Change Makers: A Podcast from APH

On this episode of Change Makers, learn more about the Hive’s newest course on the topic of reading, designed for educators but also helpful for caregivers. The course was developed through a partnership with the state of Ohio and offers one of a kind learning with access to unique, accessible, resources. After that, hear about our recent event that announced a grant from PNC Foundation that will fund the delivery of the first official program of The Dot Experience, in partnership with the Louisville Free Public Library.
On this podcast

• Narrator
• Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager
• Amy Campbell, APH Hive Director
• Shawna Benson, Program Director, Teaching Diverse Learners Center at OCALI
• Angelica Gagaliardi, Outreach Specialist Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness at OCALI
• Christine Croyle, Program Director for OCALI
• Erin Sigmund, Community Relations and Policy Advisor

Additional Links

• APH Hive
• The Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness
• Literacy Access for All
• APH Museum
• APH Museum Connect the Dots
• PNC Foundation
• Louisville Free Public Library

Connect the Dots, powered by PNC Foundation schedule

• Sat., Jan. 6 - Happy Birthday Louis Braille at the Northeast Regional Library (15 Bellevoir Circle)
• Sat., Feb. 17 - Light and Shadow at the Main Library (301 York St.)
• Sat., March 30 - “How do people who are blind read?” at the Highlands Shelby Park Library (1250 Bardstown Road)
• Sat., April 13 - Career: Sports at the Iroquois Library (601 W. Woodlawn Ave.)
• Sat., May 18 - “How do people who are blind do math?” at the Main Library (301 York St.)
• Sat., June 15 - Happy Birthday Helen Keller at the St. Matthews Library (3940 Grandview Ave.)
• Sat., July 13 - Touch and Texture at the South Central Regional (7300 Jefferson Blvd.)
• Sat., Aug. 3 - Career: Cooking at the Southwest Regional Library (9725 Dixie Highway)
• Sat., Sept. 28 - “How do people who are blind navigate?” at Newburg Branch Library (4800 Exeter Ave.)
• Sat., Oct. 19 - Sound and Vibration at Western Library (604 S. 10th St.)
• Sat., Nov. 2 - Career: Science at South Central Regional Library (7300 Jefferson Blvd.)
• Sat., Dec. 14 - “Happy Holidays Mary Ingalls!” at Jeffersontown Branch Library (10635 Watterson Trail)

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. NDEAM commemorates the many contributions of people with disabilities to the workplace and the economy. We’re continuing the conversation about employment and the workplace by talking to a CareerConnect specialist and we’ll also learn about the importance of accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We'll also hear from a job seeker.
Participants (In Order of Appearance)

• Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager
• Richard Reuda, APH Digital Content Manager for the CareerConnect Program
• Tai Tomasi, APH Director of Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion
• Paulina Vazquez , Currently seeking employment

Additional Links

• CareerConnect
• CareerConnect Blog
• Transitions: Bread, Rice, or Tostada – Cultural Inclusion at The Transition Table
• Contact Tai Tomasi at [email protected]

At APH we often say "the future belongs to everyone." We mean it. We also think that part of our journey to get there has to do with changing how people see people with disabilities. In today's episode of Change Makers we talk about why representation in the media is so important. We talk with Bree Klauser who stars in Audible's new series Phreaks, and Apple TV+'s SEE. We also talk with Joe Strechay who's been a blindness consultant on shows like Netflix's Daredevil, and Apple TV +'s SEE.
GUESTS:
Bree Klauser - Actress
Joe Strechay - Producer and Blindness Consultant
LINKS:
breeklauser.com

On this episode of Change Makers, we are talking to the Talking Book Narrators. Learn about the history of Talking Books, and hear from two well-known Narrators.
On this Episode (In Order of Appearance)

• Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager
• Maggie Davis, APH Studio Director
• Micheal Hudson, APH Museum Director
• Jack Fox, APH Narrator
• Jill Fox, APH Narrator

Additional Links

• Smith and Other Events Tales of the Choctaw Nation
• Maisie Dobbs

Change Makers previews the upcoming 2021 National Coding Symposium that will take place Tuesday, May 11, through Friday, May 14. The event, hosted by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and California School for the Blind (CSB) is co-sponsored by CareerConnect, part of the APH ConnectCenter and made possible in part by support from Fox Family Foundation.
The National Coding Symposium's goal is to demonstrate the world of coding, programming and related careers, are available and accessible to students with visual impairments. The free, virtual event will feature two daily keynote speakers, several presentations and multiple breakout panel sessions. Keynote speakers, presenters, and panelists come from a diverse coding career background of programmers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, inventors, hiring managers, career center directors and counselors, university and high school instructors and more.

Podcast Participants (In Order of Appearance)

• Sara Brown: APH Public Relations Manager
• Olaya Landa-Vialard: APH ConnectCenter Director
• Adrian Amandi: Director of the California Education Resources Center for the California School for the Blind
• Vanessa Herndon: Low Vision Clinic and Classroom Coordinator
• Paul Ferrara: Partners with Paul Host, APH Communications Accessibility Editor
• Diego J. Mendoza: Sunu, Inc.

Additional Links

• 2021 National Coding Symposium
• Sunu Band

Technology Awards at National Coding Symposium

During the virtual National Coding Symposium (May 11-14), five separate award opportunities for student attendees will be announced. Each selected student award winner will receive a credit of up to $3,000 towards the purchase of technology, including braille displays, video magnifiers, or other unique technology, AND a $200 Amazon gift card.

Click here to learn more about these awards and the student submission requirements, and to complete the Award Submission Form.

Click here to learn more about the 2021 National Coding Symposium.