Speaking Out for the Blind

KGUN-TV recently reported on Chirs Desborough’s accomplishments as a blind person. Chris has retinitis pigmentosa. And Chris is currently the Deputy Chief of Staff for Paul Cunningham. Paul is the Council Member for Ward Two in Tucson, Arizona. Chris will talk about his blindness and work as Deputy Chief. 

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KGUN-TV story on Chris- https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/local-advocate-turning-his-disabilities-into-abilities

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Golf Magazine is talking about Tyler Cashman. He is an aspiring visually impaired golfer from New Jersey. Tyler is here to talk about golf and how his relatives inspired him to play the sport.

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Golf Magazine article on Tyler Cashman- https://golf.com/news/blind-golfer-competing-at-u-s-adaptive/?srsltid=AfmBOopQljG9UpNpd2NUMm0xOpp79MuXF7sTWVdIze0yclvFtZMmP_89

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Retinal Implant- August 21st, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days 

The San Francisco Chronicle reports that a Stanford University scientist and ophthalmologist has invented a prosthetic retinal implant. The implant is the first to improve vision in older adults with a common form of blindness. The implant’s inventor is Dr. Daniel Palanker. And Dr. Palanker will join us to talk about the device. 

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https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/patients-get-vision-stanford-tech-21116556.php

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The Austin FC, or Football Club Soccer Team, Soccer Assist, 4ATX Foundation, and PSCI have teamed up with the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. They’re building the first blind soccer pitch in Texas. To talk about the new pitch is Soccer Assist Founder Dr. Aaron Rochlen and 4ATX Foundation Executive Director Kaitlin Mauro. 

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https://www.austinfc.com/news/4atx-foundation-unveils-soccer-pitch-at-texas-school-for-the-blind-and-visually-impaired

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KOLD-TV reports that a new school for the blind is coming to downtown Tucson, Arizona. It is called the Tucson School for the Blind. Here to talk about the school are Araceli (Nani) Peach, her father Derrall, and School Director Kate Scally. 

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KOLD-TV story on Tucson School for the Blind: https://www.kold.com/2026/06/06/new-school-visually-impaired-students-opening-tucson/  

The Tucson School for the Blind: https://tucsonschoolfortheblind.org  

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CBS Minnesota reports that Twin Cities Blind Sailing is making sailing dreams come true for the blind and visually impaired living in the Minneapolis area. Twin Cities Blind Sailing founder Katy Boyd is here to talk about her sailing pursuit. 

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Twin Cities Blind Sailing- https://twincitiesblindsailing.org

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We’re talking with one outstanding blind woman. She’s worn multiple hats and achieved a lot. She is a teacher, writer, athlete, motivational speaker, and recipient of the prestigious Helen Keller Achievement Award. And Kathy is here to talk about her great life. 

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Kathy Nimmer’s website- https://kathynimmer.com

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Waymo is bringing their self-driving cars to Washington, DC. The National Council on Independent Living is celebrating the important moment. The organization says that it’s a significant opportunity in advancing accessible transportation for all people with disabilities. The Council’s Executive Director, Theo Braddy, is here to explain how Waymo will help the blind and visually impaired travel around their communities. 

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We’re welcoming Dan Kysor back to the program. You may remember when I interviewed Dan on a previous episode back in the early 2010’s. Dan’s here to talk about a brand-new book he just wrote and published. The book covers the diverse landscape of accessible fitness and leisure for the blind and visually impaired. 

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The Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act, or H.R. 8128, was just introduced in the House of Representatives. The Act plans to remove the rule of scheduling paratransit rides more than twenty-four hours in advance. Scheduling rides twenty-four hours in advance makes it difficult to take care of last-minute needs. The last-minute needs might include work meetings and unexpected doctor visits. H.R. 8128 would call for same day paratransit services. The same-day services would give riders greater control, flexibility, and independence over their schedules. ACB’s Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs Claire Stanley is here to talk about the Same-Day Pa...

More video games are being released with audio description. How does audio description help blind players win the games and reach all their levels? Aaron Spelker, the Cahir of ACB’s Audio Description Project Gaming Committee, joins us to answer this question.

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KOB-TV in Albuquerque is reporting that the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is getting $6 million for upgrades. The upgrades will enhance accessibility for wheelchair-bound kids. Here to talk about the upgrades is Pual Kilman. Mr. Kilman is the New Mexico School for the Blind’s Early Childhood Program Principal. 

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The American Council of the Blind is launching STEP. STEP stands for Strengthen Teens, Elevate Potential. Strengthen Teens, Elevate Potential is a new youth program launching at ACB’s 2026 Convention. STEP is for blind and visually impaired high school students and their families to explore independence, identity, advocacy, and life beyond high school. We welcome back ACB’s very own Cindy Holis to talk about the program. 

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The American Council of the Blind’s 2026 Leadership Conference is coming. It’s the smaller convention leading up to ACB’s bigger convention in St. Louis, Missouri this July. Here to talk about the leadership conference is ACB President Deb Cook Lewis. 

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Popular Mechanics says that mammals may not have ocular regeneration superpowers. But a new study shows that nature might have a couple of tricks up its sleeve. Joining me to talk about the recent study on restoring vision in humans is Athanasios (Thanasis) Alexandris. Thanasis is the study’s lead author and works for Johns Hopkins University. 

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CBS Texas reports that Chris Jones is a blind man who loves to barbecue. He loves barbecuing so much that he opened his own barbecue restaurant in Duncanville, Texas. Chris is here to talk about his restaurant and how he grills the best smoked meats.

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The Modesto Bee reports that Visually Impaired Persons Support, or VIPS, provides independent living skills services. The services are for blind and visually impaired Stansilaus and Tuolumne County, California residents. Here to talk about VIPS are Executive Director Isaiah Siordia, and clients Patrick Spangler, Zowie Mason, and Nevaeh Ross Burton. 

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CBS San Francisco reports that Asanda Pavlacka is a blind multi-sport athlete. Asanda has competed in gymnastics, swimming, running, and martial arts. And she’s competed in blind cricket. Asanda made it to the USA team to represent America. And she recently participated in the first World Cup Cricket in India. Asanda joins us to talk about that exciting experience. 

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ACB Next Generation is an American Council of the Blind special interest affiliate. This affiliate is targeted towards ACB members under forty. Some of ACB Nextgen’s members are young parents and professionals and college graduates. Joining us to talk about ACB Next Generation is its President Kristen Kelling. 

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University of Utah’s Amanda Cornelius joins us. Amanda is the University Eye Center’s Social Worker. Amanda’s going to talk about the proper etiquette for meetings between sighted and visually impaired people.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-375-etiquette-for-meeting-with-visually-impaired-people

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WAFF-TV in Huntsville, Alabama reports that the U.S. Space and Rocket Center just held its Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students. The acronym for the camp is SCIVIS. SCIVIS coordinators worked with staff in modifying Aviation Challenge and Space Camp simulators and activities to accommodate various blind and visually impaired students. Here to talk about the recent Space Camp, along with next year’s event, is Dan Oates. Dan is the SCIVIS Coordinator.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-374-space-camp-for-blind-and-visually-impaired-students

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According to Robotics and Automation News, a team at Georgia Tech is developing a robotic guide dog. Joining us to talk about the robotic guide dog will be Georgia Tech School of Interactive Computing Professor Bruce Walker and Assistant Professor Sehoon Ha.    For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-373-robot-guide-dog

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WABC-TV in New York is reporting on a new tooth-in-eye surgery. This surgery removes the patient’s tooth, putting a plastic lens into the tooth, and stitching the entire thing into the patient’s eye socket. The tooth-in-eye surgery is an unusual procedure done for patients with severe corneal blindness. Joining us to talk about the surgery will be ophthalmologist Dr. Greg Moloney and his patient Brent Chapman.    For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-372-tooth-in-eye-surgery

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ACB Lions- August 29th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details)   The American Council of Blind Lions give potential Lions Club members across the U.S. the chance to share experiences and ideas. The potential members also learn how to be more active in their local Lions Clubs. Debbie Deatherage, American Council of Blind Lions President, will join us to talk more about this affiliate.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-371-acb-lions

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KGO-TV in San Francisco, California reported on John Helzer. John was diagnosed with Diabetic Retinopathy in 2018. Having the disease didn’t stop John from adapting to his vision loss and returning to work. John will join us to talk about how he did just that.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-370-john-helzer

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FOX 16 Little Rock reports that Artificial Intelligence is becoming more popular on social media, in schools, and in the workplace. Ai is also helping blind and visually impaired adults. Joining us to talk about how Ai is doing just that are World Services for the Blind President and CEO Eric Yarberry, Accessibility Instructor Josh Upshaw, and Assisted Technology Instructor Sean Scheeler.    For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-369-ai

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Mrs. Karen Heeson is a Teacher of the Visually Impaired at the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Janesville, Wisconsin. But what does a Teacher of the Visually Impaired do? Mrs. Heeson joins us to answer that question.   For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-368-teacher-of-the-visually-impaired

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FOX 23 reports that the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is starting a new program for helping visually impaired clients find jobs. Joining us to talk about the program will be the Department’s Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s Division Program Manager Cheryl Snow.   For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-367-vibe

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Sierra Services for the Blind is a special blind services agency in Nevada City, California. The organization offers services to the blind and visually impaired living in the Foothill communities of Nevada and Placer Counties. What makes Sierra Services unique is that it’s the only nationwide blindness agency serving a rural community exclusively. Joining us to talk about Sierra Services for the Blind will be its Executive Director Richard Crandall.                                                                                                                                                   For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-366-sierra-services-for-the-blind

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Gold Nanoparticles-_ _May 23rd, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details)   Providence, Rhode Island’s Brown University just completed a study on how some nanoparticles and a device might help restore the vision of retinal patients. Joining us to talk about the study’s promise will be Dr. Jiarui Nie. Dr. Nie is a National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Researcher who led the study while completing her Doctorate at Brown University.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-365-gold-nanoparticles

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A special group of students and faculty members at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are creating a unique device. The device is going to help blind and visually impaired marching band members stay in position. Joining us to talk about the device are Cal Poly faculty members and students Chandni Sharma, Professor Robert Crockett, music teacher Brent Boon, and Emma Merriman.               For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-364-marching-band

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We’ll be talking to ACB’s Florida affiliate: The Florida Council of the Blind (FCB). Joining us to speak out and talk about FCB will be Mikey Wiseman, the Florida Council of the Blind’s President.   For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-363-fcb

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One ACB affiliate establishes the right of low vision people to fully use their vision through available technology, servicers, and aids. This affiliate also provides a system for low vision individuals to express their own preferences, interests, and needs. And the special group educates low vision people, the public, and professionals about the needs, capabilities, and potential of low vision individuals. This ACB affiliate is called the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, or CCLVI. CCLVI Public Relations Committee member Christine Chaikin and Board of Directors Second Vice-President Terry Pacheco are here to tell us about this exciting...

We’re talking about one of ACB’s finest state affiliates: The American Council of the Blind of Nebraska. Joining us to talk about ACBN will be Kristal Platt. She’s the American Council of the Blind of Nebraska’s President.   For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-361-acb-of-nebraskaacb-of-nebraska

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Monterey County Now reports that The Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County has opened a new low-vision clinic. The low-vision clinic is located in Salinas, California. We welcome back Steven Macias. Steven is the Executive Director of the Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County. He joins us to talk about the new low-vision clinic.

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We’re very excited to welcome back American Council of the Blind’s Cindy Hollis. Cindy is ACB’s Manager of Membership Engagement. She’s here to talk about ACB’s Community Calls and how they’ve positively changed ACB and the blind community for the past five years.   For more information on this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-359-acb-communitys-past-present-and-future

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The Santa Cruz Sentinel reports that many blind and visually impaired listen to a video without visuals and can’t get the whole experience. That’s the experience the blind and visually impaired have when using social media and watching video tutorials. University of California, UC Santa Cruz Computational Media Department and Baskin School of Engineering Professor Sri Kurniawan is trying to solve the problem. Professor Kurniawan and her colleagues are working with the blind community to find useful features for new auto-generated audio description programs. Professor Kurniawan is here to talk about her mission.        For more info related to this w...

Texas Tech Now reports that two Texas Tech Clinical Psychology professors: Adam T. Schmidt and Sarah Victor are conducting a study on blind and visually impaired children. The study examines the kids’ experiences around their families, peers, schools, and other settings. The professors earned an over $3,000,000 grant from the National Eye Institute for the study. Sarah and Adam join us to talk about the study.      For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-357-impacts-of-visual-impairments-on-children

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The Blind of Nevada in Las Vegas assists the blind and visually impaired in achieving their highest potential. How does the center do that? Blind Center of Nevada President Todd Imholte is here to tell us.   For more information on this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-356-blind-center-of-nevada

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KOLR-TV. In Springfield, Missouri is talking about the Southwest Kids in Action group. The group provides recreational opportunities for blind and visually impaired kids. One of the opportunities is learning boxing and self-defense. Southwest Kids in Action and 417 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu joined forces. They gave a boxing and self defense class. Glenn Cozzens, who helps run 417 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Lydia Regier, Program Coordinator for the St. Louis Lighthouse for the Blind, are here to talk about the class and special group.   For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-355-bo...