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Learn how to use an abacus with Foundation for Blind Children CEO Marc Ashton. 

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In this week's Assistive Technology Tip, we dive into how a headset, the Patriot ViewPoint, can be used to harness a user's remaining vision.

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In this week's Teaching Tip, we discuss Cortical Visual Impairments with Alex Olson, Director of Education and Vision Services at Children's Center for the Visually Impaired in Kansas City. Specifically, how to customize instruction and accommodations for better outcomes since CVI can differ greatly from student to student. 

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FBC Adult Comprehensive students Kelly, Athena, Jim sit down with Phil Pangrazio, former CEO at Ability360. Phil shares his journey to Ability360, which started with his time on the organizations board. The team learns how to individuals can sign-up for services with Ability360 and also about the numerous services including homecare, home modifications, sports and fitness, life transitions, social recreation, advocacy and peer support.

Matthew sits down with the Foundation for Blind Children's CEO Marc Ashton. Marc shares his FBC story. 

This episode focuses on navigating the healthcare landscape. Students discuss their personal experiences using technology and apps to support managing healthcare information, the importance of self-advocacy, communication, mindset and being solutions focused.

Matthew chats with FBC staff Cody Alvarez, Manager of Youth and Family Services, and Kellie Brown, Itinerant Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments about a new high school program at FBC called Digital Citizenship. Kellie asks Digital Citizenship participants to share why it is critical to be a good Digital Citizen and tips on digital safety.

FBC’s Chloe Ranshaw and Brooke Beatty catch up to discuss common questions for employers on how they can become more inclusive and accessible and attract job seekers who are blind or visually impaired.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. NDEAM is a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This month the See it Our Way Podcast will feature two episodes featuring FBC’s Employment Services Coordinator, Brooke Beatty and Creative Services Manager, Chloe Ranshaw. This episode highlights some resources and best practices for job seekers.

Matthew chats with College Prep Program Coordinator and FBC’s own Spencer Churchill, COMS, cTVI about the importance and focuses of FBC’s College Prep summer transition program. Spencer also shares the various pathways students take with the support of Vocational Rehabilitation.

In this episode we are also introduced to College Prep participants Jordana, incoming Yavapai College freshman who plans to study Education, and Drew, incoming ASU freshman who plans to study Business. Jordana and Drew share their experience in the program and reflect on their proudest moments in high school.

Matthew meets with FBC’s Teen to Work summer program students Divinne, Lizbeth, Samantha and Program Coordinator, Shaylyn. The students share experiences and stories of growth in the 6 week program. Shaylyn speaks about how the program shifted to an online model because of COVID.

This episode has two parts, first, student James shares his experience traveling to Indiana to visit his family for the first time since losing his vision, and also during COVID times. Next we hear from student Debbie, the first Adult Comprehensive student to graduate virtually. Debbie, her cohort of students and instructors reflect on Debbie’s transformation throughout the program and her future endeavors.

This summer FBC had an opportunity to work with our Elementary, Middle and High School SHARP program on a virtual platform.  We used a Project Based Learning approach to create newsletters, podcasts and documentaries.  We are proud to share this podcast put together by middle school students Zoe and Amairani with the support of their teacher Kelly Wilson.  The music introduction is played on the accordion by middle school student Cyles.  We hope you enjoy.

The podcast group welcomes new FBC student Norma as Debbie graduates from the comprehensive program.  In addition to adjusting to low vision, Norma is working on perfecting her English language while in program.  

In this episode, Matthew meets with former FBC client Bruce Sheehy. Bruce shares the influences that led him to a career in audiology and his experiences as a professional in the field. Bruce discusses his initial connection with FBC as a professional in audiology and later as a client of the comprehensive program.

In this episode, students catch up with each other and reflect on how the pandemic has changed day to day life.

Students gather to celebrate Terry and Ian’s graduation.  Terry and Ian share reflect on their journeys through FBC’s Adult Comprehensive program.

A group of students from FBC's adult comprehensive program openly share stories of adjustment to vision loss.

Students discuss keeping up with hobbies such as reading, music, home repair and fitness, and share how they approach some of their hobbies differently after vision loss.