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Keila Alequin And Sarah Larose
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The Blind Spot
Sarah's ACB And NFB Convention Stories
In this episode, Sarah tells her stories about when she went to ACB, (American Council Of The Blind) and NFB, (The National Federation Of The Blind) conventions and what their philosophies meant to her. To learn more about these Organized blind movements, visit acb.org and nfb.org.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-07-20
42 min
The Blind Spot
A Hodgepodge Of Topics
In this episode, Keila and Sarah juggle a range of assistive technology topics.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-07-13
48 min
The Blind Spot
Interview With Terri Stimmel PT2
In this episod Keila and Sarah interview Terri about her recent trip to Germany as a blind person and what she experienced.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-07-06
1h 01
The Blind Spot
Interview With Terri Stimmel PT1
In this episode, Keila and Sarah interview Terri Stimmel about her blindness and her school experience.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-06-30
24 min
The Blind Spot
Emotional Intelligence
In this episode, Keila and Sarah discuss four things that go into a healthy sense of self and how it relates to their blindness.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-06-22
55 min
The Blind Spot
Emotional Intelligence
In this episode, Keila and Sarah discuss the four components to a healthy sense of self and how it relates to their lives.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-06-21
55 min
The Blind Spot
Parenting When You're Blind Or Low Vision
In this Father's Day episode, Keila and Sarah interview Sarah's friend Eric about fatherhood as a blind person. As promissed, here is the link to the NFB virtual convention in July.https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/national-convention-virtual-experienceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-06-15
59 min
The Blind Spot
Reading And Creative Pursuits
In this episode, Keila and Sarah discuss how they read hand-written text with their assistive devices and AI.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-06-08
40 min
The Blind Spot
Advocating Your Needs To Your Employer
In this episode, Keila and Sarah discuss how to advocate your needs to your employer and links to resources to the NFB and ACB conventions. The link to the ACB job connections is listed below.https://www.acb.org/jobsThe link for the virtual NFB events is not available yet. Please check NFB.org. We will post the link to virtual events when it becomes available.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-06-01
30 min
The Blind Spot
Summer Travel And Other Things
In this episode, Keila and Sarah discuss more tips for summer travel and apps and tools to use during your travels.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-05-25
54 min
The Blind Spot
Vacations
In this episode, Keila and Sarah discuss different ways to vacation as a blind or visually impaired person.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-05-18
41 min
The Blind Spot
Mental Health Awareness
In this episode, Keila and Sarah discuss ways to manage your mental health.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-05-11
34 min
The Blind Spot
Interview With Anastasia Charalambakos
In this episode, Keila and Sarah interview Anastasia Charalambakos about her journey living with blindness, studying abroad, and being an accessibility tester.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-05-04
1h 18
The Blind Spot
Interview With Safira Bibi Part 2
In part 2 of this interview, Keila and Sarah ask Safira about her being blind in Pakistan and being blind in the US and what accomidations she had to go through while pursuing her degree. Here is a link to a documentary also discussed in this episode. https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=c410928f9fc8a5a0da7cef1e82a50355715311246089e64999698f3dccbf9669JmltdHM9MTc0NTUzOTIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=2c9f9f17-31ec-615a-1715-8ad7308e600d&psq=Crip+Camp+on+netflix&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubmV0ZmxpeC5jb20vdGl0bGUvODEwMDE0OTY...
2025-04-27
1h 06
The Blind Spot
Interview With Safira Bibi Part 1
In this episode, Keila and Sarah interview MBA student from Pakistan about her blindness and her first schooling jerney in the US.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-04-20
32 min
The Blind Spot
Financial Litteracy
In this episode, we interview Chris Peterson, co-founder and CEO of Penny Forward, an organization that helps blind people build bright futures one penny at a time. To learn more about Penny Forward, visit, Pennyforward.com, email Pennyforward@pennyforward.com, or call 1 (888)) 332-5558 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-04-13
1h 10
The Blind Spot
Kelvin Crosbey Interviews The Blind Spot
In this episode, Kelvin Crosbey interviews Keila and Sarah.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-04-06
1h 00
The Blind Spot
Interview With Kelvin Crosby
In this episode, Keila and Sarah interview Kelvin Crosby, a deaf-blind individual about his journey through darkness and his invention of the "See Me Cain. You can learn more about the "See Me Cain" and other resources, visit https://www.seemecane.com, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLP_dAPzfnk&list=PLdbZVhnu2OCG27JdOc8LbdGQ3ZmRU14bT and https://www.deafblindpotter.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-03-30
1h 22
The Blind Spot
First Spring Free For All
In this episode, Keila and Sarah get intio another topic train discussing topics like disaster preparedness and another hassle of a blind person.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-03-16
52 min
The Blind Spot
Huge Hassles Of A Blind Person
In this episode, Keila and Sarah discuss how to deal with some huge hassles that blind people have to deal with and setting boundaries.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-03-09
48 min
The Blind Spot
Spring Forward
In this episode, Keila and Sarah discuss tips for dealing with spring forward, and we get into Women's History Month by showcasing blind and visually impaired women.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-03-02
52 min
The Blind Spot
A Free For All
In this episode, Keila and Sarah juggle a few topics.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-02-23
54 min
The Blind Spot
Current Events For February
In this episode, Keila and Sarah discuss their feelings about what's going on in the world. For any topics you want them to cover, email Theblindspot@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-02-09
37 min
The Blind Spot
Interview With Jen Goulden
In this episode, Keila and Sarah interview Jen Goulden, the BANA chair about her journey in learning Braille and her roll as the BANA chair. Here are links to resources discussed in this episode.How many braille readers are there? https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0145482X211071125?journalCode=jvbaBANA: www.brailleauthority.orgInternational Council on English Braille: www.iceb.orgBraille Literacy Canada: www.brailleliteracycanada.caLiving Braille: www.livingbraille.euThe B...
2025-02-02
1h 19
The Blind Spot
Accessibility
In this episode, Keila and Sarah end Braille Literacy Awareness month with accessibility issues to think about if you're blind or low vision. We Also mention JS Tech For The Blind, a business where you can learn how to use a smartphone, tablet, or computer. To learn more, call 516-670-5410, or email Johnseverino433@gmail.com. You can also look at the top 100 visually impaired podcasts by visiting: 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-01-26
26 min
The Blind Spot
Interview With Erin Zonio
In this episode, Keila and Sarah interview Erin Zonio, a PHD student about her journey in learning braille, and share resources light: www.night-light.org and JS Tech For the Blind: Johnseverino433@gmail.com or call 516-670-5410. We also gave the news that our podcast has been featured in the top 100 visually impaired podcasts for 2025. You can visit: 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-01-19
53 min
The Blind Spot
Current Events
During the first episode of 2025, Keila and Sarah discuss what they've done during the past month.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2025-01-12
56 min
The Blind Spot
Plans For The New Year
In this final episode of 2024, Keila and Sarah discuss their goals for 2025 and how they view New Years resolutions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-12-29
25 min
The Blind Spot
Gift Ideas/Holiday Cooking
In this episode, Keila and Sarah discuss their favorite Christmas gifts they got as children and as adults, and holiday foods their families like to cook.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-12-15
48 min
The Blind Spot
How To Manage Holiday Depression
In this episode, Keila and Sarah give their take on managing the Holiday blues.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-12-04
45 min
The Blind Spot
Sarah's Adventure In The Office
In this episode, Sara tells her story about what it's like to be in the office and play audio clips of their fun time together.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-11-24
58 min
The Blind Spot
Working From Home VS In The Office
In this episode, Keila and Sarah give pros and cons to working from home VS in the office.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-11-17
1h 14
The Blind Spot
Extra (How To Manage Post Election Feelings)
In this extra, Keila and Sarah give tips on how to manage post election feelings and welcome Kevin Schultze to the podcast family titled "Beyond The Rotunda". After listening to this episode you can listen to Keila's interview on Beyond The Rotunda using this link. eyond the Rotunda - Keila Alequin | RSS.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-11-10
40 min
The Blind Spot
Interview With Kevin Schultze
In this episode, Keila and Sarah interview Kevin Schultze, Community Service Information Assistant at the Farmingdale Public Library and soon to be podcast host of Beyond The Rotunda about his journey to employment.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-11-03
37 min
The Blind Spot
Our Employment Journeys
In this episode, Keila and Sarah discuss their employment journeys.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-10-20
1h 12
The Blind Spot
Extra (Twinkle Cane)
In this extra episode, Keila and Sarah share a new release from TinaTheBusyBee to celebrate White Cane Awareness Day! Visit Etsy.com/shop/TinaTheBusyBee to take advantage of the October Sale, or search for TinaTheBusyBee on Etsy.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-10-15
15 min
The Blind Spot
Pros And Cons To IPhones And Androids-Edited
In this episode, Keila and her former co-host Melissa discuss pros and cons to two different types of phones and give a back story of when they got their first cell phone.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-10-08
1h 14
The Blind Spot
Meet Sarah Larose
In this episode, Keila gets to know her new co-host Sarah Larose.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-10-06
1h 00
The Blind Spot
Smart Watches
In this episode, Keila and Melissa discuss different types of smart watches and some news about Melissa.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-09-22
1h 10
The Blind Spot
Tablets And Computers
In this episode Keila and Melissa discuss what tablets and computers they use and the differences between screen readers in each of them.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-09-08
1h 17
The Blind Spot
Pros And Cons To IPhones And Androids
In this episode, Keila and Melissa go through the pros and cons of two different smart phones and give a back story of when they got their first cell phone.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-08-25
1h 16
The Blind Spot
Intro To Accessible Tech
In this episode, Keila and Melissa discuss how they were introduced to accessible technology.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-08-11
1h 00
The Blind Spot
Social Media
In this episode, Keila and Melissa discuss the positives and negatives of social media and tips on managing your screen time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-07-14
1h 03
The Blind Spot
Emergency Preparedness
In this episode, Keila and Melissa discuss tips on how to prepare for emergency situations such as storms and blackouts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-06-30
34 min
The Blind Spot
Friendly Like Me
In this episode Keila and Mellissa interview Elysia Everett Burns, CEO and co-founder of Friendly like me, an app for rating places based on the things you need for comfort and accessibility. Visit https://www.friendlylikeme.com/ to download the app.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-06-16
39 min
The Blind Spot
Tips For Summer Travel
In this episode, Keila and Melissa discuss tips to enjoy your summer travel.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-06-02
1h 51
The Blind Spot
Money And Budgeting
In this episode, Keila and Mellisa discuss how to manage your money.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-05-19
1h 43
The Blind Spot
Mental Health And Relationships (PT2))
In this episode Keila And Melissa continue their discussion on what it means to be in a healthy relationship with your partner.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-05-05
55 min
The Blind Spot
Mental Health & Relationships PT 1
In this Episode, Keila and Melissa discuss what it means to be in a healthy relationship with your significant other.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-04-21
44 min
The Blind Spot
Mental Health & Family
In this episode, Keila and Melissa discuss how to deal with family members coming to you with problems and coping with life events when you're blind and visually impaired.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-04-07
52 min
The Blind Spot
Extra #3 (Blind Girl Designs)
In our last extra for women's history month, Melissa spotlights founder, co-founder, and fashion designer Trisha of Blind Girl Designs.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-03-31
08 min
The Blind Spot
Mental Health & Friendships
In this episode, Keila and Melissa touch on food and mental health, and what to do when friends come to you with problems in your lives.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-03-24
41 min
The Blind Spot
Extra #2 (Interview With TinaTheBusyBee
In this episode, Keila sits down with Christina of TinaTheBusyBee to discuss how she started her etsy shop and her miled vision loss.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-03-17
22 min
The Blind Spot
Self Care
In this episode, Keila And Melissa discuss what they like to do for themselvs for self care and feeling good in your own skin.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-03-10
2h 00
The Blind Spot
Extra #1 (One Heart One Vision)
In this special episode, Melissa talks about three blind and visually impaired women who run a non-profit organisation called One Heart One Vision and the services they provide.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-03-08
19 min
The Blind Spot
Intro To Mental Health
In this episode we introduce what we're going to cover in our mental health series such as self care, feeling good in your own skin, and knowing when to say no to things.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-02-25
25 min
The Blind Spot
How To Set Up Apple Pay
In this episode, Keila explains how to set up Apple Pay on an IPhone.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-02-11
07 min
The Blind Spot
Importance Of Braille Literacy
In this episode, Keila gives a brief review of her Focus 40 Refreshable Braille Display, and explains how she uses braille in her personal and professional life.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-01-28
10 min
The Blind Spot
Communication
In the final episode of our dating series, we discuss how to have an open and honest communication with your partner.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2024-01-14
37 min
The Blind Spot
Important Conversations To Have When You're In A Relationship
In this New Years Eve episode we discuss important conversations you should have with your partner before you get into a relationship, during a relationship, and beyond.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2023-12-31
1h 36
The Blind Spot
Courtship
In this episode, we discuss our idea of a courtship.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2023-12-18
1h 09
The Blind Spot
First Date
In this episode we discuss what to expect on your first date, where to go, and having a safety plan in place if things go wrong on your first date.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2023-12-03
1h 48
The Blind Spot
Foundations Of Dating
In this episode we discuss how to have a foundation when you first meet someone, and when you're ready to date.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2023-11-19
1h 01
The Blind Spot
Introduction To Dating
In this episode we introduce topics related to dating such as dating someone with 20/20 vision and dating someone who's visually impaired, and when is it a good time to introduce your family/friends to your significant other.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2023-11-05
40 min
The Blind Spot
How To Maintain Your Friendships
In this episode we dive deeper into how to maintain your friendships from adolescents to adulthood, when is it a good time to invite friends to your home, social and family gatherings, and when is it a good time to share certain milestones with your friends.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2023-10-22
54 min
The Blind Spot
Introducing Your Significant Other To Your Close Friends
In this episode we discuss when is it okay to introduce your friends to your boyfriend/girlfriend and when is it okay to involve your friends in your relationship problems.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2023-10-08
41 min
The Blind Spot
Continuation Of How To Maintain Friendships
In this episode, we discuss going out with friends, integrating new friends with current friends, and when to disclose personal details about yourself.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2023-09-24
1h 01
The Blind Spot
Introduction To Friendships
In this episode, Keila and Melissa answer questions from listeners about past topics, and we go into detail about how they became friends and how they maintained their friendship over the years.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2023-09-10
1h 22
The Blind Spot
Family Dynamics On Dating
In this episode we discuss dating and how it affects our family dynamics whether you're with someone whose visually impaired or someone who has 20/20 vision.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2023-07-16
49 min
The Blind Spot
Continuation Of Family Dynamics
In this episode, we discuss traveling with your family, dining in and out, and how to manage family gatherings.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2023-07-02
1h 44
The Blind Spot
Intro To Family Dynamics
In this episode, Melissa goes in detail about how she became visually impaired and how our parents had to deal with us being visually impaired.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2023-06-18
1h 14
The Blind Spot
Labeling Appliances
We discuss what you should know when labeling appliances for the kitchen, laundry room, and cleaning appliances.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2023-06-04
48 min
The Blind Spot
Labeling And Managing Medications
We discuss labeling and managing over the counter and prescription medications and Keila gives a detailed explanation on how she administers her dogs's medications.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2023-05-21
35 min
The Blind Spot
Continuation Of Labeling Items
Meet Melissa Altidor,. We go in detail of how to organize and label your items, and talk about our food shopping experiences.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2023-05-07
58 min
The Blind Spot
Introductary episode
We get to know Keila Alequin as a host, how this podcast idea came about, and introduce organizing, managing, and labeling items.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-blind-spot/donations
2023-04-23
10 min