Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 263 – Belt Canes

Spectrum News 1 in Charlotte reports that a national non-profit called Safe Toddles has created belt canes. Belt canes help blind toddlers navigate their world. Joining us to talk about the belt canes will be Safe Toddles President and CEO Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken and mom June Allison. June is the mother of her visually impaired … Read more

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 262 – Jennifer Flatt

The American Council of the Blind’s New Manager of Communications Jennifer Flatt comes to Speaking Out for the Blind to tell us about herself and where she’s planning to take ACB in the very near future.   To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the … Read more

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 261 – Braille Menus

Students Nicolas “Nik” Hourican and Lily McCarthy, and National Braille Press President Brian Mac Donald will join us about how they’re creating Braille menus for restaurants and their blind customers.   To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to … Read more

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 260 – Sports and Exercise Tips for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Sports and Exercise Tips for the Blind and Visually Impaired– June 11th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Radio Mainstream East) and Pacific (ACB Radio Mainstream West) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details)   What are some of the best sports and exercise tips that the blind and visually impaired can … Read more

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 259 – Better Assisting Blind Travelers During COVID

Guide Dogs for the Blind President Christine Benninger and The Seeing Eye President Glenn Hoagland join us to explain their new training video for airport and airline employees to better assist visually impaired travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic.   To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one … Read more

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 256 – Special Education, the Blind, and Cuts

Rhode Island Vision Education Services Program Teacher of the Visually Impaired Elizabeth Doyle-Payne, Orientation and Mobility Specialist Judi Lambert, and blind student Ryan Lukowicz will join us. They’ll talk about Ryan’s services and how they may be impacted by a series of cuts.   To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go … Read more

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 254 – Virtual Programs for Visually Impaired Teens

Future In Sight’s Stephanie Hurd and Ryan Menter join us to talk about how the nonprofit is adapting well to COVID-19 and its special virtual programming for visually impaired teens.   To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to … Read more