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Every day we are inundated with reports about COVID-19: statistics, new cases, and worse. Every day we hear of how the coronavirus has impacted people all over the world, but have we heard specific reports of its effect on blind and visually impaired individuals?  In this series from Blind Abilities, we hear from blind citizens Around the world about how they have experienced and adapted to COVID-19. from Australia and Malaysia, to the united kingdom, Trinidad and Tobago, Canada and the United States, we will hear firsthand reports from individuals with their unique perspective on how the coronavirus has affected them as blind citizens.  in this fourth episode in a series, Marlon Parieaho reports from the caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago. With a relatively small population of 1.3 million people, T&T has about 29 positive cases of COVID-19 as of early June 2020.   Marlon explains that T&T demonstrated similar behavior early-on to that seen in recent weeks around the globe, including   panic buying, (KFC in the case of T&T), which he attributes to “Covid Idiots” and pointing out that T&T is a party country and may be having COVID parties,  As an essential worker in Trinidad and Tobago,,  Marlon is a police officer, an essential worker,  and has the option to work from home. With three daughters also in the house, the youngest of whom is age 3. Needless to say, he is dealing with distractions.  Like most of us, Marlon has found it necessary to fill his isolation with new things to do, including entertainment, such as listening to audio books, watching described movies and consuming other media. Above all else, however Marlon finds that learning is the most valuable undertaking he can find to fill his time. He has learned to use Zoom and is learning to use an automation app on the Mac called Keyboard Maestro. He also challenges listeners to learn  something as well. Marlon's unique perspective will give many listeners an interesting comparison with respect to Corona and its spread across our own nations as well as across the globe. Be sure to tune in to this and other informative episodes to hear how your BVI counterparts around the world are coping with and adapting to cOVID-19. 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: 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 Impaired, the Assistive Technology Community for the Blind and Visually Impaired. and the Facebook group That Blind Tech Show.

Show Summary: Apple just quietly released some new updated products and now held an Apple Event focused on services. Yes, from an Apple Card, Apple News Plus, Apple TV plus, Apple TV App with Channels and Apple Arcade for the gamers. It is all here and you can find out more about all the new products and services on the Apple web site, www.Apple.com I would go into detail in the show notes but why not just listen to the show and become the smartest new Apple News knower in your neck of the woods? Yes, we can give you that! Not much more, so take it. Oh, surely I jest, Yup, Jeff the Jester. Hmmm. Join Serina Gilbert our Voc Rehab Counselor from the Mountains, Allison mervis, a Voc Rehab Super from the Grape fields of California, Brian Fischler, an Assistive Technology Specialist, stuck somewhere in the Big Apple and myself, Jeff Thompson, Teacher, Woodworker and media Specialist from the Frozen Tundra of Minnesota. And a special little cameo from our man in trouble, Marlon Parieaho from Trinidad. That Blind Tech Show is definitely a humorous take on the latest news and happenings around the World of Blindness. We try to have fun with each other and bring a smile to your day. Humor is good for the soul and if we can’t laugh at ourselves, then hey, we would miss out on having a lot of fun. Don’t take us seriously all the time and yet, we do our best to bring you good news and information to help you through the obstacles and brick walls that seem to be holding us back or blocking our path. If you have any suggestions and/or feedback for us here on the show, be sure to let us have it. Smack between the eyes if need be. But, start with Brian, he started it anyways. If he can’t take it for the team, then I am in trouble. Ok, thanks for listening and see you next time on That Blind Tech Show! 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: Apple just quietly released some new updated products and now held an Apple Event focused on services. Yes, from an Apple Card, Apple News Plus, Apple TV plus, Apple TV App with Channels and Apple Arcade for the gamers. It is all here and you can find out more about all the new products and services on the Apple web site, www.Apple.com I would go into detail in the show notes but why not just listen to the show and become the smartest new Apple News knower in your neck of the woods? Yes, we can give you that! Not much more, so take it. Oh, surely I jest, Yup, Jeff the Jester. Hmmm. Join Serina Gilbert our Voc Rehab Counselor from the Mountains, Allison mervis, a Voc Rehab Super from the Grape fields of California, Brian Fischler, an Assistive Technology Specialist, stuck somewhere in the Big Apple and myself, Jeff Thompson, Teacher, Woodworker and media Specialist from the Frozen Tundra of Minnesota. And a special little cameo from our man in trouble, Marlon Parieaho from Trinidad. That Blind Tech Show is definitely a humorous take on the latest news and happenings around the World of Blindness. We try to have fun with each other and bring a smile to your day. Humor is good for the soul and if we can’t laugh at ourselves, then hey, we would miss out on having a lot of fun. Don’t take us seriously all the time and yet, we do our best to bring you good news and information to help you through the obstacles and brick walls that seem to be holding us back or blocking our path. If you have any suggestions and/or feedback for us here on the show, be sure to let us have it. Smack between the eyes if need be. But, start with Brian, he started it anyways. If he can’t take it for the team, then I am in trouble. Ok, thanks for listening and see you next time on That Blind Tech Show! 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: Brian, Allison and Jeff are in the studio and sifting through the latest news and happenings. From privacy being a thing of the past to seniors being blamed for Fake News, the TBTS get down deep into the bowels of Smart products from C.E.S. and did I mention the Smart Toilets for about 8 grand? Yes, fittingly, that’s where we found them. Oh my, how about Smart Diapers! Smart Home eco-systems?  Which one is for you or is it too late? I hear you, and so do most of the Smart Assistant devices as well.  So, buckle up for this ride on the That Blind Tech Show Episode 26. And please give a warm welcome to Marlon Parieaho, as he  snuck into the studio for a few laughs. Hey, being around Brian and Allison is alright, but give me a break! Right? No worries, it’s all for fun and fun for all! Check out the topics and links related to the show: Dumbest person of the year in January. Glad we got it out of the way https://metro.co.uk/2019/01/10/blind-woman-told-to-get-off-bus-because-guide-dogs-cant-be-black-8329869/ New study shows people over 65 share the most fake news https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/9/18174631/old-people-fake-news-facebook-share-nyu-princeton City of L.A, sues Weather Channel App over misuse of targeted marketing https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/04/weather-channel-app-data-lawsuit/ Is your TV tracking you? If you own a Vizio it may be. https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/07/vizio-settlement-moves-forward/ Package tracking app turns users cell phones in to a Bot Farm https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/07/package-tracking-app-turns-users-devices-into-a-bot-farm-violates-user-privacy/ Carriers can sell your location to Bounty Hunters. Boba Fett https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/8/18174024/att-sprint-t-mobile-scandal-phone-location-tracking-black-market-bounty-hunters-privacy-securus Now Tile is partnering with chip makers to embed its location tracking services https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/1/7/18168760/tile-bluetooth-low-energy-item-tracking-ces-2019 So many different smart home plugs will everything be compatible? For https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/07/fibaro-home-center-app-walli-outlets/ Apple Home Kit was the surprise winner of CES 2019 https://www.macworld.com/article/3332023/apple/homekit-ces-2019-siri.html#tk.rss_all  Hey Siri, Flush the toilet! It’s finally coming! https://www.appleworld.today/blog/2019/1/7/hey-siri-flush-the-toilet-homekit-support-for-kohlers-8000-intelligent-toilet` Or if you rather Alexa flush the toilet thanks to Kohler https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/07/kohler-put-alexa-in-a-toilet-so-happy-new-year/ Samsung is launching a wearable Exoskeleton or as we know it Iron Man! https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/07/samsung-is-launching-a-bunch-of-new-robots-and-a-wearable-exoskeleton/ apple patent hints at smart clothing and smart furniture my parents recliners https://www.appleworld.today/blog/2019/1/10/apple-patent-filings-hint-at-smart-clothing-and-smart-furniture 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: Brian, Allison and Jeff are in the studio and sifting through the latest news and happenings. From privacy being a thing of the past to seniors being blamed for Fake News, the TBTS get down deep into the bowels of Smart products from C.E.S. and did I mention the Smart Toilets for about 8 grand? Yes, fittingly, that’s where we found them. Oh my, how about Smart Diapers! Smart Home eco-systems?  Which one is for you or is it too late? I hear you, and so do most of the Smart Assistant devices as well.  So, buckle up for this ride on the That Blind Tech Show Episode 26. And please give a warm welcome to Marlon Parieaho, as he  snuck into the studio for a few laughs. Hey, being around Brian and Allison is alright, but give me a break! Right? No worries, it’s all for fun and fun for all! Check out the topics and links related to the show: Dumbest person of the year in January. Glad we got it out of the way https://metro.co.uk/2019/01/10/blind-woman-told-to-get-off-bus-because-guide-dogs-cant-be-black-8329869/ New study shows people over 65 share the most fake news https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/9/18174631/old-people-fake-news-facebook-share-nyu-princeton City of L.A, sues Weather Channel App over misuse of targeted marketing https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/04/weather-channel-app-data-lawsuit/ Is your TV tracking you? If you own a Vizio it may be. https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/07/vizio-settlement-moves-forward/ Package tracking app turns users cell phones in to a Bot Farm https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/07/package-tracking-app-turns-users-devices-into-a-bot-farm-violates-user-privacy/ Carriers can sell your location to Bounty Hunters. Boba Fett https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/8/18174024/att-sprint-t-mobile-scandal-phone-location-tracking-black-market-bounty-hunters-privacy-securus Now Tile is partnering with chip makers to embed its location tracking services https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/1/7/18168760/tile-bluetooth-low-energy-item-tracking-ces-2019 So many different smart home plugs will everything be compatible? For https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/07/fibaro-home-center-app-walli-outlets/ Apple Home Kit was the surprise winner of CES 2019 https://www.macworld.com/article/3332023/apple/homekit-ces-2019-siri.html#tk.rss_all  Hey Siri, Flush the toilet! It’s finally coming! https://www.appleworld.today/blog/2019/1/7/hey-siri-flush-the-toilet-homekit-support-for-kohlers-8000-intelligent-toilet` Or if you rather Alexa flush the toilet thanks to Kohler https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/07/kohler-put-alexa-in-a-toilet-so-happy-new-year/ Samsung is launching a wearable Exoskeleton or as we know it Iron Man! https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/07/samsung-is-launching-a-bunch-of-new-robots-and-a-wearable-exoskeleton/ apple patent hints at smart clothing and smart furniture my parents recliners https://www.appleworld.today/blog/2019/1/10/apple-patent-filings-hint-at-smart-clothing-and-smart-furniture 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      

From our WorldWide Series: Blind Abilities presents Marlon Parieaho, a blindness advocate, podcaster and blogger from the nation of Trinidad & tobago. Jeff and Pete present an in depth look at this remarkable man: a police officer, blogger and creator of his new podcast, Dreevay In The Dark. Check out Dreevay on iTunes or your favorite pod catcher. Marlon’s blog can be found here.  Marlon has a unique and selfless desire to help his fellow Trinidadians with transitioning to blindness with a humorous and pragmatic approach called “Dreevaying,” a term that means “Knocking About, which he does throughout his podcasts. Listen and enjoy this 40-minute presentation of a fascinating individual. Also, you can hear more about Marlon’s work as a blind police officer on the Eyes On success podcast.   You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities Get our Free Blind Abilities App in the App Store!

1613 Blind Active Duty Police Officer – part 2 (Mar. 23, 2016) Show Notes Last week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talked with Marlon Parieaho about losing his vision while working as a policeman. We heard how he successfully navigated this transition and how it affected his relationship with his colleagues. This week we’ll hear … Continue reading 1613 Blind Active Duty Police Officer – part 2 (Mar. 23, 2016) →