Working Blind
Holly Scott-Gardner
Working blind shares the stories of blind people, their journey to a career and the successes and challenges they have experienced throughout their lives.
- 27 minutes 10 secondsInterdependence is key for this blind communications officer. Interview with Kevin Satizabal.
Kevin works as a communications officer for a sight loss organisation in the United Kingdom. Originally from Colombia, he returned to the UK when he was in primary school and had to adapt to learning assistive technology while also learning English. This helped him develop a love of languages, something which is an important part of his career now.
He explored his love of music throughout his childhood and has gone on to tour the world with the orchestras he is a member of.
You can follow Kevin on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/KevinSatizabal
Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.com
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17 March 2021, 1:00 pm - Lucy Edwards, Journalist and Social Media Influencer
I sat down with Lucy Edwards to talk about life as a blind social media influencer and journalist. She shared her journey, from depression to success and everything in between.
To view a transcript of this episode, visit: https://catchthesewords.com/working-blind-episode-10-lucy-edwards-journalist-and-social-media-influencer/
Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.com
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6 February 2021, 6:14 pm - 42 minutes 34 secondsMatthew Johnson, Lawyer
Matthew Johnson has been blind since birth. He moved from Bermuda to the UK to attend a school for the blind, studied languages at university, and now works as a lawyer.
Follow Matthew on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bermudianbrit
Visit the home of Working Blind, where you can find more info about the show as well as transcripts for each episode, at http://catchthesewords.com
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29 November 2020, 4:27 pm - 58 minutes 17 secondsLawrence Brown III: Blind Musician
Lawrence has always been interested in music, but he started seriously playing in high school. From there he went to university, and he's now a full-time musician. Find out how he did it.
Check out some of Lawrence's music:
The Vitruvian Project: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-vitruvian-project/1434805065 EEP on Bandcamp: https://eepshoegaze.bandcamp.com/
Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.com
Social links:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/catchthesewords YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/catchthesewords Email me: [email protected]
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31 October 2020, 2:01 pm - 48 minutes 25 secondsMartin Ralfe, Technology Services and Skills Lead
Martin works for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association UK leading their technology service.
Although initially a reluctant technology user himself he ended up working in the field and wants to ensure that blind people who receive Guide Dogs services can also receive support with technology that will enable them to become more independent.
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8 January 2020, 9:35 pm - 24 minutes 11 secondsJustin Yarbrough, Digital Accessibility Specialist
Justin works at a university ensuring that classes are accessible to disabled students. As a blind person he knows first hand why accessibility matters, and it is his goal to ensure that all students can access the class materials.
Follow Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fatelvis04
Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.com
Social links:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/catchthesewords Instagram: http://instagram.com/catchthesewords YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/catchthesewords Facebook: http://facebook.com/catchthesewords Email me: [email protected]
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23 December 2019, 5:53 pm - 32 minutes 46 secondsMatthew Horspool, Braille Transcriber
Matthew works as a braille transcriber at a school for children with disabilities. A number of the students are blind and need access to braille.
We talk about braille, changes to the code and how accessible the job is for a blind person.
Follow Matthew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhorspool
Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.com
Social links:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/catchthesewords Instagram: http://instagram.com/catchthesewords YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/catchthesewords Facebook: http://facebook.com/catchthesewords Email me: [email protected]
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29 May 2019, 7:00 pm - 27 minutes 6 secondsAngela Fowler, Beef Jerky Creator and Business Owner
Angela turned her hobby of producing beef jerky into a business when she set up Gliding Eagle Jerky. She hopes to not only sell quality products but offer competitive employment opportunities to blind and otherwise disabled people.
I chat to her about how she got started making jerky, her current job and her hopes for the business.
You can visit Gliding Eagle Jerky on the web at: http://www.glidingeaglejerky.com/ like them on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/glidingeaglejerky/ or follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GEJerky
Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.com
Social links:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/catchthesewords Instagram: http://instagram.com/catchthesewords YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/catchthesewords Facebook: http://facebook.com/catchthesewords Email me: [email protected]
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15 May 2019, 7:00 pm - 20 minutes 22 secondsSean Randall, Technology Teacher
Sean Randall works at New College Worcester, a school for young people who are blind or visually impaired.
He uses his skills and experience to teach them how to use the technology they need in order to be successful. He also delivers careers advice and works as an IT technician.
Sean speaks about his field of work and how he feels blindness can be an asset.
Follow Sean on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cachondo
Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.com
Social links:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/catchthesewords Instagram: http://instagram.com/catchthesewords YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/catchthesewords Facebook: http://facebook.com/catchthesewords Email me: [email protected]
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17 April 2019, 7:00 pm - 30 minutes 57 secondsCaitlin Hernandez, Special Education Teacher
Caitlin Hernandez is blind and teaches students with disabilities in San Francisco.
I talk to her about her experiences in school, what made her want to become a teacher and the adaptations she uses to work with students who are sighted but have other disabilities.
A transcript of this episode can be found at: http://catchthesewords.com/working-blind-episode-two-caitlin-hernandez-blind-teacher/
Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.com
Social links:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/catchthesewords Instagram: http://instagram.com/catchthesewords YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/catchthesewords Facebook: http://facebook.com/catchthesewords Email me: [email protected]
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3 April 2019, 7:00 pm - 26 minutes 20 secondsMeet Florian, a blind programmer
Florian Beijers is blind and lives in the Netherlands. He now works as a programmer, after completing a degree at university.
I met with him to find out what life is like for blind people in the Netherlands and to ask what his experiences were in education. He also offers useful advice for blind people who are looking for a job.
Follow Florian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zersiax
A transcript of this episode can be found at: http://catchthesewords.com/working-blind-episode-1-meet-florian-a-blind-programmer/
Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.com
Social links:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/catchthesewords Instagram: http://instagram.com/catchthesewords YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/catchthesewords Facebook: http://facebook.com/catchthesewords Email me: [email protected]
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