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 […]
Being visually impaired in a new place can be difficult, but it can be done. USA residents Colleen and Cheryl recently returned from a trip to the United Kingdom! They share some of their experiences with travel, both good and bad, and provide tips and tricks for people researching their next adventure (sighted or not). […]
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 […]
Colleen is back, this time speaking about accessibility in computer programming! For all those who design, use, or create programs and websites this podcast will give you some fun insight into what blind and visually impaired people do with their settings and screen readers to try and navigate your materials. Colleen addresses some helpful hints […]
In this follow up to her White Cane Podcast, Colleen addresses more techniques and resources for traveling independently with a visual impairment. Answering some great feedback, she also shares some personal views and tips on the importance of gaining independent living skills. Keep the comments and questions coming this way! blindinspirationcast@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe […]
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 […]
Hello! We are taking a bit of a hiatus here at Blind Inspirationcast. Thank you so much for tuning in and commenting or giving feedback! Keep it up, and e-mail blindinspirationcast@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or any requests. Happy holiday season to everyone, and we will be back with more regular episodes soon! Cheers, Colleen and […]
Election Day 2012! In this podcast Colleen discusses her experience with the polls and elections as a visually impaired voter. Colleen explains some of her research on the different ways one can be accommadated during the voting process, and tells her voting story! Best wishes for the American people in this important time. Did you […]
