Blind Kid's Life

It has been a while since we've done an interview-style episode, and on this one, we bring back an old friend to discuss education and teaching blind students. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear candy arrives every Sunday, at 1:...

On this mini-episode, Hao Wen discusses several devices for enhanced navigation and environmental awareness, including VR headsets with haptics and AI smart glasses. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear candy arrives every Sunday, at...

In this episode, Hao Wen discusses how content on Blind Kid's Life is running out, and what he plans to do next to support the show. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear candy arrives every Sunday, at 1:35 PM Eastern Time. Thank y...

In this episode, Hao Wen rounds up various challenges and difficulties that blind students may experience while in an educational setting. From complex graphing to strange Braille codes, this episode is absolutely full of information and goodness. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment o...

We've been wanting to do an update on electronic music for a while now, as the contents of our last dive into this was outdated. So we did, and boy did we do a fun one. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear candy arrives every Sund...

On this fun episode, Hao Wen discusses agentic aI and how it impacts future accessibility for blind users. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear candy arrives every Sunday, at 1:35 PM Eastern Time. Thank you for listening to Blind Kid'...

Lots of things have changed since our last service dogs episode, so on this one, we're back to cover the new tech and advanced devices that didn't exist during our first episode. We cover service robots as guide dog replacements, and also briefly review last episode's contents. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-009...

In this wild bonus episode, Hao Wen has a fascinating conversation with Andrew Zhang. We discuss the use of future technology, guide dogs, life in New York City, and much more. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear candy arrives every...

In this massive bonus episode, Hao Wen invites Maisha Rahman, a blind New York college student, to discuss college life as a blind person. Lots of good insights in this one! If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear candy arrives every Sun...

On this episode, Hao Wen discusses careers for the blind and visually impaired. We focus on a few potential career paths that are well-suited for people with a visual impairment, and discuss resources for the blind and visually impaired community related to careers. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you ca...

On this massive episode, Hao Wen walks through the BrailleSense 6 new 3.0 software update. We explore the main menu, check out the updated Word Processor, and try out the Braille Practice application. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New...

In this short episode, Hao Wen discusses use of AI in orientation and mobility. We discuss using services like ChatGPT to navigate and describe surroundings, and how this can be useful for traveling. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New e...

Smart glasses are a huge trend now with the advancement of AI and technology, but which one is best for the blind? You'll find out on this episode, and much more, as Hao Wen dives into smart glasses on this episode of Blind Kid's Life. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or re...

In this episode, Hao Wen discusses editing various types of media. We cover editing audio through Audacity, using a DAW to make music, and using AI to produce and edit visual content. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear candy arrives...

In this omnibus episode, Hao Wen discusses foreign languages from a blind and visually impaired perspective. We cover Braille codes, resources, and how blind people learn different foreign languages. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New e...

In this episode, Hao Wen covers the brand-new Blind Kid's Life website. We discuss the different sections of the website, and the new Contact Us feature. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear candy arrives every Sunday, at 1:35 PM...

On this encore episode, Hao Wen discusses artificial vision technology. We cover full or partial vision restoration, smart glasses with vision-like capabilities like real-time scene description and finally touch on the future of vision restoration. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment...

In this information-packed bonus episode of Blind Kid's Life, Hao Wen chats with Dalia Sakas, the former director of the FMDG Music School. We discuss different lesson plans, how to sign up, field trips, concerts, and much more. At the end of this episode, Hao Wen presents a highlight video of the 2025 "Fil at the Met" concert. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at...

In this episode, Hao Wen demonstrates advanced, lesser-known features of MuseScore, and how they are indeed accessible. Features covered include chord symbol entry, Roman numeral analysis features, and note overwrite capabilities. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever...

In this episode, Hao Wen demonstrates MuseScore, a free music notation software. We go through the New Score wizard, explore entering and customizing notes on the fly with Shortcuts, and save. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear cand...

Ever thaught you could simply use a VR headset, leave the house, and run to the diner? Well, now you can do it - sort of. In this episode, Hao Wen covers exactly this, and more. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen in. New ear candy arrives every...

In this episode, Hao Wen gives a small demo of the new Web Browser V2 beta. We discuss potential use cases for the browser and highlight its potential to be the best browser for people with visual impairments. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you decide to listen...

Episode 100 is finally here, and we're bringing back an old episode in this sports-themed encore, pulling back content from episode 12. Lots of sports-themed goodness as we dive into sports adaptation, goalball, and more. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comment or review wherever you deci...

Botanical gardens are amazing, but most are visual-based and not accessible or engaging for the blind and visually impaired. Brooklyn's Botanic Garden has created a fragrance garden, allowing the blind to feel and smell all the plants and herbs in the garden. In this episode, Hao Wen discusses the garden, its features, and the audio walkthrough tour. If you have any questions, you can email the po...

Most blind people today use lots of assistive technology every day. However, most people don't really think too much about where this technology comes from. On this episode, we'll take a deep dive into the amazing world of assistive technology. If you have any questions, you can email the podcast at blindkidslife@gmail.com, or call in at +1 810-510-0094. Alternatively, you can leave a comm...