The world of Being Blind with Darren Dizon

Dec 10 2022
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The world of being blind is a podcast where Darren talks about Technology for the Blind, technology in general, as well as anything blindness. This can range from dating to relationships to the most common questions like "How do blind people do the dishes?" "Are blind people able to drive?" "How can Blind/Visually Impaired people order at a restaurant?" Don't worry, your questions and speculations will be cleared up with the help of the host Darren Dizon, and some special guests!
About Darren:Darren is an Asian American from California, who loves teaching technology, and who loves hosting this podcast. He also loves reading emails. If you wish to send some emails with feedback, or with any ideas you have for the show, please email [email protected], and someone will be happy to respond to your email.
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Let’s Talk A.T. Guys / Products and more

Dec 10 2022 14 mins  
*This podcast should be listened to on any pod Catcher like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, IHeartRadio, TuneInRadio, Castbox, etc, and not YouTube. YouTube does not allow the access to hyperlinks. *In this episode of the podcast, Darren has A.T. Guys On to speak about their Acces Technology products that they currently have in stock as of December, 2, 2022. If you wish to visit t

Learn all about Waymap Navigation

Sep 12 2022 15 mins  
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Be My Eyes - What is it?

Mar 23 2022 20 mins  
In this episode, Darren talks about "Be My Eyes." The links to the services are below, as well as some other links that you should check out. Please support Darren's Patreon, or by clicking the link to support his podcast directly as it helps him out with future episodes.________________________________________________________________Links covered in this episode:The Be My Eyes Web

The NLS Bard Service - How to sign up, and get started

Jan 11 2022 10 mins  
In this episode, we talk about NLS BARD, from the National Library Service. Please follow the links that were discussed in the episode. List of Network Libraries in your state Here, you'll find a list of Network Libraries in your state or region.  Other Links: 1) Become an NLS patron2) Register for BARDIf you wish to donate, it really helps the podcast, as

Podcast Updates: Music and New Podcast Updates

Dec 30 2021 29 mins  
In this episode, I give you updates, related to the podcast, as well, as updates on my new music, like the release coming out tomorrow on Apple Music, and Spotify, as well as YouTube Music, etc... Visit my website by clicking here, to listen to the music!______________________________Click the below links to visit my music, as well as to see my Podcast on the other streaming platfo

All About Audio Description

Jul 26 2021 17 mins  
In this episode, I talk with one of the Audio Describers when Audio Description first started. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/darrendizon/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/darrendizon/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disney+ A streaming Service for everyone

Jul 16 2021 16 mins  
Disney+ is a streaming service for everyone, including people who are Blind and Visually Impaired. I talk about audio description, and how to navigate Disney+ using the VoiceOver Screen Reader on IOS/IPadOS Devices.For more information, you can visit the following links:· Disney+ Website· The Audio Description Project‘s Website______________________________Click the below links

Quick Tip: How to use Apple TV With VoiceOver

Jul 05 2021 6 mins  
In this Episode, I give an Introduction to my new Apple TV, and how I am able to use it with VoiceOver, which is the screenreader that comes with all Apple Devices. Check out my podcast on other platforms, as well as my Music!Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/afterglow-single/1562151672Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/64dzRs7iFT66sRIsPlbON1?si=NkX0kzkGR1i-Tn

Happy Global Accessibility Day (GAAD), and additional information.

May 20 2021 5 mins  
Happy global accessibility awareness day to everybody in the United States! Accessibility is extremely important and without accessibility we would not have the technology we have today! Please spread the word about this podcast, and share these episodes, as it might benefit someone you know.Thursday, May 20, 2021, marks the tenth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purp

The Brailliant BI X Refreshable Braille Displays from HumanWare (Part 2)

Apr 01 2021 10 mins  
This is an episode/continuation of the previous episode, where I had discussed the new braille displays from HumanWare.Once again, I apologize for the audio quality in this episode.For more information please email [email protected], or visit https://theworldofbeingblin.wordpress.com/ to learn more.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p