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An occasional series of Interviews, Audio, Tech Reviews, and Adventures based in Blindness and Low Vision Experiences supporting the mission of Washington Council of the Blind

  1. Jun 1

    Touring Through Touch, at the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automotive Museum in Hood River Washington

    Join myself, Reginald George, and Ken Olson, their Volunteer Museum Coordinator, as I experience and learn all I can about the beautifully restored automobiles and aeroplanes in Hood River Washington from WWI through the 1930s on this memorable tour. Contact them to go flying in one. The Museum website is here. https://www.waaamuseum.org/ “The WAAAM Air & Auto Museum has one of the largest collections of still-flying antique aeroplanes and still-driving antique automobiles in the country.  The items on display at this museum are not only full of history, they're full of LIFE!”   And I was able to experience them, up close and personal, thanks to Ken Olsson, Museum Coordinator. It was a bit intimidating to walk in and see all those do not touch signs, but as soon as they understood my need he came out and personally spent an hour with us as we walked through many of the exhibits. They have many videos both in house and online, I couldn’t have seen a quarter of what was there. Ken made it worth the trip. Please enjoy this audio tour. Here from their home page is a little more about the collection. “At WAAAM you will enjoy our extensive collection of antique aircraft including the 1917 Curtiss JN-4D Jenny featuring an OX-5 90 HP engine, our Piper Cub and WACO collections, Aeronca collection, Stearman collection and many more fun aircraft.  Don't forget the cars.  There are over 130 cars in the collection at last count.  Whether you want to see the 1914 Detroit Electric, a Ford Model A or Model T, a Packard, a Studebaker or even a Locomobile, you are sure to find your favorite.  If motorcycles are your wheels of choice, we have you covered too! WAAAM has Harley Davidsons, Indians, Cushmans and more! Aircraft, automobiles, motorcycles, tractors, military jeeps and engines all get their day in the sun again at WAAAM. The Second Saturday of the month WAAAM calls the volunteers to action! We love flying and driving these wonderful artifacts and invite you to share in these special days at the museum. Our action runs between 10am and 2pm. (If you are here early you may be asked to give a hand.) We open the huge hangar doors and start pushing and pulling antique cars, airplanes, motorcycles and more - getting them ready to fire up and show you a bit of old technology in action. Each of our actions days has a bit of a different theme. It varies throughout the year.  Stop by often and take the time to learn about and enjoy our wonderful transportation past.” Find out more at https://wcb-newsline-unleashed.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    43 min

  2. May 27

    Newsline Spring 2026 Preview, Perils & Potential of AI

    Not every name is pronounced perfectly by Notebook LM, the creator of this preview, but it does quite a good job. Let us know your thoughts. We hope you enjoy this preview and learn a few things along the way. You can subscribe to the WCB Newsline at newsline-l+subscribe@groups.io

    21 min

  3. 03/05/2025

    Carl Jarvis, The Legacy Lives On

    Show Notes From Reginald George: Carl has played a pivotal role in the blindness movement of Washington state over his long life. We feel it is important to bring you this conversation from November 2019, hosted by Heather, while Carl is among us to enjoy it. The following excerpt is from an article published in the Winter 2020 issue of the Washington Council of the Blind Newsline: From Heather Meares: As I thought about the concept of navigating uncharted territory and what that really means, I asked myself, who’s life represents an example of this? Who would I want to use as a model, mentor and guide? My first answers were Yoda from Star Wars, Dumbledore from the Harry Potter book series, and Gandalf the Great from J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings. Since these are all fictional characters, I kept coming back to Carl Jarvis, who in many ways is like all of these iconic magical entities. He is one of our original Washington Council of the Blind members and has led quite a life. They all exhibit a lifetime of wisdom and knowledge beyond measure, the ability to show others the path without traveling it for them, and an intriguing aura of mystery that leaves you wondering about their own journey. On rare occasions, we are allowed a glimpse into their past, which made them who they became. One thing is clear. None of it was easy. In fact, many treacherous roads were traveled, sorrows and difficulties experienced, and much was sacrificed. One thing I know is when you are given the gift of time with someone like this, you don’t talk – you listen and absorb everything they have to say. I am pleased to give you all a little peek into the window of Carl Jarvis. You may access the following link to read Heather's original column, "Cheshire Cat Interviews #7: Walls, Windows, and Doors" Here Find out more at https://wcb-newsline-unleashed.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    59 min

  4. 11/01/2024

    Hear the Dance! Pacific Northwest Ballet Brings True Audio Description to Seattle Audiences

    In this Podcast, we interview Sarah Kolat, Institutional Giving Manager and I.D.E.A Co-Lead at PNW Ballet about how they are bringing audio description of dance to Seattle. From their web site: “Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility at PNB” Pacific Northwest Ballet recognizes the historical and present inequities in ballet and is committed to shifting the culture in our Company and artform through meaningful action and reflection." PNW Ballet has always been at the forefront of equity by including all people in their performances and audiences regardless of ability, race, gender, or any other factor you could name. They did research to include people with sensory disabilities and neuro diverse populations properly. This work is an extension of those efforts.   Plan Your Visit, Information on the program and tickets   They have also joined a group of arts organizations in the Seattle area working to publicize their accessible services and performances in a calendar. Services include but are not limited to: Accessible Seating Assistive Listening Devices Audio Described Braille and Large Format Program Closed and Open Caption Courtesy Wheelchair Interpretive Services Movement Areas Personal Care Attendant Sensory Guides Sensory Kits Service Animals Visual Assistance Calendar to Accessible performances   Here is a link to RSVP to watch the free presentation mentioned in the podcast of the 45minute audio described and ASL interpreted movie "Telephone" over Zoom, on Wednesday November 13 from 4 to 6PM. Link to Register for Telephone  You can reach Sarah with questions at skolat@pnb.org   You can reach us at TheWCBNewsline@gmail.com   Find out more at https://wcb-newsline-unleashed.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    19 min

  5. 10/30/2024

    Touring the LIFTT Program Co-Located at Washington State School for the Blind

    Learning to Live Independently for Today and Tomorrow at LIFTT We met Steve Lowry on a brisk fall morning at the site of their brand-new building for this exciting tour. Frankly, by the time it was over, we were all ready to move right in. Your guides are Donna Elkins, Reginald George, and Brandy Hill, all from Washington State Department of Services for the Blind. Brandy is not formally introduced in the recording, but she is definitely there. Our fearless leader is Steve Lowry, an instructor at the program. LIFTT is a 10-month, residential independent living skills training program for young adults between 18-21 years old. The program is a partnership between the Washington State School for the Blind and the Washington Department of Services for the Blind. Participants live on site from September-June, including weekends, and learn to be responsible for all aspects of their adult life. LIFTT is housed on the ground floor of the Transition Center at the Washington State School for the Blind, within short walking distance of Clark Community College and multiple lines of public transportation. The building is fully wheelchair accessible and features adjustable lighting throughout, Braille wallpaper, and a curated collection of tactile art. The objective of the LIFTT program is to provide our participants with an opportunity to experience independence in a safe environment before they venture into less protective settings as young adults. Instruction is not aimed at teaching “basic independence skills”. Rather, it is designed to expand independence through authentic practice in the natural setting of day-to-day life. The LIFTT Program focuses on nine areas of core competence: • Personal Care • Kitchen Skills • Household Management • Financial Management • Time Management • Community Access and Travel • Interpersonal Relationships • Assistive Technology • Vocational Skills To learn more about LIFTT to see if it might be right for you, check out their web site at the link below. https://www.wssb.wa.gov/services/liftt And be sure to read our upcoming article in the Winter 2025 WCB Newsline. We hope you enjoy this small tour of a great program. Our podcast is lovingly sponsored by Washington Council of the Blind Newsline magazine and the American Council of the Blind. This episode was hosted and produced by Reginald George. Write to us at TheWCBNewsline at Gmail.com. Find out more at https://wcb-newsline-unleashed.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    52 min

  6. 05/01/2024

    Three Visions of Love without vision

    Title: Three Visions of Love without vision Description: Three Couples with varied levels of eyesight share with us how true love works in their lives. Welcome to our milestone twentieth episode. WCB Newsline Unleashed celebrates spring and May flowers with this special never before released interview, featuring three couples of Washington Council of the Blind. For context, this interview was recorded in the spring of 2023, well before the state convention. They are John and Chris Coulter, Andy and Colette Arvidson, and Julie and Nathan Brannon, and they were brave enough to volunteer to hang out and share true stories of challenges and triumphs in their marriages with Zack Hurtz and Linda Wilder for this one-of-a-kind podcast. With love and humor, they reveal how their relationships have grown and thrived through the tests of time. Their honest recollections give us hope and guidance in living our own best lives. WCB Newsline wishes to thank everyone involved in bringing this podcast to life. Enjoy with us this unique and priceless gift. Find out more at https://wcb-newsline-unleashed.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    1h 4m

  7. 11/11/2023

    The Puppy Raisers Part 2

    Welcome to the Puppy raisers Part 2. In this chapter we zoom in with a tight focus on Marilee Richards, and her first guide dog Taryn. Her puppy raisers are Bailey McDermott, Rob McChrystal, and her friend Lisa Comstock. Viola Bentson recorded, produced, and made valuable contributions to the content of this episode. Marilee provided the following additional information. Bailey and Rob were Taryn’s puppy raisers. (The best ever)! We all maintain a close family bond. They live in Portland and hope to raise more dogs for Guide Dogs for the Blind in the future. Bailey is a Para Legal for Idaho, and Rob works for the Port of Portland. Taryn is their second guide dog. Their first dog (named Violin) is also discussed. Lisa Comstock from KOMO Television joins the conversation towards the end and is the one who takes Taryn and I on most of our adventures. She also takes pictures to keep Rob and Bailey up to date on our lives. As always, we love to hear your comments and suggestions and will pass them on to those involved. You may write to us at TheWCBNewsline@gmail.com, or simply use the contact form available at WCBInfo.com and choose Newsline. Find out more at https://wcb-newsline-unleashed.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    50 min

  8. 11/03/2023

    The Puppy Raiser's Part 1

    **The Puppy Raisers Part 1 Raising Guide Dogs - an Act of Joy and Love** Hosted by Linda Wilder This is part one of an in depth two part look at the fascinating world of raising and training future Guide dogs, and how these life-long relationships contribute to the program they serve. For this episode the cast included: Marie Celeste Condon, Interviewer Howard Hirshman, Puppy Raiser Karen Hogle, Puppy Raiser Paul Hogle, Puppy Raiser Brian and Carol Gregory, Puppy Raisers This episode was recorded, edited, and produced by Viola Bentson and Reginald George. We know you will enjoy hearing the stories of how joyful, passionate and loving each Puppy Raiser is toward each puppy they raise and train, and often, that moment of meeting the future handler who will benefit from their hard work. The motto of Guide Dogs for the Blind is, “The Making of a Guide Dog; come for the puppies, revel in the people and the purpose.” We always appreciate hearing from our listeners. If you have feedback for us, or want more information, write to us at TheWCBNewsline@gmail.com Find out more at https://wcb-newsline-unleashed.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    57 min
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An occasional series of Interviews, Audio, Tech Reviews, and Adventures based in Blindness and Low Vision Experiences supporting the mission of Washington Council of the Blind

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  • Creator
    Washington Council of the Blind
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
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    WCB Newsline Unleashed