The Eko Lens Podcast

Dr. Kenisha Coon sits down with Dr. Jesse Bolinger , a legally blind individual living with hydrocephalus, to discuss the evolution of assistive technology, the power of community advocacy, and the future of accessibility innovation. From AI-powered tools to autonomous vehicles, this conversation explores how lived experience shapes technology, expands independence, and drives meaningful change fo...

In this episode of the Eko Lens Podcast , host Dr. Kenisha Coon sits down with accessibility advocate and innovator Tom Babinszki to explore the intersection of technology, advocacy, and inclusive design for the blind community. Tom shares his journey from growing up with limited awareness of the blind community to becoming a leading voice in tactile accessibility innovation. Together, they discus...

In this episode of The Eko Lens , host Dr. Kenisha Coon welcomes Dana Barber, State Coordinator of Blind Services at the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. Dana shares her powerful personal journey with retinitis pigmentosa, beginning with her diagnosis at just five years old and evolving into a lifelong commitment to supporting individuals with vision loss. Through honesty, humor, and...

In this powerful and inspiring episode, Kenisha sits down with Brandy Mims—also known as Unique, the DeafBlind Dancer —whose work is redefining what movement, expression, and communication can look like. Brandy shares her journey navigating life with Usher syndrome, and how she has transformed challenges into creativity, connection, and purpose. Through dance, she has developed innovative ways of...

In this episode of The Eko Lens Podcast , Kenisha sits down with Dr. Ana Mendez Zamora a blind MPH candidate at Johns Hopkins University and intern at Eko Vision Foundation, who shares her powerful journey from sudden vision loss due to cancer to becoming an advocate and innovator in accessibility. Ana opens up about navigating life after blindness, the gaps in support for those newly adjusting, a...

In this episode of The Eko Lens Podcast , host Kenisha sits down with Julie Gritzmacher, Director of Patient Advocacy and Population Health Initiatives at Prevent Blindness, for a powerful conversation on advancing equity in eye care. Together, they explore the intersection of assistive technology, advocacy, and access for the blind and low vision community. Julie shares her journey into advocacy...

In this episode of Eko Lens, guest host Yorgos, Board Chair of Ekovison, interviews Kenisha, the Director of Community Engagement for the Ekovision Foundation. Kenisha shares her personal journey with vision loss, detailing her experiences with assistive technology, advocacy, and the importance of community support. The conversation highlights the challenges and triumphs faced by individuals in th...

In this episode of Eko Lens, host Kenisha speaks with Julie Oliver, vice president of programs at the Foundation for Blind Children. They discuss the intersection of assistive technology and community empowerment, focusing on the importance of accessibility, innovative educational tools, and the need for greater awareness and support for individuals with visual impairments. Julie shares her person...

In this episode of The Eko Lens, host Kenisha speaks with Ather Jammoa, an assistive technology trainer and advocate for the blind and low vision community. They discuss Ather's journey with vision loss, the importance of adaptive technology, and the role of Braille in achieving independence. Ather shares insights on the challenges of accessibility in apps and websites, innovative tools like Piccy...

In this episode of the eko lens podcast, host Kenisha speaks with Lara, an advocate and resource parent in the child welfare system, about her personal journey with vision challenges and the importance of advocacy for blind and low vision communities. They discuss the need for early intervention, the challenges faced by individuals with visual impairments, and the importance of dignity and access...

In this episode of Eko Lens, host Kenisha speaks with Martijn Van Der Spek, an innovator in assistive technology, about his journey in creating tools for the blind and low vision community. They discuss the features of Piccybot, an app that provides real-time video analysis and integrates multiple AI models for accurate descriptions. Martijn also introduces Voistant, a new app designed to enhance...

In this inspiring episode of the Eko Lens Podcast , host Kenisha Coon sits down with Cory, the visionary creator behind Legally Blind No Limits . They dive deep into Cory’s personal journey with vision loss — from early challenges to how he’s redefined possibility through purpose. Cory opens up about the realities of living with low vision and the pivotal role assistive technology has played in hi...

In this episode of Echo Lens, host Kenisha speaks with Sean Keen, a blind entrepreneur and advocate, about the intersection of assistive technology and the blind community. They discuss Shawn's personal journey, the spectrum of blindness, the role of AI in enhancing independence, and the importance of community support. Sean shares insights on evaluating assistive technology, the future of innovat...

In this episode of the Eko Lens Podcast, host Kenisha speaks with Christine Lin, the founder of the Eko Vision Foundation. They discuss Christine's personal connection to the blind community, the mission of the foundation, and the innovative Beautiful Project aimed at providing a review platform for assistive technology. The conversation also explores the future of assistive technology, particular...

🎧 Preview: Welcome to The EKO Lens Description: Welcome to The EKO Lens , the podcast where we view assistive technology through the eyes of lived experience. Each episode explores how dignity, design, and innovation intersect to empower blind and low-vision communities. Created by the Eko Vision Foundation , this podcast is more than tech reviews—it’s a space for truth-telling, inclusion,