Hannah Christenson stopped by our hybrid studio to discuss her involvement at Envision down in Wichita, the programs Envision has to offer, Level Up, and more.Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
In this final episode of Season 1, we give an update on things to come in the coming months of the podcast, and some of our members say farewell for now. We discuss the future of the show, what our former hosts will be doing, and the possibility of new voices coming into the fold. We introduce some new voices, and Ty makes a guest appearance, after his feature on Episode 20.Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
The team is back with another roundtable discussion, where we deviate from our usual topics, and we talk about music instead. We go over what we like to listen to, how we listen to music, what we think our generation listens to, and what releases we're looking forward to hearing in 2022. At the end of the show, Rich previews some different projects that he and Patrick have worked on, using Logic Pro X on their Macs.Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
Mason Armstrong visits the virtual studio to discuss the different programs and games that he's developed as a blind person, his work as a music producer, and future projects. We also talk about the future of music and technology.Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
Tony Gebhard stopped by the virtual studio to talk to us about his story. He discusses his life as a musician, his albums, his struggles with addiction, and where he is now. We also talk about how he went from living in Michigan to being a full-time resident in Alaska.Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
Rich briefly gives us an update on what's been going on in the podcast universe, as well as what to expect in the weeks to come.Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
The Discover Podcasting team discuss the pros and cons of the Apple Watch, its accessibility features, and other things that may be important for someone who either is interested in getting a watch, or who already has one and wants more information about it. Towards the end of the show, our ol' pal Rich gives us a brief demonstration on how the Apple Watch works with VoiceOver gestures, as well as going around his favorite watch face.Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
Rich is back as host for this episode! Todd Morando stopped by the virtual studio to talk about his job as a Vocation Rehabilitation counselor in Kansas, the process of applying and opening a case with Rehabilitation Services, different policies, etc. We also discuss his life as a college student and how technology has evolved over the years.Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
Gabe and Liam join the boys to discuss their experiences at Space Camp For Interested Visually Impaired Students (SCIVIS), which was hosted in Huntsville, Alabama. You can find out more about SCIVIS by listening to Episode #19, or clicking on the link below: http://scivis.org/Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
In this episode, we make some announcements and give some major updates on what's been going on.Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
He works for BC Sports in British Columbia, Canada. He travels all over the province teaching others about how to adapt sports activities. He regularly visits schools to teach students how to play goal ball, beep baseball, etc.Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
Ajay, Charlie, Nick, Mr. Taylor, and Patrick join Rich in continuing the discussion that we had on the show about distance learning, the new reality from last year. This time, we talked about the hybrid learning schedule, online only, and full in-person learning. We discussed the pros and cons of each, and we also got a chance to poke a little fun at Rich, which is the most important part, right?Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
Marcus travels all over the country speaking to medical groups about his experience as a patient after a horrific car crash in which he lost his vision. He has published several books and has a master's degree in Narrative Medicine - he helps others heal from traumatic experiences by sharing their story. He currently lives in Florida and teaches at the University of Notre Dame on the topic of Narrative Medicine to a variety of medical professionals and educators. Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagra...
Ty stopped by the actual podcast studios (there are quite a few on campus) to celebrate our 20th episode with us. He is a student at the School For the Blind, who is very much interested in the ins and outs of ham radio operation. You will hear about the process of getting an operator license, some of the FCC's guidelines, and some of Ty's other hobbies that he likes to do when not at school.Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
Dan Oates, the coordinator of Space Camp, talks about how it started; how it was adapted for the visually impaired; and some of the highlights he has experienced. Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
Abigail Workman, public relations specialist and resource creator, contacted KSSB to work on accessible solutions in a local business. During this episode, Christian (a teacher) and Rich (a student) at the Kansas State School for the Blind talk to Abigail about this collaboration process and issues they encountered. Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
Jen Houston is the community relations manager for UMB Financial Corporation where she works to create opportunities and to be a resource for associates looking to get involved in their communities. During this episode of Discover Podcasting at KSSB, Jen shares with us her job at UMB, and how the bank helps the community in a variety of projects. The connection with KSSB is also discussed. Follow Discover Podcasting's Socials: Twitter: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast KSSB's Twitter: @kansas...
Kimberly Rhea has made an interesting path for herself by the interests and careers experiences she has pursued over the years. She has worked in the business world, taught students in public school, lived through a tornado, and has written several books. In her spare time, she has road motorcycles; made wedding cakes, and told jokes on stage. Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
During this podcast, Jordyn Walker shares about the challenging events in her life and the decision to set a positive path for herself. When others set limitations, she loves to prove them wrong. She talks about her experiences with Braille and learning technology after losing her vision at 15. Jordyn plans to attend the University of Central Missouri in the fall. You can follow Jordyn on Twitter @_blind_bandit_, and you can find her on Instagram @the_real_jay_walker.Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Inst...
During this episode, Dr. Yue-Ting Siu talks about the difference between access and assistive technology, and the importance of students being taught to use the right tools in school and later applications in life. Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
Summers is Director of Accessibility at SAS, the market leader in analytics software and services. The SAS accessibility team enables people of all abilities to access the power of analytics. He also serves on the Advisory Council for the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the North Carolina Board of Education Advisory Council for the Governor Morehead School for the Blind.Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
During this episode, Chip talks about his experiences when voting in his state, and how the process is still somewhat inaccessible. He gives examples of how voting machines that were designed for the blind kept having technical difficulties, primarily when it came to printing out the ballot.Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
Chris Downey talks about his life as an architect, and how his loss of vision did not alter his vision within his profession. Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
Joe Cioffi spent over 30 years immersed in the deafblind world: as an advocate, a product developer, and a teacher of independent travel skills and tactile communication skills to deafblind youth and adults. He is the CEO of ClickAndGo Wayfinding is dedicated to bringing independent mobility to everyone--regardless of their ability and at no cost to the user. Our discussion today talked briefly of his background and how Way Finding evolved in his life and business. Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instag...
Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) is a Microsoft Philanthropies program that connects classroom teachers with tech-industry volunteers to create sustainable CS programs. During this episode, the TEALS team shared about the JAVA class that was taught at KSSB, how the instructors got into coding, and the importance of accessibility. Allison Hartnett, Regional Manager with TEALS, mentioned the new Computer Science course that will be taught online with KSSB this Fall, 2020 during...
John Panereez, owner of Mac for the Blind, stopped by the virtual studio to discuss how he founded Mac for the Blind, what he did before becoming a certified trainer through Apple, and his views on accessibility of Apple products. You can find all of his work at: http://macfortheblind.comTwitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
Robert Beach is an assistive technology specialist at the Kansas City Community College, who has trained and assisted students during their early college years. He has worked with other agencies such as Envision and the Kansas State School for the Blind to help improve student readiness in technology before leaving the high school years. During this episode, Robert Beach shares his insights. Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
Joe Strechay talks about his journey into the movie business, and co- hosting the Apple TV series "See". He reflects on his experiences with the barriers in his life, and the importances of taking risks. Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
The Discover Podcasting team is joined by Tyler Merren, who has competed three times in the Paralympics, playing Goalball on a team through the United States Association For Blind Athletes. We cover his new fitness training project, his experience with self-advocacy, his time spent playing Goalball, his love of sports, and much, much more.Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
The students discuss some questions asked about their experiences with distance learning, through not only KSSB, but their home districts as well.Twitter/X: @kssbpodcast Instagram: @kssbpodcast
