Blind Living Radio

President and CEO of Industries for the Blind, Inc., C.J. Lange reflects on the significant accomplishments, notable moments and positive changes that occurred within the organization this past year, as well as things to look forward to in 2016.

Harley sits down with Product Marketing Specialist, Ellen Colby and Marketing Coordinator, Kaylyn Dallman from Industries for the Blind, Inc. to break down the organization’s line of new products and why they make the perfect gifts this holiday season.

Lisa Kelly, director of enrichment programs for Outlook Nebraska – an agency similar in mission to IB Milwaukee – talks with Harley and Phil about her role with the organization, its involvement in the community and how its enriching the lives of those living with blindness or visual impairment.

Co-hosts, Harley and Phil sit down with George Tobler from VisionCorps, an organization offering employment opportunities, rehabilitation therapy as well as orientation and mobility training for those living with blindness or vision impairment.

Harley Thomas and Kevin Roskopf talk to Colleen from Hadley School for the Blind on how using upward mobility on making career changes. Listen on a big surprise about Colleen and how this service helped her grow her opportunities.

eSight goggles improves the way we work, live, and play. A revolutionary application of tools that enables us all to maximize our vision. Bridging the gap between real and science fiction, eSight goggles are giving users a new perspective.

While in DC for the NIB/NAEPB expo we met up with Ryan, from our neighbor in Milwaukee, Beyond Vision, to discus whats happening back home. Industries for the Blind and Beyond Vision being neighbors often work together. Each agency, being unique and possessing different skills and "tools" as resources, use them to leverage employment opportunities, that builds upon their missions.

Harley and Phil discover what other agencies are doing increase employment opportunities, at the National Industries for the Blind Expo in Washington DC. Listen while they share what's taking place in our nation's capital.

Matt Simpson was born with a congenital retina disease that left him severely visually impaired from a young age. Unwilling to let his impairment stop him, Matt became involved in goalball, where he was Phil’s camper at sports camp, and began to compete on elite levels, which has led him around the world in representation of the US.

Navigating issues of intolerance and inexperience is many times a part of living with a disability. With issues ranging from reasonable accommodations to everyday interactions on the street, Phil and Cara share some of their experiences, with a good dose of humor thrown in the mix.

We celebrate 50 years with our partners at (ABLE) Audio Braille Literacy Enhancement, as we learn more about the importance of braille. Also on our show dancing in the dark can be fun, easy, educational and a lesson in braille. Learn how blind children are taking the right steps in literacy with our guest Conchita.

Can blind people drive? Explore how people who have seeing difficulties navigate behind the wheel. How, What, Where, and many other important questions are explored.

Phil Mason joins the show to talk about what makes Milwaukee so great.

Blind Living Radio bids farewell to, host, Danielle Creapeau as she discusses the importance of upward mobility for those in the blind and visually impaired community, as well as the new career opportunity that awaits her.

IB Milwaukee's social media team, Kelsi Baldovin and Norbert Rum talk with Danielle and Harley about the positive impact social media has had for those in the blind community, including opening doors to communication and drawing awareness.

Our guest, Jennifer Dunnam, Secretary, Braille Authority of North America (BANA) and member of the UEB Taskforce joins us to discuss Unified English Braille—the code that standardizes literary and technical Braille.

Danielle, Kelsi and Harley talk about gift ideas that blind people of all ages will enjoy.

Harley, Kelsi and Danielle give helpful hints for the blind traveler heading out of town for the holidays.

Ginger Kutsch from The Seeing Eye explains the history and laws of guide dog access in public places.

Toby Smithson, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics talks with us about healthy habits for someone with Diabetes and how it can affect eye sight.