See Things Differently with HumanWare

For this 18th episode of See Things Differently, hosts Rachel Ramos and David Woodbridge celebrate the podcast "coming of age". They are joined by Ricky Anger, the Director of Practical Help at Hadley. Ricky shares her personal tech and career journey as a blind professional, shedding light on how Hadley has evolved from a century-old correspondence school into a modern hub for accessibl...

In this episode of See Things Differently with HumanWare, hosts Rachel Ramos and David Woodbridge welcome back a very familiar face to the studio—former co-host Peter Tucic! Peter catches up with the team to discuss his new role at the Chicago Lighthouse and shares his personal and professional insights into workplace accessibility and adaptive workflows. Later, the crew dives into a candid "...

Read transcript Welcome to a "Sweet 16" episode of "See Things Differently with HumanWare" ! This month, hosts Rachel Ramos and David Woodbridge are joined by HumanWare Product Specialist Joel Zimba to dive deep into the future of independent mobility and the expansion of the BrailleNote ecosystem. Segment 1: Glidance and the Evolution of Mobility Amos Miller , Founder and CEO...

In this episode of See Things Differently , hosts Rachel Ramos and David Woodbridge celebrate Orientation and Mobility Month by welcoming endurance athlete and digital accessibility analyst Dave Wilkinson. Dave shares his powerful journey of recovery after a 2017 car accident, highlighting how the Brailliant Braille display was instrumental in helping him regain his reading skills without relying...

In this episode of See Things Differently , we celebrate Low Vision Awareness Month with a powerful conversation about gaming and accessibility. Rachel and David sit down with Joe Steinkamp, Manufacturer Representative at HumanWare, to explore his journey as a lifelong gamer navigating progressive vision loss. From early days on Atari to today’s accessible consoles, Joe shares how technology has t...

In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Ferraro for a personal conversation about family, independence, and growing up blind. Anthony shares how his family shaped his confidence and expectations from an early age, encouraging independence rather than limitation. We explore what it means to grow up blind in a world full of assumptions, and how early support and mindset play a critical role in bui...

In this episode, we explore blindness and mobility through a family lens — focusing on how parents, partners, and loved ones experience, support, and sometimes struggle with independence and safety. Joined by Gemma Gatehouse and Jason Martin , the conversation looks at how family dynamics influence mobility decisions, from learning to use a white cane to adopting guide dogs or new assistive techno...

In this episode, Rachel and Mathieu sit down with Dr. Conchita Hernández and her partner Sachin to talk about their remarkable climb up Mount Kilimanjaro. Conchita, who identifies as blind, shares how a spontaneous idea sparked during a UN meeting led to a year of training, adaptation, and teamwork. Together, they walk us through how they prepared, how they communicated on the mountain, and what i...

In this milestone 10th episode of See Things Differently, Rachel Ramos and David Woodbridge hand the mic to HumanWare’s Braille Product Manager Andrew Flatres for a deep-dive into one of the most exciting innovations in accessibility tech: the Monarch. Andrew is joined by Chris Cooke, Scott Erichsen, and Allison Meloy, three early Monarch users who share how this groundbreaking tactile device is t...

In this episode of the HumanWare See Things Differently podcast, hosts Rachel Ramos and David Woodbridge sit down with John Taylor and Ed Worrell to explore the world of tactile graphics and the innovative TactileView software. Together, they discuss how tactile graphics can empower students who are blind or visually impaired, the role of TactileView in creating accessible educational materials, a...

Episode Notes In this episode of See Things Differently , hosts Rachel Ramos and David Woodbridge sit down with MarLisa Jacobs and Erin LeBlanc from to talk all things back to school . Whether you’re a parent preparing your child, a teacher getting ready for the classroom, or a student navigating new challenges, this conversation is packed with insights and encouragement. You’ll hear: Practical ad...

In this episode, we sit down with Shelly Brisbin, an author, journalist, and host of the podcast Parallel. Shelly shares her journey navigating the world of tech as a person with low vision, how accessibility has evolved in the workplace, and what still needs to change. We talk about her career path, the tools she uses every day, and her thoughts on inclusive design. In our Partner's Corner segmen...

In this special episode of See Things Differently , the HumanWare team highlights one of the most inspiring events in the blind and low vision community: the Braille Challenge. Join hosts Rachel Ramos, Peter Tucic and David Woodbridge as they sit down with Madeleine Hernandez to explore the impact and excitement surrounding this annual competition that celebrates braille literacy, confidence, and...

Episode Notes In this new episode of See Things Differently , we sit down with Joe Strechay, a trailblazer in the world of entertainment and accessibility. From working on hit shows like Daredevil and All the Light We Cannot See , Joe gives us an inside look at what it takes to bring authentic blind representation to the screen — and why it matters. Joe shares his unique journey as a blind profess...

Episode Notes Notes go hereIn this episode, we explore the powerful connection between libraries, literacy, and accessibility. Scott Norris joins the conversation to share how libraries are evolving to better serve blind and visually impaired readers. From accessible formats and adaptive technologies to the role of literacy in independence and lifelong learning, we dive into how libraries can be i...

Episode Notes For this third episode, we.re talking O&M. But it's also International Woman's Month! Rachel, Peter and David have a chat with Michelle Young, an O&M instructor who is herself visually impaired. Also, a discussion about guide dog versus cane - which is best? Hint: they're both great! Hear also our cringeworthy story of the month, a tip&trick on how to get the most out of...

Episode Notes This month is Low Vision Awareness month. Join Rachel, Peter and David as they have a fun discussion with our guest Katelyn MacIntyre, singer extraordinaire, about performing arts, dancing, singing, talk about funny and cringy moments, so much more! Also, hear HumanWare's product manager Roger Steinberg explain some of the terms used in the wonderful world of low vision technology. A...

Episode Notes Rachel, Peter and David talk with JJ Meddaugh from AT Guys ( https://atguys.com/ ) about the impact of Braille in their lives. Bob Sweetman from Sweetman Systems comes and talks to us about his long history in the AT field. He can be reached by email at bob@sweetmansystems.com or by phone at (818) 893-5887 There's also a lively debate about Windows vs Mac from an accessibility standp...

Announcement for the monthly podcast See Things Differently with HumanWare coming in January 2025! Read transcript