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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 396- Carl Arredondo
Many television viewers in Louisiana and America may remember Carl Arredondo. Carl was a television meteorologist. He worked for both The Weather Channel and…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 395- Thea Loekeboe
According to the Optical Delusion Podcast, Thea Loekeboe is a visually impaired competitive swimmer. Thea is from Norway. She came to America to study at the…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 394- Chris Desborough
KGUN-TV recently reported on Chirs Desborough’s accomplishments as a blind person. Chris has retinitis pigmentosa. And Chris is currently the Deputy Chief of…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 393- Tyler Cashman
Golf Magazine is talking about Tyler Cashman. He is an aspiring visually impaired golfer from New Jersey. Tyler is here to talk about golf and how his…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 392- Retinal Implant
Retinal Implant- August 21st, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days The San Francisco Chronicle reports that a Stanford…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 391- Blind Soccer Pitch
The Austin FC, or Football Club Soccer Team, Soccer Assist, 4ATX Foundation, and PSCI have teamed up with the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 390- The Tucson School for the Blind
KOLD-TV reports that a new school for the blind is coming to downtown Tucson, Arizona. It is called the Tucson School for the Blind. Here to talk about the…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 389- Sailing
CBS Minnesota reports that Twin Cities Blind Sailing is making sailing dreams come true for the blind and visually impaired living in the Minneapolis area…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 388- Kathy Nimmer
We’re talking with one outstanding blind woman. She’s worn multiple hats and achieved a lot. She is a teacher, writer, athlete, motivational speaker, and…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 387- Waymo Comes to Washington for the blind
Waymo is bringing their self-driving cars to Washington, DC. The National Council on Independent Living is celebrating the important moment. The organization…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 386- Recreate Yourself
We’re welcoming Dan Kysor back to the program. You may remember when I interviewed Dan on a previous episode back in the early 2010’s. Dan’s here to talk about…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 385- Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act
The Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act, or H.R. 8128, was just introduced in the House of Representatives. The Act plans to remove the rule of scheduling…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 384- Accessible Video Games for the Blind
More video games are being released with audio description. How does audio description help blind players win the games and reach all their levels? Aaron…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 383- New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Accessibility Improvements
KOB-TV in Albuquerque is reporting that the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is getting $6 million for upgrades. The upgrades will enhance…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 382- ACB 2026 STEP Program
The American Council of the Blind is launching STEP. STEP stands for Strengthen Teens, Elevate Potential. Strengthen Teens, Elevate Potential is a new youth…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 381- ACB 2026 Leadership Conference
The American Council of the Blind’s 2026 Leadership Conference is coming. It’s the smaller convention leading up to ACB’s bigger convention in St. Louis…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 380- Mammals Restoring Vision
Popular Mechanics says that mammals may not have ocular regeneration superpowers. But a new study shows that nature might have a couple of tricks up its…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 379- The Blind Pitmaster
CBS Texas reports that Chris Jones is a blind man who loves to barbecue. He loves barbecuing so much that he opened his own barbecue restaurant in Duncanville…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 378- VIPS
The Modesto Bee reports that Visually Impaired Persons Support, or VIPS, provides independent living skills services. The services are for blind and visually…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 377- Asanda Pavlacka
CBS San Francisco reports that Asanda Pavlacka is a blind multi-sport athlete. Asanda has competed in gymnastics, swimming, running, and martial arts. And…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 376- ACB Next Generation
ACB Next Generation is an American Council of the Blind special interest affiliate. This affiliate is targeted towards ACB members under forty. Some of ACB…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 375- Etiquette for meeting with visually impaired people
University of Utah’s Amanda Cornelius joins us. Amanda is the University Eye Center’s Social Worker. Amanda’s going to talk about the proper etiquette for…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 374- Space Camp for Blind and Visually Impaired Students
WAFF-TV in Huntsville, Alabama reports that the U.S. Space and Rocket Center just held its Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students. The acronym…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 373- Robot Guide Dog
According to Robotics and Automation News, a team at Georgia Tech is developing a robotic guide dog. Joining us to talk about the robotic guide dog will be…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 372- Tooth-In-Eye Surgery
WABC-TV in New York is reporting on a new tooth-in-eye surgery. This surgery removes the patient’s tooth, putting a plastic lens into the tooth, and stitching…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 371- ACB Lions
ACB Lions- August 29th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 370- John Helzer
KGO-TV in San Francisco, California reported on John Helzer. John was diagnosed with Diabetic Retinopathy in 2018. Having the disease didn’t stop John from…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 369- Ai
FOX 16 Little Rock reports that Artificial Intelligence is becoming more popular on social media, in schools, and in the workplace. Ai is also helping blind…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 368- Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Mrs. Karen Heeson is a Teacher of the Visually Impaired at the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Janesville, Wisconsin. But what does a…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 367- VIBE
FOX 23 reports that the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is starting a new program for helping visually impaired clients find jobs. Joining us to…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 366- Sierra Services for the Blind
Sierra Services for the Blind is a special blind services agency in Nevada City, California. The organization offers services to the blind and visually…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 365- Gold Nanoparticles
Gold Nanoparticles-_ _May 23rd, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 364- Marching Band
A special group of students and faculty members at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are creating a unique device. The device is going to help blind and visually…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 363- FCB
We’ll be talking to ACB’s Florida affiliate: The Florida Council of the Blind (FCB). Joining us to speak out and talk about FCB will be Mikey Wiseman, the…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 362- CCLVI 2025
One ACB affiliate establishes the right of low vision people to fully use their vision through available technology, servicers, and aids. This affiliate also…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 361- ACB of Nebraska
We’re talking about one of ACB’s finest state affiliates: The American Council of the Blind of Nebraska. Joining us to talk about ACBN will be Kristal Platt…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 360- A New Low-Vision Clinic
Monterey County Now reports that The Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County has opened a new low-vision clinic. The low-vision clinic is located…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 359- ACB Community
We’re very excited to welcome back American Council of the Blind’s Cindy Hollis. Cindy is ACB’s Manager of Membership Engagement. She’s here to talk about…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 358- Quest for Improved Audio description
The Santa Cruz Sentinel reports that many blind and visually impaired listen to a video without visuals and can’t get the whole experience. That’s the…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 357- Impacts of Visual Impairment on Children
Texas Tech Now reports that two Texas Tech Clinical Psychology professors: Adam T. Schmidt and Sarah Victor are conducting a study on blind and visually…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 356- Blind Center of Nevada
The Blind of Nevada in Las Vegas assists the blind and visually impaired in achieving their highest potential. How does the center do that? Blind Center of…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 355- Boxing and Southwest Kids in Action
KOLR-TV. In Springfield, Missouri is talking about the Southwest Kids in Action group. The group provides recreational opportunities for blind and visually…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 354- Train Audio Guide
The BBC reports that blind man Dave Smith sits on an accessibility advisory panel. The panel is a part of Britain’s Translink Railway System. Dave just wrote…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 353- Viewfinders and their Lenses
The website mentalfloss.com reports that Virginia is the first State to receive colorblind-friendly viewfinders. The viewfinders are at all of Virginia’s…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 352- Magic
The Standard reports that worldwide magicians are being challenged. That challenge is showcasing the best tricks for the blind and visually impaired. These…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 351- Tandem Biking
The Leader Newspaper reports that the Houston Lighthouse out of Texas is offering tandem bike rides for the blind on the first Saturday of each month. Here to…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 350- The Blind Barbie Doll
Mattel has just launched its best Barbie doll in years. It’s a blind Barbie doll. Yes my fellow listeners. We now have a blind Barbie doll. Here to talk about…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 349- The Visually Impaired and Cybersecurity
KCTV reports that several visually impaired students just attended a special summer camp in Kansas City, Missouri. The students learned how to build websites…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 348- Mentoring Program
According to northjersey.com, New Jersey’s Department of Human Services just began an annual mentorship program for its second year. The program strengthens…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 347- Piano
WPIX-TV of New York reports that Flushing, Queens blind fifth grader Hao Wen Deng is a piano prodigy. Hao Wen currently studies music at the city’s Filomen M…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 346- Friendly Like Me
We’re talking about a new app on today’s show. The app is called Friendly Like Me. Friendly Like Me helps people with disabilities and individuals with body…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 345- Sight Unseen
We’re going to be talking with Dolly Lewis (Tess), Agam Darshi (Sunny), and Executive Producers Nikolijne and Karen Troubetzkov about the new CTV Canada and CW…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 344- Voting Lawsuit
The San Francisco Chronicle and KRON-TV report that advocates for California’s blind voters want help from federal courts. The advocates are suing California’s…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 343- ACB Executive Director Scott Thornhill
The American Council of the Blind has a new Executive Director. ACB’s new Executive Director is Scott Thornhill. Scott took office on March 18th. The ACB Board…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 342- Heroes- A Benefit Concert for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Miami’s Community News reports that a benefit concert is coming up. The show is hosted by American Heritage Schools and the Lighthouse of Broward in Florida…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 341- Orientation Center for the Blind
The Orientation Center for the Blind is located in Albany, California. OCB is operated by the California Department of Rehabilitation. The Center assists the…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 340- The Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County
We’re going to Monterey, California. It’s just over an hour away from San Jose. It’s home to beautiful beaches, a large aquarium, and one of Forrest Gump’s…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 339- The Blind, Visually Impaired, and the Solar Eclipse
Mychamplainvalley.com reports that over fifty million people will be seeing this April’s solar eclipse. That includes the blind and visually impaired…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 338- Blind Film Director Adam Morse
Adam Morse is a blind film director. Deseret News says that Adam just recently directed the Google Javier In Frame ad for this year’s Super Bowl. Adam joins us…
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Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 337- John Oliviera
The Herald News reports that John Oliviera didn’t let being visually impaired keep him from fulfilling his American Dream and living independently. Now John’s…