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John Dowling Jr is a Singer, Songwriter, radio broadcaster and up and coming podcaster.  Originally born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he grew up around the New Jersey area until 2023, when he moved to Minnesota in November. He enjoys listening to Classic Country, with his favorite artists being in this order, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Merle Haggard, and Hank Williams. When he...

Goddest Jenkins – Advocate, Visionary Leader, and Champion for Inclusion Goddest Jenkins is a dynamic force in advocacy, leadership, and empowerment. A proud survivor, community leader, and fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion, she is redefining what’s possible beyond physical limitations and societal expectations. In 2008, Goddest’s life took a dramatic turn when she survived a devastating...

let me know if this works, Shawn Keen, founder of AI for the Blind, a fast-growing global community that helps blind and low-vision people unlock the power of artificial intelligence. With more than 14,600 members across the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and beyond, the group is a daily hub of creativity, problem-solving, and connection. Shawn’s mission is simple but powerful: to show how AI can le...

Hi there Aaron. I trust that this mail finds you and yours well.   A Little About Me My name is Grant Matthews. I was born in South Africa in the early 1970s, and for most of my life I was fully sighted and able bodied. 
I lived an active, adventurous life enjoying the outdoors, often drawn to activities that some would call extreme. 
For me, it is about making the most of life, sometimes pushing...

Roy Samuelson is an award-winning audio description (AD) performer, author, and consultant who collaborates to ensure blind audiences enjoy immersive, emotionally resonant storytelling. With over a decade of experience with thousands of AD projects across Netflix, HBO Max, A24, and more, Roy transforms accessibility from a checkbox into a creative asset. Insta @roysamuelson Home Page - Roy Samuels...

Dear listener, In today’s episode, we’re going to hear a fascinating discussion with, Oluwakemi. Today’s guest is from Nigeria. We are going to talk about the experiences that, Oluwakemi has had around the world and the experiences that she has had in Nigeria. This is a fascinating conversation! We hope you enjoy this conversation. We will provide you with further information below this message so...

Dear listener, Today Jodi and Keith join us from Disability Deep Dive podcast to speak to us about their podcast and Disability Rights Florida. https://www.facebook.com/share... https://www.instagram.com/disa... https://x.com/disabilityrtsfl?... https://www.patreon.com/aarons... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aaron-s-opinion--5920599/support .

Hi Aaron and thanks for considering me for the podcast. I am totally blind since birth, due do premature retinopathy. I was born in 1956 at Reddy Memorial Hospital here in Montreal. I lived on the south shore in the city of St. Lambert for most of my schooling years and was a student at the Montreal association School for the blind which became Philip E. Layton school. I attended public high schoo...

ok, now I understand what you need, so here's my about me on my facebook profile. hope it works. sometimes it won't let me copy everything for some reason.  Hi, my name's Rob Castrogiovanni, I'm a blind singer/songwriter from London Ontario. always loved the guitar, I started playing piano at 8 years old. got my first guitar when I was 15. also play harmonica, which I picked up when I was about 5...

Dear Aaron’s Opinions Podcast, My name is Tamer Zaid, and I'm the author of the recently released book, Blind War. I'm reaching out because I believe your podcast, Aaron’s Opinions, would be an excellent platform to discuss some of the themes and insights from my new work with your listeners. Blind War is a compelling autobiography that recounts the author's journey through adversity as a blind Pa...

Here I am, as promised, with a few words about myself and my life. I am 50 years old, and I have been blind since birth due to bilateral congenital glaucoma. I spent the first 6 years of my life on a forced tour of many hospitals across Europe. My father worked 14-hour days at sea, and my mother was very young, just 21, spoke only Italian, and was very shy with little formal education. And I never...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I share my journey as a visually impaired woman navigating life’s challenges—from experiencing discrimination as a college graduate to finding my voice through self-advocacy. I reflect on how these experiences have shaped me over the years and offer insight into the emotional and mental toll vision loss can have. I also discuss the importance of mental healt...

🌟 Dr. Confidence Onyeka Chukwuemezie The Voice of Vision Beyond Sight 🕊️ “Disability is not a barrier — it’s a platform for impact.” Dr. Chukwuemezie is a globally recognized advocate for disability inclusion, a scholar, a media personality, and a passionate nation-builder whose work bridges education, empowerment, and equality. Blinded at the age of six, he rose above adversity to become one of...

Hi Aaron, Thanks so much for having me on your podcast — I’m really looking forward to our conversation! I thought I’d send over a quick intro so you have a bit of background before we chat. I’m Linsay Lusyne, a travel advisor and guide dog mobility instructor with a deep passion for accessible, inclusive travel. Through my work, I support blind and low vision travelers in exploring the world with...

Hi Aaron, As promised, below is a bio you may use for the podcast: Serina Gilbert is an advocate, program manager, and content creator who’s reshaping the conversation around disability—both in the workplace and on social media. By day, she serves as a Program Manager with the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, where she helps lead youth services and works to expand opportunities for...

🌟 Blind But Not Broken: A New Vision of Strength 💪🏾 👁️ You don’t need sight to have vision. You don’t need light to shine. And you don’t need to see the world to change it. 🌍 🦯💼 Welcome to the #BlindButNotBroken Movement where limitations are turned into launchpads, and adversity is transformed into purpose. 🚫 No pity, 🚫 No stereotypes ✅ Just power, ✅ Just perseverance, ✅ Just proof tha...

⸻ I am a young blind woman, a deep person with many dreams and the belief that the future of people with disabilities can be different. I believe in change and I am passionate about communication, social interaction, and innovation. I am a spontaneous, honest, and curious person, in a continuous process of self-discovery. I do not define myself only by the lack of sight, but by the desire to grow,...

Radio Serena is a weekly pop eclectic variety music radio show which is predictably unpredictable.  While mostly playing the 90's, Oldies, and a whole lot more, we are the show where you don't know what will happen next.  Check your local community radio station for scheduling details, or listen online at clearingthestatic.blogspot.com. Our Info: Radio Serena and CTS Productions Website: http://cl...

Hey Aaron.  The Desc is below.  Sorry for any misspellings. In this Episode, I talk about random stuff, a bit of my life story, a bit about my music.  Understanding my medical issues and how they have impacted my day to day interactions. Also, we talk about a bit of humor, because naturally, without humor, there’s no Brandon.  Understand what you see is not in the box, we keep outside the box as m...

Hey Aaron.  The Desc is below.  Sorry for any misspellings. In this Episode, I talk about random stuff, a bit of my life story, a bit about my music.  Understanding my medical issues and how they have impacted my day to day interactions. Also, we talk about a bit of humor, because naturally, without humor, there’s no Brandon.  Understand what you see is not in the box, we keep outside the box as m...

Hey Aaron.  The Desc is below.  Sorry for any misspellings. In this Episode, I talk about random stuff, a bit of my life story, a bit about my music.  Understanding my medical issues and how they have impacted my day to day interactions. Also, we talk about a bit of humor, because naturally, without humor, there’s no Brandon.  Understand what you see is not in the box, we keep outside the box as m...

About me, and some updates regarding 95 Alive, and me working together. Hello everyone, I’m writing to share updates, concerning me working on 95 Alive thee international lizard network. This being said, I’m doing a radio show on there on Wednesdays called, The Nolan and Friends Radio Show. About my show… I play music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, early 2000s, 2010s, and onwards to the 2025+ new mu...

In today’s episode Tamer Zaid will be joining us again. He will be speaking to us today about his new accomplishments, new projects, and. why he is, “Tamer the hammer.” Connect with Tamer here: https://www.facebook.com/share... https://www.patreon.com/aarons... Hey, I recently began shopping on Innosearch, and it's a fantastic site with great accessibility and tons of discounts. If you use the ref...

My name is Noe Villeda. I am originally from New York. I have lived in several different states.   I've been blind from birth and though I attended several schools for the blind, I've been mainstreamed for most of my education.   I enjoy reading, music, computers and technology, and spending time with friends.   I've been in the customer service industry since 1999.   Just a down to Earth guy who...

Blaque Diamond is a totally blind award-winning multi-genre author, poet, motivational speaker, songwriter, and entrepreneur residing in Greensboro, North Carolina. Her writing journey began when she was just eleven years old. She was encouraged to pursue writing by her fifth-grade teacher who saw a natural talent for storytelling in the youngster. Blaque Diamond took her teacher's advice and cont...