Blind Kid's Life

This is a bonus episode of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen takes us on a trip through time — to the future! In this episode, you'll find 13-episode seasons, waypoints, strange episode labeling techniques, and a desire to be different. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at  blindkidslife@gmail.com  and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it...

This is episode 73 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen discusses life skills and how important they are. We encounter an annoying place in Boston, basic life skills that take days to learn, a lost-and-found episode, and toddlers. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one o...

This is episode 72 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen discusses emergencies, hazards, and everything in between. We encounter rapid buzzer fire alarms, unavoidable violence, floods, and two old friends. This episode is quite grim, so listen with caution. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at  blindkidslife@gmail.com  and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review...

This is episode 71 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen ranks 5 best cities, towns, and CDPs that blind people may like living in. We encounter Grand Central, a streetcar that's also a subway, many convenient (and inconvenient) places to live, and the real estate market. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at blindkidslife@gmail.com and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5...

This is episode 70 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen discusses various ways to cross streets. In this one, you'll find beeping audio systems, the busiest street crossing in America, going underground, and terrible electric cars. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at •blindkidslife@gmail.com• and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on on...

This is episode 69 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen talks all about Braille for the second time, taking content from Blind Kid's Life's second episode. In this episode, you'll find a tragic invention story, the weird Braille alphabet, codes and languages, and some printer facts. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at •blindkidslife@gmail.com• and if you like this show, you ca...

This is episode 68 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen shares helpful tips for traveling. In this episode, you'll find teleportation, a busy retail store, a life-and-death situation, and asking for help. We also quote multiple Blind Kid's Life episodes in this one, so be sure to listen to them.  If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at • blindkidslife@gmail.com • and if you like t...

This is episode 67 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen discusses various pieces of assistive technology for people with low vision. We discuss Grand Central's endless tunnels, talking glasses, a basic high-level typewriter, and spoiler alerts. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at • blindkidslife@gmail.com • and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I migh...

This is episode 66 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen continues talking about tips. We encounter self checkouts, hallucinations, a problem with accessibility, and busy streets. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at • blindkidslife@gmail.com • and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 8...

This is episode 65 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen collects various tips from various Blind Kid's Life episodes and presents them here, all in one episode. You'll find tips on grocery shopping, the Amazon Echo, smart home, orientation and mobility, and more, all in one place. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at ⁠blindkidslife@gmail.com⁠ and if you like this sh...

This is episode 64 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen revisits the white cane, a mobility tool used by blind and visually impaired people for centuries. This topic was also covered in season 1, episode 3.  If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at ⁠blindkidslife@gmail.com⁠ and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. Y...

This is episode 63 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen talks all about how you can organize your home, make it smarter with smart home appliances, and even demo a Tuya Smart Life power strip. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at ⁠blindkidslife@gmail.com⁠ and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also cal...

This is episode 62 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen talks all about hazards, random events, and danger, and how you can avoid these very random and sometimes disgusting surprises.  If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at ⁠blindkidslife@gmail.com⁠ and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at...

This is episode 61 of Blind Kid's Life, and our VERY first encore episode. On this one, Hao Wen gives a brief summary of Blind Kid's Life. In this episode, you'll discover the origins of the podcast and how it came to be, as well as some content you might find on our feed. WE also briefly discuss an upcoming Webinar Wednesday event all about fitness and exercise. If you have any questi...

This is episode 60 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen demonstrates many of the awesome features that you can do on the Amazon Echo line of smart personal assistants. We learn how to check the weather, read the Bible on-demand, and even have a little fun with some built-in games. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at ⁠blindkidslife@gmail.com⁠ and if you like this show, you...

This is episode 59 of Blind Kid's Life, and for our last episode of season 5, Hao Wen talks about the Niguchi Museum in Astoria, Queens, New York and how you can schedule a private touch tour at the Niguchi Museum and touch some TRULY awe-inspiring sculptures. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at  ⁠blindkidslife@gmail.com⁠  and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review...

This is episode 58 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen talks about artificial vision technology, how it works, and why some people LOVE the idea of it, and some people don't. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at  blindkidslife@gmail.com  and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 81...

This is episode 57 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen talks all about self advocacy. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at  blindkidslife@gmail.com  and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come out every Sunday or on...

This is episode 56 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, Hao Wen talks about setting up the iPad using VoiceOver, a screen reader developed by Apple. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at • blindkidslife@gmail.com • and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am...

This is episode 55 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen talks about how to help blind people, or rather, how and when can you assist blind people. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at • blindkidslife@gmail.com • and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if...

This is episode 54 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this episode, Hao Wen talks all about a measurement system he has created for the blind and visually impaired. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at  blindkidslife@gmail.com  and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if...

This is episode 53 of Blind Kid's Life, and on this one, Hao Wen talks all things WeWALK, a smart cane that changes the future of navigation for the blind and visually impaired. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at • blindkidslife@gmail.com • and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-009...

This is episode 52 of Blind Kid's Life. On this one, Hao Wen introduces you to several examples of technology that has changed how blind people live and thrive. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at • blindkidslife@gmail.com • and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answ...

This is episode 51 of Blind Kid's Life. On this episode, Hao Wen discusses some every-day technology that blind people use on a daily basis, but need some improvement. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at  ⁠blindkidslife@gmail.com⁠  and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I wi...

This is episode 50 of Blind Kid's Life. On this one, Hao Wen takes a deep dive into the pros and cons of being blind. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at  blindkidslife@gmail.com  and if you like this show, you can leave me a 5-star review and I might read it on one of the episodes. You can also call me at +1 810-510-0094 and I will answer if I am available. New episodes will come...