Resources for the blind: Recent Episodes
Amber Lacey
This podcast will feature list of resources for people who are blind or visually impaired. In the first episode, I list some apps that might be useful as well as which smart devices I feel blind people should have.
In this episode, I talk about the fact that I’ve had it, and who way for listeners to get in contact with me. Listeners can now use the app Discord if they don’t feel comfortable with using Facebook messenger. So, in this episode, I explain all of that, and how it works, so hope you all enjoy.
In this episode, I talk about a couple of new resources that are available for those who are blind originally impaired. I also talk about a video that I shared to the resources for the blind Facebook page. Hope you all enjoy.
In this episode, I talk about something that may be a bit of a heavier topic than usual, but I felt like it was something that needed to be discussed. I talk about what to do if you see someone who is blind, or visually impaired in a crazy environment, because sometimes, those of us who are blind, or visually impaired, can get very overwhelmed, and very overstimulated if we are in an environment that is very crazy and chaotic. so I wanted to let cited people know what those environments are like for those of us who can’t see. Hope you all enjoy.
In this episode, I give an update on radio show that I had started back in November of last year through an ap called Amp, which is an app made by Amazon. Unfortunately, Amazon is deciding to do away with this app, so I wanted to give everyone a special update on how my radio show is going, and also on the fact that they are closing the app down.
In this episode, I give everyone a special update. As most of you know, I had planned to turn this podcast into an organization, but have had issues getting a website up and running, so thought I would do something a little extra special to allow this Podcasts followers to have another way to interact with me, so that is what I talk about within this episode. Hope you all enjoy.
In this episode, I talk about a rare eye condition that I learned about through a Facebook group that I am a member of. Hopefully, this episode will give you more information on this condition, so that if you come across someone who has it, you’ll be able to share this information with them. Hope you all enjoy.
In this episode, I talk about a major update to an app called be my eyes. I also talk about an activity that you might be able to do with your blind or visually impaired teens/tweens. Last but not least, I talk about an herb that I mentioned during my herbs and their medicinal purposes episode. Hope you all enjoy tonight‘s episode.
In this episode, I talk about some of the features that are available with the newest update for iPhones and iPads, which is iOS 17.
In this episode, I talk about someone that I think everyone should follow on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook. This person’s name is Molly Burke, and she is someone who has been blind since a young age. I think a lot of people should follow her because she is someone who provides a lot of insight into things that only as blind or visually impaired people have to deal with on a day-to-day basis, so I think it’s important for sighted people to learn, what being blind or visually impaired is like. Hope you guys enjoyed learning a little bit about her.
In this episode, I talk about 10 different crafts that you can do with your blind or visually impaired children. These crafts or crafts that can be done to honor 9/11. .
In this episode, we celebrate our two year anniversary by going through ideas on how to teach blind or visually impaired preschoolers.
In this episode, I talk about another idea for teachers. I also warn listeners about a current scam that has been going around. Please be careful if this scam ever happens to you.
In this episode, I discuss different herbs as well as their medicinal purposes. I wanted to share this information because we have blind people have to rely on the sense of smell as one of our four other senses to help us navigate the world. So, I figured this would be a good episode to do so that way people who are interested in this type of thing will have a bit more information. I hope you all enjoy.
In this episode, I provide an idea that teachers may be interested in using. This idea includes a very interesting reward system. It will help with students who may have the tendency to blurt out during class. Hope you all enjoy.
In this episode, I talk about a new game for the blind, which is called Zanagrams. This is a crossword puzzle game that is completely accessible with voiceover. Also, it is free to download.
In this episode, I mentioned different experiences that I had as a participant of the summer orientation and adaptive, living resources program, which is a program that is sponsored by lighthouse for the blind and St. Louis society for the blind. This is a program that teaches daily living skills to those who are officially impaired, and I wanted to share what it was like for me as a participant. I participated in this program back in 2015, and it was definitely a very crazy experience. I also share a few more experiences of what it was like when I first went to the Missouri school for the blind back in 2009. Hope you all enjoy.
In this episode, I talked about some of the experiences that I had as a student at the Missouri school for the blind. Hope you guys enjoy.
In this episode, I read the first chapter of the second book of a series that is known as the house of night. The second book is called the trade. Hope you guys all enjoy.
In this episode, I read the first chapter of a book called marked, which is a part of a series known as the house of night series. Hope you guys enjoy, and see you all next episode.
In this episode, I read through the first chapter of a book, called the match by Sarah Adams. This is part of a series of episodes that I will be doing where I read the epilogue or the first chapter of books that I have within my personal braille book collection. Hope you guys enjoy.
In this episode, I talk about a new app that was created for the blind and visually impaired.
In this episode, I talk about a few crafts that can be done for memorial day. All of these crafts are accessible to those who are blind or visually impaired.
In this episode, I talked about more recipes that people can make, even if the chef is visually impaired.
In this episode, I give some ideas on different craft projects that can be done by blind or visually impaired children. These are all projects that can be done for Mother’s Day. This episode is also the start of a series of episodes where I will be sharing recipes from different cookbooks and other resources that I have. Hope you all enjoy.
In this episode, I talk about how to keep yourself and your family safe during a tornado. I also talk about ways that we as blind people can detect when a tornado is on its way. y
In this episode, I talk about a new resource that I just learned about. This resource is called accessible pharmacy, which is a company that is devoted to delivering pharmaceutical products to people who are blind or visually impaired.
In this episode, I talk about the different audio Bible options that are available. I also demonstrate a couple of those audio Bibles, so that people know what to expect when they order these different versions.
This episode provides practical tips for blind or visually impaired people who like to cook. These are tips are tips that can help you stay safe while cooking.
In this episode, I provide some of the dues and don’ts that are important for people to follow when interacting with someone who has a seeing eye dog.
In this episode, I provide an idea that can be used to teach someone how to read braille. This idea can also be used if you or someone you know, is wanting to learn how the braille system works.
In this episode, I talk about what we as boring people can do when we are in public places and are faced with an active shooter situation. This is a continuation of our safety series.
This episode provides practical tips for when someone who is blind or visually impaired, is using public transportation, or staying in a hotel.
This is an episode, where I include a very special guest, who had an announcement that she wanted to make, so please feel free to listen and spread the word.
In this episode, I provide a very exciting announcement, so please help me spread the word!
In this episode, I read through a newsletter that I get every quarter from Wolfner, talking book in braille library, which is located in Jefferson City, Missouri. I wanted to read through this newsletter during this particular episode of the podcast so that way people who are blind can learn about what is going on at Wolfner Library.
In this episode, I provide a list of crafts that are accessible for those who are blind, or visually impaired. These are all St. Patrick’s Day crafts, since St. Patrick’s Day is on Friday. I also give tips on how to say hello to someone who is disabled.
In this episode, I provide tips on what someone who is blind should do if they’re in a situation where their home is being broken into. This is not to scare anyone, but to help prepare people for if and when this type of situation occurs.
In this episode, I talk about some projects that can be done for spring and/or Easter. Please enjoy.
In this episode, I talk about some thing that is happening at one of our local libraries, so please feel free to listen and share with your friends.
In this episode, I invited a special friend of mine to make a very special announcement. Please spread the word as much as possible.
In this episode, and make an announcement to those who may live in and around my area, so please feel free to share.
In this episode, I gave everyone a list of ideas for Valentine’s Day gifts. These are all gifts that you could either make or buy for someone who has a visual impairment.
In this episode, I talk about a project that is perfect for those with visual impairments.
In this episode, I talked about some of the programs that are going on this week at my local library. I wanted to do this particular episode for those who may live in in around the Marionville area. In this episode, I talked about some of the programs that are going on this week at my local library. I wanted to do this particular episode for those who may live in in around the Marionville area.
This is the last episode of me show you guys how I do specific things around the house. In this episode, I show everyone how I take care of every three dogs as well as how are use our microwave. Hope you guys enjoy this is the last episode of me, showing you guys how I do specific things around the house. In this episode, I show everyone how I take care of every three dogs as well as how are use our microwave. Hope you guys enjoy..
This is an episode where we celebrate braille literacy month. This is an episode where I talk to you about how Briel was invented.
In this episode, I start working through a few units of a book that I received from a resource last year. This resource is called Christian Record Services for the blind, and the book is called dynamic living, how to take charge of your health. I hope this series of podcast episodes helps anyone who has a New Year’s resolution to get fit and stay healthy.
In this episode, I give people warnings about a children’s toy that seems to have become very popular. It’s a toy that a lot of children use to help them go to sleep at night. While it may seem as though this toy can provide your children with some comfort, it can also be dangerous, so please beware!
In this episode, I show people how someone with a visual impairment can travel independently. I also talk about a few announcements that might be of interest to those who live in Missouri.
In this episode, I talk about different topics that are related to your health. I wanted to do a series of episodes that are related to everyone’s health just because of the fact that people do start to make New Year’s resolutions where they want to start losing weight. So, I thought this series of episodes would give people more information that would hopefully be helpful.
In this episode, I demonstrate how to use a device called a foxy reader. This is a device that allows blind or visually impaired people to label any items that they need or use every day.
In this episode, I give an update on how my radio show is doing so far. I also list different ways. People can listen to the show. Keep in mind that the Amp live are you app is not available for android devices yet, so that is why I listed different ways for those with androids to listen to my show.
In this episode of resources for the blind, I announce that I am now the host of a radio show. Please help me spread the word.
This is another episode where I show everyone how I do different chores around the house. This episode shows me unloading the dishwasher. As I’ve said, in previous descriptions, I’m only doing this, so that people can see how Chores Are done through the perspective of someone who is blind or visually impaired.
In this episode, I show people how I do laundry as a blind person. Many people say that they may know how to do their laundry, but I at least wanted to show how laundry gets done from the perspective of a blind person. Hope you all enjoy. In this episode, I show people how I do laundry as a blind person. Many people say that they may know how to do their laundry, but I at least wanted to show how laundry gets done from the perspective of a blind person. Hope you all enjoy.
In this episode, I announce that I am planning to do a special Christmas episode of resources for the blind. Hope you all enjoy that episode when it gets published.
This is the first episode of a series that will be showcasing how I do some of the chores that I do on a date today or week to week basis. I at least wanted people to see that there are modifications that we as Blind people have to make on a day-to-day basis, and I wanted everyone to know what some of those modifications are, especially when it comes to doing stuff around the house. I hope everyone enjoys this series.
In this episode, I talk about a website that people can go to if they need ideas on how to teach their blind family members or students how to read or write using braille.
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In this episode, I make the announcement that the Marionville Library is doing creative mind story time at 10 o’clock at the Marionville pumpkin patch. Hope you all can join us for this fun activity.
In this episode, I talk about an organization that is open 24/7. This is an organization called Apple Accessibility, which allows people who use the accessibility features on their Apple devices to call if they have questions or need help learning how to use those particular Apple devices.
Because today is white cane awareness day, I wanted to do an episode that talks a little bit about why this day was created. I also read through some announcements that I found within the braille book review, which is a publication that is produced by the national library service. Hope you all enjoy.
In this episode, I talk more about how businesses need to start being more inclusive, especially when it comes to those of us who are blind, or visually impaired
In this episode, I talk about issues that those of us who are blind or visually impaired have to face on a day-to-day basis. I also talk about how I feel that more businesses need to be more inclusive, and start, considering those of us who may be blind, or visually impaired
In this episode, I remind all, Wolfner patrons about the winter reading challenge. I also talk about a new app that I heard about yesterday through a friend. Last, but not least, I make the announcement that the discovery, Netwerk, and all channels under its umbrella, are being bought out by Warner Brothers.
In this episode, I talk about something that the NLS has added to their collection. For those who don’t know, NLS is the national library service. What they’ve done is, they’ve added a complete version of the Bible in audio format. This audio format has over 400 of the biggest stars who helped to narrate and and act out the different characters of the Bible, which I think is pretty amazing.
In this episode, I talk about some things that are happening with Wolfner Library so that people may have an idea of what’s going on. I wanted to do this for those that may not be getting the newsletter. Even if they are, or have not received a copy of it yet, I at least wanted people to hear what was being talked about in the publication.
In this episode, I announce that I will be having a special guest to join me for season four episode five. So, please spread the word and let your friends and family members know, especially if they have iPhones because I know that the information that we Will be sharing will hopefully educate people on some of the bugs/glitches that we have experienced after downloading the new iOS 16 update.
In this episode, I make an announcement with regards to another program that lighthouse for the blind in St. Louis, is launching starting in October. I wanted to let all of my subscribers know, because I feel like it would be a good opportunity for any child who is blind, or visually impaired, especially if they are between the ages of 8 to 18.
In this episode, I talk about something that is sponsored by the national Federation of the blind. The national Federation of the blind, or NFB, does something every summer, called the bell academy, which lasts two weeks. During this episode, I explain what the bell academy is.
In this episode, I talk about some activities that parents can do with their blind and visually impaired children during the times they are home from school.
In this episode, I share information from the Braille Book Review, which is a publication that I receive from Wolfner Library. y
In this episode, I talk about some of the new voiceover voice is that come with the new iOS update. I also talk about a couple of other features that I thought were pretty interesting.
In this episode of resources for the blind, I talk about an annual event called dining in the dark. This is where people get to see what it’s like for those of us with a visual impairment at meal time.
In this episode, we talk about microphones that can be plugged into your iPhone. These microphones allow you to record in stereo.
This is part two of the episode I did yesterday where I talk about a new resource that is available to those of us who are blind and who live in Missouri.
In this episode, I talk a new resource ghat that is available to all Missouri residents who are blind.i
In this episode, I talk about what it was like when I first started my podcasting journey a year ago this month.
In this episode, I read through some of the announcements that get published in the braille book review, which is a publication that gets produced by the national library service for the blind and print disabled. I also talk about a way to teach kids different concepts of writing, which includes the acronym cops. Cop stands for capitalization, organization, punctuation and spelling
In this episode, I continue talking about the audio movie called jaws for windows is a murderer. This audio movie can be found on YouTube. I talk about what it depicts as far as how this world will end when God comes back to judge those of us who are still living.
In this episode, I talk about an audio movie that can be found on YouTube called Jaws For Windows is a murderer. I may have talked about this particular subject in an earlier podcast episode, but thought I would do another episode about it as kind of a recap for those who may not have had a chance to listen to that particular episode.
In this episode, I talk a little bit about the Americans with disabilities act, otherwise known as the ADA.
In this episode, I announced that we are getting a new member of the podcasting family! I also provide information of how people can contact their children or family members who may attend Camp Barnabas.
In this episode, I provide more information on Liberty Link, which is an app that Christian Record Services members can use to listen to audiobooks, request Digital cartridges and braille books, check due dates on items and much more.t
Welcome to the first episode of season three! In this episode, I talk about a new app that I just recently found out about. It’s an app called Liberty Link, and it was developed by Christian Record Services, which is located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
In this episode, Torey and I do a few worship songs that I hope will encourage those who believe in Christianity.
This episode features a friend of mine who shares the story of how she became blind. I hope that this story encourages others who are blind or visually impaired.
In this episode, I talk about ways that people who are blind or visually impaired can treat stains as well as will identify the colors of their clothing so they can match different outfits. I also talk about some thing to use to help people fold things such as T-shirts.
In this episode, I talk about a program for the blind known as SOAR, which is a program that is sponsored by lighthouse for the blind. It takes place at a college in St. Louis called Webster University, and participants stay at the college for three weeks. More details are given in this episode.
This is the second and final part to the two part series where I talk about safety tips for those of us with visual impairments. I hope that this helps those of you who are visually impaired as well as those who are parents of children who are blind or visually impaired.
In this episode, I talk about a project that can be done for Earth Day. This project is great for those with visual impairment.
In this episode, I talked about some safety tips for those of us with visual impairments. In this episode, I talked about some safety tips for those of us with visual impairments.
In this episode, I talk about a couple new apps that I’ve discovered. I also talk about programs that are going on at Wolfner library as well as at our local branch here in Marionville.
In this episode, I read a little bit of the Wolfner his letter so that way listeners can get an idea of how it is set up.
In this episode, I talk about a couple of different people within the blind community who are truly inspiring.
In this episode, I talk about some of the sports that can be adapted for those with a visual impairment.
In this episode, I talk about different accessibility settings that you can find on your iOS or Mac device.
In this episode, I talk about different organizations that offer free braille and audio books to blind or visually impaired children and adults.
In this episode, I talk about a game that I just discovered called Timecrest. This game is a text based game that is completely voiceover accessible.
In this episode, I talk more about some of the changes that have happened due to the new iOS 15.2 update.
In this episode, I talk about different things that change when a person updates their iOS device to the new 15.2 update.
In this episode, I talk about new apps that I have discovered within the past several months. As always, these apps are voiceover accessible, and they are free to download.
In this episode, I talk about the life of Helen Keller, a woman who was blind and deaf, and lived during the 20th century.
In this episode, I talk about the Life of Louis braille, and his invention of the braille reading system for the blind.
In this episode, I talk about different games as well as holiday crafts. I also talk about another website where audio descriptive movies and TV shows can be found. Last but not least, I talk about an audio movie that can be found on YouTube.
In this episode, I talk about shows that are audio described on Netflix and other streaming services. I also talk about a few that are not audio described, but are pretty easy to follow because of all the dialogue.
In this episode, I talk about different games that people can download on their phones and play. These games are all accessible with voiceover. I also talk about games that can be played on an Amazon Echo Dot.
In this episode, I talk about different things that might interest those who are blind, as well as ways to get help if issues come up while using the BARD Mobile app or website.
In this episode, I talk about different organizations that provide virtual meetings for those with blindness or visual impairment. I also talk about Facebook groups that someone who is Blind can join so that they can hopefully meet and become friends with other blind people.
In this episode, I talk about what meet the blind month is. I also talk about white cane safety day, which takes place during Meet The blind month. I also talk a little bit about autism awareness month, which takes place in April. This subject gets covered within this podcast because of the fact that I know several people who are blind and autistic. Hope you all enjoy.
This episode is the second part to a two part series that I decided to do where I talk about technology for the blind. I also talked about an organization called computers for the blind, which is where people can get computers that are refurbished and already have jars downloaded on them. Last but not least, I talked about tips that people can follow if they are around someone who has a service dog, as well as organizations that teach blind or visually impaired individuals about job and ADL training.
In this episode, I’ll go over some safety tips for when parents take their blind or visually impaired children trick-or-treating. I also give parents a few ideas for different tactile projects that they can do with their child if their child is blind or visually impaired
In this episode, I talk about different technological devices that are available for blind and visually impaired people.
In this episode, I list two more resources that are available to people who are blind. Then, I go onto my experiences and things that I have gone through throughout my life as a blind person
In this episode, I continue with more free resources that are available to people who are blind or visually impaired. I also go into the history of Braille and how it was invented.
In this episode, I continue with listing some apps that are accessible. I also list some organizations and how they can assist people who are visually impaired.
In this episode, I start talking about different resources for people who are blind or visually impaired.