Speaking Out for the Blind

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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 191 - A Half Marathon for the Dogs Oct 19, 2019

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Thomas Panek is the visually impaired President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Thomas joins us to explain how he and three guide dogs just made history at the New York City Half Marathon.

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 188 - Blind Tech Oct 12, 2019

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Hari Bhimaraju and her big sister Divija are not your average high school and college students. They are avid inventors who’ve combined their love for community service and technology to make some very special tools for the blind and visually impaired. Hari and Divija will tell us about these tools.

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 193 - Audio Description Updates for 2019 Oct 05, 2019

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Joel Snyder of ACB’s Audio Description Project will join us. He’ll talk about the latest happenings in the audio description world for 2019.

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 192 - In the Dark Sep 30, 2019

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Actress Perry Mattfeld, TV show creator Corinne Kingsbury, and blind consultant Lorri Bernson will join us. They’ll tell us more about the CW series In The Dark and the inspiration behind this thrilling television program.

Speaking out for the Blind Episode 200 - Photography Sep 24, 2019

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On this 200th episode of Speaking Out for the Blind, we’ll be talking with the Washington State School for the Blind about their special photography class. We’ll learn how the students take pictures while exploring their surroundings.

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 199 - The Vale Sep 13, 2019

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There’s a new video game for the blind and visually impaired with lots of action and fantasy. The game follows a young blind sister, who was sheltered for most of his childhood, and he goes on an exciting adventure. The game’s creator, Dave Evans, tells us more about that adventure.

Speaking out for the Blind Episode 195 - Lego Braille Bricks Sep 06, 2019

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CBS News reports that Lego is releasing a new set of Braille bricks. We’re going to learn how these engaging and playful bricks may help blind and visually impaired kids learn Braille.

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 198 - Rodney Evans Aug 30, 2019

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According to the Hollywood Reporter, Rodney Evans is a low vision award-winning filmmaker. Evans’ vision loss hasn’t stopped him from directing and writing movies. We’re going to learn how Rodney directs movies and a little about his new film Vision Portraits.

Speaking out for the Blind Episode 196 - Traveling Blind Aug 22, 2019

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Blind author and traveler Tony Giles joins us. He’ll talk about his recent travel reports that are being featured on the BBC Travel Show.

Speaking out for the Blind Episode 197 - Camp Abilities Aug 17, 2019

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Texas-based orientation and mobility specialist Lisa Hanson and Texas Woman’s University representative Dr. Lisa Silliman-French will be joining us. They’re going to tell us about Camp Abilities, the week-long camp filled with fun sports activities for blind and visually impaired students.

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