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Aaron’s Opinion
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This is the podcast where we speak about critical issues in the blindness community. Help 1 person today help 1 million people tomorrow!
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Tap tap with Shaun & Steven
2w ago01:14:12Tap to summarizeHey Aaron, Thanks so much for the opportunity - here’s the notes for your episodes notes. Do let us know when it goes live and we’ll be sure to promote from our side! Double Tap is a daily technology podcast and YouTube show where blind people talk tech. Hosted by Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, the show covers accessibility, mainstream technology, AI, smart glasses, Apple, Android, assistive tech, gadgets, apps, and listener stories from around the world. New episodes are released daily and are available on all major podcast platforms, YouTube, and AMI-audio across Canada. Listen and subscribe: Website: doubletaponair.com YouTube: @DoubleTapVideo Get in touch with the show: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com WhatsApp: +1 613 481 0144 Voicemail: +1 877 803 4567aBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aaron-s-opinion--5920599/support.
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Seeing beyond success with Adekunle
3w ago01:18:16Tap to summarizeI'm Adekunle Ogumbodede, from Nigeria. I'm legally blind—diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa back in 2008—but I can still see a little, enough to keep moving forward. Through all this, I've seen how we're treated: misrepresented, stereotyped, stigmatized, pushed aside like we're invisible. In Nigeria especially, we're an afterthought—policies sit on paper, never enforced, while things feel way better overseas. That fire inside me wouldn't quit. I thought: why not change it? That's how Seeing Beyond Sight started. It's a movement—and now a global Facebook community—that creates awareness, advocates for real inclusivity, and fights for accessibility so no blind person gets left behind. I'm a degree holder, a digital content creator sharing raw, honest stuff on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok—and I offer virtual therapy just for blind folks, helping us build confidence, drop the shame, and claim our space.https://www.facebook.com/share...https://youtube.com/@seeingbeyond_sight?si=Pf6JMtRjCLQkYcknhttps://www.instagram.com/seei... tiktok.com/@seeing.beyond.sigBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aaron-s-opinion--5920599/support.
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On the record with Shelley Keeland
4w ago01:38:59Tap to summarizeMy name is Shelley Keeland, and I would like to share my career story of becoming the first and only blind steno machine court reporter in Arkansas and one of the first in the country in the early 1990s. I am retired now, and my wish is to help raise awareness and hope within our blind community that we should never accept society’s limitations when it comes to our dreams and living a fulfilled and independent life. I also want to reach the sighted listeners and ask them to hear the story of a wonderful juvenile judge who took a chance on hiring a blind person when many in the legal community said it couldn’t be done. Not only could it be done, but I stayed for 34 years. The legal system is constantly changing and remains fascinating, and the court reporters leave a lasting record behind that will remain long after we are gone. Thank you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aaron-s-opinion--5920599/support.
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The key to potential with James MacNeil
May 501:33:41Tap to summarizeHere is our authentic conversation with James MacNeil. https://www.facebook.com/share...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aaron-s-opinion--5920599/support.
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Mind over matter with Nick Yerhart
Apr 3001:33:04Tap to summarizeHey Aaron, Here is a little bit about me and what I do: 1. Defying the "Physical Limit" Narrative Nick’s story is a powerful example of mindset over mechanics. Living with Cerebral Palsy, he has spent a lifetime navigating a world not always built for his physical path. By building a national media company, he proves that physical challenges do not dictate the scale of one’s professional impact or "Infinite" potential. 2. The Architect of "Infinite" Potential He doesn't just teach business; he embodies the philosophy that "Your abilities are infinite." His journey with Cerebral Palsy has forced him to be more creative, more resilient, and more strategic than the average entrepreneur. He uses that hard-earned perspective to help other founders break through their own perceived "ceilings." 3. Voice and Authority as the Great Equalizers In the world of podcasting and digital content, Nick found a space where authority is built through voice, ideas, and connection. He has mastered the art of virtual production because he understands that in the digital age, your message can travel further than your feet ever could. He empowers others to use their voice to build their own "Infinite" reach. 4. Systems as a Tool for Freedom Because Nick understands the value of energy and efficiency, he is obsessed with repeatable systems. His story is about moving from the "hustle" to the "system"—creating workflows that allow him (and his clients) to produce massive output without physical burnout. 5. A Legacy of Resilience Nick’s "Why" is rooted in showing the world—that a diagnosis is not a destiny. He is building a legacy that prioritizes impact, accessibility, and high-level contribution, proving that a "10X life" is available to anyone willing to build the right system around their vision. In short: Nick is interesting because he has turned the resilience required to navigate life with Cerebral Palsy into a strategic advantage for his clients. He is the ultimate proof that when you stop fighting your circumstances and start building systems around your strengths, your potential becomes truly infinite. Website: https://infinitesuccessmedia.c... Social media links: Instagram - @thenickyerharthttps://instagram.com/thenicky... LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ni... FaceBook Personal https://m.facebook.com/profile... FaceBook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/61550... TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nickyerhart?_t=8mEmdGRGbuA&_r=1 Threads - @thenickyerharthttps://www.threads.net/@thenickyerhart YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@nickyerhart?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you, Nick Yerhart Nick Yerhart LLCwww.nickyerhart.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aaron-s-opinion--5920599/support.
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From a life of sightlessness to a life of happiness with Audriana Jessogne
Apr 2401:41:37Tap to summarizeas you know my name is Audriana i have rp i was diagnosed at 5 my sight stayed stable untill i was 28 i ended up loosing all my sight now i am 33 i actually just started my you tube channel last month so i am just getting started i also am a recovering addict i have been clean for 5 years i am trying to motivate people to be there best self i want to show people just because i am blind that dont mean i dont have something of value to give i havent done any out reach i am hoping thru doing this if there is someone out there feeling alone lost and like there the only one suffering with vision loss that life is still worth living i love animals the bearded dragon is my favorite i have a husband and step son and 2 sisters i thought for the longest time i was the only person with rp i did not go to the school for the blind and i am self taught with my cane thanks for considering me i will send the links in another emailBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aaron-s-opinion--5920599/support.
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The adventures of J.B. Lawrence
Apr 2001:48:42Tap to summarizeMy name is J.B. Lawrence. At the end of 2017, my vision suddenly failed due to undiagnosed diabetic retinopathy—no prior symptoms. In 2018, I got married and became a stepdad to two awesome daughters. I worked full-time through the pandemic, and starting in January 2022, I lost my sister, then my dad, and by January 2023, my mom. During this time, I also began in-home dialysis after kidney failure. In 2024, just days before my kidney transplant, I was let go from my longtime job. And just a couple of months ago, my wife has decided she wants a divorce. I am dealing with this currently. This is the story I want to share.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aaron-s-opinion--5920599/support.
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Welcome to the great out doors with Jeff Skoglund
Apr 1501:36:47Tap to summarizeHi Aaron, Here’s a short bio with my links included. I had a little help putting it together just to make sure it reads clean, but please feel free to edit, shorten, or adjust it however you’d like to fit your format or style. Jeff Skoglund, known as The Blind Outdoorsman, is a Minnesota-based content creator sharing real-life experiences with blindness alongside his guide dog, Natty. Living with Retinitis Pigmentosa, Jeff creates content that bridges the gap between sighted and blind communities by showing everyday life, outdoor connection, and practical independence in an honest and relatable way. His mission is simple: to help people see life a little differently, whether that means raising awareness, encouraging accessibility, or reminding others that blindness doesn’t mean life stops — it just looks a little different. You can follow Jeff here: YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@BlindOutdoorsman TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@blindoutdoorsman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blin... Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/blind... Let me know if you need anything else from me. Thanks, Jeff Sent from my iPadBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aaron-s-opinion--5920599/support.
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The strike of success with Scott Joffre
Apr 901:57:44Tap to summarizeMeet Scott Joffre from New Hampshire. Scott was born extremely premature at just 26 weeks and weighed only 1 pound, 8 ounces — truly a miracle baby. He has retinopathy of prematurity, which affected his vision from the start. Growing up, Scott needed glasses and assistive tech like CCTVs just to see clearly, but he still enjoyed playing sports, hanging out with friends, and video games. When Scott was around 18, his mom, who does commercial cleaning for Dr. Dorothy Hitchmoth, a private eye doctor, mentioned to Dorothy that something seemed off with Scott’s eyes. Dorothy spent hours examining him and diagnosed him with cataracts that had severely limited his vision. Seeing Scott’s potential, Dorothy offered him a chance to do accessibility testing in her office. Scott’s mom thought this was a great opportunity for him, and shortly after, Scott took the initiative to email companies like Envision and eleVIVO, asking to help test their technology as well. Today, Scott works as an accessibility tester for technology designed for blind and low vision users, and he runs a YouTube channel called The Blind Stryker, where he shares tech reviews and insights from his own experience. Inspired by creators like Sam from The Blind Life, Scott uses his platform to raise awareness and provide practical support for the blind community. Social media links YouTube linkhttps://youtube.com/@theblindstriker?si=7Qri3LhiyN1ULz6U Instagram linkhttps://www.instagram.com/theb... TikTok linkhttps://www.tiktok.com/@theblindstriker?_r=1&_t=ZP-93N42IiRKVb Scott Joffre Accessibility tester, Blind YouTuber and promoter of light sword canes Email Scottyjoffre@gmail.com Phone number +1-603-630-0870 YouTube channelhttps://youtube.com/@theblindstriker?si=_sOQ2KMXlvk19lDk Light sword caneshttps://www.sidewaysinnovation...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aaron-s-opinion--5920599/support.
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Looking on the bright side of life with Ben Akuoko
Apr 601:35:55Tap to summarizeHello Aaron, as requested, please see bio and social media handles below: Ben Akuoko is a Ghanaian-Canadian multidisciplinary thought leader, digital creator, entertainer, and advocate living with Retinitis Pigmentosa. His work lives at the intersection of music, storytelling, culture, identity, and social impact, shaped by his lived experience as a Black man navigating disability and creativity. He is the founder of Brightside Scope, a platform dedicated to empowering racialize individuals and people with disabilities while amplifying marginalized voices through public speaking, digital creation, consulting, workshops and media appearances. A registered social worker with a Social Service Worker diploma, a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Master of Social Work, Ben brings both professional insight and lived experience into his work. As a professional side questor, Ben embraces curiosity and creativity beyond traditional paths — from storytelling and music to media and movement. He is also a former host of the podcast The Lens: Living Diverse, which highlights stories and perspectives from individuals and communities living with blindness or low vision. Ben believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility must be embedded within culture, media, and society, and continues to use his voice to inspire others to be seen, valued, and heard. website: www.brightsidescope.com Linked in: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ben... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brig... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peopl... Thanks a bunch and look forward to join you on your podcast. Sincerely, BenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aaron-s-opinion--5920599/support.
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