The stdunstans's Podcast

The Torch 30: Long Cane Rally 2023

After a 4-year hiatus we came back. Over the past few years, a combination of Covid and weather not playing ball, we returned en-mass to Worcester.

The Torch 30: A Caregiver’s Guide to Coping With Vision Loss

Losing one's vision can be frightening, and losing the ability to care for yourself is something none of us want to ever think about. 

The Torch 30:Thriving with blindness

Loss of sight later in life is quite common and can be devastating

The Torch 30: Wow, Off with the old and in with the new

Some updates on what to expect from Google Mail 

The Torch 29: A dream comes true, by Braam Naude

Braam went on a boat trip in December 2022. He shared his experience with us. 

The Torch 29: Google Launches Reading Mode App

Google has introduced a new app called Reading Mode as part of its December Android update, reported by TechCrunch. The new app is designed to help those with vision loss or dyslexia to read what is on the screen.

How does the Reading Mode app work?

You will have to install the app via the Play Store. Then you will have to specifically turn on the toggle button under Accessibility settings

 

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The Torch 29: What do Blind people see?

About 12 million Americans over the age of 40, and almost 3% of those 18 and younger are blind or visually impaired, according to the CDC.

Because of the variety of visual impairments that exist, it’s difficult to generalize about the experiences of the blind and visually impaired. But for those wanting to learn more about the blind community, we spoke with staff members of NewView Oklahoma, a non-profit organization which provides rehabilitation, employment and community programming to the blind and visually impaired in the state of Oklahoma. Here's what we asked them.

 

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The Torch 29: 10 Facinating Facts about the White Cane

Tap tap tap. That’s the sound of independence.

That’s the sound of people with visual impairments around the United States – and all over the world – using a white cane to confidently navigate to work, around their neighborhoods or to wherever their plans take them.

 

#blind #blindness #visuallyimpaired #accessibility #visualimpairment #sightloss #disability #disabilityawareness #whitecane

The Torch 28: Be Cyber Smart - Passwords and Pins

Some tips on how to use the best passwords

The Torch 28: Remembrance Day 2022

Zuko Mtwana represented St Dunstan's at Remembrance Day 2022