Shows
Blind SanityS02E07, News, Apple Event and Accessibility, and MoreIn this episode, we go back to the Apple event and go-over all of the new products about to be released, from an accessibility point of view.2022-09-1150 minBlind SanityS02E06, 15-Minutes All You Can Learn on the White Cane, and MoreVery busy week news-wise! Our deep dive of the week is a 15-minute long segment filled with tips, hacks, and information about white canes. We wrap things up with a big announcement and we read the mail and comments.2022-09-0727 minBlind SanityS02E05, Zombie Eyes, Voice Assistant, and MoreIn this episode we talk about the recent “zombie eye” trending Twitter topic and we finish our month long series on voice assistance with Bixby and other minor/failed AI voice assistants.2022-08-2925 minBlind SanityS02E04, NYT Op-Ed/Google Assistant ReviewIn the news section we’ll talk about the recent op-ed in the New York Times. The deep dive of the week is about Google Assistant. We wrap things up with a few comments and announcements.2022-08-2225 minBlind SanityS02E03, Collagen Protein against blindness and Siri voice assistantWe’ll discuss the latest research around cornea blindness. The topic of the week is a deep dive around Siri voice assistant. We wrap up with a call for volunteer-bloggers.2022-08-1539 minBlind SanityS02E02, Coffee + Alexa, Together at LastCoffee loaded news section with part 2 of our voice assistant review; all about Alexa. We’ll finish things up with mail from listeners.2022-08-0624 minBlind SanityS2E01, New Season, New FormatOur news section goes Olympic. The topic du jour is Voice assistant technology. We close the deal with your mail and comments. All wrapped up into a 25-minute new-format podcast to celebrate a whole new season.2022-07-3025 minBlind SanityS1E97, Picture Quality Settings / Website PreviewWhere we talk about contrast, color tint, transparency for standalone and integrated screens. We are also introducing our brand new website page by page walkthrough. We also discuss how to become a free member.2022-07-2348 minBlind SanityS1E96, News and Announcements Plus Mobility Training Diary Part 10Exciting news and announcements, plus the latest on our mobility training. Keywords: website, came, mobility, and podcast.2022-07-1622 minBlind SanityS1E95, Sunu Band Wrap-Up, Two Weeks LaterFinal review of the Sunu wristband after two weeks of real-life use. Is it a keeper? Keywords: review, Sunu, sonar, accessibility.2022-07-0920 minBlind SanityS1E94, Product Review: Sunu Sonar WristbandFull review on the Sunu Band sonar wristband. From unboxing to basic use. Is it worth $499? Keyword: review, sonar, Sunu, accessibility wearables, unboxing, navigation, and features.2022-07-0153 minBlind SanityS1E93, New Magnifier on iOS 16Preview of magnifier application for iOS 16 due in September. Includes person and door detection.2022-06-2412 minBlind SanityS1E92, iOS 16 PreviewWe take a look at iOS 16 developer beta and examine the new accessibility features.2022-06-1735 minBlind SanityS1E91, Mobility Diary, Part 9Experimenting with the cane at a hotel lobby.2022-06-1027 minBlind SanityS1E90, PetsTake care of your dog or cat with these helpful tips.2022-06-0214 minBlind SanityS1E89, Audio Description at the MoviesAll-about audio description devices you can pickup at your local movie theatre. The different kinds of devices available with pros and cons.2022-05-2124 minBlind SanityS1E88, Mobility Diary, Part 8Let’s take that baby out for a walk (without causing serious injury)!2022-05-1720 minBlind SanityS1E87 Mobility Diary, Part 7I played with my cane then got my first-training with mobility-coach.2022-05-0725 minBlind SanityS1E86, Mobility Diary, Part 6Just got the cane!2022-04-3009 minBlind SanityS1E85, TransportationGeneral public transportation to para-transit, including a unique and potentially free transportation option (county/state specific).2022-04-2839 minBlind SanityS1E84, TalkSpace Online TherapyAll about online therapy and TalkSpace app experience.2022-04-2021 minBlind SanityMobility Training Diary, Part 5 (S1E83)Time to choose my white cane!2022-04-1613 minBlind SanityMobility Training Diary, Part 4First contact!2022-04-1509 minBlind SanityMobility Training Diary, Part 4Nobody move, something happened!2022-04-0706 minBlind SanityMobility training diary part 3Well …. Still a struggle …2022-04-0606 minBlind SanityCryptoQuick intro to crypto using Donut app.2022-04-0413 minBlind SanityBankingAll-about accessibility-friendly online banking.2022-03-3019 minBlind SanityMobility Training Diary, Part 2What’s happened since our first entry.2022-03-2612 minBlind SanityKeyboardsAll about keyboards. Including new technology for low vision or blind individuals.2022-03-2331 minBlind SanityHadleyAll about that awesome organization that teaches Braille for free to anyone.2022-03-2117 minBlind SanityTaxes-againMore about taxes for the blinds. Includes my thoughts about transportation tax deductions2022-03-1713 minBlind SanityTaxesThis episode covers Taxes benefits for the blind2022-03-1416 minBlind SanityStress management - insomniaQuick technique on managing sleep.2022-03-1112 minBlind SanityMobility training part 1This episode covers what you need to do to start your mobility training journey2022-03-0912 minBlind SanityGuide Dog SummaryThis episode covers parts 1 through 4 of our series on guide dogs.2022-03-0811 minBlind SanityWeekend edition February 28, 2022A look back and a look ahead.2022-03-0705 minBlind SanityGuide Dogs, Part 4Last episode of our four-part miniseries on guide dogs. All you need to know about maintenance, upkeep, and retirement for your dog.2022-03-041h 13Blind SanityAbout that phone call…Let’s talk about that phone call you may have received from informedDNA2022-03-0108 minBlind SanityLED baseboard stripsMy favorite connected device explained.2022-02-2815 minBlind SanityWeekend edition - February 21, 2022What we did last week. What we are planning on doing next week2022-02-2611 minBlind SanityGuide dogs – part 3This episode covers all you can expect from a guide dog. From your home to the park, from the mall to the airport.2022-02-2557 minBlind SanityTop 10 accessibility tips and hacks - iPhone edition10 tips and hacks with your accessibility settings on your iPhone to make your phone more usable.2022-02-2323 minBlind SanityApple Fitness plus on Apple TVThis episode covers fitness plus accessibility settings on Apple TV device.2022-02-2235 minBlind SanityAmazon KeyThis episode covers the service Amazon key. The free service from Amazon that allows you to receive your package directly into your home.2022-02-2106 minBlind SanityWeekend edition February 14, 2022Covering what we’ve done last week and a preview of what is coming next week2022-02-1907 minBlind SanityGuide dogs - part 2That episode follows part one of our guide dog miniseries. So…you applied for a dog and you got accepted. What’s next?. All you need to know about the next step in your journey to get a guide dog.2022-02-1851 minBlind SanityHome automation – deadboltsThis episode covers the installation and set up of Wi-Fi enabled deadbolts. We talk about the various type of devices and how they could be useful for your every day life as a vision impaired individual.2022-02-1615 minBlind SanityHome automation - doorbellsThis episode covers doorbells. Traditional, audio and video doorbells and how they could fit into your home automation project.2022-02-1517 minBlind SanityWeekend edition - week of February 7 2022A look back at the last week and a preview at of things to come next week. With answers to listeners questions.2022-02-1315 minBlind SanityGuide dogs - part 1This special episode covers the first required steps to get a guide dog. It goes over costs, pre-requirements, and the application process. This episode is the first of a four episodes series where we will walk you through each chronological steps from realizing you need a dog to caring for it when you bring it home all the way to the dog retirement. Special guest- Chad Bouton2022-02-1147 minBlind SanityHome automation - heaters/ACThis episode covers AC/heater control panel automation. Installation set up and routine/scenario included.2022-02-1026 minBlind SanityHome automation-lightingThis episode covers lighting for home automation. You will learn how to select the right Wi-Fi enabled hub compatible LED light. How to set it up. What to do with it.2022-02-0916 minBlind SanityHome automation part 3This episode covers routines-scenarii and IFTTT protocols. It describes what a scenario is and how it works connecting multiple devices to a single voice commands, a schedule or your location.2022-02-0817 minBlind SanityHome automation part 2All about hubs. A single source to command all your connected devices.2022-02-0706 minBlind SanityWeekend edition – Jan 31 / Feb 4A look back at what we’ve talked about last week on our podcast; a few questions answered and some additional info … plus a preview of what is coming next week.2022-02-0514 minBlind SanityIntroduction to home automation part 1What is home automation? How it works? What it does? How to install and set it up?2022-02-0408 minBlind SanityBe My EyesBe my eyes is an app helping you going through daily tasks. This episode covers how to sign up, use the app as a volunteer with good eyesight or as a user with low vision or total blindness.2022-02-0310 minBlind SanityEye examsThis episode covers eye exams. It includes advices and tips for a proper useful and productive visit to your eye specialist2022-02-0213 minBlind SanityDigital magnifiers part 2This episode covers digital magnifiers of all sizes. Pricing and features included. Also includes advices on how to get one and determine which one is best adapted to your need.2022-02-0125 minBlind SanityMagnifiers part 1This episode covers magnifiers. That one is about physical magnifiers including plastic and glass lenses. Handheld or desktop models.2022-01-3110 minBlind SanityWeekend quiz 2This episode is a quiz covering all the letters of the alphabet, all numbers, and a few contracted braille words we covered on our quick bite tweet series.2022-01-3011 minBlind SanityGlassesThis episode covers glasses. Prescription or not. A few tips and advices.2022-01-2811 minBlind SanityPicture captioning and descriptionThis episode covers picture captioning and description on an iPhone. It also covers how to caption a picture on Twitter. This is helpful when your friends and family share pictures with you. Share this episode with them.2022-01-2709 minBlind SanityBraille typewriterThis episode covers the braille typewriter. What it is, how it is used.2022-01-2615 minBlind SanityUSPS free shipping services for the blind.This episode covers The USPS free shipping service of material for the blind community. What it is how to use it what is eligible and who is eligible. It is a quick overview of the service. If you need more details, you should inquire at your local US post office front desk.2022-01-2510 minBlind SanityPortable BraillerThis episode covers the portable brailler. It describes what it is, how to use it, and what it is used for.2022-01-2426 minBlind SanityFelt padsThis episode covers my favorite life hack at work and at home. See what you can do with inexpensive felt pads2022-01-2109 minBlind SanityLightingThis episode covers a wide range of lighting technologies capable of improving life at work or at home for low to very low vision individuals.2022-01-2025 minBlind SanityBasic braille wrap up, tips and advicesThis episode reviews all the letters of the alphabet. It is also a refresher on how to read braille, the best technique to do so, how to practice, how to apply what you just learned, and what to do next.2022-01-1920 minBlind SanityGene testingWhat is gene testing? How is it done? What does it do? What kind of information you can get out of it? How is it used? What do you need to know about gene testing right here.2022-01-1835 minBlind SanityFinal quiz for basic BrailleThis episode covers the last five letters we learned on our previous episode. We are done with the alphabet and numbers. This doesn’t mean that I won’t quiz you in the future but for now you’ve done.2022-01-1705 minBlind SanityBasic braille 08 – V, W, X, Y and ZThis episode covers the remaining 5 letters of the alphabet. You did it guys!.2022-01-1606 minBlind SanityQuiz 07 - A through UThis episode covers letters A to U from part 01 to 07 of our basic braille series.2022-01-1504 minBlind SanityBasic braille part 07 : letters R, S, T and UThis episode covers the letters RST and U in braille . This is part 07 of our miniseries on basic Braille2022-01-1504 minBlind SanityQuiz 06-basic brailleThis quiz covers part one through six of our basic braille miniseries.2022-01-1405 minBlind SanityBasic braille part 06 - letters N O P and QThis episode is the sixth part of our basic braille miniseries. We are learning the letter NOP and Q.2022-01-1405 minBlind SanityQuiz for 01 through 05 - basic brailleThis is the quiz that follows part 05 of our basic braille mini series. It covers all the letters we have learned so far.2022-01-1306 minBlind SanityBasic braille part 05 - K, L and MThis episode goes over the letters KL and M in braille as part of our miniseries on basic braille.2022-01-1305 minBlind SanityBlindness and fitness :accessibilityThis is our last part of our blindness and fitness series. We are comparing Apple Fitness+ to Peloton from the accessibility standpoint. Which one is best for blind and low vision individuals.2022-01-1214 minBlind SanityQuiz for part 1 - 4 - basic braille refresherThis is a quiz covering the part one through four of our basic braille minisries. It is a refresher before we learn more letters of the alphabet.2022-01-1206 minBlind SanityBlindness and fitness : pelotonWe are reviewing peloton equipment and peloton software and we are comparing peloton with Apple Fitness+2022-01-1118 min
Blind SanityBlindness and fitness - Aplomb is coming to usA few additional tips on Apple Fitness plus app. Possible discounts. I also share my gym equipment information.2022-01-1008 minBlind SanityBlindness and fitness - Apple’s fitness plusThis episode reviews Apple’s fitness plus app and its use for the blind and low vision community.2022-01-1022 minBlind SanityQuiz part 4 - numbersThis quiz covers part 4 of our basic Braille miniseries. We are reviewing numbers. A few additional info at the end for those who are interested in going deeper.2022-01-1011 minBlind SanityBasic Braille part 4 - numbersThis is an easy one. If you know the first 10 letters of the alphabet … then you already know all the numbers from 1 to 0..2022-01-0909 minBlind SanityQuiz 3 - basic brailleThis is the quiz covering the letters we learned from the first three parts of our miniseries on basic braille. A few tips on remembering them at the end of the show.2022-01-0906 minBlind SanityBasic Braille part 3 - HI and JThree more letters of the alphabet for you. You now know 10 letters of the alphabet and their transcriptions in braille symbol.2022-01-0804 minBlind SanityQuiz for part 2 - basic brailleThis quiz covers the letters studied on part 1 and part 2 of our basic braille miniseries. It contains additional tips to help you practice.2022-01-0708 minBlind SanityBasic Braille part 2 - EF and GThree more letters for you ! Enjoy2022-01-0708 minBlind SanityQuiz part 1 - basic brailleQuiz for part 1 basic braille course2022-01-0601 minBlind SanityBasic braille part 1 - ABC and DHistory of braille. Reading techniques. And the first four letters of the alphabet.2022-01-0629 minBlind SanityBasic braille part 0b -braille labelerAnother quick preliminary episode to our miniseries on basic braille. This episode describes the braille labeler and how it is used.2022-01-0508 minBlind SanityBasic Braille part 0This episode sets goals and expectations. It is part 0 of a multi parts series of episodes dedicated to basic braille and how it can improve your daily life.2022-01-0506 minBlind SanityNational and state parks passOne of the benefits coming with your certificate of legal blindness… free or discounted access to any parks in the US2022-01-0403 minBlind SanityHandicap placard part 3Do and don’t for using your placard2022-01-0305 minBlind SanityHandicap placard part 2Additional info about the request form.2022-01-0204 minBlind SanityHandicap placard part 1How to get your handicap placard.2021-12-3104 minBlind SanityCertificate of legal blindnessWhat is a certificate of legal blihdness and how to get it. What to do with it when you receive it.2021-12-1901 minBlind SanityEpisode 0 - Introduction… I think…My best effort to introduce you to a brand new podcast called Blind Sanity. A weekly podcast filled with tricks and hacks to help the life of the blind community and those who work with a blind person.;2021-12-1904 minBlind SanityBlind Sanity (Trailer)2021-12-1800 min