143: The Braille Challenge (Encore)

143: The Braille Challenge (Encore)

On this episode, Hao Wen discusses the Braille Challenge once again. We cover the main events in the challenge, and new updates to the challenge structure and expansion. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear candy arrives every Sunday, at 1:35 PM Eastern Time. Thank you for listening to Blind Kid's Life, and remember, blind people can do anything sighted people can do.

142: Planning Routes with Tactile Maps & Technology

On this episode, Hao Wen discusses his method of planning routes. We go through some of the basic steps when planning routes, cover some apps and software that may help you in the planning process, and discuss tactile maps. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear candy arrives every Sunday, at 1:35 PM Eastern Time. Thank you for listening to Blind Kid's Life, and remember, blind people can do anything sighted people can do.

141: The Lazarillo GPS App

On this episode, Hao Wen discusses the Lazarillo GPS app for iOS and Android. We cover the app's main features, the different modes available, and the honest limitations of the app. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear candy arrives every Sunday, at 1:35 PM Eastern Time. Thank you for listening to Blind Kid's Life, and remember, blind people can do anything sighted people can do.

140: Comparing JAWS & NVDA (for Windows)

On this episode, Hao Wen takes a look at two major screen readers for the Microsoft Windows operating system: JAWS & NVDA. We look at some of their features and functions, as well as comparing them to see which screen reader is better for certain functions. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear candy arrives every Sunday, at 1:35 PM Eastern Time. Thank you for listening to Blind Kid's Life, and remember, blind people can do anything sighted people can do.

139: Ordering Uber Eats (and Uber) with a Visual Impairment

On this episode, Hao Wen discusses using Uber, and Uber Eats as well, with a visual disability. We discuss the app's interface, the setup and account creation process, and notifications. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear candy arrives every Sunday, at 1:35 PM Eastern Time. Thank you for listening to Blind Kid's Life, and remember, blind people can do anything sighted people can do.