The Blind Life Podcast

Sam Seavey

This is the companion Podcast for The Blind Life, the very popular YouTube channel for the blind and visually impaired community. read less
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Episode 21- What do zombies and accessible computers have in common? One man’s dedication to the low vision community!
3日前
Episode 21- What do zombies and accessible computers have in common? One man’s dedication to the low vision community!
In this episode, we talked to Gary Beene, the creator of the EZ Reader accessible computer system. The EZ Reader is a full computer system that offers a suite of over 100 tools and applications that will make computing more accessible. With easy to understand applications, which offer customizable, high contrast, large print interfaces, The EZ Reader system is a fantastic option for anyone struggling to use a computer. During this very informative conversation, Gary discusses why he created the EZ Reader system and how his clients, who become much more than just clients to Gary, use it for a wide variety of tasks, Everything from sending emails to creating fantastical worlds! Learn more: Watch my full review video ► https://youtu.be/3MvE-w8ZauE?si=-rJeeuhA4FSTVydH Visit the website ► https://newvisionconcepts.com/ Gary Beene gbeene@airmail.net 11936 Jamestown Road Dallas, TX 75230 214-668-9913
Episode 21- What do zombies and accessible computers have in common? One man’s dedication to the low vision community!
3日前
Episode 21- What do zombies and accessible computers have in common? One man’s dedication to the low vision community!
In this episode, we talked to Gary Beene, the creator of the EZ Reader accessible computer system. The EZ Reader is a full computer system that offers a suite of over 100 tools and applications that will make computing more accessible. With easy to understand applications, which offer customizable, high contrast, large print interfaces, The EZ Reader system is a fantastic option for anyone struggling to use a computer. During this very informative conversation, Gary discusses why he created the EZ Reader system and how his clients, who become much more than just clients to Gary, use it for a wide variety of tasks, Everything from sending emails to creating fantastical worlds! Learn more: Watch my full review video ► https://youtu.be/3MvE-w8ZauE?si=-rJeeuhA4FSTVydH Visit the website ► https://newvisionconcepts.com/ Gary Beene gbeene@airmail.net 11936 Jamestown Road Dallas, TX 75230 214-668-9913
Episode 20: What I love about being blind!
18-11-2023
Episode 20: What I love about being blind!
You know, we've all had those conversations where we talk about all the reasons why it sucks to be blind. Countless frustrations and annoyances that we face every day as VIPs. I'm sure we can all relate to that. But this week I want to switch it up a bit. This week I want to talk about some of the things I love about being blind!   Check out the full video over on my Youtube channel, www.Youtube.com/theblindlife
Episode 19, The Hable One, A Braille keyboard inspired accessory that could make the smartphone more Accessible for blind users
11-11-2023
Episode 19, The Hable One, A Braille keyboard inspired accessory that could make the smartphone more Accessible for blind users
This is the Hable One, a smartphone and tablet remote control for the blind and visually impaired. From the website, "Using your smartphone with a visual impairment can sometimes be frustrating and difficult. At Hable, we like to make this easier for you. The Hable One is the most convenient physical keyboard for the entire smartphone operation". If you'd like to learn more, check out the Habble website: ► https://www.iamhable.com/
Episode 18 - Audiobook Club 1 - Ready Player One
21-10-2023
Episode 18 - Audiobook Club 1 - Ready Player One
The first in my audio book club video series, this is my review of the very popular book, Ready Player One. Written by Ernest Klein, and narrated by The Amazing Will Wheaton, this is my favorite book of all time and I was excited to feature it as the first installment in the audiobook club series. Although the series never panned out, this is still a fantastic book which I highly recommend! Here is the book on Amazon, https://amzn.to/3tDUKtA Click here to get a FREE Trial of Audible: https://amzn.to/2wCA87F
Episode 17” Working Blind, Oguz Buyukberber, Professional Musician.
14-10-2023
Episode 17” Working Blind, Oguz Buyukberber, Professional Musician.
This is the "Working Blind" series where I interview amazing people in the visually impaired community who are successfully working as a VIP! The goal is to highlight different jobs that people in the blind community are doing, In hopes of inspiring others who might be wondering what types of jobs are possible. In this episode, I'm interviewing Oguz Buyukberber, a professional musician. "Working Blind" Playlist: ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThdr7uPwVs1bJJQIACROzMKpGqwBesv9 Oguz Buyukberber website: ► https://www.oguzbuyukberber.com/
Episode 16, The BlindShell Classic 2, Accessible Phone For The Blind
07-10-2023
Episode 16, The BlindShell Classic 2, Accessible Phone For The Blind
In this episode, we feature the BlindShell Classic 2, an accessible cell phone for the visually impaired and senior market. This is one of my favorite options for the blind community because it offers a fully accessible, fully featured, easy-to-use, smartphone alternative. The BlindShell Classic 2 Offers a wide range of accessible features such as mobile games, an Internet radio, a book player, a calendar, email, a flashlight, and even a camera that takes photos and video. The phone offers many smartphone options like WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, voice calling, voice dictation, and even a digital assistant.  All of this makes the  BlindShell Classic 2 a fantastic option for anyone who doesn't want to use a smartphone.  Watch the full video here, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThdr7uPwVs3-KEuzQ0xbGlXVdVRqjczR
Episode 15: The Working Blind Series, Running a NonProfit and TV Producer!
30-09-2023
Episode 15: The Working Blind Series, Running a NonProfit and TV Producer!
In this episode, I'm attending the healtheVoices conference hosted by Johnson and Johnson, and get to speak with three amazing VIPs to learn what it takes to be successful when working blind! I sit down with Jill King, a "baby blind" VIP who talks about creating a nonprofit aimed at helping disabled students get the services they require, Amir Rahimi, A new member of the Johnson and Johnson team who has one of the craziest vision stories I've ever heard, and Joe Strechay, a film and television producer who almost gave me my big break in TV!
Episode 14 Right Hear, AI Enhanced Indoor Orientation - Interview with Idan Meir
16-09-2023
Episode 14 Right Hear, AI Enhanced Indoor Orientation - Interview with Idan Meir
This is my interview with Idan Meir, CEO and co-founder of Right Hear. Right Hear Is a system designed to provide both indoor and outdoor orientation. As Idan puts it, they're basically creating talking signs. Imagine if you walked up to a building, and your smartphone announced that you had arrived at the front door. That would be pretty cool right? Well how about if it also told you that after you go through the door, the reception desk is 10 feet on your left and the restrooms were 20 feet straight ahead with the men's room on the left and the women's room on the right. Then, how crazy would it be if it also told you the layout of the bathroom And provided a phone number to call for help? That's the magic of Right Hear! Idan Explains all about the system and how you can help to get it installed into a location near you! Contact for Right Hear: https://www.right-hear.com/ idan@right-hear.com
Episode 13 SOUNDSCAPE IS BACK!!Interview with Kirsty McIntosh and the Scottish Tech Army
11-09-2023
Episode 13 SOUNDSCAPE IS BACK!!Interview with Kirsty McIntosh and the Scottish Tech Army
This is an interview I had recently with Kirsty McIntosh of ScottishTechArmy.org, talking about bringing back the very popular Soundscape app. Soundscape Was a former Microsoft research project that became a very popular app in the blind and visually impaired community. After the app was discontinued, Kirsty and her team decided to take on the project of saving the application and relaunching it for the community! In this episode, Kirsty Details the reasons why they chose this particular app and the difficulties in bringing it back to the users. For more information, or to find out how you can help with this project, reach out to Kirsty - kirsty@scottishtecharmy.org
Episode 12 Why Do We Act More Blind Than We Are?
11-09-2023
Episode 12 Why Do We Act More Blind Than We Are?
Have you ever experienced the phenomenon of feeling like you need to act more blind than you really are? In this episode, I talk about experiencing this while traveling and using my cane. This was a video that I put out a few years ago and it sparked a lot of response from the community. Apparently, as with most things dealing with low vision, I'm not the only one that experiences this! If you'd like to see the full video, check it out here! https://youtu.be/U586xmk2JC0?si=R_3uYxt5qq-xWTa8
Episode 11 When an iron man competition gets too boring! Super Dave Strikes Again! Blind Ambition
11-09-2023
Episode 11 When an iron man competition gets too boring! Super Dave Strikes Again! Blind Ambition
super Dave Wilkinson is at it again! Apparently, triathlons, super triathlons, ultra marathons,  and Iron man competitions Just weren't posing enough of a challenge anymore . Now Dave is on to his next crazy adventure! But wait, what's this about being airlifted off the side of a mountain in Canada?  Oh Dave!
Episode 10 ”My vision story” - diagnosis growing up, the present, the future, everything.
11-09-2023
Episode 10 ”My vision story” - diagnosis growing up, the present, the future, everything.
I've talked about the different parts of my vision story many times over the last 10 years. In hundreds of videos, presentations, and podcast interviews, I've slowly pieced together the different parts of my story. However, this was the first time that I laid it all out in one single video. In this episode of the blind life podcast, I share the audio from that video. If you would like to watch the full video, click here,https://youtu.be/4wPVxv2ZVJo
Episode 9 Talk Back With The Blind Life August 2023
11-09-2023
Episode 9 Talk Back With The Blind Life August 2023
"Talk Back With The Blind Life" is a monthly video podcast where my wife Rachel and I answer the previous month's most frequently asked questions. This is the August episode! To watch the full video and to enter in the contest, visit the YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/theblindlife
Episode 8 ”You don’t know true fear until you’re backstage at the Ellen Show and they say 5 minutes!” My Interview With The Two Blind Brothers
11-09-2023
Episode 8 ”You don’t know true fear until you’re backstage at the Ellen Show and they say 5 minutes!” My Interview With The Two Blind Brothers
This is my interview with Brad and Bryan Manning, the Two Blind Brothers. A few years ago, Brad and Bryan started a company selling supersoft, high-quality clothing, and donating 100% of the profits to help fund clinical research in hopes of finding a cure for blindness. For this interview, I joined them in their New York loft to talk about their vision impairment why they started the company, and their appearance on the Ellen Show! I even got to see the big check, lol!
Episode 7 The Braille Doodle, a fun way to create art using braille!
11-09-2023
Episode 7 The Braille Doodle, a fun way to create art using braille!
This is an interview with Daniel Lubiner, the founder of the TouchPad Pro Foundation and creator of the Braille Doodle. In this interview, Daniel talks about the inspiration behind creating the Braille Doodle, which is a fun and engaging new way for the blind and visually impaired to draw and learn braille! The BrailleDoodle Kickstarter is happening now. ► https://www.tinyurl.com/BrailleDoodle... The TouchPad Pro Foundation Website: ► https://www.TouchPadProFoundation.org Daniel Lubiner's email: ► Daniel@TouchPadProFoundation.org
Episode 6 Let’s talk about the new Victor Reader Stream 3 - An interview with Mathieu Paquette and Peter Tucic
11-09-2023
Episode 6 Let’s talk about the new Victor Reader Stream 3 - An interview with Mathieu Paquette and Peter Tucic
In this episode, I have an informative and entertaining discussion with Mathieu Paquette and Peter Tucic from Humanware. we talk about the latest version of the Victor Reader Stream 3 and how it's improved over the previous versions! To learn more, be sure to visit the website, www.humanware.com.
Episode 5 ”I love being blind and reckless!” An interview with professional skateboarder Justin Bishop
11-09-2023
Episode 5 ”I love being blind and reckless!” An interview with professional skateboarder Justin Bishop
A while back, I had the opportunity to participate in a photo shoot with some amazing blind athletes. Don't ask me why I was there, one of those "right time right place" situations! Anyway, one of the athletes was professional skateboarder Justin Bishop who was fresh off a championship win! During a lull in our new career as fashion models, I pulled Justin aside to ask him a few questions about his vision journey. This is my interview with professional skateboarder, and overall pretty awesome guy, Justin Bishop!
Episode 4 The Cane That Will Take You Anywhere You Want To Go! The All Terrain Cane From Awarewolf Gear
11-09-2023
Episode 4 The Cane That Will Take You Anywhere You Want To Go! The All Terrain Cane From Awarewolf Gear
This is the All Terrain Cane, a new adventure cane brought to us by the extraordinary Sedona Dave and Awarewolf Gear! In this episode, I described the cane and talk about how useful it can be for the adventurous vip. I also sit down with Sedona Dave and learn how one treacherous day on the hiking trail inspired a new revolution in the White Cane! Get it here:  https://awarewolfgear.com/atc/ Subscribe to The Blind Life:  https://www.youtube.com/TheBlindLife
Episode 3 It’s Impossible To Sneak Cookies When Your Dad Has Super Hearing! Growing Up With A Blind Parent
11-09-2023
Episode 3 It’s Impossible To Sneak Cookies When Your Dad Has Super Hearing! Growing Up With A Blind Parent
Have you ever wondered what it's like growing up with a blind parent? In this interview with my daughter Skyler we discussed her being embarrassed about having a blind parent and how it's impossible to sneak cookies when your dad has super hearing!
Episode 2 Talk Back With The Blind Life June 2023
11-09-2023
Episode 2 Talk Back With The Blind Life June 2023
This is the June 2023 episode of Talk Back With The Blind Life! This is a video podcast I produced with my wife Rachel where we answer frequently asked questions and comments from the previous month's videos. During these episodes, we also chat with the audience and do a giveaway. In this particular episode, we also discuss the new Apple Vision Pro VR headset.