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Speaking Out for the Blind

Brian McCallen
Visual Impairment
Blindness
Tandem Biking
Audio Description
Blind Community
American Council Of the Blind Of Nebraska
Nebraska
Florida Council Of the Blind
Accessibility
Lighthouse For the Blind
American Council Of the Blind
Blind Barbie Doll
Magic Tricks
Viewfinders
Blind Center Of Nevada
Artificial Intelligence
Youtube
Video Content Creation
Mentorship Program
Alphapointe

Where Your Listening is Our Business

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes273Founded10 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
GovernmentBusinessNon-Profit

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Latest Episodes

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 for the camp is SCIVIS. SCIVIS coordinators worked with staff in modifying Aviation Challenge... more

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 Georgia Tech School of Interactive Computing Professor Bruce Walker and Assistant Professor Se... more

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 the entire thing into the patient’s eye socket. The tooth-in-eye surgery is an unusual proc... more

ACB Lions- August 29th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) The American Council of Blind Lions give potential Lions Club members across the U.S. the... more

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 adapting to his vision loss and returning to work. John will join us to talk about how he did ... more

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 and visually impaired adults. Joining us to talk about how Ai is doing just that are World Se... more

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 Teacher of the Visually Impaired do? Mrs. Heeson joins us to answer that question. For more ... more

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 talk about the program will be the Department’s Services for the Blind and Visually Impair... more

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Recent Guests

Brent Chapman
Patient who underwent tooth and eye surgery
Episode: Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 372- Tooth-In-Eye Surgery
Debbie Deatherage
President of the American Council of Blind Lions, visually impaired and community service advocate
American Council of the Blind Lions
Episode: Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 371- ACB Lions
Eric Yarberry
President and CEO of World Services for the Blind, blind from birth
World Services for the Blind
Episode: Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 369- Ai
Josh Upshaw
Accessibility Instructor at World Services for the Blind, has been blind for over 10 years
World Services for the Blind
Episode: Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 369- Ai
Sean Scheeler
Online Program Instructor for the Assistive Technology Department, blind due to retinitis pigmentosa
World Services for the Blind
Episode: Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 369- Ai
Cheryl Snow
Program Manager for the Department of Rehabilitation Services for the Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
Episode: Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 367- VIBE
Mikey Wiseman
President of the Florida Council of the Blind
Florida Council of the Blind
Episode: Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 363- FCB
Kristal Platt
President of the American Council of the Blind of Nebraska
American Council of the Blind of Nebraska
Episode: Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 361- ACB of Nebraska
Steven Macias
Executive Director of the Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County
Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County
Episode: Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 360- A New Low-Vision Clinic

Host

Brian McKellen
Host of Speaking Out for the Blind, dedicated to advocacy and awareness for the visually impaired community.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#242
United Kingdom/Government
Apple Podcasts
#10
Indonesia/Government
Apple Podcasts
#111
New Zealand/Government

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 370- John Helzer
Q: How did you decide to join the Lighthouse for the Blind in 2024?
John became aware of the Lighthouse through his transition from the Earl Baum Center.
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 370- John Helzer
Q: How did you become diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy back in 2018?
John explains he went in for an eye exam where damage was noted, leading to a diagnosis.
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 372- Tooth-In-Eye Surgery
Q: What are you looking forward to doing with your new vision?
Brent looks forward to traveling and experiencing little moments such as seeing his niece and nephew for the first time.
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 372- Tooth-In-Eye Surgery
Q: Dr. Moloney, why is the surgery the last resort for patients with severe corneal blindness like Brent?
The surgery is complex and involves significant risk, and is usually not the first option due to prior unsuccessful attempts with less invasive treatments.
Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 373- Robot Guide Dog
Q: What implications did you find in your study on robotic guide dog design?
Users want practical features like long battery life and ease of maintenance.

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Focused on topics impacting the blind and visually impaired community, this series features in-depth discussions with advocates, educators, and innovators sharing insights and initiatives aimed at improving accessibility and independence. Key themes include the intersection of technology and accessibility, with episodes frequently exploring advancements in artificial intelligence, assistive technologies, and rehabilitation services tailored for those with vision impairments. Notably, the podcast emphasizes personal stories that illustrate the challenges and triumphs of visually impaired individuals, making it a valuable resource for those interested in advocacy, education, and community support for the blind.

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Recent guests on Speaking Out for the Blind include:

1. Brent Chapman
2. Debbie Deatherage
3. Eric Yarberry
4. Josh Upshaw
5. Sean Scheeler
6. Cheryl Snow
7. Mikey Wiseman
8. Kristal Platt

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