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Blind Kid's Life99: The Fragrance Garden at Brooklyn Botanic GardenBotanical gardens are amazing, but most are visual-based and not accessible or engaging for the blind and visually impaired. Brooklyn's Botanic Garden has created a fragrance garden, allowing the blind to feel and smell all the plants and herbs in the garden. In this episode, Hao Wen discusses the garden, its features, and the audio walkthrough tour. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear candy arrives every Sunday...2025-06-2913 minBlind Kid's Life97: A New Smarter Alexa, Introducing Alexa+Amazon has recently launched Alexa+, a new Alexa with AI smarts, and on this one, Hao Wen discusses everything he knows about it. We get to see some new features, and shopping and accessibility are now next-level. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or dial in at +1 810-510-0094. Feel free to also leave a comment or review in your desired podcast app if you'd like to send us feedback or just say hello. We release fresh, new ear candy every week on Sundays, although there may be exceptions...2025-06-1512 minBlind Kid's Life97: A New Smarter Alexa, Introducing Alexa+This is episode 97 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen demonstrates some of the new, upcoming features in the Alexa+ upgrade.2025-06-1412 minBlind Kid's Life96: A New Take on Independent Travel with GlideThis is episode 96 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen introduces the new Glide mobility tool. Glide is a smart rolling device that uses various cameras and sensors to help the blind get from place to place. Hao Wen highlights that it's great for indoor usage, but can be quite challenging to use outdoors.If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. Ne...2025-06-0915 minBlind Kid's Life95: AI- Which Ones to UseThis is episode 95 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen explains different AI tools, and how blind people might benefit from them. We cover OCR, personal assistants, language models, and others, and discuss when and where to use them.If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like hol...2025-06-0216 minBlind Kid's Life94: JAWS The BasicsThis is episode 94 of Blind Kid's Life, and this week, Hao Wen demonstrates Job Access With Speech (JAWS), a screen reader developed by Freedom Scientific. We look at the basic commands, change some useful settings, and highlight some noticeable issues along the way.If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions...2025-05-2529 minBlind Kid's Life93: Paratransit (Omnibus)This is episode 93 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this omnibus episode, Hao Wen jams all he knows about paratransit into one episode. We discuss different types of paratransit, and how paratransit might or might not be useful.If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays. ...2025-05-1113 minBlind Kid's Life92: Flights And Airports (Omnibus)This is episode 92 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen gives an overview of what it's like to fly out of an airport. We discuss accessibility issues and dangers at the airport, and how Braille signs could be very helpful at this type of location.If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out...2025-05-0422 minBlind Kid's Life91: The Power of the PCThis is episode 91 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen shares all he knows about the PC. We look at different PC models, compare screen readers, and discuss PC models.If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays. Thank you for listeni...2025-04-2719 minBlind Kid's Life90: Movies, TV, and Audio DescriptionThis is episode 90 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen discusses everything movies, TV, and audio description—from audio description availability to smart TVs for the best Netflix experience. We go a bit deeper into why some blind people might not like movies that much, and if you do, what you can do to experience it fully.If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094...2025-04-2015 minBlind Kid's Life89: Discount Programs for the BlindThis is episode 89 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen discusses discount programs for the blind, and how they should be omitted. It's more wise to invest in improving the facility than to give people with disabilities a discount.If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on sp...2025-04-1312 minBlind Kid's Life88: Shopping (Encore)This is episode 88 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen restocks episode 11—literaally—and encores shopping. There's lots of things to cover—and shop for—on this one, including why self checkouts could be better and the magical world of online grocery shopping.If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come...2025-04-0617 minBlind Kid's Life87: All Things BostonThis is episode 87 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen makes your next visit to Boston an official one. You'll find the different walking and transit options around the city, different attractions, and which areas to go for certain things.If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Su...2025-03-3022 minBlind Kid's Life86: Amazon Event Roundup and Ring Smart DoorbellsThis is episode 86 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen rounds up all the AI goodness from the February 2025 Amazon devices event. We discuss the potential for a new Show and Tell, more natural conversations with Alexa, and a turbocharged Ring Video Doorbell with some announcement features.If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am ava...2025-03-2318 minBlind Kid's Life85: Tactile Graphics OmnibusThis is episode 85 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen jam-packs all he knows about tactile graphics—into one enormous omnibus episode.If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays. Thank you for listening to Blind Kid's Life...2025-03-1621 minBlind Kid's Life84: Where's My House? And Other Useful TipsThis is episode 84 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen shares some useful tips on finding your house or anything else that you, or someone else, can't quite find. Maybe by the time you finish listening to this episode, you'll be able to identify and locate your home every time an Instacart guy, delivery guy, or someone else pulls up.If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episod...2025-03-0910 minBlind Kid's Life83: All Things Information- Part 3This is episode 83 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this episode, the last of the All Things Information series, Hao Wen demonstrates the BookPort, an APH-branded smart book player and MP3 player, and discuss NFB Newsline and BARD Braille.If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on...2025-03-0225 minBlind Kid's Life82: All Things Information- Part 2This is episode 82 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen demonstrates more ways to read and retrieve information. We discuss how to use the Document Reader, Bookshare periodicals, and how to instantly search the Web or Wikipedia with just one command.If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New ep...2025-02-2328 minBlind Kid's Life81: All Things Information- Part 1This is episode 81 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this information-packed episode, Hao Wen demonstrates some useful tools and applications to assist in retrieving information. In this episode, you'll find technical issues, opening menus, a very fast web browser, and 2 different ways to read your favorite books.If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am ava...2025-02-1648 minBlind Kid's LifeBonus Episode 3: In Conversation with Rachel BodekThis is our 3rd bonus installment of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen interviews Rachel Bodek, creator of Insight Beyond Eyesight. So sit back, relax, and enjoy our whimsical chat on all things blindness, low vision, and beyond!If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come ou...2025-02-0944 minBlind Kid's Life80: The Braille Challenge (Encore)This is episode 80 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen revisits the Braille Challenge, covered all the way back in episode 6. In this episode, you'll encounter different narrators, fixing up a document, age groups, and a fun way to read and write Braille.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am av...2025-02-0217 minBlind Kid's Life79: Blindness and Music (Encore)This is episode 79 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen revisits music, covered about 72 episodes ago in episode 7. We encounter two tape recordings, using your memory, how not to read too much music at a time, and a famous four-note theme.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New ep...2025-01-2620 minBlind Kid's Life78: Blindness Hall of FameThis is episode 78 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen tells the story of various blind individuals. In this episode, you'll encounter a terrible fever, word-and-object association, getting poked in the eye, and the 25-letter English alphabet—without w.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
New epis...2025-01-2011 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 77: Internal Beliefs- What are They and How to Get Rid of ThemThis is episode 77 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen discusses internal beliefs and why you should get rid of them right away. We encounter dangerous interactions, why not to trust random people, an episode that we don't know the number of, and stereotypical claims regarding blindness.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will an...2025-01-0615 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 76: Miami- Good or Not?This is episode 75 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen discusses all things Miami, mostly regarding accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. In this episode, you'll find loud streets, quiet APS systems, confusing trains, and tour buses.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come ou...2025-01-0227 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 75: The Blind and Bikes- Everything You Need to KnowThis is episode 75 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen discusses all things bikes. In this episode, you'll find vibrating handlebars, a Peloton with a not-so-functional screen reader, two-person adventures, and a haunted Bethpage outpost.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or...2024-12-2317 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 74: Other Resources for the Blind - Super OmnibusThis is episode 74 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen shares various helpful resources for the blind. In this episode, you'll find two massive libraries, a podcast with loads of Amazon Echo skills, a computer that makes sense, and a device for taking notes.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am...2024-12-1724 minBlind Kid's LifeBONUS: Blind Kid's Life In the Future- New Seasons, Sneak Peaks, and a New way to Start the DayThis is a bonus episode of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen takes us on a trip through time — to the future! In this episode, you'll find 13-episode seasons, waypoints, strange episode labeling techniques, and a desire to be different.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
New...2024-12-1322 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 73: Life Skills- What are They?This is episode 73 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen discusses life skills and how important they are. We encounter an annoying place in Boston, basic life skills that take days to learn, a lost-and-found episode, and toddlers.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come...2024-11-1723 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 72: Emergencies- What To Do and What Not To DoThis is episode 72 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen discusses emergencies, hazards, and everything in between. We encounter rapid buzzer fire alarms, unavoidable violence, floods, and two old friends. This episode is quite grim, so listen with caution.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will co...2024-11-1034 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 71: The Best Places to Live- Another Ultimate GuideThis is episode 71 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen ranks 5 best cities, towns, and CDPs that blind people may like living in. We encounter Grand Central, a streetcar that's also a subway, many convenient (and inconvenient) places to live, and the real estate market.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if...2024-11-0427 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 70: Crossing Streets- the Ultimate GuideThis is episode 70 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen discusses various ways to cross streets. In this one, you'll find beeping audio systems, the busiest street crossing in America, going underground, and terrible electric cars.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at •blindkidslife@gmail.com• and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sund...2024-11-0322 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 69: Braille (Encore)This is episode 69 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen talks all about Braille for the second time, taking content from Blind Kid's Life's second episode. In this episode, you'll find a tragic invention story, the weird Braille alphabet, codes and languages, and some printer facts.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at •blindkidslife@gmail.com• and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I...2024-10-2224 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 68: Traveling as a Blind Person (Encore)This is episode 68 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen shares helpful tips for traveling. In this episode, you'll find teleportation, a busy retail store, a life-and-death situation, and asking for help. We also quote multiple Blind Kid's Life episodes in this one, so be sure to listen to them.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at •blindkidslife@gmail.com• and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1...2024-10-1318 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 67: Low Vision Technology- Hao Wen's Ultimate Guide to SuccessThis is episode 67 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen discusses various pieces of assistive technology for people with low vision. We discuss Grand Central's endless tunnels, talking glasses, a basic high-level typewriter, and spoiler alerts.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at •blindkidslife@gmail.com• and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sund...2024-10-0622 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 66: More TipsThis is episode 66 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen continues talking about tips. We encounter self checkouts, hallucinations, a problem with accessibility, and busy streets.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at •blindkidslife@gmail.com• and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays.
Thank you...2024-09-2219 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 65: The Big Box of Tips Part 1This is episode 65 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen collects various tips from various Blind Kid's Life episodes and presents them here, all in one episode. You'll find tips on grocery shopping, the Amazon Echo, smart home, orientation and mobility, and more, all in one place.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answ...2024-09-1622 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 64: The White Cane (Encore)This is episode 64 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen revisits the white cane, a mobility tool used by blind and visually impaired people for centuries. This topic was also covered in season 1, episode 3.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
New episodes will come out every Sunda...2024-09-0918 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 63: Organization, Smart Home, and the Tuya Smart Life Power StripThis is episode 63 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen talks all about how you can organize your home, make it smarter with smart home appliances, and even demo a Tuya Smart Life power strip.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
New episodes will come out every...2024-09-0217 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 62: Unexpected Hazards- Everything You Need To KnowThis is episode 62 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen talks all about hazards, random events, and danger, and how you can avoid these very random and sometimes disgusting surprises.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occas...2024-08-2614 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 61: Introduction to Blind Kid's Life (Encore)This is episode 61 of Blind Kid's Life, and our VERY first encore episode. On this one, Hao Wen gives a brief summary of Blind Kid's Life. In this episode, you'll discover the origins of the podcast and how it came to be, as well as some content you might find on our feed. WE also briefly discuss an upcoming Webinar Wednesday event all about fitness and exercise.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it o...2024-08-1111 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 60: Make Life Easier with Amazon AlexaThis is episode 60 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen demonstrates many of the awesome features that you can do on the Amazon Echo line of smart personal assistants. We learn how to check the weather, read the Bible on-demand, and even have a little fun with some built-in games.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and...2024-07-2948 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 59: Get Inspired at the Niguchi Museum AstoriaThis is episode 59 of Blind Kid's Life, and for our last episode of season 5, Hao Wen talks about the Niguchi Museum in Astoria, Queens, New York and how you can schedule a private touch tour at the Niguchi Museum and touch some TRULY awe-inspiring sculptures.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
...2024-07-2317 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 58: Get your Vision Back with Artificial Vision TechnologyThis is episode 58 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen talks about artificial vision technology, how it works, and why some people LOVE the idea of it, and some people don't.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
New episodes will come out every Sunday or on sp...2024-07-1512 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 57: Self-Advocacy- Everything You Need to KnowThis is episode 57 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen talks all about self advocacy.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays.
Thank you for listening to Blind Kid's Life. And remember, blind people ca...2024-07-0816 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 56: iOS Accessibility- Everything You Need (and Don't Need) to KnowThis is episode 56 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, Hao Wen talks about setting up the iPad using VoiceOver, a screen reader developed by Apple.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at •blindkidslife@gmail.com• and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays. Thank you for listening to B...2024-06-3037 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 55: How May I Help You?This is episode 55 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen talks about how to help blind people, or rather, how and when can you assist blind people.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at •blindkidslife@gmail.com• and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays. Than...2024-06-2314 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 54: Measurement Tips for the Blind and Visually ImpairedThis is episode 54 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this episode, Hao Wen talks all about a measurement system he has created for the blind and visually impaired.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays.
Thank you fo...2024-06-1115 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 53: One Smart Cane to Rule Them All- Introducing WeWALK!This is episode 53 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen talks all things WeWALK, a smart cane that changes the future of navigation for the blind and visually impaired.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at •blindkidslife@gmail.com• and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays.
2024-06-0414 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 52: Technology that Changes the Lives of Blind PeopleThis is episode 52 of Blind Kid's Life. On this one, Hao Wen introduces you to several examples of technology that has changed how blind people live and thrive.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at •blindkidslife@gmail.com• and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays.
Thank you for...2024-05-2024 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 51: Technology Wish List Sightless EditionThis is episode 51 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, Hao Wen discusses some every-day technology that blind people use on a daily basis, but need some improvement.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays.
Thank you for li...2024-05-1314 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 50: Pros & Cons of Being BlindThis is episode 50 of Blind Kid's Life. On this one, Hao Wen takes a deep dive into the pros and cons of being blind.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays.
Thank you for listening to Blind Ki...2024-05-0620 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 49: Weird but True 3- Public Transit Part 1This is episode 49 of Blind Kid's Life, part of the Weird but True series of episodes, designed to be both educational and fun. On this one, Hao Wen talks about different public transit systems in 3 US cities. Public transit is a big part of getting around for blind people, so why not talk about it on Blind Kid's Life?
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can al...2024-04-2831 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 48: Haptic HeroThis is episode 48 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, Hao Wen talks all about Haptic Hero, a version of the popular 2007 rhythm game Guitar Hero, designed for the blind and visually impaired.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like ho...2024-04-2214 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 47: The Aeolian Highlands Mega-Project!This is episode 47 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen talks about his musical mega-project called The Aeolian Highlands, describing a vast underground cavern system in New York with many unexpected twists and turns (literally!)
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or...2024-04-1532 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 45: Climbing the Endless History Wall with AndrewThis is episode 45 of Blind Kid's Life. On this one, Hao Wen and Andrew talk all things history. We discuss the history of how roller coasters made their way to amusement parks, and how they started with simple carts pulled by horses, and doughnuts, and their odd maritime history.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if...2024-04-0138 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 44: Tips for Solving Problems in Schools with Blind KidsThis is episode 44 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, Hao Wen covers some problems, barriers, and everything in between, that blind children may face in their long (but fun) journey, known as school. I cover things like interpreting visuals and graphs, navigating the school building and the outside world, and requesting for assistance in a busy classroom setting.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can al...2024-03-2521 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 43: Blindness in MythologyThis is episode 43 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, Hao Wen cover blindness in mythology. Examples of blindness in mythology include the mythological prophet Tiresias, who, after spying on the goddess Athena, was cursed with blindness but gifted the ability of prophecy as an apology, and Odin, the ruler of Asgard in Norse mythology, who sacrificed his eyes to know everything and become a god.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I mi...2024-03-1023 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 42: Practical Use Cases for the BrailleSense Line of NotetakersThis is episode 42 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, Hao Wen demos different real-world uses of the BrailleSense 6 from SELVAS HIMS. Hao Wen talks about reading books, controlling an iPad, and even changing the speech synthesizer. Most of these use cases are real-world, meaning that they can be used in real-world scenarios, but some of them are just for plain fun, like playing the Sense Brain Game and changing the system language.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-s...2024-03-041h 27Blind Kid's LifeEpisode 41: Blind Parenting TipsOn this episode, Hao Wen talks about ways on how to successfully raise blind children. Note: This episode is geared towards parents and caregivers. Kids, you may want to skip this episode.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
New episodes will come out e...2024-02-2619 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 39: Introducing TaptapThis is episode 39 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, I'll introduce you to Taptap, a wearable vibration device. The Taptap devices are a pair of connected wearable devices that can send and receive vibration signals to each other.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
2024-02-1213 minBlind Kid's LifeEpisode 38: Making Music with SPLASH Music AIThis is episode 38 of Blind Kid's Life. On this musical episode, I dive into the amazing world of AI with the SPLASH Music Amazon interactive skill for Alexa devices. SPLASH Music converts spoken words into music. It can do anything, from writing lyrics, to composing simple melodies, even write elaborate songs with multiple sections, and on this presentation I'll demonstrate all of them. (Maybe not ALL of them, but a lot of them!)
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can...2024-01-2940 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 37: 2 Weird but True- Can Water be Art? (Let's Find out!)This is episode 37 of Blind Kid's Life, part of the Weird But True series of fact-filled episodes. On this watery Metropolitan extravaganza, I walk you through all the water-related (and non-water-related) artwork my FMDG music school saw at the January 6 Met Tour in preparation for the May 11 Met concert on water.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510...2024-01-0824 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 36: Weird n Wild 4- New Years Celebration 2024!!!This is episode 36 of Blind Kid's Life. On this fun-filled Weird and Wild New Year celebration, I take a deep dive into all the fun things that happened in Blind Kid's Life Land in 2023, and some of my favorite episodes of 2023.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
New episodes...2023-12-3141 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 35: BARGEMUSIC!!!This is episode 35 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, we dive into the East River for some music, laughter, and fun at Bargemusic. Bargemusic is a classical music venue and cultural icon at Fulton Ferry Landing in Brooklyn, NY, near the Brooklyn Bridge. It hosts many chamber music concerts, recitals, and events.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094...2023-12-1840 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 34: BrailleSense V2.0 - new features, games and OS upgradeThis is episode 34 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, I talk about the new V2.0 upgrade for the BrailleSense 6 and the BrailleSense 6 Mini. We cover many functions such as the new To Do List, enhancements to E-Mail, and the new addition of games in the Extras menu.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if...2023-12-0458 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 33: Weird but True 1- Top 5 Ridiculous Things You Never Knew about Blind PeopleThis is episode 33 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, I talk about 5 weird but true things you never knew about blind people. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays. Thank you for listening to Blind Kid's Life. And...2023-11-2325 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 32: The White Cane CollageThis is episode 32 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, I cover many types of white cane tips. Mentioned tips include:
Rolling Marshmallow
Jumbo Roller
Large Rolling Ball
Flex
Metal Glide
Ceramic
Original Marshmallow
We also cover many models of canes, including Awarewolf Gear's All-Terrain Cane (ATC) and the Omni-Sense.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and...2023-11-1326 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 31: Otamatone- The Weirdest Instrument in the World!!!This is episode 31 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, I'll be talking all about Otamatone, an electric musical synthesizer invented by the CUBE toy company of Japan. I will demo this hilarious instrument, and also share some personal pros and cons about this interesting little device. Or maybe this not-so-little device.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and...2023-11-0624 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 30: Weird n Wild 3 With Andrew!This is episode 30 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, part of the Weird and Wild series, me and my best friend Andrew do all kinds of things together. We go on a tour of the wacky land of Blind Kid's Life, stopping by some places such as the World War II Museum, the Blind Kid's Life Music Hall, and other places. We also played the Blind Kid's Life edition of some Mini Games from Amazon Alexa (without the Alexa, that is). I hope you had fun listening to our 3rd weird and wild. Stay tuned for episode 31 coming...2023-10-3057 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 29: Games For the Visually ImpairedThis is episode 29 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, I'll be talking about games for the blind and visually impaired. I'll talk about some games like Knight Manager, Beat the Buzzer, and Sound Snap. I also talk a little about the Blindfold game family and also about the differences between games for the visually impaired and the games for the sighted.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the...2023-10-2344 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kid's Life Episode 28: White Cane Day Special- Alexa Songs!This is episode 28 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, in honor of White Cane Day, we will dive into the world of Amazon Alexa songs. You'll hear little tunes like "The Lonesome Prairie" and "Model of a Digital Intelligence". Alexa can also drop some props for you. I have captured Alexa dropping props for Jackie Robinson and Grace Hopper, but there are a lot more options to choose from if you are an Alexa geek.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can...2023-10-1630 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 27: The Future Of Grocery Stores (Is It Worth Trying Out?)This is episode 27 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, I will journey to Oceanside, NY, to explore the future of grocery shopping. I'll explain the very advanced "Just Walk Out" shopping experience, and give you my opinions as a blind person what I like about this new store format, and how Amazon could improve the store to make it fully accessible to blind people and other disabled people.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I...2023-10-0130 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 26: Louis Armstrong House Museum VisitThis is episode 26 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, I'm going on another field trip to the Louis Armstrong House Museum. We'll explore the different rooms of the house, and even listen to some of his old tape recordings. After that, we'll play a round of Know It, Show It to see how much you were paying attention.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the...2023-09-2540 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 25: Weird n Wild 2- Bryan's Back!This will be episode 25 of Blind Kid's Life, part of the Weird and Wild series of fun, long episodes with multiple sections. On this episode, I will feature our guest, Bryan, as we do all kinds of crazy things to celebrate NYC schools opening up again.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am...2023-09-201h 12Blind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 24: Weird & Wild 1 - Road TripThis is episode 24 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, I will be doing something a little different. I'm gonna leave the studios and head out on a field trip to the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee (and the sights on the way). This episode is actually based on a real, recent road trip I did with my family, and these are all the stuff I remembered. Tip: This episode is quite long (about an hour). If you do not have time to listen to the whole thing at once, split it up! You don't need to force yourself...2023-08-281h 13Blind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 23: Coding with EloquenceThis is episode 23 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, I will be talking all about Eloquence text-to-speech coding. I'll explain how codes work, the basic codes, and some weird stuff that isn't really useful, but can give you a laugh after you listen to it.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am...2023-08-2232 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 22: Camp Helen KellerThis is episode 22 of Blind Kids Life. On this fun-filled episode, I will tell you all about Camp Helen Keller. Camp Helen Keller is a summer camp operated by Helen Keller Services. The camp is located at the C.W Post Campus of Long Island University in Greenvale, NY. The camp can only be joined by blind or low vision people. There are 6 main activities at Camp Helen Keller: sports, computers, music and dance, science, art, and board games. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Camp Helen Keller has an extra activity: swimming! On this episode, I will dive into...2023-08-0748 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 21: My DreamsThis is episode 21 of Blind Kids Life. On this episode, I will be talking about my dreams! I will explain what I usually dream about, as well as compare my dreams to some dreams that sighted people have.
Attention, Blind Kids Life listeners! The ultimate, yearly fast food voting competition, Who Wants to Climb a Burger Chain?, has started! This contest will run for 5 weeks. The rules are as follows:
1. Click the link marked "Who Wants to Climb A Burger Chain?" and press the START CLIMBING button.
2. Answer all the questions as you...2023-07-3030 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 20: Magic and Madness with AnneHi everyone and welcome back to Blind Kids Life. On this fun-filled episode, we will go on an epic adventure through the magic of podcasting with my friend Anne. We will announce the winners of the misspelling contest, collect some books at the library, and just chill out in the time machine.
I will also show you some ETI Eloquence coding quirks you can try on your computer right now!2023-07-0648 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 19: My Experience at the Braille Challenge Finals 2022This is episode 19 of Blind Kids Life. On this episode, I will be talking all about my experience at the Braille Challenge Finals 2022!
The Ultimate Blind Kids Life Misspelling Contest is still running! If you didn't submit a response yet, you have 1 more week before the award ceremony on June 18. From today, June 11, all responses must be resubmitted because of a bug in the survey app. Please state your first name correctly spelled in the Other Things field. Do not use the First Name field because of an error in the app. I hope y...2023-06-1226 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 18: BrailleSense Basic Functions with Misspelling Contest Announcement!This is episode 18 of Blind Kids Life. On this episode, I'm going to do a BrailleSense 6 tutorial.
The BrailleSense 6 is a 32-cell, portable braille notetaker manufactured by the HIMS division of SELVAS Healthcare. It contains 128 GB of storage, 6 GB of ram, an octa-core processor, and a lot of functions. I am going to cycle through the main Home menu, the Settings menu, and I am going to show you the how to use the File Manager, Word Processor, and E-mail applications, since these are the most commonly used apps on the BrailleSense.
2023-06-0542 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 17: Memorial Day Special Musical Adventure!This is episode 17 of Blind Kids Life. On this special episode to honor the armed forces that died, I'm going to take you on an adventure through music. I'm going to use a special time machine that only exists in Blind Kids Life Land to 1934 to listen to the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini by Sergei Rachmaninoff. I love this piano piece and I'm actually with on it right now in my music class.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave...2023-05-2928 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 16: My Time At The metThis is episode 16 of Blind Kids Life. On this episode, I will be talking all about my experience at the Fil at the Met concert. This concert is called Panorama of Sound, and it mainly focuses on soundscapes (sound landscapes) and reproducing field recordings. As part of the Fil, I was performing in the concert. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094...2023-05-2118 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 15: My HobbiesThis is Blind Kids Life Episode 15. On this episode, I will talk all about my hobbies. I will talk about who inspired me to make podcasts and how I make podcasts. I also talk about my musical life and how I started to play piano. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes...2023-05-0826 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 14: NY State Test as a Blind PersonThis is episode 14 of Blind Kids Life. On this episode, I will talk all about the New York State Exam. I will talk about what this test is, how I do it, and my opinions on the test. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on s...2023-04-2617 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 13: A Vacation as a Blind KidThis is episode 13 of Blind Kids Life. On this episode, I talk about my vacation in the Hudson Valley, and I talk about walking a trail as a blind person.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like ho...2023-04-1916 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 12: Sports and ExerciseThis is Episode 12 of Blind Kids Life, and on this episode I will be talking about sports and exercise as a blind person. I talk about sports for blind people, including goalball, and I talk about different modified sports such as beep baseball. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come...2023-04-1019 minBlind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 11: ShoppingWelcome to Episode 11 of Blind Kids Life. On this episode, I will cover shopping to my favorite stores and my favorite way to check out. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays. Thank you for listening to Blind Kid's Life. And...2023-03-2716 min
Blind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 10: Traveling As a Blind PersonWelcome to Episode 10 of Blind Kids Life. On this episode, I talk about traveling as a blind person. Unfortunately I couldn't upload anything in 2 weeks because I had to send my BrailleSense in for repair and I got a brand-new device. Sorry. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out...2023-03-2015 min
Blind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 9: Service DogWelcome to Episode 9 of Blind Kids Life. On this episode, I will talk about service dogs. We will cover the history, training, and some basic tips, and a jester will come in and make some jokes.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on s...2023-02-2723 min
Blind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 8: Digital MusicWelcome to Episode 8 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, I will talk about digital audio workstations, digital music, and funny SONAR tricks. I will also discuss the V1.7 Patch upgrade for the Braille Sense 6.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special o...2023-02-2017 min
Blind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 7: My Experience In MusicWelcome to episode 7 of Blind Kids Life. On this episode, I will be talking about music, how I learned music, and what I like about music. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays. Thank you for listening to Blind K...2023-02-1321 min
Blind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 6: The Braille ChallengeWelcome to Episode 6 of Blind Kids Life. On this episode, I will be talking about an annual contest called the Braille Challenge. The Braille Challenge is a contest in which competitors will show off their Braille literacy skills. As of 2023, this year's Braille Challenge is the 8th braille challenge hosted in New York City. In the Braille Challenge, there are 5 age groups.
The age groups are:
Apprentice
Freshman
Sophomore
JV (Junior Varsity)
Varsity
I am currently in the Freshman age group. In my group, the competition events are:
Braille Spelling
Proofreading
Reading Comprehension
Aft...2023-02-0618 min
Blind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Special Birthday EpisodeHello and welcome to this special birthday episode of Blind Kids Life. On this episode, I will do one of my first interviews with my 2 best friends, Bryan and Bilal. We talk about what they like about being friends with blind people.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
New ep...2023-01-3020 min
Blind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 5: EducationHello everybody and welcome to episode 5 of Blind Kids Life. On this episode, I will be talking about my education, what schools I go to, and what I learned.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays. Thank yo...2023-01-3026 min
Blind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life episode 4: Devices for the BlindWelcome to Episode 4 of Blind Kids Life. On this episode, I will talk about the devices that I use every day, from the beginning to now. For each one, I will talk about how to use the device, what it is used for, and some useful tips on how to use it properly. The devices featured on this episode are:
• Swing Cell
• Perkins Brailler (Braille Writer)
• BrailleSense notetakers (Polaris and BrailleSense 6)
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave...2023-01-2218 min
Blind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 3: White caneWelcome to episode 3 of Blind Kids Life. On this episode, I will talk about the white cane, how it is used, the history, and some cool facts, too.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available.
New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays. Thank you...2023-01-1818 min
Blind Kid's LifeBlind Kids Life Episode 2: BrailleWelcome to episode 2 of Blind Kids Life. On this episode, I will talk about all things braille. We will discuss the history of braille, how blind people use it every day, and how to print braille.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on...2023-01-1817 min
Blind Kid's LifeBlind Kid's Life Episode 1: IntroductionThis is the very first episode of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, I will introduce you to the show and I will talk about some of the devices I use. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on special occasions like holidays.
Thank...2023-01-1819 min