Episodes
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
The Blind History Lady (Peggy Chong)
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
Peggy Chong, AKA The Blind History Lady, has taken it upon herself to document and explore lesser known historical figures who are blind. Today’s episode primarily focuses on Don Mahoney, however this is just the tip of the iceberg of knowledge that Peggy has accumulated over her impressive career.
Check out: https://theblindhistorylady.com/ to find out more.
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Thursday Dec 15, 2022
TSBVI MakerSpace and Broadcast Studio
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
One of the biggest hurdles in teaching students with visual impairments is creating accessible learning environments for STEM and many software applications that are minimally accessible, like video and audio editing. Joining the podcast this week are Chris Correll and Sue O'Brien who are pioneering new curriculums in our TSBVI MakerSpace and Rosa M. Gonzales Center for Broadcast Communication to help bridge these gaps in learning.
Programming note: we will be on a break for the holiday and will return with another episode January 15th.
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Goalball
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
After TSBVI recently competed in the U.S. National High school Goalball Championship, we thought it would be a great time for an episode about what goalball is and what it means to the players and anyone else supporting the sport. We will hear from Mark Gronquist, Tammy Reed and Zach Arambula- and be sure to stick around until the end to hear from pro athlete, Libby Daugherty!
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Kassy Maloney - Allied Independence
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Lee Sonnenberg - AER
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Lee Sonnenberg shares his experiences as the newest Executive Director at the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, as well as his perspective as a parent of a child with a visual impairment. Be sure to stick around until the end where Kate Borg, President of the Texas AER and Outreach Director at TSBVI, shares more about TAER.
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
Peter Tucic - HumanWare
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
Peter Tucic is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Humanware. As a blind individual himself, he openly shares about his work and his upbringing. Be sure to stay on until the end when he provides solid takeaways for students who are blind and looking to be empowered.
For more information on HumanWare and their products visit https://www.humanware.com/en-usa/home
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
Polly
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
The American Printing House for the Blind has partnered with Thinkerbell to create a new Braille teaching tool and learning device titled, "Polly." Shivam Agarwal and Donna McClure-Rogers tell us about the device, the intended outcomes, and the many ways it will positively impact a student's education and independence. To find out more and join the "Polly" wait list please visit https://www.aph.org/polly-wait-list/.
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
New Season, New Song
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Going into our 5th season and our 81st (!!!!) episode we thought it was time to mix things up a bit. Last year we tasked on campus musical masterminds the Semi-Modulars with creating a new theme for our show and we're so happy to share it with you for the first time. We talk with band members Brandon, Destiny, Heather, Joel, and their fearless leader Daniel Butler about the creative process and how they came up with the new song.
We love the Semi-Modulars here at A Sense of Texas and hope you do too. To check out all the albums they've created over the years visit https://thesemimodulars.bandcamp.com/ and download all your favorites.
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Dr. Michele McDonnall - NRTC
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
With graduations happening all around the country it's an important time to think about the skills our students are taking with them as they transition to adulthood. We thought this was the perfect time to bring on Dr. Michele McDonnall from the National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision to talk about the work they do to help people with blindness and low vision get into the workforce.
For more information on the NRTC please visit their website at https://www.blind.msstate.edu/
Also, with graduations upon us that means we're rapidly approaching summer and we'll be taking a break. Our next episode will arrive September 15. Enjoy your summer!
Sunday May 15, 2022
Birdability
Sunday May 15, 2022
Sunday May 15, 2022
Virginia Rose, Founder and President of Birdability, along with Freya McGregor, Director of programs and outreach, and an occupational therapist, discuss the group's goals and their personal journeys that led them to birding.
Through education, outreach and advocacy, Birdability works to ensure the birding community and the outdoors are welcoming, inclusive, safe and accessible for everybody.
Sunday May 01, 2022
SCASB 2022
Sunday May 01, 2022
Sunday May 01, 2022
TSBVI competes in athletics and performing arts with other schools for the blind in Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Louisiana through the South Central Association Schools for the Blind. As we just wrapped up our annual track and performing arts event, we wanted to debrief with one of our Athletic Directors, Coaches, and two of our Senior female athletes.
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Dr. Rona Pogrund
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Mike Hudson - APH Museum
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Housing one of the foremost collections of materials and technology used to advance the education of blind, low vision and, Deafblind people in the world, the Museum at the American Printing House for the Blind is showing how the contributions of the past can create better outcomes in the future. APH Museum director Mike Hudson is here to tell us about some of the exhibits on display at the museum and what they have planned for the future.
To find out more about the museum go to https://aphmuseum.org/ to plan your visit.
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Marnee Loftin
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
When evaluating a student to determine eligibility for special education and to develop an educational plan, it's critical to take into account a student's accommodations specific to their visual impairment. Marnee Loftin has been a leader in this work for quite some time. We're lucky to have her on the podcast.
Here ares some links to many other great resources available online:
Additional podcasts to check out:
Video Resource from Improving Literacy:
https://improvingliteracy.org/videos/visual-impairment-and-dyslexia-video-series
Curriculum Resources from TSBVI: https://www.tsbvi.edu/tsbvi-publications
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Matt Schultz - TSBVI Residential Program
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Some of the most vital learning at a residential school happens outside of the classroom. TSBVI Residential Director Matt Schultz joins us to discuss how creating a positive environment in our dorms can facilitate learning in the classroom as well as at home with their families. Also joining us are Darius, Pedro, and Michael from the TSBVI Wildcat Wrestling team to tell us about how their experiences with athletics are helping them progress in their journey to adulthood.