The EyeCanPod’s Podcast
Produced by the CareersPLUS program at Society for the Blind, we discuss all things blindness related. CareersPLUS is designed for young adults and high school students to prepare for high school, college and their career of choice.The goal of this podcast is to advocate and educate while fostering a sense of confidence in youth to pursue college and the careers of their choice through interactive, dynamic learning experiences. For more information please visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.org/programs-services/youth-programs/careers-plus/ Our email address is eyecanpod@societyfortheblind.org Thank you for listening...
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Recently, during our weekly Thursday meeting CareersPLUS welcomed Chris and Liz from Penny Forward for what was a fun and fantastic interactive Zoom conversation all about the real deal of managing money like a pro.
Penny Forward is a non-profit that's all about financial empowerment for the blind community!
This episode was recorded during our weekly meetups in the months of October 2023.
The EyeCanPod podcast has been on summer vacation, but our Podcasters have been busy discussing their favorite, go to assistive technology devices and are excited to share our compiled list and thoughts with all of you in this our special back to school episode of the EyeCanPod podcast.
From touch typing with Yess Accessible’s Fun with TypeAbility and Windows 11, to the new NLS e-Braille reader from Humanware, from iPhone,...
Since 2011, each year, the third Thursday in May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
Every user deserves a first-rate digital experience on the web. Someone with a disability must be able to experience web-based services, content and other digital products with the same successful outcome as those without disabilities. This awareness and commitment to inclusion is the goal of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a global e...
In this episode we talk about audio description, what it is/means to us and what makes it awesome! Did you know there are so many different areas that audio description is used in? It isn’t just in movies, but it is also utilized in live performances - like a ballet, or broadway show, video games, game shows, TV series, or episodes, educational videos and more. One area it is not being utilized in currently is on YouTube videos. Ho...
This month CareersPLUS has been exploring the world of relationships and for a lot of us, sighted and blind, young and old, the world of inter-personal relationships is a lot like taking a test, uncomfortable, anxiety inducing and something none of us look forward to. Put blindness, the internet, shyness, loving but sometimes overly protective parents, family and friends and it can become a painfully awkward situation. Friendship, ...
As you may or may not know January is National Braille Literacy month. During the past month, the folks at CareersPLUS have been having discussions about the importance of braille literacy, the history of braille and sharing their own journeys and this episode recorded January 2023.
You can read Natalie’s blog on the APH Career Connect website at
In this episode recorded December 2022 the folks at Careers PLUS reminisce about the holidays. We talk about our favorite ornaments, favorite memories, hopes for the future and are joined by a special guest, who shares a descriptive tour of his Christmas light extravaganza.
This episode was recorded during our weekly meetings in December 2022.
For more information you can visit the CareersPLUS page at: https://societyfortheblind.or...
In this episode, we talk about guide dogs featuring an interview by Ana Reshma talking with Katie Phan, one part of a guide dog team, as she explains her life with her guide partner Princess Adobe. Be sure to follow and turn on notifications to be up to date with all our latest uploads. For more information about guide dogs please be sure to visit https://www.guidedogs.com - Logan B.
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Blindness Awareness and White Canes
What do you think of when you hear about a cane? On today’s episode of the EyeCanPod, we celebrate Blindness Awareness Month and White Cane Safety Day by talking about white canes and what defines us apart from our disabilities. If you are interested in hearing more about our perspectives and experiences be sure to follow and turn on notifications to be up to date with all our latest uploads. - L...
In this the inaugural episode of The CareersPLUS EyeCanPod podcast and with an emphasis on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA), we invite you to get to know the hosts and creative team behind the CareersPLUS EyeCanPod podcast and program.
Join us for a walk down memory lane with some extra special guests and learn the history of CareersPLUS, how it began, adap...
Meet the EyeCanPod casters
Our group has been working to set up the Eye Can Podcast since early 2022. The purpose of this podcast is to work together as a team to talk about various topics of interest and to educate and inspire others Our trailer is meant to introduce all the people involved with the podcast. Thank you for listening.
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