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Welcome to Vision Insights, a podcast produced by Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Vision Insights is a podcast that examines issues and concerns facing the blind and visually impaired community. On each episode, Senior Vice President for External Relations Cameron Sisser, will explore new developments in health, education and technology, benefiting the blind. Cameron will also be joined by some very special people who teach us everyday that it's possible to see without ...
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Miami Lighthouse United Voices Choir - A Vision for the Holidays
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A holiday album recorded by the Miami Lighthouse United Voices Choir. Happy holidays! Track Listing Introduction White Christmas Hava Nagila Jingle Bells Silent Night O Holy Night O Come, All Ye Faithful Joy to the World Credits General Production: Miami Lighthouse For The Blind Virginia Jacko Carlos Camacho Musical Production: Oman Pedreira Vigari…
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A Discussion on the World of Ridesharing Through the Lens of Accessibility and Equity for the Blind
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We interview three guests who have a unique viewpoint on making ride-sharing more accessible and inclusive for the blind and visually impaired. Briana Gilmore is a trailblazer in the realm of accessibility and public policy. As the Head of Public Policy, Accessibility & Marginalized Communities at Uber, Briana has been instrumental in shaping the p…
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A discussion on employment training and work opportunities for the disabled
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We interview three guests whose experiences have informed their viewpoints on training and employing the disabled. Jonathan Villalobos is a visually impaired resident of Kendall, Florida, who lost his eye sight seven years ago and is now gainfully employed after completing life skills and job readiness training at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind. Da…
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A Heart-to-Heart Discussion with Former Governor of New York David Paterson
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David Paterson was the first legally blind person to be sworn in as governor of a U.S. state and the first African American governor of New York. Follow Miami Lighthouse on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedINBy Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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A Discussion with Two Truly Daring Adventurers
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Shawn Cheshire is a blind Paralympian who has competed on the national and international levels in tandem cycling, biathlon, rowing, and other sports. Kaiya Armstrong, a visually impaired pilot who recently fulfilled a personal dream by flying a small airplane cross country from Arizona to Washington, D.C. Follow Miami Lighthouse on Facebook, Insta…
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A Discussion About the Arts at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind
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Christine Stiefel, a prominent South Florida philanthropist, art connoisseur and Founder & President of the Wildflower Foundation. Aaron Hill, Senior Group Health & Activities Instructor and arts specialist at Miami Lighthouse. To donate to Miami Lighthouse's Arts Programs visit https://secure.miamilighthouse.org/Donations.asp…
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Lili Crook, Chief Operating Officer of Crook & Crook, a family owned full service marine and fishing tackle retailer located in Miami but also doing business globally through the Crook and Crook website. Robert Fine, a shareholder with the law firm of Greenberg Traurig who specializes in issues involving the Americans with Disabilities Act and Jorg…
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A discussion about Cortical Visual Impairment, or CVI, the Number 1 cause of pediatric visual impairments in the developed world.
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This week's episode features a conversation about cortical visual impairment with Dr. Luxme Hariharan, a pediatric ophthalmologist within the Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Caterina Sastri a parent with a child with CVI and Board Director at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, and Francesca Crozier-Fitzgerald, Dire…
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A discussion on advances in technology and the latest wearable devices for the visually impaired
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Gus Alexiou, Diversity and Inclusion Contributor for Forbes Magazine, and John Garcia, Manager of Miami Lighthouse’s Low Vision Solutions Center and LighthouseShop.org . To read Gus Alexiou's Forbes Magazine articles visit: https://www.forbes.com/sites/gusalexiou/?sh=8bb16355eabb We welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions by emailing CSis…
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Welcome to Miami Lighthouse for the Blind
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On the first episode of Vision Insights, we introduce you to Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, its mission and two key people instrumental in growing the organization to new heights. Thank you for listening to Vision Insights! If you liked the show, please subscribe and leave a review. You can find out more about the work being down at Miami Lighthou…
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This is Vision Insights, a podcast produced by Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Join us each episode as we examine new developments in health, education and technology that benefit the blind. A stay tuned as we welcome some very special people who teach us everyday that it's possible to see without sight! Thank you for subscrib…
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