Podcasts about braille institute

I år är det 200 år sedan punktskriften lanserades, ett jubileum väl värt att fira! Därför kommer Perspektiv att hylla punktskriften på olika sätt i varje nummer under året. I detta nummer besöker vi Braille Institute of America. Vi får en unik förhandsglimt av Synskadade Konstnärer och Konsthantverkares förenings vandringsutställning runt Sverige. Vi vill också veta vad du har för förhållande till punktskriften. Missa inte vår skrivtävling, där vi efterlyser de bästa berättelserna om vad punktskriften betyder. Mitt i firandet vill vi påminna om hur viktigt det är att hylla våra fantastiska kroppar och ta hand om dem på bästa sätt. Den norska löparstjärnan Salum Kashafali visar hur du kommer igång.   Ur innehållet Denise Cresso – en aktivist som står på de utsattas sida Träna hemma – som en världsmästare Arbetsplatsen som ger rätt stöd när en anställd blir synskadad Sverigepremiär för blindtennis Stort avhopp från nya förbundsstyrelsen PUNKTSKRIFTEN 200 ÅR: Tävla med din bästa historia om punktskrift Du kan hoppa i innehållet i tidningen! Leta efter kapitel eller chapters i din podcastapp. Andra sätt att läsa Perspektiv finns även som e-tidning. Du hittar den där appar finns under namnet Synskadades Riksförbund, samt på webben på alltom.srf.nu. Du kan ladda ner tidningen i Wordformat eller som ljudfil via länken nedan där du också kan lyssna direkt på tidningen: www.srf.nu/helaperspektiv

In this episode of the Doing Good podcast, host Megan McInnis sits down with Steve Bauer, a retired Braille instructor and passionate volunteer at the Braille Institute. With over 15 years of experience teaching Braille and assistive technology, Steve now dedicates his time to helping individuals learn how to use Braille e-readers, ensuring they can fully access literacy resources.From discussing the Braille Challenge to explaining why Braille literacy is essential for employment and independence, Steve offers invaluable insights into the evolving world of accessibility. He also shares personal stories of students who have transformed their lives through Braille and discusses how volunteering can open unexpected doors.Tune in to hear Steve's inspiring journey and discover how you can support Braille literacy and inclusion.Read Steve's blog post at www.doinggood.tv/blog.To learn more about the Braille Institute, visit https://www.brailleinstitute.org.This podcast is brought to you by Doing Good, a 501c3 nonprofit. www.doingggood.tv.

Don Katz is a blind potter based in Los Angeles, California. Don became blind due to bacterial meningitis in 2001. After waking up from a month-long coma he had to relearn to walk and feed himself and adjust to his sightless reality. What began as an introductory pottery course at The Braille Institute of Los Angeles, has now become Katz's obsession. Don's ceramics teacher once told him as he struggled on the wheel that “you are stronger than dirt,” words he lives by today. Don appreciates feeling the clay take shape on the potter's wheel and how the touch informs the form. He enjoys creating unique handmade functional and decorative ceramic objects. http://ThePottersCast.com/1070

In this month's episode, Roberto chats with Carrie, a Blind and Low Vision Social Worker from the Braille Institute. In her role, Carrie assists family caregivers who are visually impaired.Listen to their discussion about support services available to the visually impaired community, tips and life skills for caregiving with a visual impairment and vision changes as we age. Keywords: vision, visual impairment, baby boomers, family caregiver

In this month's episode, we hear from Daniella Levy-Pinto, Manager at the National Network for Equitable Library Service, and Sarah Smith-Eivemark, Associate Director of Retail Marketing and Partnerships at Penguin Random House Canada about the latest collaboration project between their organizations and its impact on accessibility. Further reading - 5 Ingredients Mediterranean by Jamie Oliver: https://bnccatalist.ca/viewtitle.aspx?ean=9780525612902 - Billy and the Giant Adventure by Jamie Oliver; illustrated by Mónica Armiño: https://bnccatalist.ca/viewtitle.aspx?ean=9781774884140 Lean more about: - National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS): https://nnels.ca/ - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO): https://www.wipo.int/portal/en/index.html - Accessible Books Consortium (ABC): https://www.accessiblebooksconsortium.org/ - Braille Institute: https://brailleinstitute.org/ - Marrakesh Treaty: https://www.wipo.int/marrakesh_treaty/en/

Los Angeles Blind and Visually Impaired Youth Compete in Braille Institute's Cane Quest, an Orientation & Mobility Competition for Students in Grades 3 to 12. Take a listen to Madeleine Hernandez, Manager, National and Youth Programs.

Frank Pefley talks about the Braille Institute in Riverside and their White Cane Day on October 17. Tanialee Sanchez shares details about the Inland Regional Center and their Fall Festival Cultural Resource Fair on October 28 in Riverside.

From all of us here at A Sense of Texas we'd like to welcome you back from a relaxing summer. To kick off the new season we're trying something different with a fresh new format. Lucky for us, our friends over at the Braille Institute were more than happy to enable our new ideas by letting us capture audio from the Braille Challenge Finals held in Los Angeles this June. Braille Challenge is a great chance for our students and families to learn from each other and compete for a common goal. And hopefully with this episode you can learn a little bit too.  For more information on Braille Challenge and all things Braille, visit their website at https://brailleinstitute.org/

On 'Episode 14: Elliott Scott -- Creative Director, Applied Design' of the Brand Banter Podcast, the guys chatted with Elliott about his journeys both in the industry and life in general. We then took a deeper dive into the behind-the-scenes around some of his notable work with brands/initiatives like the Long Island Rail Road, Braille Institute of America, and the World Trade Center! We can't thank Elliott enough for agreeing to come on the pod, it was an absolute blast chatting with him and hope to have him back on sometime in the future. If you enjoyed the interview as much as we did, be sure to let us know your thoughts, favorite conversation moment, as well as any additional events/brands/topics/conversation points you'd like covered in future episodes! Make sure to tune in for weekly episodes with industry professional interviews, segments, as well as special event coverage (e.g. Super Bowl, SXSW, Cannes Lions, etc.). Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and RATE wherever you consume the podcast, checking us out on all socials: Instagram - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @jack_carlson17 Twitter - @BrandBanterPod | (Luke) @lukep1e | (Jack) @TheRealJC17 LinkedIn - Brand Banter Podcast | (Luke) Luke Pieczynski | (Jack) Jack Carlson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandbanterpodcast/message

PR Newswire says that Braille Institute Los Angeles has unveiled its re-envisioned library for the blind and visually impaired. Joining us to talk about the new library and its recent open house is Braille Institute Los Angeles Library Director Lisa Lepore.   For more info related to this week's show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-320-braille-institute-los-angeles-new-library

In this episode, Darren has a conversation with Tom Pey from Waymap Navigation Systems. This is a revolutionary breakthrough in technology for people who are blind and visually impaired. Waymap brings navigation accessibility to life, in a whole new way. Even if your not using satellite, the app will always know where you are.We encourage you to visit the following links:Visit the Waymap website to learn more about Waymap, or to get involved.More links will be added shortly.Visit our website to learn about our new offerings, and resources.Click this link to donate to the podcast, to keep this show running.This podcast is brought to you by Foundations Fighting Blindness, The San Diego Center For The Blind, The American Council of the Blind, Challenge Solutions, California State University Northridge (CSUN,) the Hadley Institute for the Blind, Technologies HumanWare and Braille Institute of America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Original Air Date: Monday 27 June, 9 pm EasternDescription:This week, Dean and Phil discuss a limited television series about the making of "The Godfather", Season 3 of Amazon's "The Boys", the new AMC series "Dark Winds", and whether Dean was ever in an episode of “Lonesome Dove”. Phil's travels to Turlock get talked about, as do lava rocks, the recent planetary alignment, Lily's final week as president of The Los Angeles Breakfast Club, safety (or "warning") art, and Braille Institute's Braille Challenge. Your friends also respond to emails, tweets and texts from loyal listeners like you (yes, you!), pertaining to such topics as Kim Novak, the oft-discussed "Skidoo", Jean Harlow, whether last week's episode was a paid advertisement, and "Celebrity Deaths".

Brian Bushway's intense love affair with sports & movement only intensified after he lost his sight at 14. His dream is to create a perceptual revolution in sports and beyond. Brian has been called the World's Best Blind Mountain Biker. But his true passion is coaching, training and inspiring those in the visually impaired world. Brian is the Co-Founder of Acoustic Athletics, an innovative company focused on delivering perceptual development training to elite athletes. The magic of echolocation, the adaptable & powerful mind, overcoming blind spots and his featured role in the X Ambassadors' hit music video Renegades is also discussed. Brian Bushway Website: https://www.brianbushway.com/ Acoustic Athletics: https://acousticathletics.com/LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbushway/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.bushway.3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianbushway/Renegades Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u-niluB8HI As your host, I would love to hear from you. Please reach out at mphochgesang@gmail.com.Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and leave a favorable review on my website (https://www.heavyhittersports.com/), Apple Podcasts or  wherever you listen to podcasts.Cheers. 

We hear the story of Mary Gillespie, a woman born with normal hearing and vision, but who developed several illnesses starting at age ten. Gradually, she became deaf-blind. Now living in Los Angeles, Mary is a regular volunteer at the Braille Institute, where we recorded this remarkable episode of Humankind.

In this episode, Darren talks about "Be My Eyes." The links to the services are below, as well as some other links that you should check out. Please support Darren's Patreon, or by clicking the link to support his podcast directly as it helps him out with future episodes.________________________________________________________________Links covered in this episode:The Be My Eyes WebsiteBe My Eyes experiences (PDF Document)Download "Be My Eyes" on the App StoreDownload "Be My Eyes" on Google PlayBe My Eyes Community StoriesJoin the giveaway - Join the giveaway to receive the Music catalog! Restrictions Apply.Other LinksListen to Darren's Music - You can click this link to listen to Darren's Music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal Music, etc.Purchase Darren's Music - You can click this link to purchase online versions of Darren's Music with high quality downloads.Support DarrenSupport Darren On Patreon - This is one of the most easy and affective ways to support Darren. plus, your getting some cool swag, as well as a shoutout!Support Darren via the Anchor App, or anchor.fm website - If you don't feel like supporting Darren via Patreon, you can always support him via Anchor, a free podcasting service!Social Media linksFollow Darren one Facebook - Darren will share updates about his podcast and other updates.This podcast is brought to you by Foundations Fighting Blindness, The San Diego Center For The Blind, The American Council of the Blind, Challenge Solutions, California State University Northridge (CSUN,) the Hadley Institute for the Blind, Technologies HumanWare and Braille Institute of America.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/darrendizon/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/darrendizon/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julian has presented at the Best in Tech Conference, the CCLVI/ACB National Convention, The Braille Institute in Los Angeles as well as several events hosted by the NFBCA San Fernando Valley Chapter. Phone: 818-794-9554 Email: prtblaccess@gmail.com Website: www.techjv.com

Julian has presented at the Best in Tech Conference, the CCLVI/ACB National Convention, The Braille Institute in Los Angeles as well as several events hosted by the NFBCA San Fernando Valley Chapter. Phone: 818-794-9554 Email: prtblaccess@gmail.com Website: www.techjv.com

Meet John and Larry Gassman who each and together are as unstoppable as it gets. John and Larry Gassman, blind and identical twins live life to the fullest. They both have worked in the travel industry, one for Disney Travel company and the other for Marriott, for more than 19 years. You will get to hear their stories about their work as well as their many and varied hobbies. I rarely have met two individuals who have been and continue to be so enthusiastic about life even in the face of Covid and the many challenges faced by all of us. You won't soon forget these twins and how they help forge a better for blind people and for everyone around them. Some directories do not show full show notes. For the complete transcription please visit https://michaelhingson.com/podcast About Our Guests: John and Larry Gassman are identical twins born on January 2, 1955. Both are blind due to being given too much oxygen after being born more than two and a half months premature. At birth Larry weighed 1 pound ten ounces and John weighed 1 pound eight ounces. Larry's late wife Melinda referred to them when describing how little they were to her nieces as “About the size of a Macho Burrito.   The Gassman twins were fortunate that their parents did not totally buy into the myth that blind children could not grow up and thrive in the world. Thus both boys were given the opportunity to explore and grow just like other kids.   After completing their scholastic educations both twins secured employment. After a stint teaching Braille at the Braille Institute of America in Los Angeles John joined the Walt Disney Travel Company working in reservations as well as testing updates and changes in the reservations systems to insure that the software remains accessible.   Larry Joined Marriott in 2,000 also becoming involved in reservations. Larry trained many other blind persons to use the Marriott programs. He also tested new applications to insure accessibility for blind employees.   The Gassmans have been collectors of “old time radio shows” since the early 1970s. The began hosting their own program in 1973. Today you can hear them regularly on the internet radio station, Yesterday USA, www.Yesterdayusa.com. In addition to hosting programs they are both part of the behind the scenes directors of Yesterday USA.   Talking about being busy and active, they both are very active, as Larry says, “Barbershoppers”. They have sung in various quartets as well as participating in various conventions and helping to run barbershop chapters in Orange County. About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.     Transcription Notes

In this episode, I'm joined by Brad Scott of Applied Design Works. I wanted to talk to him about how Applied worked with the Braille Institute on a branding project and ended up developing a font intended for people with visual impairment, that they called Atkinson Hyperlegible. We talk about getting to that solution, and how to work on challenges you have never experienced - and therefore can't describe - for yourself. http://helloapplied.com https://brailleinstitute.org/freefont Please let me know if you'd like a transcript of this episode. For more information on my writing and work, check out adampierno.com. Drop me a line about a project or let me know if you have a guest for the show. If you want to help the show, the best thing you can do (besides subscribing) is sharing your favorite episode with someone you think will enjoy it. Let me know what they think. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adam-pierno/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-pierno/support

Hi there,Did you ever have a feeling you couldn’t explain? Did you ever try to describe a color, using words? If you are a knowledge worker, a lot of what you do depends on your ability to communicate. Your ideas, your solutions are only as useful as your ability to share them in a way that is compelling or inspiring. When you encounter a problem you aren’t experienced in, finding the words can become a challenge, when you are talking to people with expertise. This is like discussing chess with a grand master. They have words, and entire concepts, that I simply don’t know and haven’t seen or experienced.When I train people in strategy, an exercise I have found effective is having people make up words. Working backwards from a problem statement, they invent a word to describe the challenge. This gives them freedom from jargon or repetitive language that they may ascribe to the client or vertical. It allows them to step away from expertise. This is why we sometimes hear wisdom in the words of children. They aren’t trying to impress anyone, they’re just using simple language very clearly. Every so often, I have to remind myself that I enjoy being somewhat of a generalist, because it frees me from locking into single lexicon, and a single solution. I can think of lots of ways in, not just the path I’ve spent years honing expertise in. It also forces me to consult with people more experienced than I am in their areas, so I can learn and expand. In this episode, I’m joined by Brad Scott of Applied Design Works. I wanted to talk to him about how Applied worked with the Braille Institute on a branding project and ended up developing a font intended for people with visual impairment, that they called Atkinson Hyperlegible. We talk about getting to that solution, and how to work on challenges you have never experienced - and therefore can’t describe - for yourself. http://helloapplied.comhttps://brailleinstitute.org/freefontYou have read this far, you are a good person. Please let me know if you’d like a transcript of this episode. For more information on my writing and work, check out adampierno.com. Drop me a line about a project or let me know if you have a guest for the show. If you want to help the show, the best thing you can do (besides subscribing) is sharing your favorite episode with someone you think will enjoy it. Let me know what they think. Get full access to The Strategy Inside Everything at specific.substack.com/subscribe

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Dude, Don't Touch My Cane! Today, we have an awesome episode for you! We are sharing our experiences with cooking. We are talking about how we can make the kitchen accessible using assistive technology for persons with disabilities. We focus on devices for the blind and visually impaired, but we recognize that there are many accessible kitchen tools for all types of disabilities. See some resources below! Transcripts and chapter markers are available for this episode!Chect out these resources: World Institute on Disability. Accessible Kitchen Tools and Devices. (2015). Read here: https://disabilityfeast.wordpress.com/2015/07/07/accessible-kitchen-tools-and-devices/EasterSeals. 16 ways to make your kitchen accessible. Read here: https://blog.easterseals.com/16-ways-to-make-your-kitchen-more-accessible/Visit the Blind Mice Mall and shop hereCheck out cooking classes at the Braille Institute!Follow us on social media: @dudedonttouchmycane on TikTok@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.comMusic MentionsCarolina - Doja CatShirley - Christmas music

Stevie L. McBride, LMFT, a Trauma Informed Consultant in The Guidance Center's It's T.I.M.E. (Trauma Informed Movement in Education) Program, where he helps guide teachers and school administration understand the impact of trauma with our youth. He is especially passionate about collaborating with teacher and school administration and discovering key strategies to help them build healthy relationships with each other and most importantly the students. Before joining The Guidance Center team in 2013, McBride worked with the Braille Institute, creating programs and providing resources for blind and visually impaired teenagers and families, as a Youth/Career Service Consultant. McBride earned a Master's Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy at University of Phoenix. Intro Music: Poet's Row, Young Bones Sponsor: Kaneen Photography

Elnora Leighton prepares her singing class for the 100th Birthday celebration of The Braille Institute in Rancho Mirage, CA. Music by The Braille Institute Singing Group & Eola.

In this episode we talk with Rocio Vallejos-Hoyt. Rocio works at the Braille Institute of Los Angeles. She shares with us her experience helping individuals and their families facing life-altering illnesses, and living through it herself when her sister Wendy suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm. Please enjoy our touching conversation with Rocio as we talk about what it means to lend a helping hand and the importance of also being open to accepting it. This interview was recorded on March 7, 2020. You can find articles from Rocio and many of our contributors, on werunwithyou.org. You can connect with us on social media @werunwithyou on Instagram and Facebook. Rocio is @xio_kat on Instagram. Until next time, keep doing good! Intro music is by Tyler Alvarez. Outro music is Alive by Nekzlo.

Peter Mindnich, President at Braille Institute of America Inc, discusses how services they provide help the visually impaired to live a more independent life. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

Conferences are a huge part of the blindness and visual impairment field. They're about more than just attending sessions, they’re also were we learn about new products, and where we partner with other companies to continue to push the boundaries of our field.To talk about how we can stay connected, and make the most out of virtual conferences, APH President, Craig Meador, leads a roundtable discussion with three change makers who have, or are planning to host virtual events.Guests: Dr. Kirk Adams, President and CEO of AFB, a private non profit that uses research and evidence to effect system change that creates a world of no limits for people who are blind.Dr. Amy Parker, an assistant professor and coordinator at Portland State University where she is engaged in community development and nurturing.Sergio Oliva, the Associate Vice President of national and youth programs at the Braille Institute. He oversees Cane Quest and the Braille Challenge.

Smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices can be a mystery to those who can't see very well. But the Braille Institute has classes to help those who are visually impaired learn how to use new devices and certain mobile apps.    In this podcast our guests include Jack Follman with the Braille institute instructor Nutsiri Kidkul and student Delores Mann. Hit the subscribe button on this podcast and connect with me on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner (https://www.facebook.com/haleisner/) Instagram.com/HalEisner (https://www.instagram.com/haleisner/) Twitter.com/HalEisner (https://twitter.com/HalEisner)

Join us on our first over-the-phone guest interview as Sergio Oliva, Associate Vice President of The Braille Institute's National and Youth Programs, joins Emily for a discussion of the programs the Institute promotes to aid blind students and digs into the heart-warming reasons and results of the annual Braille Challenge.  Emily is then joined by a resident expert TSBVI student to give a kid-level report on the Challenge. brailleinstitute.org 1-800-BRAILLE

Fantastic Negrito is the incarnation of a musician who is reborn after going through a lot of awful shit. In fact, the name Fantastic Negrito represents his third rebirth, literally coming back from death this time. The narrative on this man is as important as the sound, because the narrative is the sound. Songs born from a long hard life channeled through black roots music. Slide guitar, drums, piano. Urgent, desperate, edgy. Fantastic Negrito is the story of a man who struggled to “make it”, who “got it”, who lost it all, and somehow managed to find his way back. Returning to music in 2014 by playing on the streets of Oakland, Fantastic Negrito won the inaugural NPR Tiny Desk contest. In 2016 he released his debut full length album, The Last Days of Oakland, which went on to win a Grammy in 2017 for Best Contemporary Blues Album. And this year he won his second Grammy in the same category, for his critically acclaimed new release Please Don't Be Dead. His third album Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? will be released in the summer of 2020. 1,000 Mothers to Prevent Violence is a grassroots nonprofit organization devoted to serving families and friends who have been directly impacted by violence See more at: 1000mothers.org I am you, you are me, we are we -- A tribe with love in our hearts. Donate to the Braille Institute to give back to people who are feeling the same way. brailleinstitute.org Fantastic Negrito Won Best Contemporary Blues Album For "Please Don't Be Dead' | 2019 GRAMMYs please go to stream it buy it! Find Fantastic Negrito on: Facebook facebook.com/fantasticnegrito Instagram fantasticnegrito Twitter @MusicNegrito

9/15/19:40 News2:10 aging and family (we are time after all)21:37 clearing out Emily's Safari tabs: 23:20 Fish in a Tree; 25:11 traffic problems on Everest (NYT article); 26:00 Dewey medal renamed; 27:27 Vox horror movies; 30:13 Braille Institute transcribing team; 30:34 Icelandic Name Registry; 32:22 SF (sci-fi) Masterworks; 33:16 Books Behind Bars; 33:38 help Library of Congress transcribe stuff; 34:11 Outside magazine protect America's trails; 34:43 books to read for every age (1-100) (Washington Post); 35:44 vegan cafe and CFIA; 39:09 Homestead Act of 1862; 40:09 Babadook; 40:19 City in the Middle of the Night optioned for TV; 40:38 Rohner Textil and Cradle to Cradle certification44:25 Tip of the Week 

"Ben Pomeroy, Director of Digital Programs, talks about the services provided by the Braille Institute"

"Ben Pomeroy, Director of Digital Programs, talks about the services provided by the Braille Institute"

Tom Edwards and Fernando Augusto Pacheco bring you a selection of highlights from the past seven days. This week: we learn ‘What Men Wear’, we review ‘Vice’ – where Christian Bale portrays Dick Cheney – and Tomos Lewis takes on a tour of the Braille Institute of America building in LA.

Rachel Karu went from being an imprisoned perfectionist to an empowered coach, speaker, and performer. She can do this for you too! Rachel's first passion was to self-express through song. She followed that passion by graduating high school a semester early and becoming the youngest student to attend the renowned American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Rachel's dream ended abruptly when she was rejected to the Academy's second year program. Rachel was a full-fledged perfectionist at that time and assumed that she had failed and possessed no talent. At that point Rachel took the world more frequently traveled and: Achieved her BS in Business with an emphasis in Human Resources Management Became a wife and a mom of two wonderful kids Became an Human resources professional Earned her MS in Counseling for Business, Industry and Government From the outside it appeared that Rachel was “living the dream” and was a great success by most standard definitions. Yet, something was missing for Rachel. Rachel had completely disconnected from performing and she was miserable. She would attend concerts and musical theater crying as she imagined herself on stage. She was the Human Resources Manager of EMI Music Distribution representing 10 record labels, yet nobody had a clue that she sang. Rachel's dream to perform was buried alive at the tender age of 18. Rachel's perfectionism paralyzed her from pursuing her passion for singing for over 20 years until a car accident changed everything. This series of events led Rachel back into performing, publishing her autobiographical self-help book – Stepping Into More – Lessons from a Recovering Perfectionist, and producing her CD of songs – Stepping Into More.  Rachel was finally ready to Step into More and is now a self-proclaimed “Recovering Perfectionist.” Rachel Karu's purpose and passion for inspiring reflection and results led her to create Stepping into More – A personal development company dedicated to supporting clients with their quest to unleash their Purpose and Passion in order to lead a Fulfilling and Empowered Life! Rachel primarily works with successful people who supposedly have it all and yet are feeling empty and burnt out. This is usually because they have spent many years supporting others either as a professional, spouse, parent, and /or child and have lost connection with their purpose and passion. Described by her clients as “a gifted coach, speaker, and facilitator who is both intuitive and pragmatic,” Rachel energizes her clients and creates an affirming environment for personal transformation. She achieved her Coaching Credential through the International Coaching Federation and is a Certified Strengths Coach with the Marcus Buckingham Company. Clients include: Facebook, Intel, Cisco, EMC, Raytheon, United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Allergan, Philips, Braille Institute, Mattel, Viacom, and Disney/ABC Media. Rachel is happily married and has two amazing children who continue to be her best teachers on a daily basis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

This week on Bathroom Break Podcast, my guest is Jeffrey Zlotnik. He began meditating in 1996, while working at a Group Home for Abused Teens and noticed tremendous change in their attitude after meditation. Jeffrey has led free meditation for Homeless Teens, K-12 Public Schools, Juvenile Detention Facilities, Federal and State Prisons, Diabetes Patients, HIV Patients, Seniors Centers, United States Military, Wounded Warriors, UCSD, Thiel Foundation, Wikimedia, Sober Living Homes, Superior Court of CA Judges, Susan G. Komen, Braille Institute, Jewish Family Services, Superior Court of CA Judges, Catholic Charities and Group Homes for Victims of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking. Jeffrey is also cofounder of the dharma bum temple in San Diego. We recorded this episode in the temple. Enjoy! meditationinitiative.org & thedharmabums.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bathroombreakpodcast/support

What does the Braille Institute, mass graves in LA and LGBTQ self-defense classes have in common?

We have food impressario Simon Majumdar, Peter Goosens for Oktoberfest and Anita from the Braille Institute

Dr. Bill interviews Keith Christian 2016 Braille Institute Teacher of the Year

Digital Technology and the resources available at Braille Institute

Digital Technology and the resources available at Braille Institute

Stepping Into More: Lessons from a Recovering Perfectionist with Rachel Karu Stepping Into More – Lessons from a Recovering Perfectionist, is Rachel's personal journey from fearful perfectionist to confident performer. Despite her personal and professional successes, her continuous quest to be everything to everyone kept some of her deepest loves and passions hidden for more than 20 years. The story is about coming full circle and embracing her life-long passions and going for it. Intended as a tool, this guide offers support as you grapple with your own Gremlins and higher self, so that you learn how to make clear, conscious choices that lead to a wonderful, expansive life. Rachel's story and the reflective questions at the end of each chapter are designed to serve as a stepping stone for you to reconnect to and honor your passions, values, and dreams. Rachel is the founder and owner of RAE Development, a professional and personal development firm committed to helping organizations and individuals achieve success, productivity and fulfillment. Described by her clients as “a gifted coach and facilitator who is both intuitive and pragmatic,” Rachel brings more than 19 years of Human Resources, training, coaching and speaking support to her clients. Rachel's clients include Raytheon, Mattel, US Navy, Nestle, Braille Institute, Disney/ABC, and more. She holds an MS in Counseling for Business and is a Certified Coach. For more information visit: http://raedevelopment.com/index.php

Steve, access technology specialist & braille instructor at the Braille Institute, overviews adaptive technology options for the blind.

Steve, access technology specialist & braille instructor at the Braille Institute, overviews adaptive technology options for the blind.

In this weeks episode of iBlindTech, I interview Ryan Honey from the Braille Institute of America. He joins us to tell us about their Big Browser app for low vision users of the iPad. Click here to grab it for free from the app store.

The Braille Institute The Braille Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and severe sight loss. They offer a variety of free programs, classes and services to anyone visually impaired and caregivers to the visually impaired. Each year Braille Institute serves more than 75,000 people.… Read More »

Dr. Bill Takeshita shares information about advances in medical treatements and low vision technology at the Braille Institute.

Dr. Bill Takeshita shares information about advances in medical treatements and low vision technology at the Braille Institute.

Student's Space: "Have you ever wanted to be a film maker? Now is your chance to enter the Braille Institute's 'Cinema Without Sight' contest, win a trip to Hollywood and $1,000!"

What's New in Technology for People with Low Vision. By Bill Takeshita, Consulting Director of Low Vision, Braille Institute & Chief of Optometry, Center for the Partially Sighted

What's New in Technology for People with Low Vision. By Bill Takeshita, Consulting Director of Low Vision, Braille Institute & Chief of Optometry, Center for the Partially Sighted

This February 16, 2010 lecture sponsored by the Braille Institute tells parents how they can stimulate their child's vision development by modifying their home.

Braille Telephone Lecture. A February 16, 2010 lecture sponsored by the Braille Institute tells parents how they can stimulate their child's vision development by modifying their home.

Braille Telephone Lecture. A February 16, 2010 lecture sponsored by the Braille Institute tells parents how they can stimulate their child's vision development by modifying their home.

Braille Telephone Lecture. Dr. Takeshita lectures on Neurological Vision Impairment for the Braille Institute on January 20, 2010

Braille Telephone Lecture. Dr. Takeshita lectures on Neurological Vision Impairment for the Braille Institute on January 20, 2010

Hear Dr. Takeshita's lecture on Neurological Vision Impairment presented by the Braille Institute.

"Vision Stimulation for Children Under 5 Years of Age." A 45 minute lecture done for the Braille Institute and The Center for the Partially Sighted. on November 18, 2009

"Vision Stimulation for Children Under 5 Years of Age." A 45 minute lecture done for the Braille Institute and The Center for the Partially Sighted. on November 18, 2009

"Vision Stimulation for Children Under 5 Years of Age." A 45 minute lecture done for the Braille Institute and The Center for the Partially Sighted. on November 18, 2009

Special Closing Musical Presentation by the Johnny Mercer Children's Choir of Braille Institute

Special Closing Musical Presentation by the Johnny Mercer Children's Choir of Braille Institute

Tek Talk welcomes Julian Vargas, a Mobile Access Technology Specialist, to discuss the latest developments in the world of mobile devices from Apple's recent hardware announcements and updates to IOS to recent significant improvements to Google's TalkBack screen reader for Android devices, including new multi-finger gestures. He will also talk about some of his favorite apps and of course, answer participants' questions. Julian will also briefly talk about his newly re-launched empowerment discussion group, that meets virtually for now, for people in the Los Angeles CA, and Cape Coral/FT Myers FL areas. Julian believes that mobile devices are fast becoming the personal computer of today. Empowering blind and low-vision users to better understand and harness the full potential afforded by both specialized and mainstream technologies to help us live fuller and richer lives is his passion. As a trainer he teaches people how to use many of today's popular mobile solutions such as the iPhone, iPad, Android phones and the many powerful apps that are available to increase independence and productivity. Through consultation he helps people make informed choices that will best serve their individual and specific needs. Bio Info Julian has presented at the Best in Tech Conference, the CCLVI/ACB National Convention, The Braille Institute in Los Angeles as well as several events hosted by the NFBCA San Fernando Valley Chapter. Thanks to AIRSLA (Audio Internet Reading Service of Los Angeles) he contributes to several Podcasts dedicated to the discussion of mobile and other Assistive Technology solutions. He also facilitates a discussion group called "Breaking Blindness Barriers" dedicated to the discussion and sharing of techniques and strategies for removing the pesky barriers that get in the way of having full and independent lives. Presenter Contact info: Phone: 818-794-9554 Email: prtblaccess@gmail.com Website: www.techjv.com