Best Nick Isenberg Podcasts (2024)

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The Tactile Traveler #57 - Leave No Trace, Explore Indian Country with Ease: AIANTA’s New Web Page, Blind Hunting, and Blind Birding 27:27

1d ago27:27

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In this episode, we're diving into how blind and low-vision folks can explore the world and enjoy the great outdoors. We'll cover everything from Leave No Trace principles and the thrill of blind hunting to tips on staying safe during hunting season and enjoying birding without sight. Plus, we'll introduce you to a new Native American travel site t…

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The Tactile Traveler #56 - Being Shot: A Frequent Cause of Blindness, Don't Grab a Blind Person, Blind Etiquette, Independence When Losing Your Sight, & An Update on Showdown 27:27

1M ago27:27

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Welcome to Episode #56 of The Tactile Traveler, from KDNK Community Access Radio in Carbondale, Colorado. We're all about creating fun and meaningful experiences for both blind and sighted travelers, helping to tackle the isolation that can come with vision loss. In this episode: - We dive into the impact of gun violence on blindness with some powe…

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The Tactile Traveler #55 27:27

2M ago27:27

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The Dangers of Fireworks Blind Fishing A Community College may be in Your Future, even if You haven’t been a Good Student Tips for our sighted friends on guiding us AndExciting News from Kayly Romero

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The Tactile Traveler #54 28:13

3M ago28:13

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What to do when you are blind in a hurricane and describing things better to blind people.

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The Tactile Traveler #53 - The History and the Amazing Value of White Canes and Making the Weather Work for You 27:27

4M ago27:27

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The History and the Amazing Value of White Canes and Making the Weather Work for You Cover photo by Kristin Cato

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The Tactile Traveler #52 - Camp Abilities, Expanding the Athletic Skills of Blind Kids, How to Play Goalball, How to Play Showdown, and Being Afraid of Your Own Shadow 26:30

5M ago26:30

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Welcome to episode 52 of "The Tactile Traveler" podcast! Join us as we explore Camp Abilities, a groundbreaking program empowering blind kids through athletic development and self-advocacy. Discover step-by-step guides on how to play goalball and showdown, two exciting games tailored for the blind community. Plus, we delve into the topic of overcom…

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The Tactile Traveler #51 - An Exercise on Blind Exercising, and Blind Pickleball 26:27

6M ago26:27

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Join us in today's episode as we explore the challenges and importance of exercise for blind individuals. Gain insights from renowned experts Dr. Neil Wolkodoff, and Dr. Lauren Lieberman, discover practical tips for staying active, and be inspired by transformative stories from individuals like Archur Felder and Arlene. Plus, dive into the world of…

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The Tactile Traveler #50 - The Worldwide Status of Charles Bonnet Syndrome 26:30

7M ago26:30

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In this episode, the focus is on Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS), a condition where those losing or without vision experience visual hallucinations. Featuring interviews with Judith Potts, founder of Esme’s Umbrella, and Dr. Gary Cusick from Louisville, Kentucky, the episode sheds light on the challenges of CBS, discusses available support, and empha…

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The Tactile Traveler #49 - Blind People in Prison & Blind Ballet 27:30

9M ago27:30

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In this episode, explore the experiences of blind individuals in prison and the captivating world of blind ballet. Discover the challenges, successes, and movements for change within these communities, all designed to expand understanding and empower individuals worldwide. To provide feedback, share story ideas, or for any other questions email ⁠⁠t…

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The Tactile Traveler #48 - "The Disabilities Talk" and Blind Nurses 27:31

9M ago27:31

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Today's episode delves into critical conversations on "The Disabilities Talk" and highlights the aspirations of Blind Nurses, offering insights into the challenges faced by individuals with visual impairments in various scenarios, and empowering listeners with stories of overcoming obstacles. To provide feedback, share story ideas, or for any other…

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The Tactile Traveler #47 - Help Wanted: Audio Describers, Describing the preparation & creativity involved in an Audio Describer 27:30

10M ago27:30

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Welcome to The Tactile Traveler Program #47! Learn about the crucial role of audio describers and the preparation and creativity that goes into making these experiences more accessible and enjoyable for all.

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The Tactile Traveler #46 - What To Do If You're Blind and Encounter Bears, & Life Made Easier with 3D Printing with the Help of see3d.org 27:27

11M ago27:27

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In Episode 46 of The Tactile Traveler, learn crucial tips for handling bear encounters when you're blind, and explore how 3D printing, with the assistance of see3d.org, is enhancing the lives of the visually impaired community.

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The Tactile Traveler #45 - Blind Soccer & How Blind People Flirt 27:27

1y ago27:27

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In Episode 45, we delve into the world of Blind Soccer, a rapidly growing sport in the United States. Blind soccer player John Marquez introduces us to the game, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and heightened auditory perception. Then, explore the art of flirting among blind individuals, with personal stories and insights from blind psycholo…

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The Tactile Traveler #44 - Visiting the Vietnam War Memorial Wall, How to become a delegate to the next Democratic or Republican National Convention, & Braille Beer 27:27

1y ago27:27

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Welcome to Episode 44 of The Tactile Traveler Podcast! Join us as we explore the Vietnam War Memorial Wall, learn how to become a delegate to the next Democratic or Republican National Convention, and discover Braille Beer in Japan.

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The Tactile Traveler #43 - How Marijuana Affects Surgery & What You Need to Tell Your Anesthesiologist, Blind Runners, & Flight for Sight 27:28

1y ago27:28

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In this episode, we discuss how marijuana affects surgery and what you need to inform your anesthesiologist. We also dive into the world of blind runners and share the exciting Flight for Sight competition.

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The Tactile Traveler #42 - Brewability, One of the Most Accessible & Unique Restaurants in the World, How to Choose a Nursing Home or Rehabilitation Center, & Blind Birding 26:28

1+ y ago26:28

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In this episode, we'll discover Brewability, a unique and inclusive restaurant in Denver, Colorado, explore the process of choosing a nursing home or rehabilitation center, and delve into the world of blind birding.

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The Tactile Traveler #41 - Our Responsibility During a Disaster like a Hurricane, Flood, or Forest Fire & An Update on the Sounds of Toyota's All-Electric Vehicles 27:28

1+ y ago27:28

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Hurricane season officially begins June 1st! To help us prepare, on today’s episode we rerunning our two most important stories on disaster preparedness, and assistance available to us after an emergency. No matter where we live, or go in the United States, we are exposed to possible natural disasters from hurricanes along the Golf and Atlantic coa…

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The Tactile Traveler #40 - The Sounds of Silent Electric Vehicles & Visiting NASA for Blind People 24:47

1+ y ago24:47

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In this episode, we'll be discussing the Sounds of silent electric vehicles and how to visit NASA for blind people.

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The Tactile Traveler #39 - The Ups & Downs of Altitude Sickness, Tactile Trail Maps, Tips on Packing for Your Next Trip & Finding Your Suitcase in Luggage Claim 25:35

1+ y ago25:35

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In this episode, we'll be talking about the ups and downs of altitude sickness, tactile trail maps, making sure you have everything you need in your suitcase before you head off, tips on finding your suitcase in luggage claim, and how not to get caught in the rain on your vacation.

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The Tactile Traveler #38 - How to Cook for Blind People 27:30

1+ y ago27:30

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Training centers all over the world teach blind people how to cook while blind. But no one has thought about how to cook for blind people. In this episode, we'll chat with Kevin Clarke, Lia Stone, and Carla Farrand about what can be done to improve the tasting and cooking experience for blind people.…

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The Tactile Traveler #37 - Making Reservations on the Reservation, Visiting Native America, Alaska, and Hawai'i, and Finding Blind Ski Programs 27:14

1+ y ago27:14

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Did you know that there are more than two-thousand American Indian, Native Alaskan, and Native Hawaiian-owned hotels, resorts, restaurants, museums, ski resorts, cultural centers, and even tour companies? In today's episode, learn about indigenous-owned vacation retreats, visiting Native America, Alaska, and Hawaii, and finding blind ski programs.…

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The Tactile Traveler #36 - Blind Surfing, Free Permanent National Parks Pass, Free Christmas Trees for 4th Graders, Updates on the 6 Dot Dash, & How to Hold a Party Without Pressuring People to Drink 27:30

2y ago27:30

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In this episode, we'll discuss blind surfing, getting a free permanent National Parks Pass for people with any kind of permanent disability, free Christmas trees for fourth graders, an update on the 6 Dot Dash, and how to hold a party without pressuring people to drink. Plus, Christmas greetings from all of us at The Tactile Traveler!…

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The Tactile Traveler #35 - The History of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Two Ways to Find Your Way Back to Your Seat in a Restaurant, Theater, or Stadium 26:31

2y ago26:31

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In this episode, we're discussing the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and two ways to find your way back to your seat in a restaurant, theater, or stadium using the Clew App and Apple Airtags.

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The Tactile Traveler #34 - Learning to Learn Your Neighborhood, BridgingApps, an App for People with All Kinds of Disabilities, and an Update on Jason Esterhuizen 27:30

2y ago27:30

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In this episode, we'll discuss topics like learning to learn your neighborhood; BridgingApps, an app for people with all kinds of disabilities, including people who are blind or have low vision; An update on Jason Esterhuizen, the blind man who had an implant installed in his brain to help him see things around him and, an update on the Glenwood Ho…

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The Tactile Traveler #33 - Lost Person Behavior with Robert J. Koester, Ph.D., and Getting On The Back Seat of a Tandem Bike 26:30

2y ago26:30

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In this episode, we'll discuss lost person behavior and what to do when you’re blind and lost, Robert J. Koester, Ph.D. - the ultimate expert on how people are likely to behave when they get lost and getting on the back seat of a tandem bike.

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The Tactile Traveler #32 - How to Swim in the Ocean as a Blind Person, A Trip to the Tasting Garden & Remembering Kat Bradbury 26:30

2y ago26:30

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In this episode, we'll discuss how to swim in the ocean when you're blind, and a trip to a tasting, or food source, garden. In memory of Kat Bradbury who made The Tractile Traveler possible.

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The Tactile Traveler #31 - What To Do In An Active Shooter Situation, Natural Disasters, Riding a Bicycle, & the Blind Driver Challenge 26:30

2y ago26:30

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What to do if you’re blind in an active shooter situation. A follow-up on our responsibilities in a natural disaster, like a hurricane or forest fire. How to ride a bicycle with only 10% field of vision. Blind race car driver, Dan Parker, has met the Blind Driver Challenge, and his newest challenge.

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The Tactile Traveler #30 - Natural Disasters, Loosing Your Cell Phone, Keeping Track of Your Medicine, & Computers for the Blind 36:34

2+ y ago36:34

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Our responsibilities during natural disasters like hurricanes or forest fires How to keep from loosing your cell phone Using folding hanging cosmetic cases to keep track of your medicine Computers for the Blind and Blind race car driver Dan Parker has met the Blind Drivers Challenge

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The Tactile Traveler #29 - Summer Edition, Glenwood Springs 26:33

2+ y ago26:33

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In this Episode: Summer Edition; Why Glenwood Springs Colorado is one of the best tourist destinations for blind travelers because of all the experiential things to do there.

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Tactile Traveler #28 - Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Trip to a Car Show, Eating with Chopsticks 26:50

2+ y ago26:50

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How Charles Bonnet Syndrome affects your life Free help with home COVID test from Aira Taking a trip to a car show How to eat with chopsticks

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Tactile Traveler #27 - Trucker Convoys, Little Screens, Silverware 26:30

2+ y ago26:30

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In this Episode: What its like being blind in the truckers convoys in Ottawa, Canada. How little screens can make a big difference in your life. And, how to eat with silverware. The transcript of this episode will be available at the link below. Tactile Traveler 27 Transcript Link The goal of this podcast is to empower blind and low-vision people t…

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Tactile Traveler #26 - Erik Weihenmayer, Goat Yoga, Dialing Phone Extensions 26:29

2+ y ago26:29

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In this Episode: Breaking our mental barriers with Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind person to climb Mt. Everest, Goat yoga, and dialing telephone extensions. The transcript of this episode will be available at the link below. Tactile Traveler 26 Transcript Link The goal of this podcast is to empower blind and low-vision people to explore the world…

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Tactile Traveler #25 - Glenwood Springs Special 26:27

2+ y ago26:27

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In this special edition of the Tactile Traveler we’re explaining why Glenwood Springs is one of the best tourist destinations in the world for blind travelers because of all its experiential opportunities. The transcript of this episode will be available at the link below. Tactile Traveler 25 Transcript Link The goal of this podcast is to empower b…

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Tactile Traveler #24 - Orthotics, Oxygen Concentrators, AIRA Friendly Airports & New Years Eve 26:23

2+ y ago26:23

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In this Episode: How orthotics may reduce the need for knee and hip replacements. How to move an oxygen concentrator. Airports where you can use AIRA for free outside of the United States, and, you don’t have to be alone on New Year’s Eve. The transcript of this episode will be available at the link below. Tactile Traveler 24 Transcript Link The go…

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Tactile Traveler #24 - Orthotics, Oxygen Concentrators, AIRA Friendly Airports and New Years Eve 26:26

2+ y ago26:26

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In this Episode: How orthotics may reduce the need for knee and hip replacements. How to move an oxygen concentrator. Airports where you can use AIRA for free outside of the United States, and, you don’t have to be alone on New Year’s Eve. The transcript of this episode will be available at the link below. Tactile Traveler 24 Transcript Link The go…

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Tactile Traveler #23 - Being Assertive, Futuristic Subway Station & Better Description Techniques 26:30

3y ago26:30

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In this Episode: How being assertive can make life more fun for both blind and sighted people. The subway station of the future for blind and low vision riders is already here in a city in South Korea, and insights on better ways to describe things to those of us who can’t see them The transcript of this episode will be available at the link below.…

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Tactile Traveler #22 - Comparing Canes & Guide Dogs, Knee & Hip Replacements, Oxygen Concentrators, Go Go Grandparent 26:30

3y ago26:30

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In this Episode: A way to reduce knee and hip replacements. The difference between traveling with a white cane and a guide dog. How to move an oxygen concentrator and “Go Go Grandparent.” The transcript of this episode will be available at the link below. Tactile Traveler 22 Transcript Link The goal of this podcast is to empower blind and low-visio…

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Tactile Traveler #21 - Hurricane preparedness, medical luggage, sports with friends & tactile art with Rishika Kirk 26:27

3y ago26:27

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In this Episode: What to do if you’re blind and get caught in a hurricane. Free medical luggage. How to make watching sports with friends more fun, and tactile art with Rishika Kartik The transcript of this episode will be available at the link below. Tactile Traveler 21 Transcript Link The goal of this podcast is to empower blind and low-vision pe…

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Tactile Traveler #20 - InChroma lenses, blind-friendly parks & time-shared self-driving cars 26:27

3y ago26:27

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In this Episode: InChroma Lenses may help 80 percent of color blind people experience colors. How Oregon's 273 State Parks are becoming blind and handicapped friendly, and cruising in a "Cruise Origin," a time shared self-driving car. The transcript of this episode will be available at the link below. Tactile Traveler 20 Transcript Link The goal of…

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Tactile Traveler #19 - Visiting George Floyd square, Paralympic swimming, & High Country Gems and Minerals 26:27

3+ y ago26:27

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In this Episode: What its like for us to visit the George Floyd Memorial Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a look at Paralympic swimming with racer Becca Meyers, and a visit to High Country Gems and Minerals, a rock shop. The transcript of this episode will be available at the link below. Tactile Traveler 19 Transcript Link The goal of this podcast…

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Tactile Traveler #18 - What to do in an active shooter situation, traveling through cloudbursts & the blind driver's challenge 26:27

3+ y ago26:27

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In this Episode: What to do if you’re blind and find yourself in a active shooter situation. Tips on traveling through Cloudbursts. The Blind Driver’s Challenge, driving over 200 miles per hour. The transcript of this episode will be available at the link below. Tactile Traveler 18 Transcript Link The goal of this podcast is to empower blind and lo…

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Tactile Traveler #17 - Tear Gas & Contact Lenses, Charles Bonnet Increase and How to Tell If It Might Rain 26:27

3+ y ago26:27

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In this Episode: We'll hear about tear gas and contact lenses. Research on an increase in Charles Bonnet Syndrome as a result of COVID19 isolation, and How to tell when it looks like rain, when you can’t look. The transcript of this episode will be available at the link below. Tactile Traveler 17 Transcript Link The goal of this podcast is to empow…

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Tactile Traveler #16 - Busy intersections, skiing eye injuries, blind skateboarding, a correction, avoiding weight gain on cruises, and housebreaking horses 26:27

3+ y ago26:27

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In this Episode: We'll hear about research underway to make it much easier and safer for us to cross busy intersections. How to prevent skiing eye injuries. Blind skateboarding. A correction. How to go on a cruise and come home without gaining weight, and Housebreaking horses, well, guide horses. The transcript of this episode will be available at …

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Tactile Traveler #15 - Guide Horses, Blind Bus Riders, Voiceover Control, and Dinner in the Dark 26:27

3+ y ago26:27

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Corrections to this podcast episode: - In story number one, the woman from New York with the guide horse is Ann Ebie. - In story number three, double tap with THREE fingers to turn voiceover on and off. In this Episode: We’ll examine the status of guide horses, learn about an app that’s making blind bus riders more independent in Kansas City, learn…

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Tactile Traveler #14 - PPE, Packing Your Suitcase, Keeping Track of Credit Cards, Tips for Long Amtrak Trips, and A Trip to Democracy 26:27

3+ y ago26:27

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In this Episode: We find out what all that personal protective equipment all of our medical providers wear looks like. A tip to prevent you from leaving things out of your suitcase. How to keep track of your credit card when its out of your wallet or purse. Making long trips on Amtrak more pleasant. And we’ll take a trip to democracy. The transcrip…

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Tactile Traveler #13 - Describing Things to Blind People, Amtrak Seating, Artificial Vision Implant Update, Finding Wastebaskets and No Pressure Parties 26:25

4y ago26:25

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In this Episode: Describing things to people who are blind. The advantages and disadvantages of upper and lower level seating on Amtrak Superliners. An update on Jason Esterhuizen, the man who has an device implanted in his head to help him see. How to find waste baskets in restrooms. And how to hold a party without pressuring people to drink, or d…

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Tactile Traveler 12 - Posture Problems, First White Cain, Botanic Garden Trip, Guide Dog Booties, Riots Update, Organizing Your Medicine 26:27

4y ago26:27

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In this Episode: How being blind can create posture problems. Where to get your first white cain. A trip to a botanic garden. Teaching your dog to wear booties. An update on getting out of riots or demonstrations you don’t want to be in, and how to keep your medicine organized both when you travel and at home. The transcript of this episode will be…

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The Tactile Traveler #11 - Echolocation, Hotel Pillows, Hunting Season Safety, Amtrak, Phone Chargers and Voting with a Disability 26:27

4y ago26:27

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In this Episode: We’ll learn about echolocation, a way to hear to see. How to deal with miserable pillows in hotel and motel rooms. How to avoid accidentally becoming the hunted during hunting season. Getting the most out of Amtrak. What to do when you forgot your chargers. And a trip you won't have to take for a really secret ballot. Our first sto…

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The Tactile Traveler #10 - Bicycle Safety, Directory Assistance, Blind Reporter Nate Trela, Facemask Comfort, White Cain Tip and Friday the 13th 26:29

4y ago26:29

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In this Episode: How we can protect ourselves from the rapidly increasing numbers of bicycles taking over big cities. Free directory assistance if you can’t see your cell phone’s screen. blind reporter has figured out how to do his job which requires lots of travel. Wide angle cameras can help us shoot the video we wand, even if we’re not quite sur…

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The Tactile Traveler #9 - Low Vision Driving, Holograms, Blind Summer Camps, COVID-19 Tourism, & White Cane Repairs 26:27

4y ago26:27

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On today’s program we’ll learn how you might be able to still get a driver’s license, even if you can’t pass the driver’s license eye test. A way people who are blind in one eye can experience depth. The special problems blind kids have when blind camps are closed because of the coronavirus. How to make zippier Zoom calls. An Asian country welcomin…

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