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Taking the Lead

Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Leader Dogs for the Blind empowers people who are blind or visually impaired with the tools for safe and independent daily travel. Our goal is to educate, advocate, and share real life experiences of those with blindness. Come learn, laugh, and grow with us.
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Host Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, President and CEO Safe Toddles non-profit discusses safe mobility for learners who were born blind and visually impaired. In 2023 & 2024, I am sharing the over 100 interviews I conducted with adults born blind or mobility visually impaired. I discussed with them their recollections of growing up. and walking before, during and after obtaining orientation and mobility instruction and mobility tools. In 2021/22, I worked with co-host Kelvin Crosby. Together we int ...
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The goal of this podcast is to empower blind and low-vision people to explore the world, and help our sighted friends see the world in a new way. Frequently, as people lose their eyesight, they become more and more isolated. The Tactile Traveler hopes to empower people, not only to go literally around the world, but around the block to new adventures in their lives.
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Self-Love is Blind

Self-Love is Blind

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Self-Love is Blind podcast is where we discuss all things self-love related; the challenges, the self doubt that can get in the way, sharing suggestions on ways to overcome the obstacles and build a community that encourages one another to fall in love with their true self. The structure of the podcast will be around me sharing my story living with a disability and other challenges that life has thrown my way. I was born with a rare eye condition that leaves me with only 10% of my eye sight, ...
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Ethan Skolnick hosts a daily insider Miami Heat/NBA podcast -- ”best sports podcast of 2020 by Miami New Times -- with Alex Toledo, Greg Sylvander and prominent player, media and team guests. Flagship of @5ReasonsSports network at FiveReasonsSports.com.
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More Talent Untapped

Anna-Karina Tabuñar

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They’ve mastered change and uncertainty. They’re disruptors and innovators by necessity. During these challenging COVID times, they can teach us a lot about living and leading better. People with disabilities are talent that we don't regularly see or hear from — Anna-Karina Tabuñar brings us their stories. A podcast about strength in difference, diversity and inclusion, More Talent Untapped is made possible by our sponsors RBC and EARN - the Employment Accessibility Resource Network, an init ...
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Hey!! I’m Eka, a blind girl from Indonesia. This podcast is spoken in English. But just in case you wanna listen to my another podcast spoken in Bahasa Indonesia, just find me Nongkrong Cantik”. Generally we talk about the life of the blinds such as accessibility, addaptive technology, love, family, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and stuff. But we also discuss news, diary of today, role models, disability corner, crazy stuff, talking Indonesia and stuff. So come join my world!!! E ...
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Johnathan's Bookshelf presents Black Kings Read. A literary weekly podcast show with book discussions, author interviews, book reviews, and issues in literacy with an African American male point of view. The mission of Black Kings Read is to change the paradigm of illiteracy with the African American male community: no longer accepting the status quo "if you want to hide money from a Black man, put it in a book." We encourage all Black men to join our book discussions. We appreciate the lite ...
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HoopsHype.com is out with their player rankings for the 2024-25 season, and there's a mild surprise. For the first time on one of these lists, Bam Adebayo is ahead of Jimmy Butler. Would that be a good or bad thing for the Miami Heat? Ethan, Brady and Alex on the list, with some Tyler Herro talk too. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com …
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Joined by the guys from Big Picks Energy, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk go through some of the more interesting props and totals for the upcoming Miami Heat season. Check out @BigPicksEnergy on Twitter/X and download using the code FIVE. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusiv…
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There's a perception that the Miami Heat don't play rookies, which hasn't been true for a while. But they did make Nikola Jovic wait and earn the right spot. How will Erik Spoelstra and the staff handle Kel'el Ware, Pelle Larsson and others? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss the factors involved. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), TheRealEstateSh…
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WIth the Miami Heat set to open training camp on October 1st, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss what will be the biggest issues that require resolution in training camp. Jimmy Butler's alignment with the team? Tyler Herro's starting status? Or something else? Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and UBreakWheelFix.com Join us on our Off The Floor D…
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In today's episode, Matt and Major discuss the differences in the Skyforce if Alondes Williams is not on the team. They also discuss what Alondes needs to do to earn another 2-way contract. Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Hea…
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Big decisions in the final episode. Can Greg Sylvander put a personal bias aside? And where does a Heat Lifer rank? Ethan and Greg finish the top 40 list, with a 10th episode. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights…
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With just two episodes left, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander look for players who made contributions on championship teams -- which Greg goes to the pre-Riley days for an expansion fixture. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with update…
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Ethan Skolnick has reported that the Miami Heat are entering training camp with two definite starters -- Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo -- and letting the other pieces fall as they may. Brady Hawk joins to evaluate a number of possible three-man combinations. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Disco…
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The Hoop Collective, an ESPN podcast, has the Miami Heat as a Tier 4 team in the Eastern Conference, behind the Celtics (tier 1), and then the Knicks, 76ers and Bucks; and Cavaliers, Magic and Pacers. Is that accurate? And if that's the case, when should the Heat pivot? Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The F…
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With Greg Sylvander out, Sean Rochester takes over for a night and compares his list with what Greg and Ethan have settled on so far. Shane Battier so high? Steve Smith so low? And who is still missing? Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with u…
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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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As Jaime Jaquez Jr's second season is set to begin, will he make a leap like Dwyane Wade did, or fall back some like Caron Butler and Justise Winslow? Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk and Alex Toledo look at six former Heat first rounders and one of OKC's to look for comps. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, PrizePicks (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Di…
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We can’t neglect the early days of the Miami Heat. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander continue the “count up” while regretting the Kevin Willis trade … and find space for two later Heat champions. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updat…
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As Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander continue the count up to 40 of the top Miami Heat players, they consider a couple of the more colorful characters. And someone who made a major impression in a short run. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, a…
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Crossover week continues as the hosts of Sixth Rings Canes show (part of the Five Reasons Canes network), Vishnu Parasuraman and Jazz Santana, join Ethan Skolnick to prep for the 2024 Miami Hurricanes football season, which starts Saturday in Gainesville against the Gators. Warning: Vishnu is a Mavericks fan, and we asked the Dirk vs. Dwyane questi…
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As the Miami Dolphins get ready to start the season, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander welcome Alfredo Arteaga and Chris Kouffman of Three Yards Per Carry to compare where the Dolphins and Miami Heat stand, Dan Marino vs. Dwyane Wade, Tua Tagovailoa vs. Jimmy Butler and more. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off…
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This was one of the very early interviews I had done. Twenty-five years ago, late one evening I sat down across the table in my Hunter College office with good friend, Mike Levy. He had come prepared with written statements of memories and family lore surrounding his travel. I would recommend this interview to every graduate student studying O&M. M…
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In today's episode, Matt and Major discuss ways Skyforce can replace the production from players no longer on the team. They discuss Style changes as well as specific players that could step up to fill the void. Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and h…
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Inspired by recent comments from Chris Bosh and Hassan Whiteside, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo look at the many things that could have happened for the Miami Heat over the past decade -- and what had the most impact. Both on and off the court. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and InsuranceByLinnette.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server!…
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After we finished our top 20 of the top 40 in Miami Heat history, the majority of our listeners identified a major omission, so Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander remedied that at No. 21. And the No. 24 pick left Greg with instant regret. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), Jerseys305.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusiv…
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Playing off a HoopsHype.com list that has Jimmy Butler as the sixth best small forward going into the 2024-25 season, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo debate whether Butler should be higher -- and whether they'd rather have him than some of the players above him (like Jayson Tatum and Paul George) when it matters. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com and P…
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In the fifth episode of a series, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander find a spot for some frontcourt players while debating the need for longevity to climb the list. Sponsors: PrizePicks (five) and InsuranceByLinnette.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF c…
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Now we get to some controversial players. Mario Chalmers, Jamal Mashburn and Tyler Herro have all had their critics while with the Miami Heat. Do they get this high on the franchise's all-time list, as picked by Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander? Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! …
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Mat Issa joins Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk and Sean Rochester to discuss his recent interview with Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro. What is Herro's archetype? How will he fit with Terry Rozier? And what's the future? Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information,…
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This was one of the very early interviews I had done. Twenty-five years ago, late one evening I sat down across a table in my Hunter College office with good friend, Mike Levy. He had come prepared with written statements of memories and family lore surrounding his travel. I would recommend this interview to every graduate student studying O&M. Mik…
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The Dragon belongs in the top 10 somewhere, as does The Captain. But then the choices get harder. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander give you nine to 12 on their all-time lists. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights f…
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In the second of a continuing series, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander provide their choices for the 5th through 8th spots in Miami Heat history, which starts with a debate over two champions. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), C-ArmAndStaffing.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/sta…
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In the first of a series of episodes, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander start the countdown (or count up) with an easy choice. And then it gets harder. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and WCUFL.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with o…
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With uncertainty over Jimmy Butler's future, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk explore the types of players who might fit best with Bam Adebayo -- if the Miami Heat go that direction. Is the star teammate currently on the roster? Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), InsuranceByLinnette.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider …
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Now that we've looked at the East, we look at what happened in the Western Conference this offseason. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo evaluate the moves made by the Warriors, Mavericks, Pelicans and more. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with up…
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We've talked a lot about the Miami Heat, and will here too. But how would we evaluate the other 14 teams in the Eastern Conference, and what they did, or didn't do? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo begrudgingly praise Philadelphia and disagree somewhat on the Knicks. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Flo…
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It hasn't quite been a year since Blazers GM Joe Cronin shunned the Miami Heat and traded Dame Lillard to Milwaukee and then Jrue Holiday to Boston. Did he really get a great deal? Or did it blow up in his face? And did he ultimately do the Miami Heat a favor? Sponsors: Jerseys305.com and BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord s…
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The NBA released the schedule for the season… and Ethan Skolnick says the Miami Heat need to capitalize on a soft open. He and Brady Hawk go through all the details. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com and PrizePicks (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF …
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In another episode suggested by our Off the Floor channel, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss whether the Miami Heat ultimately need a true floor general point guard, whether that's an outdated concept, and how close Terry Rozier can come. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! G…
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After a relatively quiet offseason, and entering the sixth season of the Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo build, some Miami Heat fans are wondering if Pat Riley at age 79 still lives by his "winning or misery" quote. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander explore the topic, in the context of what Riley has done, hasn't done and may do. Sponsors: PrizePicks.…
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Tyler Herro has long been compared to Devin Booker, even by some in the Miami Heat organization. Booker just played a reduced -- but still major -- role in Team USA's gold medal. What can Tyler Herro take from what Booker did, and apply? Ethan, Brady and Alex discuss. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor…
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In today's episode Matt and Major talk about the recent contract news surrounding the Skyforce and then draft and discuss what a 3x3 team made up of only Skyforce players would look like. Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Heat …
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Now that Ethan Skolnick (USA) and Greg Sylvander (World) have picked their teams, Bryan Fonseca visits the podcast to decide which team would win -- with a couple of adjustments. Is the World just too big for America? Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider informa…
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Now that the Olympics are over, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander put some perspective on the growth of the world game by drafting players who were born in the US and elsewhere. In the next episode, Bryan Fonseca will declare a winner. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusiv…
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The USA beat France in the gold medal game behind Steph Curry and LeBron James. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the achievement and what it means for Erik Spoelstra and Bam Adebayo as well. Sponsored by: PrizePicks (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along wit…
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After watching LeBron James and Stephen Curry lead Team USA to the Olympic finals, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk debate who has been more influential.... and who is next? Wemby? Edwards? Luka? Someone else? Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along wi…
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After trailing by double digits for much of the game, Team USA stormed back in the fourth quarter behind the old guys -- LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant. Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Sean Rochester recap the comeback against Serbia, and look ahead to the Final against France. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), InsuranceByLinnette.com Join u…
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We pull another topic from our Off the Floor subscription server, as Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss how Erik Spoelstra can find more scoring with the players he has. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with up…
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After Team USA advanced to the semifinals to face Nikola Jokic and Serbia, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo review the remaining field -- and the performances of all the Team USA players so far. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), InsuranceByLinnette.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/s…
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Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro tied for the Miami Heat lead in scoring last season. Will one of them lead again? Or will it be someone else, like Bam Adebayo, Terry Rozier or a wild card? And how will the Heat benefit most? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander give their top-fives. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our…
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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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Miami Heat fans like to complain about contracts, especially with the team trying to stay under the second apron. In that light, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo go through the list of 2024-25 season salaries in the NBA to see where Tyler Herro fits... and whether it's fair based on his production and potential. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, Pri…
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