National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina
By National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina
National Federation of the Blind of South CarolinaSep 28, 2022
Roberts Rules of Order from the SC Association of Black Leaders
Denise Avant joins the SC Association of Black Leaders to discuss Roberts Rules of Order. We hope you will enjoy the information shared on this podcast!
Menus 4 All
1 Million Accessible Restaurant Menus
On your iPhone® in the palm of your hand.
Yes, that’s not a typo. The Menus4ALL iPhone app offers 1 million accessible menus across United States and Canada.
Wherever you are and whenever you want The Menus4ALL iPhone app is the largest network of restaurant menus in one place and all of the menus are fully accessible.
Perfect for when you are out running errands and want to know what restaurants are near your current location. Great for planning a night out with friends. Favorite menus that you want to look at later or when you know you are going back for that amazing dish.
App Restaurant Menu, Search and Waiter Alert Screens
Apple icons for VoiceOver, Dynamic Text and Braille Display support
A Revolution in Resolution
Menus for Everyone
No matter when, where or who, the Menus4ALL iPhone app gives you the info you need quickly.
No more multiple Google searches to research menus before going out.
Info is organized to give you quick access to what you are looking for - the menu!
Optimized to give you the best viewing experience.
No more struggling to see small print, or looking at a menu in a dimly lit restaurant.
Hable One
We hope you will listen to this podcast to learn more about the Hable One keyboard. For support and other information, be sure to check out www.iamhable.com.
SC Association of Black Leaders Panel Discussion
If you missed the SC Association of Black Leaders (SCABL) meeting on September 21, 2023, you missed out on a lot of great information!
Don’t worry though, you can still have access to the great information by looking up the “National Federation of the Blind South Carolina” podcast and listen to this awesome meeting! The SCABL had a panel discussion consisting of Dorothy Griffin from GA, Stewart Prost from VA and Roger from SC. Andrew Adams and Janice Bright did a wonderful job MCing the panel discussion.
Computers for the Blind
The Computer Science & Technology Division of the NFB of SC would like to thank Marcy and Brian from Computers for the Blind (CFTB)! They both joined us for a presentation about CFTB and the service they offer.
Amy Hatten Triathlon
The “National Federation of the Blind South Carolina” Producer Steve Cook interviews Amy Hatten about her experience participating in a Triathlon in May! Amy tells us a little about how she lost her vision, discusses what made her want to participate in a Triathlon and much much more!
We hope you will enjoy this podcast and tell others about us! If you have any other suggestions about upcoming podcast or would like to tell your story, please contact Steve Cook at cookcafe@sc.rr.com to discuss your suggestion!
Kayleigh Joyner Turning Obstacles In to Opportunities
In 2021 Kayleigh Joiner joined us at our NFB of SC State convention for a presentation about Turning Obstacles into Opportunities. Kayleigh has given us permission to share this via the National Federation of the Blind South Carolina podcast. Kayleigh tells her story about learning Braille and the obstacles she encountered throughout her life in which she overcomes! Kayleigh has a message near the end of her presentation for all of us about learning Braille!
In 2021 Kayleigh Joiner joined us at our NFB of SC State convention for a presentation about Turning Obstacles into Opportunities. Kayleigh has given us permission to share this via the National Federation of the Blind South Carolina podcast. Kayleigh tells her story about learning Braille and the obstacles she encountered throughout her life in which she overcomes! Kayleigh has a message near the end of her presentation for all of us about learning Braille!
Accessible Pharmacy
You can contact Andy Burstein at info@accessiblepharmacy.com
Be sure and visit Accessible Pharmacies website for more information
https://www.accessiblepharmacy.com/
Parents of Blind Children
To register to receive on-going communications related to SCPOBC events and programing contact Sonia M Timmons, Division Leader, please text or email your name, child(ren) names, child(ren) birthdate, phone number and/or email to scpobcnfb@gmail.com. For questions, please call or text 704.572.0352.
Menus4ALL
Stephanie Jones, VP of Marketing with Menus4ALL joined the Computer Science & Technology Division of the NFB of SC to discuss and emo the app Menus4ALL.
If you would like to receive messages about upcoming events pertaining to audio described movies, technology presentations, podcast, ETC, please send me an Email to cookcafe@sc.rr.com if you would like to be added to my announce only list.
If you need to reach Stephanie with Menus4ALL, her Email address is Stephanie@menus4all.com
Come learn about the Sports and Rec Board!
This podcast is an interview with our Sports and Recreation board of the NFB of SC! Come and learn about the board members and information pertaining to the Sports and Rec Division of the NFB of SC! Use the following Email address to contact the board members srnfbsc21@yahoo.com
WayAround
This podcast is about WayAround that allows you to tag items and read using an app. For questions or comments, contact WayAround at connect@wayaround.com
Mac For the Blind Part 2
This is part 2 for the Mac For the Blind Presentation.
Mac For The Blind Part 1
Thanks to John D. Panarese for agreeing to allow us to share this podcast and giving some great information! Below is contact information for John
John D. Panarese
Director
Mac for the Blind
Tel, (631) 724-4479
Email, john@macfortheblind.com
Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com
APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (ACSP)
NaviLens Part 2
The Computer Science & Technology Division (CSTD) of the NFB of SC had a presentation from Oran McAllister with NaviLens to tell us all about NaviLens. We have permission to share the recording of Oran’s presentation to others who were not able to attend!
Be sure to take a listen to learn all about NaviLens!
NaviLens Part 1
The Computer Science & Technology Division (CSTD) of the NFB of SC had a presentation from Oran McAllister with NaviLens to tell us all about NaviLens. We have permission to share the recording of Oran’s presentation to others who were not able to attend!
Be sure to take a listen to learn all about NaviLens!
NFB of SC State President Marty McKenzie
Steve Cook interviews our new State President Marty McKenzie of the National Federation of the Blind of SC. Take a listen and learn more about our State President!
Meet the NFB of SC State Board
If you missed our last Palmetto Connects in which President Marty McKenzie asked each State Board member to introduce them self. Well don’t worry, here is your chance to learn about members for the NFB of SC State Board!
iBUG Today
The president and vice president of iBUG Today, Michael McCulloch and Sandhya Rao, joined us about iBUG and all that they offer!
We are a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the individual independence, social integration, and educational development of the blind through accessible technology training. iBUG has been serving the blind community since May 2011.
In April 2021, iBUG was featured in the nationally renowned technology podcast Blind Abilities, https://blindabilities.com/?p=6624. We were also awarded the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award on July 8, 2018, at the National Federation of the Blind National Convention in Orlando, Florida. The Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award honors individuals and organizations that are a positive force in the lives of blind people and whose work advances the goal of helping transform their dreams into reality.
We provide technology training for the blind through virtual and in-person meetings. All of our training sessions are recorded and provided on our website, ibugtoday.org, as well as on YouTube, smart devices, and podcast apps. iBUG offers twelve group training sessions on iOS, Mac, and Android devices per month. We also have a one-on-one mentoring program for new iPhone users. All of these services and training are provided free to the blind community.
Additionally, we host nine social events each month including a book club, Star Trek discussion group, independent living skills discussion group, social situations discussion group, and audio-described movie nights. All of our training and social events are accessible on the Zoom platform.
Mark Riccobono Banquet Speech from the NFB of SC State Convention
The President of the National Federation of the Blind Mark Riccobono was the keynote speaker at our National Federation of the Blind of SC State Convention! This is the wonderful Banquet speech he gave to our affiliate in person and listeners on Zoom.
ReVision Fitness with Tyler Merren
The Computer Science & Technology Division of the NFB of SC recently hosted a training session with Tyler Merren, the creator of the fully accessible fitness app called ReVision Fitness! Tyler received one of the five Jacob Bolotin awards at the national convention of the National Federation of the Blind in New Orleans this summer. During the CSTD training session, Tyler thoroughly explained the app, its features, and futureplans. We have permission from Tyler to add this to the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolinas podcast using your favorite podcast platform. .
Communities of Faith Division
The National Federation of the Blind of SC podcast presents, Kris Crawley President of the Communities of Faith Division hosted by Steve Cook. Kris tells us all about the Communities of faith Division that has recently started here in South Carolina. Kris tells about some of the speakers and goals for the division going forward.
Clusive
"Clusiv is the world's first accessible e-learning platform built for & by people who are blind or visually impaired. We solve the global problem of blind inclusion in the workforce and society as a whole by empowering the blind learner through accessible education and up-skilling."
Good Maps Presentation
First off , thank you to everyone that joined our Good Maps Presentation on Saturday, June 18, 2022, hosted by the Computer Science & Technology Division of the NFB of SC! Amelia Johnson from Good Maps gave a great presentation on the Good Maps app and how it will assist people at the NFB Convention in New Orleans navigate the hotels and surrounding areas!
Jamie Allison Dance
Jamie Allison discusses dancing as a person with a disability. She says dance is one of her favorite things to do!
Libra Robinson Still I Rise Event
Libra Robinson is the owner and CEO of N'Sight VIP Services, an organization that provides training and instruction for the JAWS screen-reader program as well as instruction in Braille and smartphone usage.
Libra is committed to ensuring that proper training is provided to all within the blind and low-vision community, and to motivating her students to succeed and live a fuller more independent life.
One supporter stated, "[Libra] instills in all of the blind consumers the term you can live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back."
Libra currently serves as president of the National Federation of the Blind Greater Washington DC chapter and the first vice president of the NFB DC affiliate.
Libra Robinson was presented with a Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award July 12, 2019.
Sabrina Simmons From the Still I Rise D E I Meeting
Sabrina Simmons is one of our speakers from women's history month in March. Be sure to listen to her inspiring sotry!
Blind Family Gardening, From Dirt to Table part 1
David Rebocho gives us some tips and tricks on how to grow our own vegetables from a blind persons point of view!
Eureka Harrison from the March 2022 D E I Still I Rise!
Diversity Equity and Inclusion of the South Carolina affiliate
Presents:
Women’s history month program
Entitled:
(still I Rise)
Eureka Harrison of Virginia, Dr. Carolyn Peters of Ohio, Sabrina Simmons of Michigan, and Libra Robinson of DC, Will be sharing their journeys and so much more as we continue the movement of the National Federation of the blind.
Dr. Carolyn Peters D E I March 2022 Committee Meeting
Dr. Peters was a guest speaker at the NFB of SC D E I Committee meeting.
Blind family Gardening Making a plan for taking care of your garden while your away
This episode of Blind Family Gardenign gives us tips on how to care for our garden while we are way from our home.
Melissa Riccobono Mothers Day May 13, 2021
Melissa Riccobono is the First Lady of the National Federation of the Blind and she was our speaker at the Columbia, SC Chapter meeting on May 13, 2021.
Android May 5 2021
This is our first Android podcast on Getting Started and come back each month for our monthly podcast using Android with Talk Back.
Meet The Blind April 17 2021
Come and meet the blind of the National Federation of the Blind of SC!
Blind Family Gardening From Dirt to Table; Bugs and protection May 5 2021
In this weeks podcast, David Rebocho informs us on how to control bugs in our garden.
Blind Family Gardening From Dirt to Table Labeling and Organizing
David Rebochotakes us on the beginning of planting a garden.
Adelmo Vigil NFB Not Just Me
Adelmo Vigil is a member of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico NFB and tells us his story!
Katie Keim Designing Flexibility and Freedom
Katie Keim lives in Hawaii and tells us about Designing Flexibility and Freedom
Nina Saini Disability Rights SC
Nina Saini works with the Disability Rights SC to assist people with their rights in the VR system.
Norma Crosby Leader or Benchwarmer Which Are You
Norma Crosby is the State President of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas. This is a great speech from her on are you a Leader or a Bench warmer! Take a listen!
Eileen and Dave DeNotaris, Innovate or disintegrate
This podcast is from the National Federation of the Blind of SC Leadership Seminar in April of 2021.
Leadership Seminar 2021 Gary Wunder
Gary Wunder was a speaker at the Leadership Seminar sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind of SC.