostat with Randy Rusnak and Top News Headlines! The post Because of My Blindness, Hubooble app for iPhone, Nest Thermostat with Randy Rusnak and Top News Headlines! appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Maria Johnson is a mother of two, group fitness instructor, radio show host, podcaster and blogger at girlgoneblind.com. The post Life After Blindness Spotlight Interview with Maria Johnson appeared first on Life After Blindness.

The government shutdown in the United States could have an impact on those who receive Social Security benefits. Tim speaks with a representative from Social… Read moreGovernment Shut Down and Other Social Security Questions,Auto Harp Appfor Android and Talking Prescription Labels The post Government Shut Down and Other Social Security Questions,Auto Harp Appfor Android and Talking Prescription Labels appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Happy New Year! We begin the 20th episode of the Life After Blindness podcast with an all new because of my blindness story. Since we’ve… Read moreEyes Free Fitness App with Mel Scott, Amazon Echo with Randy Rusnakk, Because of My Blindness and so Much More! The post Eyes Free Fitness App with Mel Scott, Amazon Echo with Randy Rusnakk, Because of My Blindness and so Much More! appeared first on Life After Blindness.

This week on the Life After Blindness podcast, Tim is joined by Maria Johnson from girlgoneblind.com, Marty Schultz from Kid Friendly Software and Shaun Preece… Read moreBecause of My Blindness with Maria Johnson, Blindfold Games, Twitter, iPhone X and more with guest Shaun Preece The post Because of My Blindness with Maria Johnson, Blindfold Games, Twitter, iPhone X and more with guest Shaun Preece appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Welcome to the Life After Blindness Spotlight podcast. My special guest this week is Marty schultz from Kid Friendly Software. Marty develops the Blindfold Games… Read moreBlindfold Games versus apple – Life After Blindness Spotlight with Marty schultz The post Blindfold Games versus apple – Life After Blindness Spotlight with Marty schultz appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Welcome to a very special Halloween addition of the Life After Blindness podcast! Email your questions and comments to: tim@lifeafterblindness.com The show starts this week… Read moreHappy Halloween! Because of My Blindness, blindness News, Described Halloween Movies on Netflix and Ring Doorbell with Randy Rusnak The post Happy Halloween! Because of My Blindness, blindness News, Described Halloween Movies on Netflix and Ring Doorbell with Randy Rusnak appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Life After Blindness begins this week with a “Because of My Blindness” story from Mark. He talks about being an orientation and mobility instructor and… Read moreBecause of My Blindness and Coping with Sight Los with Steven Scott from RNIB The post Because of My Blindness and Coping with Sight Los with Steven Scott from RNIB appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Life After Blindness is joined by two very special guests this week. First to discuss the weeks news is Derek Daniel from Life After Sight… Read moreapple Rumors and Other News with Derek Daniel and Aira with Michael Hingson The post apple Rumors and Other News with Derek Daniel and Aira with Michael Hingson appeared first on Life After Blindness.

This week on the Life After Blindness Spotlight, I am happy to be joined by New York Times best-selling author and Director of Strategic Sales… Read moreLife After Blindness Spotlight interview with Michael Hingson The post Life After Blindness Spotlight interview with Michael Hingson appeared first on Life After Blindness.

My special guest on the podcast this week is Maria Johnson from Girl Gone Blind. Congratulations to the Indy thunder beep baseball team for winning… Read moreLABCast #15: Beep Baseball, Accessible Appliances, Intervals App and Group Fitness with Maria Johnson The post LABCast #15: Beep Baseball, Accessible Appliances, Intervals App and Group Fitness with Maria Johnson appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Welcome to episode number 14 of the Life After Blindness podcast. We begin this week by talking with Mel Scott from Blind Alive about a… Read moreLABCast #14: Description! Balance with Mel Scott, Tactile Eclipse App, Eclipse Description with Joel Snyder and First Aira Impressions The post LABCast #14: Description! Balance with Mel Scott, Tactile Eclipse App, Eclipse Description with Joel Snyder and First Aira Impressions appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Welcome to episode number 13 of Life After Blindness! This week I am joined by Shaun Preece from the RNIB Tech Talk podcast. First we… Read moreLABCast #13: 2017 ACB and NFB Convention Coverage with Shaun Preece The post LABCast #13: 2017 ACB and NFB Convention Coverage with Shaun Preece appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Welcome to episode #12 of the Life After Blindness podcast. This week I talk about the new accessibility features of Phillips and Samsung televisions. I… Read moreLABCast #12 – Accessible Televisions, Audio Description, ACB and NFB, 10 Years of iPhone The post LABCast #12 – Accessible Televisions, Audio Description, ACB and NFB, 10 Years of iPhone appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Welcome to episode #11 of the Life After Blindness podcast! The podcast begins with a “Because of My Blindness” story. In episode #9, I shared… Read moreBecause of my Blindness, Audio Description in Amazon Prime, Black Box for iPhone, Father’s Day with my daughter Alyssa and more! The post Because of my Blindness, Audio Description in Amazon Prime, Black Box for iPhone, Father’s Day with my daughter Alyssa and more! appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Welcome to episode #10 of the Life After Blindness podcast! My guests this wweek are Holly Anderson from the Maccessibility Roundtable podcast, Derek Daniel from… The post LABCast #10: Coverage of the 2017 Apple WWDC Keynote appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Welcome to the Life After Blindness Spotlight. This is the podcast where I ordinarily interview someone connected to the blind and visually impaired community. However,… The post Spotlight with Life After Blindness Host, Tim Schwartz appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Welcome to episode nine of the Life After Blindness Podcast. Returning this week is Holly Anderson from the Maccessibility Roundtable Podcast. Because of my blindness:… The post LABCast #9: synthetic Retinas, smart paint, Amazon echo communication features and WWDC Rumors With Special Guest Holly Anderson appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Welcome to the Life After Blindness Spotlight. This is the podcast where I interview someone connected to the blind and visually impaired community. This week,… The post Life After Blindness Spotlight Interview with Frank Facio appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Welcome to episode #8 of the Life After Blindness Podcast! My guest this week is Holly Bonner from blindmotherhood.com. In this week's news, AMC Theaters… The post LABCast #8: AMC Theater, Space Accessibility and Google AI. Parenting with Holly Bonner. 2 Years of AppleWatch. appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Welcome to the Life After Blindness Spotlight. This is the podcast where I interview someone connected to the blind and visually impaired community. This week,… The post Life After Blindness Spotlight Interview with Derek Daniel appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Tim's guest this week is Lauren Hayes from AccessibilityOz. Tim and Lauren begin the podcast by discussing Aira and it's use in this year's Boston… The post LABCast #7: AIRA and the Boston Marathon, 3-D Ultrasounds and Movie Reading App with Lauren Hayes appeared first on Life After Blindness.