Wes may not be Blind or Low Vision, however, his YouTube channel works through projects and the description is easy to follow. That is why we want to share this great resource for woodworkers sighted or blind.

Join in as Wes talks about his start in woodworking and how he got going on his Woodworking with WesYouTube Channel.

You can also check out his web site Woodworking with Wes.

You can find out more about Woodworking for the Blind

on the web and join a great group of Blind/Low Vision woodworkers. There are many more podcast episodes from WW4B and a mailing list where woodworkers share, learn and collaborate on ideas, projects and a lot of shop talk.

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In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson speaks with Brady and Nick from the Minnesota Wild Blind Hockey Team. Brady, a player entering his fourth year, shares his journey into blind hockey, starting from his love of regular hockey and joining the Minnesota Wild Blind Hockey team in 2021. He explains how the sport is adapted for visually impaired players, with a steel puck designed to make noise and special rules to enhance accessibility. Brady highlights the supportive community, both on and off the ice, and the opportunities blind hockey provides for personal growth and skill development. Nick, a team manager, offers insights into the management of the team, fundraising efforts, and the various events the team participates in across the country. He encourages parents and potential players to get involved, emphasizing the welcoming and inclusive nature of the sport, regardless of prior experience.

Additionally, the episode begins with an announcement from Maddy, a peer ambassador from State Services for the Blind (SSB), about an upcoming student career networking event. The event, aimed at blind and low-vision students aged 14-24, will provide opportunities to network with professionals and explore career options.

To find out more about the services provided at State Services for the Blind, and what they can do for you, contact Shane DeSantis at shane.desantis@state.mn.us or call Shane at 651-385-5205.

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Jennifer Martinez-Badillo shares her journey of securing a position at College Possible through AmeriCorps, where she helps high school students with their college application process. As a visually impaired advocate, she discusses the accommodations she received and the support from State Services for the Blind. Jennifer reflects on her future goals, considering both counseling and teaching English to speakers of other languages, while remaining committed to guiding students on their educational paths.

To find out more about the services provided at State Services for the Blind, and what they can do for you, contact Shane DeSantis at shane.desantis@state.mn.us or call Shane at 651-385-5205.

In this episode of Blind Abilities, Kevin Chao discusses the Vista Center Ignite Accessibility Entrepreneur Pitch Competition, an exclusive event showcasing groundbreaking accessible technologies. Entrepreneurs presented innovations such as

Get Lotus, a ring-operated switch control system,

Lighthouse Tech, an obstacle-detecting smart glasses,

Oorion is an object, text detection app.

Other highlights include

Equivalent's SmartSVG,

Speakaboo for AI-driven image descriptions,

Agiga's AI-powered smart glasses.

These pioneering solutions highlight the future of assistive technology, driving inclusivity and independence.

We hope you enjoy.

In Episode 42 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, take a look at being overwhelmed. What it is, what might cause it, and some coping strategies on how to deal with it. And like they always mention, how to be more in tuned with yourself.

Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes.

Show Hosts:

Robin Ennis on the web at www.robinennislcsw.com

Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS

Www.transitioningthroughchange.com

You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093 or by email. They are looking forward to hearing from you!

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Since 1999, Hymns Inc. has been providing high-quality products and services to the blind and visually impaired community around the globe. Join Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant, live from the 2024 National Federation of the Blind National Convention, as he speaks with Antonio and Earl about the rebranding to Selvas BLV and all that they’ve been working on.

With a new name comes new updates, and Selvas BLV has plenty of exciting news to share. Listen as Antonio describes the new Braille eMotion braille display, discusses the QBraille XL Braille Display with Qwerty function keys, BrailleSense 6 Android notetaker, and offers a demonstration of the ever-popular Sense Player device.

The newest product from Selvas BLV is the Braille eMotion, a feature-rich 40 cell braille display.

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In Episode 41 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, share their personal experiences with sleep and the routines they've developed to improve their rest. They open up about the challenges they've faced in finding the right balance for a good night's sleep and discuss the various approaches they've tried. This episode offers a candid look at the journey toward better sleep and overall well-being.

Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes.

Show Hosts:

Robin Ennis on the web at www.robinennislcsw.com

Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS

Www.transitioningthroughchange.com

You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093 or by email. They are looking forward to hearing from you!

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Often times, blind and visually impaired users need to perform many functions to access printed text. The PROCER 3 aims to simplify these activities by offering one device that can do many functions. Join Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant, live from the 2024 NFB National Convention, as he chats with Mariano Lescano, C.T.O, as well as Manuel Diaz Ferreio, CEO at PROCER Technologies.

Using a camera accessory that can be mounted to glasses or attached to one’s finger via a ring, pictures taken by the PROCER are precise. In addition to reading text through Optical Character Recognition methods, AI features enhance image and scene descriptions. Need to make a note about the text just captured? Use the built-in microphone to record voice notes or names of files and folders.

From the PROCER Technologies Website:

“PROCER 3 is a device that helps people with reading difficulties improve their work performance. It makes it easy to capture large volumes of text from different sources such as a portable scanner, a pendrive, the cloud or a camera, which can be attached to a ring or a pair of glasses. PROCER 3 allows you to create and edit reports by dictating or through a keyboard, attach voice notes and share them very easily. The texts can be played anywhere and at any time.”

Currently, the PROCER 3 is being sold in Argentina, but they are looking to expand to the U.S. If you’d like to contact them, visit their Contact Page. To read more about the device and see it in action, visit their Website.

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