Show Notes Episode 9, Back to School Episode

Topic: Going back to school can be a very stressful time for children. For those who have never gone to school, fear of the unknown is very real. Others may not be sure how their vision loss might affect what they are able to do and achieve. Dr. Bill Takeshita and Dr. Diane Christian will share ways parents and fYes amily can help make the school experience more enjoyable for everyone.

Resources for this Episode

Audiobooks

Bookshare — Sign up Individual: https://www.bookshare.org/signUpMember —Sign up Organization: https://www.bookshare.org/signUpOrganizatio Learning Ally — Join Learning Ally: https://learningally.org/About-Us/Join

Community Support

Thriving Blind

• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thrivingblind/

• Thriving Blind Online Academy: http://kristinsmedley.com/thrive/

• Thriving Blind Stories Succeeding Without Sight Book Available on Bard: Book Number DB97202

• Amazon link https://www.amazon.com/Thriving-Blind-Stories-Succeeding- Without/dp/173206640X)Without/dp/173206640XWithout/dp/173206640X)

CCLVI Council of Citizens with Low Vision International

• CCLVI is an international nonprofit organization and community of individuals who understand low vision needs and experiences. We are here to provide support, resources, education, and advocacy for those who are impactedk by low vision and visual impairment. From publications, to live Zoom calls, online resources, and conferences, discover what we have to offer you.
• Website - https://cclvi.info
• Toll Free Information Line - Tel 1-844-460-0625

Let’s Talk Low Vision

This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring Dr. Bill Takeshita as the host. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website - https://cclvi.info/events/ltlv/ General inquiries - [email protected]

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Show Notes Episode 8, Resources for Low Vision

Join this exciting discussion of resources for individuals with visual impairment, including a California focus, and state resources. From outdoor recreation to k-12 education, higher education, and career training, Dr. Bill interviews two truly informative guests to reveal valuable insights. Joseph Burton of the Hearts for Sight Foundation and Moses of California’s Department of Rehabilitation introduce resources and answer questions spanning IEP’s, IPE’s, hiking, cycling, yoga, employment training, college accessibility support, and much more.

Resources for this Episode

• Hearts for Sight Foundation https://heartsforsightfoundation.org/about/
• Braille Institute
• Department of Rehabilitation - check for your state‘s servcies

Let’s Talk Low Vision

This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring Dr. Bill Takeshita as the host and Jessie Wolinsky as co-host. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website - https://cclvi.info/events/ltlv/ General inquiries - [email protected]

Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2021. All rights reserved.

Show Notes Episode 7, AIRSLA’s Jessie Wolinsky

Topic: This episode introduces our listeners to the Audio Internet Recording Service Los Angeles - AIRSLA. learn about the many free resources available through this website and growing podcast series as Dr. Bill Takeshita interview the Vice President of AIRSLA, Jessie Wolinsky. A variety of questions and answers reveals more information about work being done across the country to read newspapers and magazines for the visually impaired and distribute the recordings via radio, Internet and podcasts.

Resources for this Episode AIRSLA Website http://airsla.org AIRSLA Email [email protected]

Let’s Talk Low Vision

This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring Dr. Bill Takeshita as the host and Jessie Wolinsky as co-host. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website - https://cclvi.info/events/ltlv/ General inquiries - [email protected]

Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2021. All rights reserved.

Show Notes Episode 6, RSVA Interview

Dr. Bill and Jesse interview Don Sippl of Randolph Sheppard Vendors of America (RSVA).

Resources for this Episode

RSVA website https://www.randolph-sheppard.org/

RSVM ACB Affiliate https://www.acb.org/affiliate-RSVA

Let’s Talk Low Vision

This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring Dr. Bill Takeshita as the host. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website - https://cclvi.info/events/ltlv/ General inquiries - [email protected]

Copyright, Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, 2021. All rights reserved.

Show Notes Episode 5, National Library Service- Kim Charlson

Jessie Wolinsky interviews Kim Charlson from the National Library Service to explore publications available in a variety of accessible formats -.Braille, audio, and BARD.

Let’s Talk Low Vision

This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring Dr. Bill Takeshita as the host and Jessie Wolinsky as co-host. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website - https://cclvi.info/events/ltlv/ General inquiries - [email protected]

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Show Notes Episode 4, Guide Dogs

Dr. Bill's guest, Jenine Stanley discusses the important role guide dogs can play in enhancing the lives of their owners.

Let’s Talk Low Vision This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring Dr. Bill Takeshita as the host and Jessie Wolinsky as co-host. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

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Jessie interviews Joselyn Henderson on All About Audible

Let’s Talk Low Vision This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring Dr. Bill Takeshita as the host and Jessie Wolinsky as co-host. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

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Julian Vargas brings us up to date on Smartphones.

Let’s Talk Low Vision This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring Dr. Bill Takeshita as the host and Jessie Wolinsky as co-host. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

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Dr. Bill interviews Barry from the "Low Vision Shop"

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An interview with Colleen Wondferich of the Hadley Forsythe Center for Employment and Entrepreneurship.

Let’s Talk Low Vision This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring Dr. Bill Takeshita as the host and Jessie Wolinsky as co-host. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.

Website https://cclvi.info/events/ltlv/

General inquiries – [email protected]

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