All About Books
11/10/22 • 66 min
On this episode of Change Makers, we’re talking about all things books. From coloring books, Braille Tales, the Talking Book Studio, APH Press, to the process of brailling textbooks. We’ll also talk to PlayAbility Toys and hear their history, partnership with APH, and some of their bestselling toys.
In This Podcast (In Order of Appearance)
- Jack Fox, Narrator
- Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager
- Karen Poppe, APH Tactile Literacy Product Manager
- Christine Genovely, APH’s Prison Braille Coordinator and Braille Tales Administrator
- Maggie Davis, APH Studio Director
- Heather Spence, APH Press Director
- Michael Haynes, APH Accessible Tests and Textbooks Manager
- Joyce Lopez Product Developer for PlayAbliity Toys/Nurture Smart Products
Additional Links
On this episode of Change Makers, we’re talking about all things books. From coloring books, Braille Tales, the Talking Book Studio, APH Press, to the process of brailling textbooks. We’ll also talk to PlayAbility Toys and hear their history, partnership with APH, and some of their bestselling toys.
In This Podcast (In Order of Appearance)
- Jack Fox, Narrator
- Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager
- Karen Poppe, APH Tactile Literacy Product Manager
- Christine Genovely, APH’s Prison Braille Coordinator and Braille Tales Administrator
- Maggie Davis, APH Studio Director
- Heather Spence, APH Press Director
- Michael Haynes, APH Accessible Tests and Textbooks Manager
- Joyce Lopez Product Developer for PlayAbliity Toys/Nurture Smart Products
Additional Links
Previous Episode
Smashing Stereotypes
On this episode of Change Makers, we are going to learn about blind and low vision stereotypes. We'll hear how they originated, and how damaging they are. Then, listen to a panel of individuals talk about stereotypes they've faced. After that, learn about potential gift ideas for the upcoming holidays.
On This Podcast (In Order of Appearance)
- Jeff Fox, Narrator
- Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager
- Micheal Hudson, APH Museum Director
- Paul Ferrara, APH Communications Accessibility Editor
- Marissa Slaughter, APH Senior Grant Writer
- Richard Rueda, APH Digital Content Manager for the ConnectCenter
- Katie Fredrick, APH Digital Content Manager, VisionAware
Additional Links
- APH ConnectCenter
- APH’s Customer Experience: 800-223-1839
- APH’s Website
- Paint by Numbers Coloring Books (Safari, Under the Sea, Backyard Creatures, Desert Creatures)
- Hop A Dot Mat
- Jacob’s Rib-It-Balls
- Braille buzz
- Insights Calendar
- Talking Cooking Thermometer
- Walk/Run for Fitness Talking Pedometer Pack
- Pocket Braille Slate
Next Episode
Aging Loved Ones
On this episode, we are getting ready for the holidays and spending time with loved ones. But what do you do when its clear, your loved one is having vision issues? We'll talk about some simple tweaks that can make the holidays accessible to keep those traditions alive. We’ll also discuss how to handle those difficult conversations and what resources are available.
On this podcast
- Jeff Fox, Narrator
- Sara Brown, APH Public Relations Manager
- Melisa Matthews, Digital Content Manager for Family Connect
- Katie Frederick, Digital Content Manager for VisionAware
- Alan Lovell, Information and Referral Services Coordinator
Additional Links
- Emotional Adjustment to Vision Loss: It's A Family Matter - VisionAware
- Reactions to Vision Loss - VisionAware
- What Family Members Need to Know about Vision Loss and Its Impact - VisionAware
- The Getting Started Guide is available in English and Spanish, as an accessible PDF on VisionAware.org, and a hardcopy print booklet we will mail upon request.
- APH also sells Aging and vision Loss: a Handbook for Families, that has useful information.
- I&R Hotline: 1-800-232-5463
Change Makers: A Podcast from APH - All About Books
Transcript
Welcome to Change Makers , a podcast from APH. We're talking to people from around the world who are creating positive change in the lives of people who are blind or have low vision. Here's your host.
Sara BrownHello and welcome to Change Makers . I'm APH's Public Relations Manager, Sara Brown. And today we're talking about all things books. That means coloring books, Braille Tales, APH press, and the p
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