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Navigating Life with Vision Loss

Navigating Life with Vision Loss

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 "Navigating Life with Vision Loss" is an AINC original podcast. In this weekly podcast, we answer your questions on a variety of topics surrounding vision loss. Need to know what to do in standing up for yourself? Wondering how to find a counselor or therapist? Do you need to know how to fill out patient forms in a crowded doctor's office? This show is for you. We're giving a voice to the challenges faced by people with blindness or vision loss. We're here as a resource for you, your family, and your friends. This service is made possible by generous donations. Consider supporting us at www.aftersight.org to help keep these resources free. Aftersight also provides free white canes, support groups, and more, all thanks to contributions from our community.2022 マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 人間関係 個人的成功 教育 社会科学 経済学 自己啓発 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • S112 State and Local Advocacy: Making Your Voice Heard

    S112 State and Local Advocacy: Making Your Voice Heard
    2025/05/20
    In this powerful episode, host Kim Wardlow speaks with Julie Reiskin from the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition to explore the practical steps and critical importance of state and local advocacy. Julie shares her personal journey into disability rights after being diagnosed with MS, and the impact of healthcare inequities that led her to become a lifelong advocate. The conversation dives into understanding systems advocacy, how policies and laws differ, and how listeners can take tangible steps toward influencing change—whether it's by testifying at a city council meeting or signing onto a petition. Julie emphasizes the power of working collectively and offers tips for getting involved, including using accessible bill trackers, attending trainings, and joining trusted organizations like CCDC or NFB. Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to deepen your involvement, this episode provides a clear path toward making your voice heard.

    📌 Chapter Markers
    00:00 – Welcome to Navigating Life with Vision Loss
    00:25 – Meet Julie Reiskin: A lifetime of advocacy
    02:39 – Healthcare, MS diagnosis, and economic injustice
    05:05 – How disability can affect employment and dignity
    07:28 – What is CCDC and “cross-disability” advocacy?
    09:52 – What advocacy really means at a systems level
    12:18 – What is a policy? (And why it matters)
    14:43 – Steps to begin advocating at a state or local level
    16:52 – Real-world example: Transportation policies and Access-a-Ride
    18:58 – Understanding who holds power and how to persuade
    19:53 – “You’d be a great advocate if…”
    21:54 – Local vs. state vs. federal change: What’s easiest?
    24:15 – Where to find training, tools, and accessible bill trackers
    26:00 – Outro: Part 2 coming next week!

    📞 Contact Information
    Guest Website: https://ccdconline.org
    Aftersight Contact: feedback@aftersight.org | (720) 712-8856
    Follow us: Aftersight.org | Subscribe to our other shows: Blind Level Tech, Blindsight, The Blind Chick, and coming soon: Code Orange
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    27 分
  • S111 Art as Advocacy: Making Visual Spaces Accessible with ted Tahquechi

    S111 Art as Advocacy: Making Visual Spaces Accessible with ted Tahquechi
    2025/05/13
    In this powerful episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss, host Kim Wardlow sits down with acclaimed blind photographer and accessibility advocate Ted Tahquechi. Ted shares his compelling journey from a career in video game design to losing his sight after a traumatic car accident, and how he reinvented his artistic voice through photography and tactile art.
    Listeners will discover how Ted’s innovative work—like his Bodyscapes project—uses 3D printing, audio descriptions, and Braille to make visual art fully accessible. He unpacks the challenges blind artists face in academic and gallery spaces, explains how storytelling enhances advocacy, and offers honest insights on whether formal art education is necessary for those with vision loss.
    Ted also emphasizes the importance of allyship, from writing meaningful alt text to supporting organizations and local galleries that uplift blind and low-vision creators. His story is a testament to resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of inclusive art.

    Chapters:
    00:00 – Welcome to Navigating Life with Vision Loss
    00:25 – Introducing Ted Tahquechi and the power of art in advocacy
    02:53 – Ted’s journey from video games to blindness to art school
    05:17 – Creating art that transcends stereotypes about blindness
    07:36 – Making photography tactile: 3D printing, QR codes, and Braille
    09:44 – Art should be judged as art—not “good for a blind person”
    12:06 – Barriers blind artists face in education and galleries
    14:31 – How galleries and museums can improve accessibility
    16:51 – Shoutout to Meow Wolf and immersive accessibility done well
    19:12 – Advocacy in artistic subject matter: subtle and bold
    21:35 – The struggle and strategy of reaching multiple art audiences
    24:00 – Is art school necessary for blind artists? Pros and cons
    27:58 – A drawing class changed a teacher’s perception of blindness
    32:22 – Storytelling’s power in making art meaningful and educational
    34:37 – How perception and unique perspective create great art
    37:01 – Local art shows and community engagement for new artists
    39:23 – How allies can help: support, alt text, and inclusion
    41:44 – Where to find Ted, his tactile art, and his wife’s jewelry
    42:50 – Closing thoughts on supporting blind artists and art spaces

    Resources & Links:
    🔗 Ted’s work: bodyscapes.photography
    🔗 Tactile Art Projects: disabledart.com
    🔗 Tactile Jewelry by Carrie Tahquechi: carit.com
    📧 Contact Aftersight: contact@aftersight.org
    🌐 Visit: aftersight.org for more episodes and resources
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    43 分
  • S110: Social media and understanding your rights

    S110: Social media and understanding your rights
    2025/05/06
    In this episode, Kim Wardlow is joined by Evan Starnes to explore how social media can serve as a powerful tool for advocacy, community building, and change—particularly in the blind and low vision community. Evan shares his journey from discovering digital advocacy on Twitter to becoming an influential voice in accessible tech. They dive into platform-by-platform comparisons, discuss the pros and cons of real-time posting, and offer best practices for accessible content creation. From hashtags and alt text to dealing with misinformation and going viral for the right reasons, this episode is packed with practical tips and thoughtful insights for anyone hoping to use social media as a force for good.

    ⏱️ Chapter Markers:
    00:00 – Welcome to NLVL and Introduction to Advocacy & Social Media
    01:00 – Evan’s Story: Finding Community on Twitter
    03:00 – Discovering Support and Shared Experiences Online
    05:00 – How Social Media Transformed Advocacy
    08:00 – The Pros and Pitfalls of Real-Time Posting
    12:00 – Platform Breakdown: Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram
    16:00 – The Power of Facebook for Advocacy
    19:00 – Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok’s Roles
    23:00 – YouTube and Mastodon Explained
    27:30 – Tips for Responsible and Effective Advocacy Online
    31:00 – Collaboration, Group Engagement, and Reposts
    33:45 – Service Animal Denials: A Case Study in Viral Advocacy
    36:00 – Trends: Alt Text, AI, and Decentralized Platforms
    38:00 – Best Practices for Accessible Content Creation
    41:00 – Organizational Responsibility in Accessibility
    43:30 – Social Media Accountability: What Works and What Doesn’t
    45:00 – Advocacy Through Podcasting and Personal Stories
    48:00 – Responding to Misinformation with Grace and Strategy
    50:45 – Tracking Metrics: Views vs. Engagement Quality
    53:00 – Final Tips for Using Social Media Effectively
    55:00 – Where to Find Evan and Aftersight Online
    56:00 – Tease for Next Week: Youth Advocacy with Dr. Charles Powell
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    58 分

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