Colleen shares some global statistics and definitions surrounding visual impairments today, bringing light to some of the international efforts to prevent and care for the visually impaired, and striving to inspire people to open their minds and hearts to all. World Health Organization Please feel free to request future topics, ask questions, or add comments: […]

This podcast reveals some of the mysteries and misconceptions about The Long White Canes used by the blind and visually impaired. Colleen goes into the basics of why canes are used, how to get them, how to train with them, and what to do once you have one. For sighted listeners, this is a fun […]

Just in time for Halloween, Colleen and Cheryl discuss this creepy, monster-based episode of Doctor Who.  Just as the title suggests this one is about werewolves…from space.  They talk about sassy Queen Victoria, the Torchwood Institute, and WEREWOLVES!  Happy Halloween everyone!   Remember to send your feedback and thoughts: Comment below or email blindinspirationcast@gmail.com Subscribe on […]

Turner Classic Movies’ The Projected Image: A History of Disability in Film is running each Tuesday evening in October.  Of particular interest to Colleen is the 1942 film Eyes in the Night, which follows a blind detective in his thwarting of a group of murderers and thieves. Colleen and Cheryl discuss the film and its portrayal […]

Welcome back from a hiatus! Colleen has been performing in The Producers recently, and brings that experience to this podcast episode. She talks about how she has learned to perform with her visual impairment, the importance of asking for help, and what other actors can do that might help a cast member with a visual […]

SCIENCE JAWN!  In this episode Colleen relays her experience with this article about sight restoration for the blind and vision impaired.  The article is from e! Science News, and discusses a recent study published by Stanford University, where scientists have developed an infrared and photovoltaic system to restore stimulation to damaged retinas. Have you read […]