For Family and Friends of the Vision Impaired
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This series of podcasts brings together a variety of information designed to help the blind or vision-impaired person's support group. Such articles will enable parents, friends and relatives to understand and support the challenges which must be faced and to appreciate the joys and rewards.
| Title | Podcast Description | Author/Reader | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be Relentless - 07/31/2010 | Student's Space: "Dr. Bill reminds students that being relentless is a common trait among the most successful people. If you want to become a better musician, athlete, or student, you have to keep your goal in mind." | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:24 |
| Fun Things To Do - 07/24/2010 | Student's Space: "Dr. Bill describes many fun things you can do this summer that don't require a lot of money. He also reveals some special benefits for students with low vision." | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:07:40 |
| Make Yourself Likeable - 07/17/2010 | Student's Space: "One of the keys to success is being likeable. It never hurts to be a person who is well-liked. It will open many doors for you in your life." | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:10:35 |
| Surround Yourself for Success - 07/10/10 | Student's Space: "Surround Yourself With People Who Are Successful. One of the best ways to move closer towards your goals and dreams is to surround yourself with people who have achieved those goals." | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:07:26 |
| Common Vision Problems of Children - 07/05/2010 | Dr. Bill describes the most common vision problems among children as well as a review of the anatomy of the eye. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:34:51 |
| Don't Procrastinate - 07/03/2010 | Student's Space: Don't Procrastinate. Putting things off until tomorrow is one of the major reasons why people do not achieve their goals. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:13 |
| Vision Development & the Importance of Stimulation - June 26, 2010 | Vision is a learned skill that requires stimulation for maximal vision development. Dr. Bill tells parents, teachers and professionals how vision develops and why it's important to stimulate it in the first 5 years of life. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:22:48 |
| Vision Stimulation For Children - June 16, 2010 | Vision stimulation activities to perform with your child this summer. In this lecture, Dr. Bill Takeshita reminds parents of the importance of continued vision stimulation during the summer break to maximally develop vision. Specific activities are included. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:37:15 |
| Don't Let Your Vision Block Your Dream - 6/13/2010 | Student's Space: "Never let your vision prevent you from working toward your goals and dreams. Dr. Bill tells of an incredible man who did not let his blindness interfere with his dream of becoming a doctor." | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:17 |
| Video Games for the Blind - 6/5/2010 | New Video Games for the Blind. A company by the name of VIFit.org has developed video games that use the Nintendo Wii controllers and a PC computer to play tennis and bowling. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:05:11 |
| Higher Speed Internet - 5/29/2010 | Student's Space: Dr. Bill tells students tricks they can use to improve the speed of their internet connection. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:10 |
| Showing Appreciation - 5/18/2010 | Student's Space: Dr. Bill reminds students to show your appreciation to your teachers and others who have helped you this past year. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Jaymie Takeshita | 00:04:29 |
| Humanware Versa Plus - 5/11/2010 | Dr. Bill tells students about a great portable video magnifier called the Humanware Versa Plus that will magnify your books, play music files, display videos, record lectures, and magnify objects at intermediate distances. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:30 |
| What Others Say - 5/4/2010 | Dr. Bill reminds students not to let what others say about you affect your entire life. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:07:38 |
| Gathering Information 4/27/2010 | Dr. Bill stresses the importance of getting as much information as you can on your visual impairment. You can get it by attending conferences, meetings and other events for the visually impaired. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:06:09 |
| Jennifer's Story 4/20/2010 | Don't let your vision problem stop you from participating in school events. The story of Jennifer, a young girl with low vision who overcame many obstacles to achieve her goals. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:01 |
| Earthquake Preparation - 4/13/2010 | Dr. Bill tells students how to prepare for an earthquake or other emergency. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:12:07 |
| Paralympics 3/6/2010 | The Paralympics. Dr. Bill tells of a great program for teens and adults who love sports and may want to participate in the Paralympics | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:30 |
| Go to Your Prom! 3/30/2010 | Go to your prom! Dr. Bill advises students to make sure to go to your prom for a great time with a bunch of your friends. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:04:11 |
| RFBD Scholarships - March 23 2010 | Today's topic is the various scholarships for students who use books from Recordings For the Blind and Dyslexic (RFBD). The application deadline is April 1, so hurry! | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:05:36 |
| Children's Eye Exams - March 17, 2010 | Making the most of your child's eye examination. Dr. Bill gives parents some strategies and ideas on how to get the most from their child's vision examinations. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Jaymie Takeshita | 00:37:18 |
| Scholarship Deadlines 3/16/2010 | Dr. Bill reminds students that your applications for cash scholarships and video magnifiers are only two weeks away. Learn about the scholarships available for students with low vision. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:22 |
| The Performing Arts 3/9/2010 | Dr. Bill encourages students to sign up for the performing arts - Learn to play an instrument, sing, or act. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:33 |
| Start a Service Organization 3/2/2010 | Start a service organization at your school or in your community. Dr. Bill shares his ideas on starting a service organization. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:58 |
| College Preparation 2/23/2010 | Dr. Bill encourages students to visit numerous colleges and universities this spring break. He talks about getting classmates together to plan a trip to find out which college you might want to attend. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:05:15 |
| Modifying the Home to Stimulate Vision | This February 16, 2010 lecture sponsored by the Braille Institute tells parents how they can stimulate their child's vision development by modifying their home. | Speaker: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:35:21 |
| Win a Video Magnifier 2/16/2010 | Apply to win a video magnifier. Dr. Bill discusses the Dr. Sam Genensky Video Magnifier Award that gives four video magnifiers to students or non-students. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:32 |
| Lighthouse Scholarships 2/8/2010 | Dr. Bill discusses the scholarship offered by the Lighthouse International. It's for graduating high school seniors, college students and graduate students. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:04:27 |
| Your Facebook Image 2/2/2010 | Dr. Bill shares tips and ways to maintain a positive image when using Facebook. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:29 |
| Applying for Scholarships 1/26/2010 | Dr. Bill reminds students who are entering college or are in college to apply for scholarships from the American Council for the Blind and the National Federation for the Blind. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:05:33 |
| Neurological Vision Impairment 1/20/2010 | Hear Dr. Takeshita's lecture on Neurological Vision Impairment presented by the Braille Institute. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:31:46 |
| Film Making Contest 1/19/2010 | Dr. Bill tells about a film making contest for students with low vision. The prize is 1,000 dollars. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:04:53 |
| CCLVI Scholarship 1/12/2010 | Dr. Bill reminds students to apply for The Council of Citizens with Low Vision Scholarship. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:03:27 |
| New Years Resolutions 1/5/2010 | Dr. Bill reminds students to make a New Year resolution and tells you how to keep your resolution. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:05:13 |
| Selecting Sunglasses 12/29/2009 | Dr. Bill gives his recommendations for the best sunglasses to protect your eyes when skiiing, snow boarding, or just going to the snow. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:14 |
| Free Audio Books 12/22/2009 | Dr. Bill talks about another free program to download audio books - Bookshare.org. It's a great source of books for school and pleasure for students with low vision. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:39 |
| Holiday Gift Ideas 12/08/2009 | Dr. Bill tells you how you can receive free audio books from an organization called Recording For the Blind and Dyslexic, or just RFBD | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:09:09 |
| Appreciating Friends & Family 12/1/2009 | Giving Thanks to Friends and Family. Dr. Bill talks about the importance of showing your gratitude and appreciation to all of your friends and family. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:07:42 |
| A Boy Hero 11/24/2009 | Become a hero like Jake. Dr. Bill tells the story of an amazing boy who is visually impaired and encourages other students with vision impairment never to give up! | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:07:07 |
| Vision Stimulation for Children 11/18/2009 | "Vision Stimulation for Children Under 5 Years of Age." A 45 minute lecture done for the Braille Institute and The Center for the Partially Sighted. on November 18, 2009 | Author: Bill Takeshita Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:46:25 |
| Low Vision Dating 11/17/2009 | Dr. Bill discusses dating for those with low vision. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:49 |
| Meet and Make Friends 11/10/2009 | Dr. Bill discusses the ways you can meet and make new friends. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:07:40 |
| Avoiding the "Disabled" Label 11/3/2009 | Dr. Bill reminds students not to let their vision problem make them "disabled" | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:04 |
| Safe Trick or Treating 10/27/2009 | Dr. Bill tells students how to have fun and be safe when trick or treating. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:40 |
| College Deadlines 10/20/2009 | Dr. Bill reminds high school students of the upcoming deadlines for the SAT, college applications, and scholarships. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:03:46 |
| The "Smart Pen" 10/13/2009 | Dr. Bill talks about the Smart Pen, a great tool for students who don't like to write when taking notes in the classroom. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:35 |
| System Access To Go 10/6/2009 | Dr. Bill discusses the free software program "System Access to Go". It's free to students and it provides magnification and speech for use on PC computers. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:05:11 |
| Discounted Laptops 9/29/2009 | Dr. Bill tells you about a great organization that provides refurbished notebook computers to students at a major discount. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:04:16 |
| School Technology 9/22/2009 | Dr. Bill talks about alternative ways to help students acquire the technology they need for school | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:05:53 |
| Earning Better Grades 9/15/2009 | Earning better grades in school. Today Dr. Bill tells you some common-sense ways to hit this elusive target. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:51 |
| Scholarship Preparation 9/8/2009 | Dr. Bill talks about the benefits of preparing early to win a good scholarship. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Jaymie Takeshita | 00:08:00 |
| School Locker Padlocks 9/1/2009 | Dr. Bill gives insight into the best school-locker padlocks for students with low vision. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:06 |
| Playing Sports 8/25/2009 | Dr. Bill talks about the importance of students' participation in sports, music, and all sorts of activities to gain experience, confidence, and improve your chances of getting into a college. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:08 |
| Setting Goals Space 8/18/2009 | Today, Dr. Bill gives students the lowdown on something missing in too many schools today - how to set goals for yourself. | Author: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Reader: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:12 |
| Telephone Support Group 8/12/2009 | The Jewish Guild for the Blind's National Telesupport Network provides free weekly phone support groups | Reader: Trang Nguyen, O.D. | 00:01:58 |
| Teacher Appointments 8/10/2009 | Dr. Bill tells students why it can be helpful to make an appointment to see your teacher before the school year begins. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:07:35 |
| Back-To-School Season 8/4/2009 | Dr. Bill talks to students (and parents) about all the items they'll need in the upcoming Back-to-school season. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:12:32 |
| Hope For Children 8/2/2009 | Dr. Bill reminds parents and family not to give up hope on the futures of children with low vision. There is hope in sight! | Author: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:09 |
| Strabismus and Amblyopia May 2009 | Dr. Bill shares his knowledge of stabismus and amblyopia with the parents of suffering children. | Author: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:32:48 |
| Visual Skills Used for Reading | Dr. Bill's lecture at the 50th CTEVH conference May 13, 2009 on helping you understand the visual skills your child uses for reading. | Author: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:50:00 |
| Important Class Action Lawsuit 11/26/2008 | If you receive Social Security or are the agent of someone who does and you are visually impaired, this announcement is important to you! | Author: Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund | 00:04:04 |
| Access Mobil Available Free to K-12 Students | Serotek is introducing Access Mobile, a concept enabling a blind person to use any computer. It uses a "thumb drive" to move such software as screen readers to computers at school, home, the library or at a friend's | Author: Serotek, Reader: Max Flehinger | 00:02:37 |
| The Quiet Struggle - from Working Mother May 2008 | Moms who have children with special needs often neglect themselves during their consuming quest to help their kids. Here, they share ways they've discovered to take care of themselves, too. | Author: Jennifer Owens, Reader: Annie Potts | 00:15:57 |
| A Rationale for the Use of Braille in the Information Age 4/23/2008 | Braille has been said to be the key to opportunity, the means of emancipation, the greatest gift to the blind and the primary means by which the blind can become literate. | Reader: Max Flehinger | 00:03:54 |
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