Connected & Curious with Andy

Episode title and number: Dr. Jasmine Simmons on DeafBlind Identity, Usher Syndrome, and Living Fully 2-#5 In this enlightening episode of Connected & Curious with Andy, Dr. Jasmine Simmons shares her journey as a DeafBlind woman living with Usher syndrome. From losing her ability to drive and redefining independence to embracing her identity and creating children's books that center on d...

Episode title and number:  From White Cane to Samurai Sword: Embracing Sight Loss with Confidence 2-#4 In this episode of Connected and Curious, host Andy Chadwick sits down with Cory Rainford, the creator behind Legally Blind No Limits, to discuss his journey navigating a high-profile career while hiding his sight loss. Cory shares the powerful mindset shift that transformed his white cane from a...

  Episode title and number:  A Conversation That Connects: Storytelling, Community, and Advocacy with Julie Grutzmacher  2-#3  In this episode, Julie Grutzmacher shares her inspiring journey within Prevent Blindness, highlighting the transformative power of storytelling in advocacy and community building. Discover how her background in social work and public health fuels her passion for creating i...

Episode title and number:  The Emotional Power of Audio Description Nobody Talks About with Roy Samuelson 2-#2 Summary of the show: Join Andy Chadwick in a heartfelt conversation with Roy Samuelson, a pioneer in audio description for visual media. Discover how audio description transforms entertainment for the visually impaired, the artistry behind it, and Roy's inspiring journey from Pennsyl...

  Connected & Curious with Andy is now its own podcast series.   This episode was originally released on October 3, 2025, on Bold Blind Beauty On AIR and is now part of Connected & Curious, a conversation series grounded in curiosity, dialogue, and connection across the blindness spectrum.  *** Episode title and number: Mara Hutchinson: Redefining Disability in Social Media 1-#1 Summary of...