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Able Artist Foundation is launching a new grant program  for musicians with disabilities. AAF also provides huge discounts on tools and programs used throughout the Music Industry. While the Grant Program is local, the discount program has gone Global and more and more people are joining Able Artist Foundation and gaining access to tools for success.  Stephen Letnes, Founder and Executive Director of AAF, returns to the Blind Abilities Studios to promote the New AAF Grant Program and talk about his own successes in the music and film industry. Working on projects that are being recognized by the Academy Awards and having “one of his latest documentary project, Beneath the Ink, being nominated for an Emmy Award this year. Exciting times and Stephen is having a great year and has some great advice that transfers into any bodies goals, ambitions and quests. Join Stephen and Jeff and learn about the Able Artist Foundation and how you or someone you know can get great discounts on professional musician tools and if you are in the Metro area here in Minnesota, apply for the AAF Grant Program today! You can find all the info on the Able Artist Foundation web site at www.AbleArtist.org.  And be sure to cheer on  “Beneath the Ink” during the Emmi Award show! ***** Contact Your State Services If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Transition Coordinator Sheila Koenig by email or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361. To find your State Services in your State you can go to www.AFB.org and search the directory for your agency. Contact: Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Storeand Google Play Store. Check out the Blind Abilities Communityon Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page, the Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impairedand the Assistive Technology Community for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

  Show Summary Well, we let the dust settle a bit on the Apple Orchard Fest and we picked a bushel of Apple bits together and got to the core of our Catalina dream as well as our hopeful lucky iOS 13 gems and darlings. Serina, Brian and Jeff climb up to the Apple tree fort and share their bite size slices from the WWDC event last week. Marlon is here with us as well, making his knocks and slams when he can. We hope you enjoy our perspective as we enjoy sharing what we got. And a huge Thank You goes out to Stephen Letnes for his beautiful music. Stephen provided the music for the Apple soldiers segment. Find out more about Stephen Letnes and the Able Artist Foundation on the web at www.AbleArtist.org@   Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and subscribe to That Blind Tech Show on iTunes or your favorite pod-catcher.    That Blind Tech Show is part of the Blind Abilities Network and this show will be moving to is own feed Http://www.ThatBlindTechShow.Libsyn.com/RSSin the coming weeks. You can check it out there right now!   Contact Thank you for listening. Send us Feedback via email Follow us on Twitter @BlindTechShow That Blind Tech Show is produced in part with Blind Abilities Network You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Store. Get the Free blind Abilities App on the Google Play Store

Show Summary: Blind ability see sun coverage is sponsored by Be My Eyes. Be My Eyes is a free app that connects blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers and company representatives for visual assistance through a live video call. Download for iOS Download for Android Alexander Hauerslev Jensen and Will Butler from Be My Eyes along with Kyndra Lococo, Accessibility Partner and Community Programs Manager at Google, join Jeff Thompson from Blind Abilities to share the exciting partnership announced at CSUN. Image showing two phones in front of the other. The phone in front is displaying the Google profile on the Specialized Help platform, and the one behind is displaying a Be My Eyes call. “We are very proud to add Google to Specialized Help, this is a big step for accessibility and we are honored to have the support of Google to help blind and low-vision individuals lead more independent lives.”  - Alexander Hauerslev Jensen, CCO at Be My Eyes. It is Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful for everyone, and accessibility is a core consideration for Google from the earliest design stages to release. Now, Google also offers customer support that is accessible and more efficient for their blind and low-vision customers. “The Disability Support team aims to provide the best support possible for people with disabilities. We are thrilled to partner with Be My Eyes as this brings us one step closer to achieving that goal.” ‍- Kyndra LoCoco, Accessibility Partner and Community Programs Manager at Google. Kyndra talks about the training the Google support agents went through to make the experience for the BVI community the best support it can be. Informs as us about the Google Accessibility Support on the web at G.co/DisabilitySupport The Google Disability Support will be open Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM PT, currently available in English only. Google can be contacted through the Be My Eyes Specialized Help platform by users in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.  We’re working to expand the Specialized Help platform, and if there are any companies that you would like to seek assistance from, please share your suggestion, and we’ll do our best to get them onboard the platform. You can find out more about Be My Eyes on the web at www.BeMyEyes.comand Google Accessibility Support at G.co/DisabilitySupport And a huge Thank You goes out to Stephen Letnes and Louie Chee Chau for their beautiful music. Stephen provided the music for the Be My Eyes Promo and Chee Chau, the music in the podcast.  Find out more about Stephen Letnes and the Able Artist Foundation on the web at www.AbleArtist.org You can follow Chee Chau on Twitter @LCheeChau Contact: Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Store.

Show Summary: Blind ability see sun coverage is sponsored by Be My Eyes. Be My Eyes is a free app that connects blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers and company representatives for visual assistance through a live video call. Download for iOS Download for Android In this CSUN interview, Jeff Thompson welcomes Dr. Bryan Wolynski from Orcam. Bryan talks about his presentation at CSUN and the Orcam Wearable AI Devices for the Blind. Orcam has 2 wearables, the MyEye 2.0 and the MyReader. The MyEye 2.0 - Uses AI technology and instantly reads text, recognizes faces, identifies products, identifies money and notes and more. The MyReader – the most sophisticated AI assistive reading device. Bryan gives us a great description of each Orcam device and how they can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary day! You can find out more about Orcam MyEye 2.0 and MyReader on the Orcam web site. And a huge Thank You goes out to Stephen Letnes for his beautiful music. Stephen provided the music for the Be My Eyes Promo.  Find out more about Stephen Letnes and the Able Artist Foundation on the web at www.AbleArtist.org Contact: Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Store.

-Show Summary: En-Vision America’s David Raistrick joins Jeff Thompson to talk about what’s new at En-Vision America. David is attending the 2019 CSUN event and will have the ID Mate and the Script Talk devices at the booth. David goes over the latest updates and news from En-Vision America and gives us a demonstration of Script Talk in action. Be sure to check out En-Vision America on the web www.EnVisionAmerica.com Contact Info: David Raistrick Vice President/CTO En-Vision America 825 4th Street W, Palmetto FL 34221 http://www.envisionamerica.com Direct: 941-702-6607 The Blind Abilities coverage of the 2019 CSUN Convention is sponsored by Be My Eyes. Here is some breaking news just released from CSUN: A Warm Welcome to the Newest Specialized Help Partner: Google You can now get help managing your Google products by the tap of a button. We’re pleased to announce that Google is the newest company onboard the Specialized Help platform! Specialized Help enables blind and low-vision users to connect directly with company representatives through a live video connection. Blind and low-vision users can now request assistance from the Google Disability Support team through the Be My Eyes app for questions about assistive tools and accessibility features within Google’s products. Getting connected to the Google Disability Support team through Be My Eyes is easy. Start by accessing the Specialized Help menu from the Be My Eyes home screen and select Google from the list. From the Google profile, you can make a call directly to the Google Disability Support team. Making a Specialized Help call to Google works just like any other Be My Eyes call, except that you’ll get connected to an official Google representative, who can help you with troubleshooting or other questions on accessibility features within Google's products or services effectively. Please note that the Google Specialized Help option should only be used for questions or issues concerning assistive tools or accessibility features within Google’s products or services. You can make calls to Google through Be My Eyes Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM PT. Currently in English only, from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. If you have other requests for companies or institutions to become a part of Specialized Help, please send us an email at info@bemyeyes.com and we’ll do our best to include them on the platform. Best regards, Alexander Hauerslev Jensen,  CCO at Be My Eyes Find us on the web at www.BeMyEyes.com Questions or concerns? Try our FAQ or contact our support team. If you'd Find out more about Stephen Letnes and the Able Artist Foundation on the web at www.AbleArtist.org Contact: Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Store.

Show Summary: Blind ability see sun coverage is sponsored by Be My Eyes. Be My Eyes is a free app that connects blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers and company representatives for visual assistance through a live video call. Download for iOS Download for Android In this CSUN interview, Jeff Thompson welcomes Erich Manser, from IBM Accessibility Design. Erich talks about IBM’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion. He expands on his sessions he is giving at the CSUN event and how IBM is impacting Industry through tools and guidance Tools and Guidance “Leverage an array of solutions and best practices that speed development efforts and help ensure web and mobile applications conform to industry accessibility standards. end, Tools and guidance.” Find out more about IBM Accessibility Research. And a huge Thank You goes out to Stephen Letnes for his beautiful music. Stephen provided the music for the Be My Eyes Promo.  Find out more about Stephen Letnes and the Able Artist Foundation on the web at www.AbleArtist.org Contact: Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Store.

Show Summary: Blind ability see sun coverage is sponsored by Be My Eyes. Be My Eyes is a free app that connects blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers and company representatives for visual assistance through a live video call. Download for iOS Download for Android In this CSUN interview, Brian Fischler and Jeff Thompson welcome Mike Shebanek, Head of Accessibility at Verizon. Mike has been involved with accessibility with Yahoo and Apple and is continuing to bring access and inclusiveness to apps and products with a great team at Verizon. Mike talks about Verizon’s presence at the 2019 CSUN convention. The Accessibility Labs and Verizon’s continuing commitment to accessibility to all. Our users are at the center of everything we do. We work ensure that the needs of people with disabilities are considered throughout the user experience research, design and development process to deliver an excellent user experience for all. You can find out more about Verizon’s Accessibility Team on the web. And a huge Thank You goes out to Stephen Letnes for his beautiful music. Stephen provided the music for the Be My Eyes Promo.  Find out more about Stephen Letnes and the Able Artist Foundation on the web at www.AbleArtist.org Contact: Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Store.

Show Summary: En-Vision America’s David Raistrick joins Jeff Thompson to talk about what’s new at En-Vision America. David is attending the 2019 CSUN event and will have the ID Mate and the Script Talk devices at the booth. David goes over the latest updates and news from En-Vision America and gives us a demonstration of Script Talk in action. Be sure to check out En-Vision America on the web www.EnVisionAmerica.com Contact Info: David Raistrick Vice President/CTO En-Vision America 825 4th Street W, Palmetto FL 34221 http://www.envisionamerica.com Direct: 941-702-6607 The Blind Abilities coverage of the 2019 CSUN Convention is sponsored by Be My Eyes. Here is some breaking news just released from CSUN: A Warm Welcome to the Newest Specialized Help Partner: Google You can now get help managing your Google products by the tap of a button. We’re pleased to announce that Google is the newest company onboard the Specialized Help platform! Specialized Help enables blind and low-vision users to connect directly with company representatives through a live video connection. Blind and low-vision users can now request assistance from the Google Disability Support team through the Be My Eyes app for questions about assistive tools and accessibility features within Google’s products. Getting connected to the Google Disability Support team through Be My Eyes is easy. Start by accessing the Specialized Help menu from the Be My Eyes home screen and select Google from the list. From the Google profile, you can make a call directly to the Google Disability Support team. Making a Specialized Help call to Google works just like any other Be My Eyes call, except that you’ll get connected to an official Google representative, who can help you with troubleshooting or other questions on accessibility features within Google's products or services effectively. Please note that the Google Specialized Help option should only be used for questions or issues concerning assistive tools or accessibility features within Google’s products or services. You can make calls to Google through Be My Eyes Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM PT. Currently in English only, from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. If you have other requests for companies or institutions to become a part of Specialized Help, please send us an email at info@bemyeyes.com and we’ll do our best to include them on the platform. Best regards, Alexander Hauerslev Jensen,  CCO at Be My Eyes Find us on the web at www.BeMyEyes.com Questions or concerns? Try our FAQ or contact our support team. If you'd Find out more about Stephen Letnes and the Able Artist Foundation on the web at www.AbleArtist.org Contact: Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Store.

Defiant Lives: The Rise and Fight of the Disability Rights Movement. Meet film Maker Sarah Barton Sarah Barton is a Film Maker, Activist and has been involved in creating documentaries and shows with Disabilities in mind. Starting after Film School and with much success, Sarah has released her latest project, Defiant Lives. A documentary on decades of Disability Activists. Bringing awareness to the fight for rights, dignity and a focus on society being the problem rather than the disability.   Defiant Lives introduces the world to the most impressive activists you’ve never heard of and tells the story of the rise and fight of the disability rights movement in the United States, Britain and Australia. Featuring exclusive interviews with elders (some now deceased) who’ve led the movement over the past five decades, the film weaves together never-before-seen archival footage with the often-confronting personal stories of disabled men and women as they moved from being warehoused in institutions to fighting for independence and control over their lives. Once freed from their imprisonment, disabled men and women took on the big charities, criticizing the use of celebrities to beg on their behalf. They chained themselves to public transport around the world and demanded access “to boldly go where everyone else has gone before”; and they lobbied for support to live ordinary lives in the community with family, lovers and friends. Defiant Lives is a triumphant film full of extraordinary characters who put their lives on the line to create a better and very different world where everyone regardless of impairment is valued and can participate.   Join Sarah Barton in the Blind Abilities Studio for this riveting podcast.   Check out Defiant Lives on the web at www.DefiantLives.com   Follow Defiant Lives on Facebook   Contact Sarah Barton by email   Background music provided by Stephen Letnes, founder of Able Artist Foundation, AAF.   Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Store.

Able Artist Foundation CEO and Founder Stephen Letnes joins us in the Blind Abilities studio to talk about the opportunities and discounts the Able Artist Foundation provides absolutely Free to it’s members. Stephen explains how easy it is to join and become a member and start receiving the discounts right away. He fills us in on another aspect of creating opportunities for a selected group to gain access to studio time, to work with professionals in the trade and all without the burden of limited income. Able Artist Foundation requires a membership that includes the requirement of the member to be receiving SSI/SSDI. Stephen knows all to well how dreams and opportunities can be out of reach without the support and access to technology and opportunities. That is why Stephen has devoted his time an energy to create a non-profit foundation that will enhance the opportunities and lower the cost factor that can be a barrier to creativeness and reaching one’s fullest potential. Yes, this is a, “Free membership,” Stephen Letnes keeps reminding us throughout the podcast and with all the discounts and opportunities, the reminder seems to keep the dream alive. Join Stephen Letnes and Jeff Thompson as he unveils Able Artist Foundation and all that it can offer you. You can find Able Artist Foundation on the web at www.AbleArtist.org You can email Able Artist foundation You can call at 1-424-341-0309   From the web: Able Artist Is Live! The Website Is Ready To Receive New Members And Vendors The wait is over. After months of brainstorming, discussion, development and analysis, the Able Artist platform is now public, searchable and accessible.  Potential members and vendors alike can now apply to become a part of the Able Artist family. The goal is simple for this site: pair people with disabilities who are on fixed incomes, like SSI and SSDI, with willing and generous corporate partners who are stepping up to say,"we believe that everyone should have a reasonable opportunity to obtain tools for creativity so they can discover talents within themselves , develop those identifiable talents into skills whereby they can then decide — for themselves - what they want to do next." This is not just a website; it is a platform. Its capabilities are such that it can easily handle the millions of eligible Americans and businesses that choose to be a part of Able Artist.  Let the access begin!