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  • Interdependence is key for this blind communications officer. Interview with Kevin Satizabal.
    Mar 17 2021

    Kevin works as a communications officer for a sight loss organisation in the United Kingdom. Originally from Colombia, he returned to the UK when he was in primary school and had to adapt to learning assistive technology while also learning English. This helped him develop a love of languages, something which is an important part of his career now.

    He explored his love of music throughout his childhood and has gone on to tour the world with the orchestras he is a member of.

    You can follow Kevin on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/KevinSatizabal

    Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.com

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    27 min
  • Lucy Edwards, Journalist and Social Media Influencer
    Feb 6 2021

    I sat down with Lucy Edwards to talk about life as a blind social media influencer and journalist. She shared her journey, from depression to success and everything in between.

    To view a transcript of this episode, visit: https://catchthesewords.com/working-blind-episode-10-lucy-edwards-journalist-and-social-media-influencer/

    Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.com

    Social links:

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/catchthesewords YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/catchthesewords Email me: holly@catchthesewords.com

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  • Matthew Johnson, Lawyer
    Nov 29 2020

    Matthew Johnson has been blind since birth. He moved from Bermuda to the UK to attend a school for the blind, studied languages at university, and now works as a lawyer.

    Follow Matthew on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bermudianbrit

    Visit the home of Working Blind, where you can find more info about the show as well as transcripts for each episode, at http://catchthesewords.com

    Social links:

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/catchthesewords YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/catchthesewords Email me: holly@catchthesewords.com

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    43 min
  • Lawrence Brown III: Blind Musician
    Oct 31 2020

    Lawrence has always been interested in music, but he started seriously playing in high school. From there he went to university, and he's now a full-time musician. Find out how he did it.

    Check out some of Lawrence's music:

    The Vitruvian Project: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-vitruvian-project/1434805065 EEP on Bandcamp: https://eepshoegaze.bandcamp.com/

    Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.com

    Social links:

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/catchthesewords YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/catchthesewords Email me: holly@catchthesewords.com

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    58 min
  • Martin Ralfe, Technology Services and Skills Lead
    Jan 8 2020

    Martin works for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association UK leading their technology service.

    Although initially a reluctant technology user himself he ended up working in the field and wants to ensure that blind people who receive Guide Dogs services can also receive support with technology that will enable them to become more independent.

    Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.com

    Social links:

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/catchthesewords Instagram: http://instagram.com/catchthesewords YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/catchthesewords Facebook: http://facebook.com/catchthesewords Email me: holly@catchthesewords.com

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    48 min
  • Justin Yarbrough, Digital Accessibility Specialist
    Dec 23 2019

    Justin works at a university ensuring that classes are accessible to disabled students. As a blind person he knows first hand why accessibility matters, and it is his goal to ensure that all students can access the class materials.

    Follow Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fatelvis04

    Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.com

    Social links:

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/catchthesewords Instagram: http://instagram.com/catchthesewords YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/catchthesewords Facebook: http://facebook.com/catchthesewords Email me: holly@catchthesewords.com

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    24 min
  • Matthew Horspool, Braille Transcriber
    May 29 2019

    Matthew works as a braille transcriber at a school for children with disabilities. A number of the students are blind and need access to braille.

    We talk about braille, changes to the code and how accessible the job is for a blind person.

    Follow Matthew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhorspool

    Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.com

    Social links:

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/catchthesewords Instagram: http://instagram.com/catchthesewords YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/catchthesewords Facebook: http://facebook.com/catchthesewords Email me: holly@catchthesewords.com

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    33 min
  • Angela Fowler, Beef Jerky Creator and Business Owner
    May 15 2019

    Angela turned her hobby of producing beef jerky into a business when she set up Gliding Eagle Jerky. She hopes to not only sell quality products but offer competitive employment opportunities to blind and otherwise disabled people.

    I chat to her about how she got started making jerky, her current job and her hopes for the business.

    You can visit Gliding Eagle Jerky on the web at: http://www.glidingeaglejerky.com/ like them on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/glidingeaglejerky/ or follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GEJerky

    Visit the home of working blind at http://catchthesewords.com

    Social links:

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/catchthesewords Instagram: http://instagram.com/catchthesewords YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/catchthesewords Facebook: http://facebook.com/catchthesewords Email me: holly@catchthesewords.com

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    27 min