Join Cheryl, Colleen, The Doctor, Mr. Williams, Rory, Amy, Queen Nefertiti, Hunter Riddell, Solomon, robots, Silurians, dinosaurs, and innuendo on this epic journey to stop the Earth from blowing something else up! What disabilities have we seen represented in Doctor Who? Do you remember? Also, what are your thoughts on future episodes? Send your thoughts […]
In this podcast Cheryl joins Colleen to discuss a recently coined phrase “inspiration porn.” Not bashing anyone who posts pictures of inspiring people who struggle with challenges, but questioning the real motives. The concept that people with disabilities are required to inspire those who don’t have any. That meme that brightens your day because you realize you don’t […]
In this fun-filled American jaunt, Colleen discusses the process of how visually impaired and blind people vote at the polls. Her own experience provides criticism, cynicism, and civicism! Learn how you can help the visually impaired vote confidentially and successfully! Referenced Links: American Federation for the Blind – Voting Machines Colleen’s last podcast on voting […]
In this talk, Colleen divulges her knowledge and personal experience with depression. Not only associated with losing one’s eyesight, depression affects a large amount of the population. Do you think you understand exactly what depression is? Please listen in and discover some resources about depression and illnesses that perhaps you never even considered. Write in: […]
Legally blind hostess Colleen gives a stand-up rendition of her personal top twenty reasons why the visually impaired community is secretly awesome. Have you ever walked by a blind person and thought, “I could never live….how do they exist?” It’s not easy, but it’s not impossible. Laugh along with us and comment! Did Colleen miss […]
Cheryl and Colleen round out their October trip and discuss their specific experiences in venues around London and Wales. It was a wonderful whirlwind trip based in the Cambridge area, and is a must listen if you are going abroad to any sites discussed! Check out Part I and Part II, Tell us about the most accessible and inaccessible […]
Amy is treated to meeting the real Vincent van Gogh…which turns out to be the last thing she and The Doctor were expecting. Colleen and Cheryl discuss visually impaired aliens, mental illness, Matt Smith’s version of The Doctor, the real Van Gogh, and begin to look towards the season finale! Write in! Did you like […]
Cheryl and Colleen come back to their UK adventures from UK Travel Part 1 to reveal more about traveling in the United Kingdom specifically, including some money-saving tips. Transportation, taxes, and accessibility are all discussed. And…drumroll…there is a PART 3! Check it out soon, we’ve split things up for easy listening. Tune in for more […]
How do people who can’t see a computer screen navigate a website? Colleen and her website designer, Cheryl, talk about basics of web design and programming for visually impaired users. Understand more about how blind people might experience the internet and learn how easy it can be to make your site accessible to more people. […]
Inclusion in the Arts recently created an Achievement in Diversity Award, which they presented to actor James Earl Jones in July 2013. Colleen explains the non-profit organization and gives her thoughts on the award and the actor. Do you have any thoughts on Inclusion in the Arts? Who should get this award next year? Fun with […]
