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The EyeCanPod’s PodcastPenny ForwardRecently, during our weekly Thursday meeting CareersPLUS welcomed Chris and Liz from Penny Forward for what was a fun and fantastic interactive Zoom conversation all about the real deal of managing money like a pro.
Penny Forward is a non-profit that's all about financial empowerment for the blind community!
This episode was recorded during our weekly meetups in the months of October 2023.
You can visit the Penny Forward homepage at https://www.pennyforward.com
For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/
You can email u...
2023-12-112h 05The EyeCanPod’s PodcastPenny ForwardRecently, during our weekly Thursday meeting CareersPLUS welcomed Chris and Liz from Penny Forward for what was a fun and fantastic interactive Zoom conversation all about the real deal of managing money like a pro.
Penny Forward is a non-profit that's all about financial empowerment for the blind community!
This episode was recorded during our weekly meetups in the months of October 2023.
You can visit the Penny Forward homepage at https://www.pennyforward.com
For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/
You can email u...
2023-12-112h 05The EyeCanPod’s PodcastOur Go To TechThe EyeCanPod podcast has been on summer vacation, but our Podcasters have been busy discussing their favorite, go to assistive technology devices and are excited to share our compiled list and thoughts with all of you in this our special back to school episode of the EyeCanPod podcast.
From touch typing with Yess Accessible’s Fun with TypeAbility and Windows 11, to the new NLS e-Braille reader from Humanware, from iPhone, and Android phones, to the tried and true Victor Reader Stream and Braille Note Touch, and refreshable braille displays.
Come take a listen to hear if your favorite...
2023-09-2250 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastOur Go To TechThe EyeCanPod podcast has been on summer vacation, but our Podcasters have been busy discussing their favorite, go to assistive technology devices and are excited to share our compiled list and thoughts with all of you in this our special back to school episode of the EyeCanPod podcast.
From touch typing with Yess Accessible’s Fun with TypeAbility and Windows 11, to the new NLS e-Braille reader from Humanware, from iPhone, and Android phones, to the tried and true Victor Reader Stream and Braille Note Touch, and refreshable braille displays.
Come take a listen to hear if your favorite...
2023-09-2250 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastA New World: GAAD, The Pandemic and Distance LearningSince 2011, each year, the third Thursday in May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
Every user deserves a first-rate digital experience on the web. Someone with a disability must be able to experience web-based services, content and other digital products with the same successful outcome as those without disabilities. This awareness and commitment to inclusion is the goal of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a global event that shines a light on digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities.
The recent pandemic brought home the importance of global accessibility. Over the past few weeks we...
2023-06-0657 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastA New World: GAAD, The Pandemic and Distance LearningSince 2011, each year, the third Thursday in May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
Every user deserves a first-rate digital experience on the web. Someone with a disability must be able to experience web-based services, content and other digital products with the same successful outcome as those without disabilities. This awareness and commitment to inclusion is the goal of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a global event that shines a light on digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities.
The recent pandemic brought home the importance of global accessibility. Over the past few weeks we...
2023-06-0657 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastLet’s talk Audio DescriptionIn this episode we talk about audio description, what it is/means to us and what makes it awesome! Did you know there are so many different areas that audio description is used in? It isn’t just in movies, but it is also utilized in live performances - like a ballet, or broadway show, video games, game shows, TV series, or episodes, educational videos and more. One area it is not being utilized in currently is on YouTube videos. Hopefully soon; we want full access! Audio description adds value for everyone, not just the visually impaired.
Thi...
2023-04-2923 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastLet’s talk Audio DescriptionIn this episode we talk about audio description, what it is/means to us and what makes it awesome! Did you know there are so many different areas that audio description is used in? It isn’t just in movies, but it is also utilized in live performances - like a ballet, or broadway show, video games, game shows, TV series, or episodes, educational videos and more. One area it is not being utilized in currently is on YouTube videos. Hopefully soon; we want full access! Audio description adds value for everyone, not just the visually impaired.
Thi...
2023-04-2923 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastIt’s ComplicatedThis month CareersPLUS has been exploring the world of relationships and for a lot of us, sighted and blind, young and old, the world of inter-personal relationships is a lot like taking a test, uncomfortable, anxiety inducing and something none of us look forward to. Put blindness, the internet, shyness, loving but sometimes overly protective parents, family and friends and it can become a painfully awkward situation. Friendship, romantic, school or work, we all need to interact with each other and a friendly compass to help us navigate the social road.
This episode was recorded during our w...
2023-03-0314 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastIt’s ComplicatedThis month CareersPLUS has been exploring the world of relationships and for a lot of us, sighted and blind, young and old, the world of inter-personal relationships is a lot like taking a test, uncomfortable, anxiety inducing and something none of us look forward to. Put blindness, the internet, shyness, loving but sometimes overly protective parents, family and friends and it can become a painfully awkward situation. Friendship, romantic, school or work, we all need to interact with each other and a friendly compass to help us navigate the social road.
This episode was recorded during our w...
2023-03-0314 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastBraille LiteracyAs you may or may not know January is National Braille Literacy month. During the past month, the folks at CareersPLUS have been having discussions about the importance of braille literacy, the history of braille and sharing their own journeys and this episode recorded January 2023.
You can read Natalie’s blog on the APH Career Connect website at
My Braille Journey - CareerConnect
For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/
You can email us at eyecanpod@societyfortheblind.org
Thank you for listening...
2023-02-0521 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastBraille LiteracyAs you may or may not know January is National Braille Literacy month. During the past month, the folks at CareersPLUS have been having discussions about the importance of braille literacy, the history of braille and sharing their own journeys and this episode recorded January 2023.
You can read Natalie’s blog on the APH Career Connect website at
My Braille Journey - CareerConnect
For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/
You can email us at eyecanpod@societyfortheblind.org
Thank you for listening...
2023-02-0521 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastThe HolidaysIn this episode recorded December 2022 the folks at Careers PLUS reminisce about the holidays. We talk about our favorite ornaments, favorite memories, hopes for the future and are joined by a special guest, who shares a descriptive tour of his Christmas light extravaganza.
This episode was recorded during our weekly meetings in December 2022.
For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/
You can email us at eyecanpod@societyfortheblind.org
Thank you for listening...
2022-12-2743 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastThe HolidaysIn this episode recorded December 2022 the folks at Careers PLUS reminisce about the holidays. We talk about our favorite ornaments, favorite memories, hopes for the future and are joined by a special guest, who shares a descriptive tour of his Christmas light extravaganza.
This episode was recorded during our weekly meetings in December 2022.
For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/
You can email us at eyecanpod@societyfortheblind.org
Thank you for listening...
2022-12-2743 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastGuide Dogs with Ana ReshmaIn this episode, we talk about guide dogs featuring an interview by Ana Reshma talking with Katie Phan, one part of a guide dog team, as she explains her life with her guide partner Princess Adobe. Be sure to follow and turn on notifications to be up to date with all our latest uploads. For more information about guide dogs please be sure to visit https://www.guidedogs.com - Logan B.
This episode was recorded during our weekly meetings in October 2022.
For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/...
2022-11-2118 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastGuide Dogs with Ana ReshmaIn this episode, we talk about guide dogs featuring an interview by Ana Reshma talking with Katie Phan, one part of a guide dog team, as she explains her life with her guide partner Princess Adobe. Be sure to follow and turn on notifications to be up to date with all our latest uploads. For more information about guide dogs please be sure to visit https://www.guidedogs.com - Logan B.
This episode was recorded during our weekly meetings in October 2022.
For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/...
2022-11-2118 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastBlindness Awareness and White CanesBlindness Awareness and White Canes
What do you think of when you hear about a cane? On today’s episode of the EyeCanPod, we celebrate Blindness Awareness Month and White Cane Safety Day by talking about white canes and what defines us apart from our disabilities. If you are interested in hearing more about our perspectives and experiences be sure to follow and turn on notifications to be up to date with all our latest uploads. - Logan B.
This episode was recorded during our weekly meetings in September 2022.
For more information you ca...
2022-10-1427 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastBlindness Awareness and White CanesBlindness Awareness and White Canes
What do you think of when you hear about a cane? On today’s episode of the EyeCanPod, we celebrate Blindness Awareness Month and White Cane Safety Day by talking about white canes and what defines us apart from our disabilities. If you are interested in hearing more about our perspectives and experiences be sure to follow and turn on notifications to be up to date with all our latest uploads. - Logan B.
This episode was recorded during our weekly meetings in September 2022.
For more information you ca...
2022-10-1427 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastMeet the EyeCanPod casters: ReflectionsIn this the inaugural episode of The CareersPLUS EyeCanPod podcast and with an emphasis on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA), we invite you to get to know the hosts and creative team behind the CareersPLUS EyeCanPod podcast and program.
Join us for a walk down memory lane with some extra special guests and learn the history of CareersPLUS, how it began, adapted and what makes it so special and different from other programs like it.
In order of appearance:
Brandie Kubel: Executive Producer/ CareersPLUS Manager
Charlene Sanchez: Co-Host/CareersPLUS participant
2022-09-2840 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastMeet the EyeCanPod casters: ReflectionsIn this the inaugural episode of The CareersPLUS EyeCanPod podcast and with an emphasis on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA), we invite you to get to know the hosts and creative team behind the CareersPLUS EyeCanPod podcast and program.
Join us for a walk down memory lane with some extra special guests and learn the history of CareersPLUS, how it began, adapted and what makes it so special and different from other programs like it.
In order of appearance:
Brandie Kubel: Executive Producer/ CareersPLUS Manager
Charlene Sanchez: Co-Host/CareersPLUS participant
2022-09-2840 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastEyeCanPod TrailerMeet the EyeCanPod casters
Our group has been working to set up the Eye Can Podcast since early 2022. The purpose of this podcast is to work together as a team to talk about various topics of interest and to educate and inspire others Our trailer is meant to introduce all the people involved with the podcast. Thank you for listening.
2022-08-1703 minThe EyeCanPod’s PodcastEyeCanPod TrailerMeet the EyeCanPod casters
Our group has been working to set up the Eye Can Podcast since early 2022. The purpose of this podcast is to work together as a team to talk about various topics of interest and to educate and inspire others Our trailer is meant to introduce all the people involved with the podcast. Thank you for listening.
2022-08-1703 min