Reid My Mind

Telephone technology in its basic form hasn’t really changed since its inception. Two people speak to one another on each end of the line. Of course we have wireless phones, cell phones and internet based phones, but the basic idea is still the same…two people speak with one another. Ultratec, a technology company changed this when they introduced the CapTel phone opening this communication to those with hearing loss. What about those with both hearing and vision loss? Ultratec has just introduced the Braille CapTel.

Listen below and help spread the word about this device that can really present improved communication possibilities for an entire community.

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You know that feeling when you hear of an idea or new business and wonder to yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that?” In this interview for Gatewave Radio, I feature Mel Scott of Blind Alive who started exercise programs that can be done “eyes free.” Listen below and then head over to Blind Alive and sign up for a free demo.

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Netflix launched their new series Marvel’s Daredevil earlier this month. While they received some negative feedback from the blind community and others for not including audio description, this piece doesn’t address that. However, be sure to check out the piece I did for the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind’s Talking Advocacy & government titled Behind the Scenes of Netflix Advocacy.

I was fortunate to have a chance to talk to Joe Strechay from the American Foundation for the Blind. He is the man behind Daredevil…well hit play and find out what I mean!

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This latest production for Gatewave Radio about Brandon Keith Biggs, an Opera singing blind student studying abroad in Italy is really more…

His story is really just about him living his life on his terms.

This also gave me a chance to take a different approach at telling his story.

Take a listen for more…

Then go ahead and check out Mr. Biggs for yourself.

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