The Blind Life Podcast

Looking for employment support for people who are blind or visually impaired? In this episode of The Blind Life Podcast, Shannon and Logan from Ablr explain how their Workforce Development program helps participants build skills and work toward meaningful employment. We discuss assistive technology training, digital accessibility certifications, paid internships, interview preparation, and ongoing career support. Learn what to expect, who the program is for, and how to get started through your vocational rehabilitation counselor. Learn more about Ablr: https://ablr360.com/theblindlife #BlindEmployment #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalAccessibility #VocationalRehabilitation #TheBlindLife

Finding reliable treatment information after a vision impairment diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Nome uses AI and a patient’s clinical diagnosis to identify potential treatments, medications, and other options that patients can discuss with their doctors. In this interview, Nome CEO Stevie Ringle shares how his own vision journey inspired the organization, explains how the service works, and reveals the interesting story behind its name. Learn more about Nome: ► https://www.nome.bio/ Solving Rare YouTube channel: ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7sRsn5UGalqbW4GrQjt0ug #VisionLoss #VisualImpairment #EyeHealth #ArtificialIntelligence #TheBlindLife

Accessible story time should be available to every family. In this video, I introduce Inside Ability Books, a collection of children’s books featuring large print and high-contrast designs for readers with low vision. I also speak with founder Krystle Boateng about how her own frustration with finding accessible books to read to her children inspired her to create a better option. Website: https://www.iabilitybooks.com/ #AccessibleBooks #LowVision #ChildrensBooks #BlindParents #InclusiveReading #Accessibility

Welcome back to the Audiobook Club! In this episode, I'm joined by my wife Rachel and our good friends Myrna and Dan as we dive into the wildly entertaining Dungeon Crawler Carl series. We share our favorite characters, discuss some of the most outrageous moments from the books, and talk about why Jeff Hays' incredible audiobook performance has made this one of our all-time favorite audiobook series. Whether you're already a fan or just curious what all the hype is about, join the conversation! If you're looking for your next great listen, here you go! BARD Mobile codes: DCC - DB128135 Carl's doomsday scenario - DB128508 The Butcher's Masquerade - DB128526 The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook - DB128509 The Gate of the Feral Gods - DB128510 The Eye of the Bedlam Bride - DB128527 This Inevitable Ruin - DB128528 Audible: https://www.audible.com/series/Dungeon-Crawler-Carl-Audiobooks/B0937JMKYV?srsltid=AfmBOooIqkGRXQXuqWRMkHXzFuUbVvuXY86_oIX7fsR6VfB7w4ZUL5Xr You can also get a FREE Trial of Audible: https://amzn.to/2wCA87F #DungeonCrawlerCarl #Audiobooks #AudiobookClub #TheBlindLife #Blind #LowVision #BARDMobile #Audible #JeffHays

In this episode of the Accessible App Overview podcast series, we're taking a look at the new Companion app from Hadley. Available for both Android and iOS, the app gives you easy access to all of Hadley's services, including a convenient way to call and connect with their support team directly. If you're already a fan of Hadley and the resources they provide, this is definitely an app you'll want to download. Android app link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.hadleyhelps.Hadley&hl=en_US iOS app link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hadley-helps/id6759167622 Hadley's website: https://hadleyhelps.org/