Blind Inspirationcast Inspirations
SamfunnTeknologiColleen talks about living with a visual impairment/legal blindness and how she finds inspiration. She discusses everything from technology to society to TV/film to her acting and writing career. This podcast will focus on providing knowledge, skills, and inspiration to anyone who is listening.
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- Episode 49 – Colleen and Canadian podcast A T Banter on Audio Description, Education, Society and more! (01:05:25)
Colleen ventures into the Guitar Dungeon of Assistive Technology Banter, or the AT Banter podcast of Rob Mineault, Ryan Fleury, and Steve Barclay. Their goal is to provide a balanced and entertaining look at AssistiveTechnology, Accessibility and its importance in people’s lives. These fine gentlemen contacted Colleen to discuss her visual impairment, social perspective, and […]
- Episode 48 – Audio Story with Cheryl Green (00:07:44)
In this podcast, Colleen speaks of her journey at The Seeing Eye where she obtained her very first guide dog, Joplin. She had the honor of meeting Cheryl Green, and advocate in the disability community. In addition to this podcast please go and listen to the story of an honest love between a blind woman […]
- Episode 47 – My YouTube Channel (00:04:18)
Hi, listeners! As usual, thank you for your patience and interest. Colleen is enjoying making videos with new Seeing Eye Dog Joplin so much she has decided to continue them on a regular basis! Podcasts will return periodically so keep an eye. Email us with any suggestions for podcast topics. If you enjoy Colleen though, check out […]
- Episode 46 – Guide Dog Video Blog (00:02:32)
Colleen is getting a guide dog! She is sharing this experience on a video blog instead of her podcast. Check out her first 3 vlogs on YouTube here. Subscribe to her channel and select the bell icon to be notified when she adds a new video. She will be continuing her podcast after this adventure, […]
- Episode 44 – Sound Studios Jump on Audio Description! (00:54:58)
Colleen was contacted by Defacto Sound, which is a Sound Studio in MD, USA. Proprietor Dallas interviews her regarding her life in the visual world, and her thoughts on Audio Description. This is a fascinating look into the world of a sighted sound engineer talking to a blind sound-lover. Our goal is to further the […]
- Episode 43 – Election 2016 and Nerdtastic News! (00:24:02)
It’s finally here! Voting 2016…how was it for you? Colleen describes her accessible voting experience (or lack thereof). She also announces her upcoming collaboration with Comics Empower! Survey for Blind Voter Feedback Listen to Colleen’s past podcasts about voting in 2014 and about voting in 2012. Email: blindinspirationcast@gmail.com Or tweet us @inspirationcast Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe […]
- Episode 42 – Advocate Accessible Pedestrians! (00:28:37)
In this episode Colleen talks about the importance of advocacy in the visually impaired community. Especially going over her own experience obtaining an Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) in her hometown. Safety and independence are so important to the blind community, and travel is a huge part of that. Let’s cross some streets! APS Technical Specifications […]
- Episode 40 – TapTapSee and iPhone VoiceOver (00:11:57)
Colleen is back with several updates about her life, some advice about turning on the accessibility settings on a smart phone, and a peek into the app TapTapSee. TapTapSee is a camera app for the blind and vision impaired that allows you to take a photo of anything and have it described for you in […]
- Episode 39 – The Deaf-Blind Experience (00:20:36)
In this episode Colleen talks about her experience giving a museum tour to a deaf blind gentleman. He can’t see or hear, and she can’t see or sign…what happened? Tune in to find out this insightful story. Happy Birthday to Helen Keller, too. Have you interacted with a deaf blind person? As someone who […]
- Episode 38 – Desexualization of Disabilities (00:37:14)
Colleen returns after her big move with a big topic. Inspired by a podcast from How Stuff Works, Colleen discusses the concept of desexualizing people with disabilities. She goes into the history of disability rights in the US, social psychology, and gives her perspective on why a lot of the world doesn’t accept individuals with […]
- Episode 37 – Mad Max Fury Road (00:17:35)
Colleen and Alyssa do an audio description movie review of Mad Max Fury Road! Note that this film is rated R for violence and explosions, but it ends up being a great example of how to view a film that is almost all AD and very little dialogue. In need of some heavy metal, car […]
- Episode 36 – Marvel Audio Description (00:37:12)
Colleen returns from establishing her new joint venture, Audio Description Training Retreats, to discuss Marvel Movie-verse accessibility with Alyssa and Cheryl! Hear how video description has entered the Marvel world from Iron Man 1 to Deadpool . What is your experience with audio description in mainstream Hollywood films? Have a good or bad example of description? […]
- Episode 35 – Reasons It Sucks to be Blind (00:17:05)
So you’ve heard Colleen talk about 20 Awesome Things about being Visually Impaired. Now it’s time to hear some reasons why it might not be so awesome. Hear about the actual woes of the visually impaired, presented with plenty of humor of course. Colleen references the Vending Machine Episode as well. Have your own? Email: blindinspirationcast@gmail.com […]
- Episode 34 – Spotlight on Sophie Trist and Braille Menus (00:08:02)
How does a blind person order at a restaurant? Colleen recently talked with Sophie Trist, who took on the task of brailing many menus for restaurants in her home town. Find out what prompted her interest and what her experience was like. Download the Transcript for Episode 34 Have you used or ever been […]
- Episode 33 – Introduction to Audio Description (00:15:06)
Apologies for the mistakenly re-released previous episode. This is a completely new podcast episode. Colleen discusses the art of Audio Description and the service it provides for the blind and vision impaired. She touches on where it comes from, how to get it, and her own experiences using the service. Also, she announces a new […]
- Episode 32 – Beginning Braille (00:17:44)
By listener request, Colleen speaks about The Hadley School for the Blind and her experience learning Braille through their free courses. She also touches on what this special code is and how one would read it. Tune in to hear the basics, benefits, and bumps! Reference Links: The Hadley School for the Blind Braille Translator […]
- Episode 31 – Why Describe Color to the Blind? (00:18:42)
Colleen gives her take on how people with visual impairments and color blindness perceive and relate to colors as the sighted world knows them. She’s not a scientist or a doctor, but Colleen touches on the uniqueness of every person’s eyes, society’s naming of colors, and why it is worth it to describe color to […]
- Episode 30 – Alternative Treatments for Depression 3: Meditation and Mindfulness (00:27:08)
This episode follows Colleen’s series in Alternative Treatments for Depression regarding physical and mental illnesses. No matter who you are, if you are interested in meditation and mindful practices to de-stress your everyday life, listen in! People haven’t been doing this for thousands of years for no reason…what’s the secret here? Listen to Part 1 and Part 2. […]
- Episode 029 – “Inspiration Porn” (00:27:31)
In this podcast Cheryl joins Colleen to discuss a recently coined phrase “inspiration porn.” Not bashing anyone who posts pictures of inspiring people who struggle with challenges, but questioning the real motives. The concept that people with disabilities are required to inspire those who don’t have any. That meme that brightens your day because you realize you don’t […]
- Episode 028 – Blind Voting 2014 (00:16:04)
In this fun-filled American jaunt, Colleen discusses the process of how visually impaired and blind people vote at the polls. Her own experience provides criticism, cynicism, and civicism! Learn how you can help the visually impaired vote confidentially and successfully! Referenced Links: American Federation for the Blind – Voting Machines Colleen’s last podcast on voting […]
- Episode 27 – Alternative Treatments for Depression 2: Supplements and Diet (00:21:06)
Crack the code of how to eat your way out of the darkness! Colleen follows her Episode 26 – Alternative Treatments for Depression Part 1: Let’s Get Physical with Supplementary and Dietary things you can do to combat the disability of mental illness. Her research can simplify some of the things you hear about what to […]
- Episode 26 – Alternative Treatments for Depression Part 1: Let’s Get Physical (00:17:52)
Colleen is back to inspire! This is the follow up podcast to Episode 24 – Depression, Speak out. In this podcast Colleen touches on physical methods of combating depression and other disabilities. This is the first in a series that will be posted on ideas and alternative treatments for depression. Let us know what you think, […]
- Episode 25 – The Dream of Life (00:05:09)
In this podcast Colleen recites a portion of an Alan Watts’ lecture on the concept of life as a dream, a piece that has inspired her to see the world differently. She hopes it will help you think about things in a different way as well. Let Colleen know your thoughts about doing podcasts in […]
- Episode 24 – Depression, Speak Out (00:31:22)
In this talk, Colleen divulges her knowledge and personal experience with depression. Not only associated with losing one’s eyesight, depression affects a large amount of the population. Do you think you understand exactly what depression is? Please listen in and discover some resources about depression and illnesses that perhaps you never even considered. Write in: […]
- Episode 23 – 20 Awesome Things About Being Visually Impaired (00:11:19)
Legally blind hostess Colleen gives a stand-up rendition of her personal top twenty reasons why the visually impaired community is secretly awesome. Have you ever walked by a blind person and thought, “I could never live….how do they exist?” It’s not easy, but it’s not impossible. Laugh along with us and comment! Did Colleen miss […]