Colleen has collaborated with Defacto Sound‘s podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz to talk about many aspects of audio description and this hidden track in an increasing number of films. Check out the podcast on Soundcloud. The goal is to further the production of Audio Description for TV, Film, and more! Interested in becoming an Audio Describer? Contact Colleen at Audio Description […]
Colleen was contacted by Defacto Sound, which is a Sound Studio in MD, USA. Proprietor Dallas interviews her regarding her life in the visual world, and her thoughts on Audio Description. This is a fascinating look into the world of a sighted sound engineer talking to a blind sound-lover. Our goal is to further the […]
It’s finally here! Voting 2016…how was it for you? Colleen describes her accessible voting experience (or lack thereof). She also announces her upcoming collaboration with Comics Empower! Survey for Blind Voter Feedback Listen to Colleen’s past podcasts about voting in 2014 and about voting in 2012. Email: blindinspirationcast@gmail.com Or tweet us @inspirationcast Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe […]
In this episode Colleen talks about the importance of advocacy in the visually impaired community. Especially going over her own experience obtaining an Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) in her hometown. Safety and independence are so important to the blind community, and travel is a huge part of that. Let’s cross some streets! APS Technical Specifications […]
Colleen is back with several updates about her life, some advice about turning on the accessibility settings on a smart phone, and a peek into the app TapTapSee. TapTapSee is a camera app for the blind and vision impaired that allows you to take a photo of anything and have it described for you in […]
So you’ve heard Colleen talk about 20 Awesome Things about being Visually Impaired. Now it’s time to hear some reasons why it might not be so awesome. Hear about the actual woes of the visually impaired, presented with plenty of humor of course. Colleen references the Vending Machine Episode as well. Have your own? Email: blindinspirationcast@gmail.com […]
The Doctor and Clara encounter prehistoric parasites and futuristic cybermen. Colleen and Cheryl discuss portrayal of blindness, The Doctor’s sidekicks, children, acting challenges, and more! Comment! Comment! Comment! blindinspirationcast@gmail.com Tweet us! @inspirationcast Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe with RSS and others Join the Facebook Group Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Alyssa, Cheryl, and Colleen prove their Great Intelligence by having a smashing time discussing the mysterious companion Clara and the strange new contemporary tone of Doctor Who. Tips on Wi-Fi practices, breakfast, and having an actual 3-dimensional character. Write in! blindinspirationcast@gmail.com Tweet us! @inspirationcast Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe with RSS and others Join the Facebook […]
Colleen and Cheryl go to a futuristic world where Rory has to choose between Amy now and Amy then and a robot! Mentions of the Holodek, time, space, sonic screw divers, and…well…it’s Doctor Who! And Happy National Podcast Day! What are your thoughts on time streams and breaking the laws of time? blindinspirationcast@gmail.com Tweet us your thoughts! […]
In this 2-parter, The Doctor and companions travel to an acid mine on earth in the near future, and discover The Flesh! Colleen and Cheryl discuss the concept of The Flesh and how creepy the entire thing is. Also discussed are Amy and Rory, technology, representation of pregnancy, female companions, discrimination, and acting exercises. Tweet […]
