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Welcome to See It Our Way, a student-run podcast from The Foundation For Blind Children’s Adult Services comprehensive program, located in Phoenix, Arizona. Our goal is for listeners to see it our way, and learn about journeys through life with low vision and blindness. This podcast hopes to raise awareness, and help listeners understand how we go about our daily lives, during and after vision loss. You will hear stories of hope and perseverance, creating a conversation about how life with vision loss is not worse, just different.

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    • Mar 9, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 59 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from See it Our Way

    TECH TIP: Accessible Textbooks with McGraw-Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 12:52


    Learn more about McGraw-Hill's accessibility: https://www.mheducation.com/about/accessibility.html Submit an assistive technology question: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/submit-assistive-technology-question/ For more Assistive Technology Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: Arizona Deafblind Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 10:40


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: Braille Tools for Chemistry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 6:33


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: First Adult CVI Assessment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 8:22


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TECHNOLOGY TIP: Preparing for College and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 33:25


    Submit an assistive technology question: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/submit-assistive-technology-question/ For more Assistive Technology Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: New Tools to Teach Braille from Sensee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 7:10


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TECHNOLOGY TIP: Accessible PDF Files

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 9:30


    Submit an assistive technology question: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/submit-assistive-technology-question/ For more Assistive Technology Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/ Thumbnail image description: White text that reads "Accessible PDFs" above a green box with white text that reads "Technology Tip" over a dark blue gradient background with transparent braille dots that spell "FBC"

    TECHNOLOGY TIP: Solving Problems Without Additional Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 5:11


    Submit an assistive technology question: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/submit-assistive-technology-question/ For more Assistive Technology Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: Uncontrolled Street Crossings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 12:46


    Learn more: https://sauerburger.org/crosscredit Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: Professional Learning Communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 7:52


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TECHNOLOGY TIP: Cursors 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 7:45


    Submit an assistive technology question: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/submit-assistive-technology-question/ For more Assistive Technology Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

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    TEACHING TIP: Federal Quota Registration

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 5:27


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: Sensory-Motor Integration

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 7:54


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TECHNOLOGY TIP: Affordable Braille Displays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 6:25


    Submit an assistive technology question: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/submit-assistive-technology-question/ For more Assistive Technology Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: Typing for Students with Severe Vision Loss or Multiple Disabilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 9:55


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: Dr. Mona Minkara of Planes, Trains, and Canes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 9:42


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TECHNOLOGY TIP: Magnifying On the Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 3:47


    Submit an assistive technology question: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/submit-assistive-technology-question/ For more Assistive Technology Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: Orientation & Mobility FAQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 7:14


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teac... For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/tea... Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: Flying a Plane without Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 9:31


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TECHNOLOGY TIP: Best Practices for Assistive Technology Assessments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 4:29


    Submit an assistive technology question: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/submit-assistive-technology-question/ For more Assistive Technology Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: The Importance of CVI Assessments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 9:02


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: Decoding Braille Textbooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 4:57


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TECHNOLOGY TIP: How to Use JAWS on a Laptop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 3:39


    Submit an assistive technology question: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/submit-assistive-technology-question/ For more Assistive Technology Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: Working with ESL Students and their Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 7:49


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: The Importance of Parent Education and Collaboration

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 5:13


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TECHNOLOGY TIP: How to Know if an App is Accessible

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 4:30


    How do you know if an app is accessible before downloading it? AppleVis can help and provide feedback from other users with visual impairments. Try AppleVis: https://www.applevis.com/ Submit an assistive technology question: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/submit-assistive-technology-question/ For more Assistive Technology Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

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    TEACHING TIP: Positive Behavior Support for Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 8:31


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: How to Use an Abacus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 11:51


    Learn how to use an abacus with Foundation for Blind Children CEO Marc Ashton. Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: Environmental Print for Emerging Readers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 3:55


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: Increase Braille Reading Speed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 9:29


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: The Importance of an Abacus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 13:01


    Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TECHNOLOGY TIP: Wearable Technology for Low Vision with the Patriot ViewPoint

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 8:22


    In this week's Assistive Technology Tip, we dive into how a headset, the Patriot ViewPoint, can be used to harness a user's remaining vision. Submit an assistive technology question: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/submit-assistive-technology-question/ Learn more about the Patriot ViewPoint: https://patriotvisionindustries.com/product/patriot-viewpoint/ For more Assistive Technology Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/technology-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TEACHING TIP: Navigating Cortical Visual Impairments as a TVI

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 9:11


    In this week's Teaching Tip, we discuss Cortical Visual Impairments with Alex Olson, Director of Education and Vision Services at Children's Center for the Visually Impaired in Kansas City. Specifically, how to customize instruction and accommodations for better outcomes since CVI can differ greatly from student to student. Learn more about CCVI: https://www.ccvi.org/ Submit a teaching tip: https://seeitourway.org/submit-a-teaching-tip/ For more Teaching Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/teaching-tips/ Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    TECHNOLOGY TIP: How to Download Apps on an iPad (for free!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 4:46


    This Assistive Technology Tip is particularly helpful for teachers or students participating in Foundation for Blind Children's MLB Technology Lease Program. If you are using an iPad provided by FBC, keep watching to learn how to download applications at not cost to you. Submit an assistive technology question: https://seeitourway.org/resources/tec... Learn more about the MLB Technology Lease Program: https://seeitourway.org/services/mlb-... For more Assistive Technology Tips: https://seeitourway.org/resources/tec... Learn more about Foundation for Blind Children: https://seeitourway.org/

    A conversation with Phil Pangrazio, former CEO at Ability360

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 29:57


    FBC Adult Comprehensive students Kelly, Athena, Jim sit down with Phil Pangrazio, former CEO at Ability360. Phil shares his journey to Ability360, which started with his time on the organizations board. The team learns how to individuals can sign-up for services with Ability360 and also about the numerous services including homecare, home modifications, sports and fitness, life transitions, social recreation, advocacy and peer support.

    A conversation with FBC CEO Marc Ashton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 13:59


    Matthew sits down with the Foundation for Blind Children's CEO Marc Ashton. Marc shares his FBC story.

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    See it Our Way--Navigating the healthcare landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 14:57


    This episode focuses on navigating the healthcare landscape. Students discuss their personal experiences using technology and apps to support managing healthcare information, the importance of self-advocacy, communication, mindset and being solutions focused.

    See it Our Way--The importance of Digital Citizenship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 18:55


    Matthew chats with FBC staff Cody Alvarez, Manager of Youth and Family Services, and Kellie Brown, Itinerant Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments about a new high school program at FBC called Digital Citizenship. Kellie asks Digital Citizenship participants to share why it is critical to be a good Digital Citizen and tips on digital safety.

    Common questions employers may have about hiring individuals who are blind or visually impaired

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 8:25


    FBC’s Chloe Ranshaw and Brooke Beatty catch up to discuss common questions for employers on how they can become more inclusive and accessible and attract job seekers who are blind or visually impaired.

    See it Our Way--Resources for job seekers who are blind or visually impaired

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 12:42


    October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. NDEAM is a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This month the See it Our Way Podcast will feature two episodes featuring FBC’s Employment Services Coordinator, Brooke Beatty and Creative Services Manager, Chloe Ranshaw. This episode highlights some resources and best practices for job seekers.

    See it Our Way--The impact of FBC's summer College Prep program

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 21:32


    Matthew chats with College Prep Program Coordinator and FBC’s own Spencer Churchill, COMS, cTVI about the importance and focuses of FBC’s College Prep summer transition program. Spencer also shares the various pathways students take with the support of Vocational Rehabilitation. In this episode we are also introduced to College Prep participants Jordana, incoming Yavapai College freshman who plans to study Education, and Drew, incoming ASU freshman who plans to study Business. Jordana and Drew share their experience in the program and reflect on their proudest moments in high school.

    See it Our Way--The impact of FBC's Teen to Work summer program

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 18:47


    Matthew meets with FBC’s Teen to Work summer program students Divinne, Lizbeth, Samantha and Program Coordinator, Shaylyn. The students share experiences and stories of growth in the 6 week program. Shaylyn speaks about how the program shifted to an online model because of COVID.

    See it Our Way--Travels with James and Debbie's graduation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 17:08


    This episode has two parts, first, student James shares his experience traveling to Indiana to visit his family for the first time since losing his vision, and also during COVID times. Next we hear from student Debbie, the first Adult Comprehensive student to graduate virtually. Debbie, her cohort of students and instructors reflect on Debbie’s transformation throughout the program and her future endeavors.

    A Podcast of our Lives by FBC Kids--Zoe and Amairani

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 26:25


    This summer FBC had an opportunity to work with our Elementary, Middle and High School SHARP program on a virtual platform. We used a Project Based Learning approach to create newsletters, podcasts and documentaries. We are proud to share this podcast put together by middle school students Zoe and Amairani with the support of their teacher Kelly Wilson. The music introduction is played on the accordion by middle school student Cyles. We hope you enjoy.

    See it Our Way--Introducing new student, Norma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 21:50


    The podcast group welcomes new FBC student Norma as Debbie graduates from the comprehensive program. In addition to adjusting to low vision, Norma is working on perfecting her English language while in program.

    See it Our Way--Catching up with former student and audiologist, Bruce Sheehy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 32:56


    In this episode, Matthew meets with former FBC client Bruce Sheehy. Bruce shares the influences that led him to a career in audiology and his experiences as a professional in the field. Bruce discusses his initial connection with FBC as a professional in audiology and later as a client of the comprehensive program.

    See it Our Way--Adjustment during the pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 20:16


    In this episode, students catch up with each other and reflect on how the pandemic has changed day to day life.

    See it Our Way--Two student graduations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 37:05


    Students gather to celebrate Terry and Ian’s graduation. Terry and Ian share reflect on their journeys through FBC’s Adult Comprehensive program.

    See it Our Way--Stories of adjustment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 31:14


    A group of students from FBC's adult comprehensive program openly share stories of adjustment to vision loss.

    See it Our Way--Hobbies and Interests

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 31:26


    Students discuss keeping up with hobbies such as reading, music, home repair and fitness, and share how they approach some of their hobbies differently after vision loss.

    See it Our Way--Student Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 29:22


    In this episode, Adult Comprehensive clients share stories of growth during their time at FBC.

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