Episodes

  • Melodies Beyond Sight: A Conversation with DJ Vision Soul
    Jul 8 2023

    Melodies Beyond Sight: A Conversation with DJ Vision Soul

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    29 mins
  • Keep Technology Accessible: Empowering Everyone in the Digital Age
    May 18 2023

    In this thought-provoking episode, (Keep Technology Accessible,) we delve into the importance of ensuring that technology remains accessible to all individuals, regardless of their age, abilities, or socioeconomic status. We explore the challenges associated with the digital divide and discuss strategies to bridge this gap, including affordable internet access, digital literacy training programs, and providing necessary tools. Furthermore, we highlight the significance of designing technology with accessibility in mind, incorporating inclusive design practices and assistive technologies. Promoting digital literacy and encouraging collaboration and innovation in the field are also emphasized as essential components of maintaining accessibility. This episode serves as a call to action, urging you to recognize the value of keeping technology inclusive and empowering everyone to participate fully in the digital age

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    12 mins
  • A Sudden Encounter with a Blind Person
    May 7 2023

    Handling unexpected situations can sometimes be a challenge. What do you do? What should you say? In this episode, we'll imagine a situation where a blind person accidentally bumps into someone and consider how to make the situation comfortable for everyone.

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    7 mins
  • Ask a Blind Person (Part I) - Featuring Lefentse Seofela
    Feb 20 2023

    A passionate fan joins the panel in this episode of BlindSmart to ask Thabo Baseki some crucial questions about being blind. Get a blind person's unvarnished opinions.


    Did you know?

    We welcome any questions you may have. Please drop them in the comments section or send an email to services@visioninword.com if you have any. You can also post a question on our "Blind Smart" Facebook page. The subsequent episode of the "Ask a Blind Person" series on this podcast will make sure to include them.


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    42 mins
  • Inclusive Language - Your Aim, My Aim
    Feb 15 2023
    Our words and actions can either make or break others. This is true of how we talk to and treat people living with disabilities. Do you know what to do and what not to do? Discover more in this podcast's featured content.

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    13 mins
  • Create Accessibility, starring Michael Hingson
    Feb 12 2023

    Do any of the words inclusion, accessibility, assistive technology, usability, or user-friendliness ring a bell? Some of the key words for people with impairments are those mentioned above. But what do they really mean? How can we make sure that persons with disabilities can access our digital goods and services? This episode of BlindSmart features an icon. Michael Hingson, who was born in 1950, has been blind from birth. His fascination with technology has allowed him to witness its development, including the rise in accessibility through time. He now works for a business that aids in making the internet accessible to those with disabilities. As he leads us on a voyage of accessibility, pay attention.

    Resources From Michael

    The Unstoppable Mindset podcast may be found at https://www.michaelhingson.com/podcast, which is also Michael's personal website.

    The AccessiBe official website: www.accessibe.com

    Michael is willing to talk at events on accessibility and how he and his guide dog worked together to help him survive the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack at the World Trade Center.

    You can contact Michael at michaelhi@accessibe.com or Michael@MichaelHingson.com



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    46 mins
  • Disability Etiquette: Use Audiobookse
    Feb 12 2023

    In this installment of the "BlindSmart" podcast, a write-up from the BlindSmart blog in the series on disability etiquette is featured. Learn how using audiobooks can improve the reading experience of your content for blind readers.


    Starting with this episode, articles from the blog page will be featured in this podcast as audio.


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    8 mins
  • Create Accessibility, starring Michael Hingson
    Feb 11 2023

    Do any of the words inclusion, accessibility, assistive technology, usability, or user-friendliness ring a bell? Some of the key words for people with impairments are those mentioned above. But what do they really mean? How can we make sure that persons with disabilities can access our digital goods and services? This episode of BlindSmart features an icon. Michael Hingson, who was born in 1950, has been blind from birth. His fascination with technology has allowed him to witness its development, including the rise in accessibility through time. He now works for a business that aids in making the internet accessible to those with disabilities. As he leads us on a voyage of accessibility, pay attention.


    Resources From Michael

    The Unstoppable Mindset podcast may be found at https://www.michaelhingson.com/podcast, which is also Michael's personal website.

    The AccessiBe official website: www.accessibe.com

    Michael is willing to talk at events on accessibility and how he and his guide dog worked together to help him survive the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack at the World's Trade Center. michaelhi@accessibe.com and Michael@MichaelHingson.com are the email addresses to use.


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    46 mins