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The world of being blind is a podcast where Darren talks about Technology for the Blind, technology in general, as well as anything blindness. This can range from dating to relationships to the most common questions like "How do blind people do the dishes?" "Are blind people able to drive?" "How can Blind/Visually Impaired people order at a restaurant?" Don't worry, your questions and speculations will be cleared up with the help of the host Darren Dizon, and some special guests!


About Darren:

Darren is an Asian American from California, who loves teaching technology, and who loves hosting this podcast. He also loves reading emails. If you wish to send some emails with feedback, or with any ideas you have for the show, please email info@visionaccessibility.com, and someone will be happy to respond to your email.



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*This podcast should be listened to on any pod Catcher like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, IHeartRadio, TuneInRadio, Castbox, etc, and not YouTube. YouTube does not allow the access to hyperlinks. *In this episode of the podcast, Darren has A.T. Guys On to speak about their Acces Technology products that they currently have in stock as of December, 2, 2022. If you wish to visit their website, please go to atguys.com.What’s new at A.T. GuysAs of December, 2022 the following products have been added to the A.T. Guys store.Stellar Trek Leather Case w/straps Executive Fitted leather case - $86.95EPI together with HumanWare, have created and designed the Stellar Trek case. This case is a soft form-fitted custom leather case for the Stellar trek unit. This case is made of high grade Napa leather that fits snuggle around your unit, and has a storage zipper compartment for your ear buds. The case has been designed to enable the user to easily utilize your Stellar Trek while the case is on the unit, and allows the unit to be carried on a comfortable strap or clipped on your belt… BrailleSense 6 Executive Fitted leather case -$135.00Executive products is proud to introduce the new case from the HIMS Braillesense 6 leather case. Tired of using the standard case that comes with the Braillsense 6, try this case made by Executive Products.The new HIMS BrailleSense 6 case is a form-fitted custom case for your unit that will not allow your unit to slip out of its case. The unit is designed to enable the BrailleSense 6 user to easily utilize the note taker while the case is on the unit and allow the unit to be carried on a comfortable strap…Support the showSupport the show on Facebook - Follow the show to receive updates on Darren’s Music, podcast, and much more!Support the show on Twitter - Follow the show to receive updates on Darren’s Music, podcast, and much more!If you have any questions, please contact us at https://darrendizonofficial.com/contact-us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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.
In this episode, we talk about NLS BARD, from the National Library Service. Please follow the links that were discussed in the episode. List of Network Libraries in your state Here, you'll find a list of Network Libraries in your state or region.  Other Links: 1) Become an NLS patron2) Register for BARDIf you wish to donate, it really helps the podcast, as you will be supporting the creator, and the future of podcast episodes. This podcast is listener supported. Donate to The World Of Being Blind Podcast - All funds go directly to Darren Dizon.Donate to The World Of Being Blind, via a subscription through Anchor (Highly recommended) Send in a voice message  Visit the Send in a voice Message link, to be redirected to Darren's Podcast Page. From there, you can click the Message button, to be redirected to the Message button.  ______________________________ Click the below links to visit my music, as well as to see my Podcast on the other streaming platforms. You can also click the link at the bottom of the podcast links to send in a voice message, with any questions you may have about the show, or technology for the blind, as well as anything blindness related. You will also have the chance to be featured on my podcast if you send in a voice message. Listen to Darren on ALL major streaming platforms!View the full list of Podcast EpisodesThis page expands rapidly. If you'd like to get a pod catcher that has not been specified, please don't hesitate to contact the Website Host, at theworldofbeingblind@gmail.com--- 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.
In this episode, I give you updates, related to the podcast, as well, as updates on my new music, like the release coming out tomorrow on Apple Music, and Spotify, as well as YouTube Music, etc... Visit my website by clicking here, to listen to the music!______________________________Click the below links to visit my music, as well as to see my Podcast on the other streaming platforms. You can also click the link at the bottom of the podcast links to send in a voice message, with any questions you may have about the show, or technology for the blind, as well as anything blindness related. You will also have the chance to be featured on my podcast if you send in a voice message.Listen to me on Apple MusicListen to me on SpotifyNew ways of listening will be available soon, as well as an easier way to access these links.____________________My Podcasts Links:BreakerGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsPocket CastsRadioPublicSpotifyAmazon MusicAudibleIHeartRadio--- 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.
In this episode, I talk with one of the Audio Describers when Audio Description first started. --- 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.
Disney+ is a streaming service for everyone, including people who are Blind and Visually Impaired. I talk about audio description, and how to navigate Disney+ using the VoiceOver Screen Reader on IOS/IPadOS Devices.For more information, you can visit the following links:· Disney+ Website· The Audio Description Project‘s Website______________________________Click the below links to visit my music, as well as to see my Podcast on the other streaming platforms. You can also click the link at the bottom of the podcast links to send in a voice message, with any questions you may have about the show, or technology for the blind, as well as anything blindness related. You will also have the chance to be featured on my podcast if you send in a voice message.Listen to Darren on ALL major streaming platforms!____________________My Podcasts Links:BreakerGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsPocket CastsRadioPublicSpotifyAmazon MusicAudibleIHeartRadioIf you wish, you can visit Darren Dizon's Podcast Page, to see his expanding list of Podcast Platforms.Darren's Podcast Page--- 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.
In this Episode, I give an Introduction to my new Apple TV, and how I am able to use it with VoiceOver, which is the screenreader that comes with all Apple Devices. Check out my podcast on other platforms, as well as my Music!Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/afterglow-single/1562151672Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/64dzRs7iFT66sRIsPlbON1?si=NkX0kzkGR1i-TnyKVQ5VnA&dl_branch=1My Podcasts Links:Breaker:https://www.breaker.audio/the-world-of-being-blindGoogle Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZjM5OTJkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-world-of-being-blind/id1556363914Pocket Casts:https://pca.st/xzy2zmomRadioPublic:https://radiopublic.com/the-world-of-being-blind-WYAneLSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6crOxEU6Dz3vEcEAvjiPakAmazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/729ee72a-56a0-46ac-a4df-f4ce248c5585/The-world-of-Being-BlindIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-world-of-being-blind-83856317?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true--- 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.
Happy global accessibility awareness day to everybody in the United States! Accessibility is extremely important and without accessibility we would not have the technology we have today! Please spread the word about this podcast, and share these episodes, as it might benefit someone you know.Thursday, May 20, 2021, marks the tenth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access/inclusion and people with different disabilities.To learn more, please visit https://globalaccessibilityawarenessday.org/Check out my music on Apple Music and Spotify:Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/afterglow-single/1562151672Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/64dzRs7iFT66sRIsPlbON1?si=RzYCNxg5SbeUJsjanE--8Q--- 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.
This is an episode/continuation of the previous episode, where I had discussed the new braille displays from HumanWare.Once again, I apologize for the audio quality in this episode.For more information please email theworldofbbingblind@gmail.com, or visit https://theworldofbeingblin.wordpress.com/ to learn more.--- 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.
This is part 1 of a 2 part episode discussing the Brailliant BIX refreshable braille displays from HumanWare. When doing this Episode, I used a Braille Display to read out the questions, so I could read it. Which means that when doing this Episode, I had missread words. So sorry about that. I hope that you find this episode helpful. If you have any questions, please email theworldofbeingblind@gmail.com. Huv more information, please visit: https://theworldofbeingblin.wordpress.com--- 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.
This is an episode where I give a brief description as to what to expect from this Podcast. for more information, you can email theworldofbeingblind@gmail.com, or visit the website https://theworldofbeingblin.wordpress.com/.--- 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.
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