Sinopsis
Listen in as we get the inside scoop from experts on a wide range of topics unique to vision loss. We will ask the questions that get to the heart of the matter for you…and have some fun along the way.
Episodios
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Vision Loss
03/07/2025Whether you're navigating a new environment, reading a menu, or shopping, an AI app or gadget may be just the ticket to help if you've lost some vision. But which one is the best one? In this episode, we share practical tips on which tools we turn to for different tasks. We'll share our experiences with Seeing AI, Be My Eyes, Aira, and Meta glasses in particular. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Be My Eyes Seeing AI Aira Meta Glasses
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Finding Transportation Options After Vision Loss
19/06/2025For many, vision loss means giving up the car keys and with that can come complexity, inconvenience, and frustration, among other challenges. We chat with two members of the Hadley community, Dia Kraft and Tara Perry, as they share some of the creative solutions they've found. From rural areas to urban environments, they offer some valuable perspectives about growing more comfortable and confident while navigating life after vision loss. Do you have transportation advice to share? Please share it with your Hadley neighbors. Email us at Podcast@HadleyHelps.org or leave us a voicemail at 847-784-2870. We will revisit the topic in a future episode and share more insights.
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Shopping with Vision Loss
05/06/2025Listen in as Hadley team members share tips, tools, and their favorite apps to help make shopping a little easier for people with vision loss. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Hadley’s Grocery Shopping Series Hadley’s Taking Notes Workshop Hadley’s Seeing AI Series
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Braille for Everyday Tasks
22/05/2025Braille is often only associated with how people with no vision are able to read books. But there are many other ways braille may be of use, even for those who still have some vision. In this episode, members of the Hadley community share how they have found braille to be helpful in their everyday lives.
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Visual Hallucinations with Vision Loss: What You Should Know About Charles Bonnet Syndrome
08/05/2025Charles Bonnet Syndrome, visual hallucinations that can accompany vision loss, is often overlooked or worse, misdiagnosed. In this episode we chat with the founder of Mary Carmel’s Light, an organization dedicated to supporting those facing Charles Bonnet Syndrome (sometimes called CBS). Previous episode on this topic: Vision Loss and Charles Bonnet Syndrome
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In the Kitchen with Vision Loss
24/04/2025For many, losing vision can make everyday kitchen tasks more challenging and even scary. Debra Erickson, founder of The Blind Kitchen, was no different. Then, she decidedly faced her fears and learned some tips. Listen in to hear how Debra grew to love cooking now more than when she was fully sighted.
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How Community Insights Connect and Inspire
10/04/2025It's quite common to feel like you're all alone when facing vision loss. And feeling lonely can make the vision loss journey all the rougher. That's why Hadley created a community forum to share stories, insights and bits of inspiration to remind us that we aren't alone on this journey. This week, Ricky Enger and Marc Arneson spend time reintroducing us to Insights & Sound Bites, a community-generated show where others facing vision loss share what has helped them cope and adjust. Find out why fans tell us they listen to this show over and over again when feeling down.
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The Aira App: On Demand, Expert Assistance
27/03/2025With the Aira app, people with vision loss connect to vetted, live, expertly trained assistants. Using the camera on your smartphone, they walk you through whatever task you're struggling to see your way through.
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Vision Loss and Navigating the Aftermath of Natural Disasters
13/03/2025Join us as Judy Davis shares her personal experience of facing a hurricane and its aftermath with vision loss. She shares how she managed to stay safe, informed, and connected throughout the ordeal. Listen to our previous podcast: Disaster Preparedness with Vision Loss
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Foundation Fighting Blindness: Where Research Meets with Support
27/02/2025The Foundation Fighting Blindness funds research to find treatments and cures for eye diseases. They also host local chapter events where you can meet others going through similar challenges. Join us for a conversation with Ben Shaberman, Vice President of Science Communications.
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Air Travel and Vision Loss
13/02/2025From navigating airports to making the most of airline assistance services, we talk about ways to make air travel with vision loss a little easier. We're joined by James Ashworth, vice president of customer care at Southwest Airlines, who is also living with macular degeneration.
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Navigating Health Care with Vision Loss
30/01/2025Medical appointments can be stressful for anyone. When you add in vision loss, these appointments can feel overwhelming. From navigating buildings and rooms to filling out forms and signing your name, there can be lots of stumbling blocks. Listen in as we share tips and advice to help make managing medical appointments a bit easier.