The Blind Geek Zone

The Blind Geek Zone offers an archive of podcast episodes covering audio tutorials, gadget demonstrations, useful links and programs, and a community of tech gurus. Please note: Parent/teacher preview is recommended before a student uses this resource.

Reid My Mind

This podcast introduces listeners to compelling people impacted by all degrees of blindness and disability. Thomas Reid produces and writes the podcast. Please note: Parent/teacher preview is recommended before a student uses this resource.

Chieko Asakawa: How New Technology Helps Blind People Explore the World

Inventor and IBM Fellow Chieko Asakawa has been Blind since she was 14. In this TED talk, Asakawa shows new technology that is helping people who are Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI) explore the world more independently. Asakawa explains how accessibility has ignited innovation for people who are BVI. She also shares ways for people who are BVI to access digital technology.