Podcast appearances and mentions of richard rieman

Join Kelly MacDonald and co-host Alicia Grace Chenier for an action-packed episode! Alicia kicks things off with her review of Out of My Mind, Disney+‘s adaptation of Sharon M. Draper's bestselling novel about a brilliant young girl with cerebral palsy. Next, Richard Rieman from Imagination Storybooks shares the inspiring origin of his accessible audiobook service for blind and deaf children. Later, Alex Smyth, host of Para Sport Nation, previews upcoming episodes, including a spotlight on Ryan Straschnitzki's journey and a look at wheelchair motocross.

In this episode, we talk with The Audiobook Wizard Richard Rieman about how he advocates for #accessibility and #inclusion by creating children's illustrated audiobooks! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #audiobooks #community #accessibility #inclusion #nonprofit #DCMP #TheAudiobookWizard #glaucoma #ADHD #author #narrator #DEI #blind #BlindAndLowVision00:00 Intro 02:30 Richard's Journey 13:40 Audio Descriptions, Sign Language & Captions in E-Books (A Before And After) 20:35 Being Able To Empathize 24:47 Misinterpreting Why Accessibility Is Important 29:33 Illustrated Audiobooks & Library Of Congress 35:56 Recognizing Invisible Challenges 38:36 Finding Resources 41:10 Winnie The Pooh Voice Actors & Engineers 49:49 The Accessible Wonderful Wizard Of Oz 53:47 Illustrated Storybooks by DCMP (The Described And Captioned Media Program) 56:10 Downloadable Braille 1:00:32 Richard's Other Upcoming Projects 1:03:41 Normalizing And Appreciating Differences 1:10:29 Courses On Making Your Book Inclusive 1:12:40 Richard's Websites And Contact Info ___ LINKS Imagination Storybooks - https://ImaginationStorybooks.org/ Described and Captioned Media Program - https://Dcmp.org/ Richard's Website - https://www.TheAudiobookWizard.com/ Winnie the Pooh - The Accessible Version - https://www.Audible.com/pd/Winnie-the-Pooh-Audiobook/B0BT12X186 The Accessible Wonderful Wizard of Oz - https://Youtu.be/LbPkzKS8lIk?si=j_VBW8CaUEaGUgQd Richard's Facebook Page - https://www.Facebook.com/AudiobookWizard Richard's LinkedIn - https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/richardrieman/ Illustrated Audiobooks with the Audiobook Wizard (Richard's Podcast) - https://Podcasters.Spotify.com/pod/show/audiobookwizard The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation - https://www.amazon.com/Authors-Guide-AudioBook-Creation/dp/0997100206 Get Braille - https://GetBraille.com The Day The Clouds Went Away - https://www.amazon.com/Clouds-Went-Away-Tales-Princessdom/dp/1639390049/ ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

What do you get when you combine the magic of professional audio description with the detailed and wonderous illustrations in children's books? Join Rob, Ryan and Steve this week as they talk with The Audiobook Wizard himself, Richard Rieman and find out! From professional news radio talent to audio describer and author, Richard tells us all about his current passion to create accessible versions of children's books and even brings along a few samples to showcase how much a descriptive audio track can enhance the experience for any child. Show Transcript https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2024/02/at-banter-podcast-episode-367-richard-rieman-.pdf Show Notes Imagination Storybooks https://dcmp.org/producers/1913-imagination-storybooks The Audiobook Wizard https://theaudiobookwizard.com/ The Audio Book Wizard on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5lqjv2TcPlb47Px4OjaiQg AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324 or visit their Assistive Technology Showroom at 106 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver. Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Richard Rieman about audiobooks for children with special needs, like blindness or deafness.In this episode, Gabrielle and Richard discuss the importance of making children's illustrated books accessible to blind, deaf, and neurodiverse children. Richard, the founder and CEO of Imagination Storybooks, explains how he and his team add audio description, sign language, captions, and Braille files to make the books accessible. Gabrielle and Richard emphasize the need to fill the gap in access to books for children with special needs, as over 5 million children in the US between the ages of three and eight are underserved.Gabrielle and Richard also discuss the challenges faced by blind and low vision children who are not being taught Braille, and the difficulties faced by deaf children in finding books with sign language interpretation. They highlight the importance of reading for all children, as it opens up new worlds and experiences. Imagination Storybooks, Richard's organization, is a nonprofit organization that creates audio books with audio description for all children, not just those with special needs. Their service can be accessed through the Imagination Storybooks website, and they offer a Storybooks Club for members to access the videos and audios. They have also collaborated with the Described and Captioned Media Program to provide free access to their videos for qualified individuals.Richard emphasizes the importance of using live voice actors instead of artificial voices in audio books to capture the emotion and nuance of the stories. Imagination Storybooks aims to make children's books accessible to all children, not just those with disabilities. They are working with major publishers to create accessible books and are converting their books into different languages and Braille.Overall, the episode highlights the unique approach of Imagination Storybooks in making children's illustrated books more accessible and the positive impact it has on children with special needs.Who is Richard Rieman?Richard Rieman (Ree' man) wanted to be Superman, but he couldn't fly, so he decided to be Clark Kent instead. After a long career as a radio news reporter, anchor, and Washington Bureau Chief, Richard turned his storytelling skills to the world of audiobooks. He has narrated and produced hundreds of Indie-published audiobooks and is the author of the award-winning book, “The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation.” Richard was a volunteer narrator for Learning Ally, reading books for the blind, as well as being a ski guide for blind skiers. Combining both interests, Richard created the “Imagination Storybooks” Nonprofit to make children's illustrated books accessible to all children by creating audiobooks with audio description of the pictures for blind children, and video books with captions and sign language for deaf and neurodiverse children with learning challenges.You can find Richard:On the web # 1: https://imaginationstorybooks.org/On the web # 2: https://imaginationstorybooks.org/join-the-storybooks-club/On Facebook # 1: https://www.facebook.com/imaginationstorybooksOn Facebook # 2: https://www.facebook.com/AudiobookCreationOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaginationstorybooks/On Twitter: https://twitter.com/IStorybooksClubOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardrieman/Promo:Bring the magic of books to all children. Join the Imagination Storybooks Club! Club members will receive access to our library of children's illustrated books in three formats:1) Videos with ASL (American Sign Language) and captions2) Videos with AD (Audio Description)3) Audio files with ADA new video every week! Bonus content for teachers and even personal Happy Birthday wishes from Winnie-the-Pooh.Richard has a podcast. Listen and subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audiobookwizardWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/EJaokCimA9k**********************************Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astep...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aste...Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringserv...Visit our website: https://www.astepaheadtutoring...Sign up for our tutoring email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/...Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoring...Support us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.comOriginal date of episode: April 13, 2023

In this episode, Diana interviews Richard Rieman, founder of Imagination Storybooks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing rich and fully accessible reading experiences to children who are blind, low vision, deaf, hard-of-hearing, neurodiverse, and all children. Richard Rieman Bio Links Mentioned or Related Imagination Storybooks Nancy Hinde Giving Fund Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) free classroom resources Storybooks Club Stay Connected with Diana Diana's Website, including blog Free Resource - 5 Keys to Going Beyond Awareness Free Resource - How to Talk with Kids about Disability Beyond Awareness: Bringing Disability into Diversity in K-12 Schools & Communities - Diana's Book Ed Roberts: Champion of Disability Rights - Diana's Children's Book Ed Roberts: Champion of Disability Rights Thematic Unit/ Disability History Lesson Plans "Beyond Awareness" Digital Course Diana's TEDx Talk Beyond Awareness Facebook Page Diana on Instagram Beyond Awareness Tote Bag Beyond Awareness Pullover Hoodie Beyond Awareness Raglan Baseball T-Shirt Beyond Awareness Journal/Notebook Diana's Teachers Pay Teachers Store - Disability as Diversity Diana's Brand New Resource! Beyond Disability Awareness: An Educator's Guide, Published by National Professional Resources, Inc. (NPR, Inc.) Credits and Image Description Intro and outro music courtesy of Emmanuel Castro. Podcast cover photo by Rachel Schlesinger Photography. Podcast cover image description: Black and white photograph of Diana, a Spanish-American woman with long, wavy, brown hair. She is wearing a flowy, white blouse and smiles at camera as she leans against wooden building. Photo is colorfully framed with gold and orange rays of seeming sunshine on top half, and with solid sage green color on bottom half. Text reads "Beyond Awareness: Disability Awareness That Matters, Diana Pastora Carson, M.Ed."

E168 - Richard Rieman - Founder and CEO of Imagination Storybooks - Making Storybooks Accessible to All ChildrenA podcast is an excellent business card for your book, coaching program or business! Build a community away from the rented land of social media - speak directly to your community and position yourself as the expert that you truly are!Take your passion to the next level - let us help you start and grow your podcast! Podcasts work. Visit https://truemediasolutions.ca/Dave's Audio Book Recommendation for Spring 2023Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling A five-time Moth Grand SLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story - and why doing so matters. Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation or therapy appointment, with family or friends, we are constantly narrating events and interpreting emotions and actions. In this compelling book, storyteller extraordinaire Matthew Dicks presents wonderfully straightforward and engaging tips and techniques for constructing, telling, and polishing stories that will hold the attention of your audience (no matter how big or small). He shows that anyone can learn to be an appealing storyteller, that everyone has something “storyworthy” to express, and, perhaps most important, that the act of creating and telling a tale is a powerful way of understanding and enhancing your own life.Dave's Affiliate Link - Support our show by clicking the link belowUS Audible LinkCanadian Audible LinkUK Audible LinkSupport the show!...

In this episode I chat with the Audio Book Wizard, Richard Rieman about making illustrated children's books accessible to all children. After a long career as a radio news reporter, anchor, and Washington Bureau Chief, Richard turned his storytelling skills to the world of audiobooks. He has narrated and produced hundreds of Indie-published audiobooks and is the author of the award-winning book, “The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation.” Richard was a volunteer narrator for Learning Ally, reading books for the blind, as well as being a ski guide for blind skiers. Combining both interests, Richard created the “Imagination Storybooks” Nonprofit to make children's illustrated books accessible to all children by creating audiobooks with audio description of the pictures for blind children, and videobooks with captions and sign language for deaf and neurodiverse children with learning challenges. Find Imagination Storybooks at: Website: https://imaginationstorybooks.org Email: richard@imaginationstorybooks.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imaginationstorybooks/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardrieman/ I'd love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.

Episode Notes This week Anthony, Brynn and crew welcome Tristan and Richard of Imagination Storybooks to discuss their mission, vision and passion for making great stories as rich and robust as possible for the kids of our community.  Richard Rieman and Tristan Snyder are part of the team behind Imagination Storybooks, a multi-award-winning non-profit that creates fully accessible children's books from illustrated children's books in audio and video formats. Imagination Storybooks creates audio narration of the story, then adds vivid audio descriptions of the illustrations. In the video versions, they then add captions and American Sign Language. Then they create Braille versions of the story with the image descriptions for deaf blind people. Richard is the founder of the company, and Tristan is the executive producer and head of audio. Bios: Richard Rieman wanted to be Superman, but he couldn't fly, so he decided to be Clark Kent instead. After a long career as a radio news reporter, anchor and a Washington Bureau Chief, Richard turned his storytelling skills to the world of audio books. He has narrated and produced hundreds of indie published audio books, and is the author of the award-winning book, “The Author's Guide to Audio Book Creation.” Richard was a volunteer narrator for Learning Ally as well as being a ski guide for blind skiers. Combining both interests, Richard created the non-profit Imagination Storybooks to make children's illustrated books accessible to all children. Tristan Snyder is a multi-award-winning voice talent, director and audio producer. Upon joining the Screen Actors Guild and discovering multiple Chris Snyders, he realized that like the Highlander, there could only be one, so he changed his name. Tristan has worked in the Audio Description industry for over 20 years in every aspect of the field, and has narrated and produced thousands of hours of audio description in TV and film. He is a character voice actor for animation and audio drama, and has written and produced full cast audio dramas as well. He is currently the executive producer and head of audio for Imagination Storybooks, a non-profit which creates described audio books from children's illustrated books. He advocates for, and practices the hiring and inclusion of blind and visually impaired talent in the audio production industry. Then in our second hour we welcome community karaoke star and podcast  producer; JC and friends!! The creative team behind: Visioncast is about the latest technology news from the blind incited sides of the world. Will even have some reviews, and as well a special guest from time to time. Interaction via email social media and other means of communication is strongly encouraged. We hope you enjoy this new podcast! Team Members: Juan Alicea, Phil Ramirez, Denny Jackson, aka H-Streets, Eduardo Gonzalez, aka EJ the Phoenix, Stacey Paulson, AKA Crazy Stacey 25,  George Banner, Nora Thielking, and Preston Gaylor.

EPISODE 168 - Richard Rieman, Founder and CEO of Imagination Storybooks - Making Storybooks Accessible to All ChildrenRichard RiemanRichard Rieman, “The Audiobook Wizard,” is an acclaimed authority on audio and video self-publishing. He has narrated and produced hundreds of Indie-published audiobooks. He is the author of the Global eBook Awards Gold Medal Winner in Writing/Publishing, “The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation.”Richard is a Gold Medal National Ben Franklin Independent Book Publishers Assn. (IBPA) Award Winner for Audiobook Nonfiction, an Audible Approved Audiobook Producer, and a 5-time winner of the EVVY Award for audiobook narration and production.Richard is a former guide and racing instructor for visually impaired skiers, a volunteer narrator for Learning Ally; and a member of the Audiobook Narrators of America, the Audio Description Network Alliance, and the Audio Description Project.https://imaginationstorybooks.org/___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/A podcast is an excellent business card for your book, coaching program or business! Build a community away from the rented land of social media - speak directly to your community and position yourself as the expert that you truly are!Take your passion to the next level - let us help you start and grow your podcast! Podcasts work. Visit https://truemediasolutions.ca/Dave's Audio Book Recommendation for Spring 2023Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling A five-time Moth Grand SLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story - and why doing so matters. Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation or therapy appointment, with family or friends, we are constantly narrating events and interpreting emotions and actions. In this compelling book, storyteller extraordinaire Matthew Dicks presents wonderfully straightforward and engaging tips and techniques for constructing, telling, and polishing stories that will hold the attention of your audience (no matter how big or small). He shows that anyone can learn to be an appealing storyteller, that everyone has something “storyworthy” to express, and, perhaps most important, that the act of creating and telling a tale is a powerful way of understanding and enhancing your own life.Dave's Affiliate Link - Support our show by clicking the link belowUS Audible LinkCanadian Audible LinkUK Audible LinkSupport the show!...

Audio and Story Video Books Are Here ... Are YOU Creating Them? Audiobooks continue to be the #1 growth segment of publishing. Now matching eBook sales. -Are you a player? -Is your book available to the children in your life? -Are they a member of the Imagination Storybook Club? -Are their favorite books available to them in an audio format? -And what about visually impaired kids... did you know that children can see visually how a book unfolds? -There are children who can't see, are visually impaired or can't hear – are your books available, friendly, and useable for them? Whew ... it's a lot to think about. In this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, the Audiobook Wizard Richard Rieman joins Judith Briles for an update on what's happening in audiobooks, but in the expanded areas of electronic books for blind and hearing impaired kids. Richard Rieman and the company he founded, Imagination Storybooks has created a bridge of learning and entertainment for children who are visually impaired with his unique combo of having an added narrative to illustrated books that setups and describes all the visual elements of a book before the written story begins. Whew ... it's a special feat to pull it off. You will learn about neurodiverse children and what their “reading” needs are. Join in ... I promise ... you will learn a lot! If you don't want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

Richard Rieman, “The Audiobook Wizard,” is an acclaimed authority on audio and video self-publishing. He has narrated and produced hundreds of Indie-published audiobooks. He is the author of the Global eBook Awards Gold Medal Winner in Writing/Publishing, “The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation”. Richard is a Gold Medal National Ben Franklin Independent Book Publishers Assn. (IBPA) Award Winner for Audiobook Nonfiction, an Audible Approved Audiobook Producer, and a 5-time winner of the EVVY Award for audiobook narration and production. Richard is a former guide and racing instructor for visually impaired skiers, a volunteer narrator for Learning Ally; and a member of the Audiobook Narrators of America, the Audio Description Network Alliance, and the Audio Description Project. Join me in this episode and learn why Richard Rieman is a Kickass Boomer!    [00:01 - 07:01] Making Books Accessible for Deaf and Blind Children Started in radio and transitioned to narrating for audio books Being inspired by a friend to do rich audio descriptions of pictures Broadcasting videos for free for blind, deaf and neurodiverse children Selecting books that feature children with differences  [07:02 - 13:10] Creating Audio Description Books Accessible  Audio description books is good for all children  Starting a nonprofit organization for the purpose of giving back   Getting the moniker of “Audiobook Wizard” Finding support for the work he is doing  [13:11 - 24:34] Closing Segment  Doing audiobooks for charity  Read to your children and grandchildren Seeing the rise of audiobook listeners    Connect with Richard Rieman: Email: richard@imaginationstorybooks.org Website:imaginationvideobooks.org   Get the audiobook of “The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation" by clicking here   Tweetable Quote: “Read to your children, read to your grandchildren. That is the most important thing. And then start early. Start when they're three or even two.And just read these story books to them.Open up these worlds that exist beyond the four walls that they live in and have them love books.” - Richard Rieman ----- BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   You can also connect with me by emailing terry@kickassboomers.com

Richard Rieman, “The Audiobook Wizard,” is an acclaimed authority on audio and video self-publishing. He has narrated and produced hundreds of Indie-published audiobooks. He is the author of the Global eBook Awards Gold Medal Winner in Writing/Publishing, “The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation”. Richard is a Gold Medal National Ben Franklin Independent Book Publishers Assn. (IBPA) Award Winner for Audiobook Nonfiction, an Audible Approved Audiobook Producer, and a 5-time winner of the EVVY Award for audiobook narration and production. Richard is a former guide and racing instructor for visually impaired skiers, a volunteer narrator for Learning Ally; and a member of the Audiobook Narrators of America, the Audio Description Network Alliance, and the Audio Description Project. Join me in this episode and learn why Richard Rieman is a Kickass Boomer!    [00:01 - 07:01] Making Books Accessible for Deaf and Blind Children Started in radio and transitioned to narrating for audio books Being inspired by a friend to do rich audio descriptions of pictures Broadcasting videos for free for blind, deaf and neurodiverse children Selecting books that feature children with differences  [07:02 - 13:10] Creating Audio Description Books Accessible  Audio description books is good for all children  Starting a nonprofit organization for the purpose of giving back   Getting the moniker of “Audiobook Wizard” Finding support for the work he is doing  [13:11 - 24:34] Closing Segment  Doing audiobooks for charity  Read to your children and grandchildren Seeing the rise of audiobook listeners    Connect with Richard Rieman: Email: richard@imaginationstorybooks.org Website:imaginationvideobooks.org   Get the audiobook of “The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation" by clicking here   Tweetable Quote: “Read to your children, read to your grandchildren. That is the most important thing. And then start early. Start when they're three or even two.And just read these story books to them.Open up these worlds that exist beyond the four walls that they live in and have them love books.” - Richard Rieman ----- BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   You can also connect with me by emailing terry@kickassboomers.com

Richard Rieman is an acclaimed authority on audio and video self-publishing. He is the founder and CEO of Imagination Videobooks which was created to to fill a gap that exists for over 350,000 visual and hearing-impaired young children in the U.S. who cannot fully experience illustrated books. Come learn about how he is revolutionizing videobooks and the way those individuals that are hearing/seeing impaired are able to enjoy books.

I spoke with Richard Rieman about the work he's doing to make the world a better place for blind and deaf children. RICHARD'S LINKS Website: https://imaginationvideobooks.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imaginationvideobooks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardrieman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IVideobooks www.dcmp.org ___ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/marked4glory or email me at mark@marked4glory.com ___ Check out our website: https://www.marked4glory.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marked4glory Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marked4glory Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marked4glory Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/marked4glory Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.marked4glory.com/youtube #disability #marked4glory #colorado #deaf #blind --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode of White Canes Connect, we talk with Richard Rieman and Chris Snyder from Imagination Videobooks. Richard founded the non-profit to fill a gap that exists for blind and visually impaired, and hearing impaired young children in the U.S. who cannot fully experience illustrated books. Chris tells us how you can get started as a narrator and gives examples of the equipment you need. Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/033 Connect and Support Imagination Videobooks You can learn more about Imagination Videobooks from their website https://www.imaginationvideobooks.org. You'll also find ways you can support the organization. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Other Links Mentioned Described and Captioned Media Program: https://dcmp.org/ Narrators Roadmap: https://www.narratorsroadmap.com/ Blue Yeti USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/3FL8rJd Audio Technica AT2020 USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/3Mh6Xsz Sennheiser MKH 416 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3FImNd4 (Chris' Mic) Win An AppleTV From Greater Philly Chapter The Greater Philadelphia Chapter is raffling off an AppleTV. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Go to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/greaterphilly and enter the dollar amount. Enter your name, email address, phone number, and how many tickets you want in the add a message field. Don't forget to select the Friends and Family payment option. Buy tickets by 5/18 for the drawing on 5/27. 2022 NFB of PA State Convention Save the date! This year's State Convention in Pittsburgh will be held from November 10 through November 13. Put it in your calendar and we'll see you at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel! Give Us A Call We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call and ask us questions, give us feedback, or just say, “hi!” Call us at (267) 338-4495. You have up to three minutes for your message and we might use it on an upcoming episode. Please leave your name and town as part of your message.  Follow White Canes Connect Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | IHeartRadio  Connect With Us If you've got questions, comments, or show ideas, reach out on Twitter. We are @PABlindPodcast. You can also email us at WhiteCanesConnect@gmail.com

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about an email I received about voting in the upcoming Pennsylvania Primary from the acting Secretary of State of Pennsylvania. It gave all sorts of different ways to vote if you are sighted, but none if you're blind. I also talk about the final presentations from the University of the Art accessible museum projects. There is also a Business Enterprise Program update. Show notes at https://www.iCantCU.com/179   Support The iCantCU Podcast Some people have asked how they can support the podcast since I don't do Patreon. The easiest way is to use my link when you want to make a purchase at Amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associate Program and earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. It doesn't cost you anything extra on the items you purchase. Here's the link: https://www.iCantCU.com/amazon. This will take you to Amazon's homepage where you can search and buy what you want. White Canes Connect Podcast Listen to another podcast that I cohost and produce called White Canes Connect. In episode 033, we talk with Richard Rieman and Chris Snyder from Imagination Videobooks (https://imaginationvideobooks.org/). They tell us about video books for blind and visually impaired kids that not only reads the book, but also describes the pictures in it. They also tell us how they're looking to get more blind and visually impaired voice over artists doing the narration or co-narration. Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI IHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-white-canes-connect-89603482/ Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7dd1600d-05fa-48f3-8a8e-456e30e690bc/white-canes-connect My Podcast Gear Here is all my new gear and links to it on Amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associates Program and earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Zoom Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/33Ymjkt Zoom ZDM Mic & Headphone Pack: https://amzn.to/33vLn2s Gator Frameworks Desk Mounted Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3AjJuBK Shure SM58 S Mic: https://amzn.to/3JOzofg  Senheiser Headset (1st 162 episodes): https://amzn.to/3fM0Hu0  Support Keystone Chapter Please make a donation to the Keystone Chapter of the National Federation Of The Blind Of Pennsylvania by going to http://www.SupportKeystoneChapter.org.. Scroll down to the text field and enter the amount  you'd like to donate. Payments are handled by PayPal, but you don't need a PayPal account. You can make a donation with any credit or debit card. Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Follow the iCantCU Podcast so you don't miss an episode! Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | Google | IHeartRadio Reach Out On Social Media Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Get In Touch If you've got questions, comments, or show ideas, I want to hear from you! Call (646) 926-6350 and leave a message. Include your name and town and let me know if it is okay to use your voice on an upcoming episode. You can also email the show at iCantCUPodcast@gmail.com  

Richard Rieman had a successful career in news radio and then transitioned into being an audiobook narrator. Known as “The Audiobook Wizard,” Richard can imitate many well-known characters and characters of varying backgrounds. He founded the non-profit Imagination Videobooks to make children's picture books accessible. They have a Kickstarter running from May 3 to June 4 to support a fully accessible movie-length version of Winnie the Pooh available.   Non-Profit Website: https://imaginationvideobooks.org/ "The Winnie the Pooh Project" on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/richardrieman/the-winnie-the-pooh-project   Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast  Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com    Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com    Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns  Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett

This week on Inspirational Journeys, my special guest and I had a fabulous conversation about producing audio/video books for visually impaired and hearing impaired children. We talked about the importance of sharing audio described picture books in audio format to sighted children, so they could enjoy the book alongside their visually impaired peers. Imagination Videobooks Founder and CEO Richard Rieman Ree-man), “The Audiobook Wizard,” is an acclaimed authority on audio and video self-publishing. He has narrated and produced hundreds of Indie-published audiobooks. He is the author of the Global eBook Awards Gold Medal Winner in Writing/Publishing, “The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation.” Richard is a Gold Medal National Ben Franklin Independent Book Publishers Assn. (IBPA) Award Winner for Audiobook Nonfiction, an Audible Approved Audiobook Producer, and a 5-time winner of the EVVY Award for audiobook narration and production. Richard is a former guide and racing instructor for visually impaired skiers, a volunteer narrator for Learning Ally; and a member of the Audiobook Narrators of America, the Audio Description Network Alliance, and the Audio Description Project. Connect with Richard at the following links: Home - (imaginationvideobooks.org) (19) Imagination Videobooks | Facebook (13) Richard Rieman | LinkedIn (20) Imagination Videobooks (@IVideobooks) / Twitter Subscribe to the Imagination Videobooks podcast: https://anchor.fm/audiobookwizard If you're looking for high quality editing services at reasonable prices, send queries to theplotstitch@gmail.com Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Support this podcast with a monthly donation: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support or you can give a one-time donation via PayPal at: https://paypal.me/annHarrisonBarnes?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/message

Join Brian and Carl as they delve into the world of audio description of children's books. They speak to Richard Rieman, founder of Imagination Videobooks, a service that makes children's books accessible to children of all backgrounds and abilities. Richard Rieman (Ree'man), “The Audiobook Wizard,” is an acclaimed authority on audio self-publishing. He has narrated and produced hundreds of Indie-published audiobooks. He is the author of the Global eBook Awards Gold Medal Winner in Writing/Publishing, “The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation.”Richard is a Gold Medal National Ben Franklin Independent Book Publishers Assn. (IBPA) Award Winner for Audiobook Nonfiction, an Audible Approved Audiobook Producer and a 5-time winner of the EVVY Award for audiobook narration and production. Richard created the “Imagination Videobooks” Nonprofit to make children's illustrated books accessible to all children by creating audiobooks with audio description of the pictures for blind children, and videobooks with captions and sign language for deaf children. To leave feedback, suggestions, or ideas for a future podcast on Picture this, please get in touch with the Picture this team by emailing your comments to or leave a voicemail at 857-302-2817. We may use your email or voicemail in a future episode. Show Notes: Imagination Videobooks: The Described and Captioned Media Program:  

Founder and CEO of the 501(c)(3) Nonprofit "Imagination Videobooks," Richard is known as "The Storybook Wizard." He is a top Audible narrator who helps authors give their books a voice. His team has produced hundreds of audiobooks, including Richard's own award-winning book, "The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation." Children's Accessible Videobooks Creator - samples at https://imaginationvideobooks.org - Benjamin Franklin National Gold Medal Award in Audiobook Nonfiction for producing, directing, and co-narrating "Football Flyboy" by Lisa Reinicke. Independent Book Publishers Association. - Five-time EVVY Gold Award Winning Audiobook Narrator and Producer at Audiobook Revolution, http://audiobookrevolution.com/ - Author of Global eBook Gold Medal Award in Writing/Publishing for "The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation" http://bit.ly/audiobookcreation - Produced best-sellers including "​Auschwitz #34207"​ and "Shot Down" - Audible Approved Narrator (Top 10%) Veteran Network, New York, Chicago and Washington DC Radio News Anchor and Correspondent

During his long and illustrious career as a reporter, Richard Rieman worked all over the world and traveled on the press plane with former President Ronald Reagan.  Richard joins me on this very special edition of Decide to Transform to talk about the power of imagination, and the need we all have to cultivate it. Richard spent significant time as a guide for blind skiers, and when concluding his career in journalism noted a tremendous void in the audiobook world, namely audiobooks especially for blind and low vision children.  Imagination Videobooks was born. Because children's books have illustrations, these audiobooks contain an audio description of the illustrations. The power of imagination is tremendous. One way we can cultivate it is by reading. If you are a parent, you can help cultivate your children's imaginations by reading to them. Join Richard and me for a conversation about the power of stories and the human imagination, a power that is integral to life itself.  --- As a child, Richard Rieman wanted to be Superman. Since he couldn't fly, he decided to be Clark Kent instead and had a long and successful career as a radio news reporter and anchor. Richard then became the "Audiobook Wizard," narrating and producing hundreds of audiobooks and authoring the award-winning book The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation. To fill a gap in the audiobook world, Richard founded Imagination Videobooks, a nonprofit that creates audiobooks for blind and low vision children which include audio description of the wonderful illustrations. imaginationvideobooks.org Richard@imaginationvideobooks.org --- Click here for a one-minute sample of Richard reading an audiobook!  ---

Richard Rieman is an Audible Approved Audiobook narrator, audiobook producer, professionally trained Voice Actor, and author of “The Author's Guide to AudioBook Creation and he is the founder of Audiobook Revolution. In this episode you will hear about how Richard became an audio book voice over as well as: What you need to know about recording an audio book What equipment you might need and your options How to hire someone to do your audio book for you The most popular ways for producing audio books Connect with Richard Rieman here: Audiobook and narration and creation services at https://audiobookrevolution.com/ Online course and audiobook creation at: https://audiobookmasterclass.com Find him on Facebook! Get a copy of his book "The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation" If you are wanting to publish a book or if you have thought about creating your own audio book you will appreciate this episode. RIchard's story of redefining himself and creating a new business and career when his old was no longer an option is inspiring.

Today Amy Collins interviews Richard Rieman about taking your book from the written page and turning it into an audio book. You will learn: How did Richard get into audio books How do you turn a book into an audio book? Differences between ACX and Find a way voices How much does it cost? How much time does it take to record your own version? (9,300 words perhour) What is the shortest time to poduce an audio book? Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel Richard's Websites audiobookrevolution.com virtualrecording.studio

Richard Rieman is an Audible Approved Audiobook narrator, audiobook producer, professionally trained Voice Actor, and author of “The Author’s Guide to AudioBook Creation and he is the founder of Audiobook Revolution. In this episode you will hear about how Richard became an audio book voice over as well as: What you need to know about recording an audio bookWhat equipment you might need and your optionsHow to hire someone to do your audio book for youThe most popular ways for producing audio books Connect with Richard Rieman here: Audiobook and narration and creation services at https://audiobookrevolution.com/Online course and audiobook creation at: https://audiobookmasterclass.comFind him on Facebook! Get a copy of his book "The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation"    If you are wanting to publish a book or if you have thought about creating your own audio book you will appreciate this episode. RIchard's story of redefining himself and creating a new business and career when his old was no longer an option is inspiring. 

In this episode you'll discover: How to develop your audiobook How to find the right narrator for your audiobook How to find success with your young adult novel How to market your book to younger readers How to use the rising interest in podcasts to market your audiobook How to get help exploring the audiobook option How to become an audiobook narrator yourself How to include the images in your children's book in your audiobook How to expand your readership by developing an audiobook How to make your writing flow

Audiobook Narrator Richard Rieman is the author of The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation and drops by to tell us what we need to know about audiobook narration: where to do it, how to do it ourselves or hire someone else to record all or part of it (it's cheaper than you think) as well as how to avoid the usual pitfalls of hiring the wrong person or using the wrong equipment. Resources The Author's Guide to AudioBook Creation (Book) Audiobook Consulting (Audio Book) Richard Rieman (Blog and Official Site) Audiobook Revolution Productions (Audio Book) Author's Republic (Audiobook Publisher) AudioBook Reviewer (Reviewer) Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ condenser microphone (Amazon)

Richard Rieman used his experience as an NBC broadcaster to narrate audiobooks as an Audible Approved Narrator. In this episode of Breakthrough Success, we talk about the Audiobook Revolution that’s taking over the consumer space. Richard discusses how to narrate an audiobook and get your audiobook published in the ACX marketplace. He also shares some insights on how to rank your audiobooks higher on Amazon.  Richard believes that the biggest challenge of any small business is finding the clients. He addresses this challenge by promoting his services online, and get this, attends one networking event every week. He says that attending and speaking at these events seals him most of the clients he gets. This one search I conducted reveals the massive advantage audiobooks gives you. I searched “social media marketing” on the Amazon Kindle store and got a total of 6,429 books. The first few pages are filled with books with 100+ reviews. Audiobooks presents a very different story. On Audible (Amazon’s website for audiobooks), I searched the same keyword phrase and got a total of 105 results. Very few of these books have 100+ reviews let alone 50+ reviews. Audiobook reading is also increasing, and with fewer audiobooks available than eBooks, the audiobook revolution makes sense. To capitalize on this audiobook revolution, listen to the interview I had with Richard Rieman. I just learned about this revolution a few weeks ago. Richard has been living this audiobook revolution for quite a while now.  If you want more episodes like this one, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher:  marcguberti.com/itunes marcguberti.com/stitcher   Key Links from the Show: http://www.acx.com/ - Amazon’s Audiobook Creation Exchange https://www.amazon.com/Authors-Guide-AudioBook-Creation/dp/0997100206 - Richard’s Book www.meetup.com - Meet different people in industries https://voatlanta.me/ - Voiceover Atlanta www.audiobookreviewer.com - Audiobook promotion and review site www.audiobookboom.com - Audiobook promotion and review site www.audiobookrevolution.com - Richard’s website richard@audiobookrevolution.com - Richard’s email  

Welcome to this episode of the Real Fast Results podcast!  Today, you’re going to have the chance to learn about creating and selling audiobooks.  Back in the day ACX (and similar services to that) didn’t exist, and in order to do an audiobook, you would have to spend $3,000-$4,000 up front just to get it out into the marketplace.  ACX stands for (Audiobook Creation Exchange), by the way.  If you’re interested in creating audiobooks, you are in the right place because Richard Rieman is here to share with us what he knows. Richard is an audio book self-publishing expert, the owner of Audiobook Revolution Productions, and the author of The Author’s Guide to Audiobook Creation.  He helps self-published writers get their audiobooks out into the marketplace.  He both produces and narrates audiobooks.  In fact, he’s narrated dozens of titles on Amazon, Audible, iTunes, and many other platforms.  Prior to his audiobook adventures, Mr. Rieman was a news anchor and reporter for RKO Radio Networks in New York and WTOP in Washington D.C. as well as NBC and ABC Radio in Chicago.  Without further ado, Mr. Richard Rieman… Download the Complete PDF Show Notes Free for this Episode How to Make Money with Audiobooks I promise that I will show you how to make money with audiobooks. [bctt tweet="You can make more money with audiobooks than you can with eBooks these days." username="danielhall"]Audiobooks are exploding right now.  The growth is tremendous, and sales are up 35% so far this year, after growth of 20% the last two years.  Audible listening is up 38%.  So this is a way to re-purpose your existing content and make more money. You’ve already written the lyrics, now add the song.  Add the voice to it and create an audiobook. In this interview you will discover:  There are fewer audiobooks per genre, so it’s easier to find the audiobook version that you have out there. Amazon's  Whispersync program. Audiobook listeners are fans.  You’re building your fan base from everything that you do, whether it is the written or spoken word that you are providing.  You can put your audiobook up for virtually no cost. Sites you can used to record your audiobook. Finding a narrator. Marketing your audiobook. Places to post your audiobook for reviews. Download the Complete PDF Show Notes Free for this Episode Links Richard's book: Author’s Guide to Audiobook Creation Podcast: Creating Passive Royalties From eBook Sales To Libraries With Amy Collins Produce Your Audiobook: ACX.com BlackstonePodium Marketing Your Audiobook: Whispersync Audiobook Boom Audiobookreviewer.com Real Fast Results Community If you are diggin’ on this stuff and really love what we’re doing here at Real Fast Results, would you please do me a favor? Head on over to iTunes, and make sure that you subscribe to this show, download it, and rate & review it. That would be an awesome thing. Of course, we also want to know your results. Please share those results with us at http://www.realfastresults.com/results. As always, go make results happen!

With smiling Irish eyes and a rich, warm voice to match, Richard Rieman (Ree’man) is an Audible Approved Audiobook narrator*, audiobook producer, professionally trained Voice Actor, and author of “The Author’s Guide to AudioBook Creation.” *Audible Approved producers are the best audiobook producers in the business. Most have narrated and/or produced 25 audiobooks that are available on Audible.com and have a verifiable record of achievement in the audiobook industry. These producers are identifiable on the ACX website by a special icon in their narrator profiles. Richard trained with Emmy-Award winning Voice Actor and VO Coach Melissa Leebaert,  Award-winning Audiobook Narrator Sean Pratt, and took classes and workshops with David Goldberg at Edge Studio and Bill DeWees, one of the most respected VO Coaches. Richard is a four-time winner of Edge Studio’s National Script Recording Contests. For more info on this and other episodes, head over to mikelenzvoice.com.