Change Makers: A Podcast from APH

In this episode of Change Makers we're talking about Code Jumper, an accessible way for students to learn block coding in an inclusive setting. We talk with Cheri Bortleson, who tested Code Jumper in Washington State. Cheri is the K5 STEM and Computer Science Developer for the Bellevue School District. We also talk with Robin Lowell. Robin spent years teaching students with visual impairments...

Episode 7 is all about the brand new Mantis Q40 from APH and HumanWare. The bluetooth keyboard, with 40 cells of refreshable braille allows you to have braille at your fingertips anywhere. Order your Mantis Q40 today: https://www.aph.org/product/mantis-q40/ Podcast Guests: Larry Skutchan - Director of Technology Product Research at APH Greg Stilson - Head of Global Innovation at APH Joe Hodge - Qu...

After more than a month of working from home, some APH staff has returned to work in the APH building. In today's episode we briefly explain the steps APH has taken to ensure essential staff are safe, and we dig into how customer service is still working hard to ensure you get the products you need. We know a lot of summer camps have had to cancel plans, so we're also sharing about learn...

Conferences are a huge part of the blindness and visual impairment field. They're about more than just attending sessions, they’re also were we learn about new products, and where we partner with other companies to continue to push the boundaries of our field. To talk about how we can stay connected, and make the most out of virtual conferences, APH President, Craig Meador, leads a roundtable...

As unemployment skyrockets, how can you be job ready? Joe Strechay joins Change Makers to talk about how you can use your time at home to work on your personal brand, and be ready to land your next job. Also a guest on episode 4, Claire Stanley from ACB shares how they're staying connected with members, offering virtual hang-outs, and even planning a virtual ACB summer conference. LINKS APH T...

As days of being confined to your home turn into weeks, the need for information and resources only grows. In this episode of Change Makers we look at two separate call lines where people who are blind or visually impaired can get up to date news, or resources. We also look at a survey aimed at using this time of isolation to learn about gaps left in accessibility. Links / Notes: ConnectCenter Res...

We're all having to change how we work and learn - for better or worse. How are organizations in the blindness field responding? Are there lessons we can all take away from this unusual time? In this episode of Change Makers we sit down for a roundtable discussion with leaders in the field. APH CEO Craig Meador moderates a discussion with: Rob Hair Superintendent of the Maryland School for th...

For the first episode of Change Makers we're talking about the topic that's on everyone's mind: the COVID-19. Learning from home is challenging for teachers, parents, and students. This is even more true if the student has a disability and usually gets specialized learning. In this episode we talk to APH President, Craig Meador, about how the field can and should respond to the cris...