A New World: GAAD, The Pandemic and Distance Learning

Penny Forward

Recently, during  our  weekly Thursday meeting CareersPLUS welcomed Chris and Liz from  Penny Forward for what was a fun and fantastic  interactive Zoom conversation  all about the real deal of managing  money like a pro. Penny Forward is a non-profit that's all about financial empowerment for the blind community! This episode was recorded during our weekly meetups in the months of October 2023. You can visit the Penny Forward homepage at https://www.pennyforward.com [https://www.pennyforward.com/] For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblNYaFZVakh3bWdRVU44WXQzOWE0M19MOTJxd3xBQ3Jtc0tuSUFJeElOeXBHV25hOFlJZHBYWkFhaFh4NVBhV2JnR1paM3dmZmhhQktJUFVHSDBEY2xiMl9CRlpWUUNuQ3g2UjZ3S3lMNGxjYjBrTnlKeVZUT3NjdkcxdnpMWUFwWllqSjdFVGRFZndGLUhnNk5IUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsocietyfortheblind.org%2F&v=cHAm3WlQDXs] You can email us at eyecanpod@societyfortheblind.org  [eyecanpod@societyfortheblind] Thank you for listening...

Our Go To Tech

The EyeCanPod podcast has been on summer vacation, but our Podcasters have  been busy discussing their  favorite, go to assistive technology devices and are excited to share our compiled list and thoughts  with all of you in this  our special back to school episode of the EyeCanPod podcast.     From  touch typing with Yess Accessible’s Fun with TypeAbility and Windows 11, to the new NLS e-Braille reader from Humanware, from iPhone, and Android phones, to the  tried and  true  Victor Reader Stream and  Braille Note Touch, and refreshable braille displays.  Come take a listen  to hear  if your favorite must-have assistive tech made the list.    This episode was recorded during our weekly meetups  during the Summer Break in 2023. For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblNYaFZVakh3bWdRVU44WXQzOWE0M19MOTJxd3xBQ3Jtc0tuSUFJeElOeXBHV25hOFlJZHBYWkFhaFh4NVBhV2JnR1paM3dmZmhhQktJUFVHSDBEY2xiMl9CRlpWUUNuQ3g2UjZ3S3lMNGxjYjBrTnlKeVZUT3NjdkcxdnpMWUFwWllqSjdFVGRFZndGLUhnNk5IUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsocietyfortheblind.org%2F&v=cHAm3WlQDXs] You can email us at eyecanpod@societyfortheblind.org  [eyecanpod@societyfortheblind] Thank you for listening...

A New World: GAAD, The Pandemic and Distance Learning

Since 2011, each year, the third Thursday in May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Every user deserves a first-rate digital experience on the web. Someone with a disability must be able to experience web-based services, content and other digital products with the same successful outcome as those without disabilities. This awareness and commitment to inclusion is the goal of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a global event that shines a light on digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities. The recent pandemic brought home the importance of global accessibility. Over the past few weeks we have been discussing our personal experiences during the pandemic. This episode was recorded during our weekly meetups in the months of May 2023. For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblNYaFZVakh3bWdRVU44WXQzOWE0M19MOTJxd3xBQ3Jtc0tuSUFJeElOeXBHV25hOFlJZHBYWkFhaFh4NVBhV2JnR1paM3dmZmhhQktJUFVHSDBEY2xiMl9CRlpWUUNuQ3g2UjZ3S3lMNGxjYjBrTnlKeVZUT3NjdkcxdnpMWUFwWllqSjdFVGRFZndGLUhnNk5IUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsocietyfortheblind.org%2F&v=cHAm3WlQDXs] You can email us at eyecanpod@societyfortheblind.org  [eyecanpod@societyfortheblind] Thank you for listening...

Let’s talk Audio Description

In this episode we talk about audio description, what it is/means to us and what makes it awesome! Did you know there are so many different areas that audio description is used in? It isn’t just in movies, but it is also utilized in live performances - like a ballet, or broadway show, video games, game shows, TV series, or episodes, educational videos and more. One area it is not being utilized in currently is on YouTube videos. Hopefully soon; we want full access! Audio description adds value for everyone, not just the visually impaired.  This episode was recorded during our weekly meetups in the months of March and April 2023. For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblNYaFZVakh3bWdRVU44WXQzOWE0M19MOTJxd3xBQ3Jtc0tuSUFJeElOeXBHV25hOFlJZHBYWkFhaFh4NVBhV2JnR1paM3dmZmhhQktJUFVHSDBEY2xiMl9CRlpWUUNuQ3g2UjZ3S3lMNGxjYjBrTnlKeVZUT3NjdkcxdnpMWUFwWllqSjdFVGRFZndGLUhnNk5IUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsocietyfortheblind.org%2F&v=cHAm3WlQDXs] You can email us at eyecanpod@societyfortheblind.org  [eyecanpod@societyfortheblind] Thank you for listening...

It’s Complicated

This month CareersPLUS has been exploring the world of relationships and for a lot of us, sighted and blind, young and old, the world of inter-personal relationships is a lot like taking a test, uncomfortable, anxiety inducing and something none of us look forward to. Put blindness, the internet, shyness, loving but sometimes overly protective parents, family and friends and it can become a painfully awkward situation. Friendship, romantic, school  or work, we all need to interact with each other and a friendly compass to help us navigate the social road. This episode was recorded during our weekly meetups in the month of February 2023. For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblNYaFZVakh3bWdRVU44WXQzOWE0M19MOTJxd3xBQ3Jtc0tuSUFJeElOeXBHV25hOFlJZHBYWkFhaFh4NVBhV2JnR1paM3dmZmhhQktJUFVHSDBEY2xiMl9CRlpWUUNuQ3g2UjZ3S3lMNGxjYjBrTnlKeVZUT3NjdkcxdnpMWUFwWllqSjdFVGRFZndGLUhnNk5IUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsocietyfortheblind.org%2F&v=cHAm3WlQDXs] You can email us at eyecanpod@societyfortheblind.org  [eyecanpod@societyfortheblind] Thank you for listening...