People often ask us about being blind, and how we do the things we do. Our anchor segment features a facet of the adaptive skills we learned from the Blindness Rehab Center (BRC). We discuss various specialized products that blind people use as a prosthetic, as well as simple ways to adapt to the world around us and in the home.
Along the way we have some fun telling funny life stories, share unusual news items, top 10 lists, and even letters from listeners. Leave us ratings, reviews, blah blah blah. But feel free to tell us your funny life story, ask a question, or suggest a topic you want to hear about.
Our goal is to keep the conversation family-friendly, fun, and humorous. Language may drift to the childish, but kept as clean as possible. Some topics may not be geared to children, so parental guidance is preferred.
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People often ask us about being blind, and how we do the things we do. Our anchor segment features a facet of the adaptive skills we learned from the Blindness Rehab Center (BRC). We discuss various specialized products that blind people use as a prosthetic, as well as simple ways to adapt to the world around us and in the home.
Along the way we have some fun telling funny life stories, share unusual news items, top 10 lists, and even letters from listeners. Leave us ratings, reviews, blah blah blah. But feel free to tell us your funny life story, ask a question, or suggest a topic you want to hear about.
Our goal is to keep the conversation family-friendly, fun, and humorous. Language may drift to the childish, but kept as clean as possible. Some topics may not be geared to children, so parental guidance is preferred.
Quick recap
The meeting began with Keith and others discussing challenges with health tracking apps, particularly focusing on accessibility issues for blind users and the difficulties they encounter with app navigation and functionality. The group then shared various animal-related news stories and unusual events, including a squirrel incident at a Yankees game and a raccoon that got drunk from eating fermented peaches. The conversation ended with discussions about proper etiquette when interacting with blind individuals and their guide dogs, followed by a light-hearted exchange of jokes and humorous anecdotes among the participants.
Summary
Keith discussed his struggles with using the Microsoft Teams app to log into a bariatric clinic meeting and his subsequent attempt to use a mobile app for tracking weight and meals. Despite following the tutorial, he encountered difficulties navigating the app due to unclear button labels and functionality. Keith’s wife helped identify the correct buttons, but he expressed frustration with the user experience.
Health Apps Accessibility Challenges Noting that the app’s interface was not user-friendly for blind users. He decided to track his health data manually using spreadsheets instead.
News of the Week
The group discussed recent animal-related news stories, including a squirrel that interrupted a Yankees game and became the subject of a collectible baseball card, and a raccoon that got drunk from eating fermented peaches and required CPR. Terry shared details about the squirrel incident, while Jill shared the raccoon story, noting that one raccoon was rescued and taken to a wildlife sanctuary for treatment after being found drunk in a dumpster.
Keith discussed an unusual event, a redhead festival in the Netherlands where thousands gather to celebrate their red hair, Terry shared a Guinness World Record attempt by a New Zealand woman who ran barefoot over 661 pounds of Lego bricks in 24.7 seconds. Jill shared a story about an unmanned sailboat that washed up on a South Carolina beach, which was eventually claimed by a salvage company. The discussion concluded with Keith suggesting that if he found such a boat, he would report it to authorities and offer to use it until the rightful owner claimed it.
Keith shared a story about a man who climbed a Colorado mountain wearing an ice cream cone suit and carrying a 60-pound backpack filled with ice cream sandwiches and dry ice, surprising hikers at the summit. Terry discussed a Massachusetts woman’s video of a mysterious object falling from the sky, which disappeared after appearing to be on fire, with officials refusing to comment on the incident.
Jill’s Weird Words
Jill presented several unusual words, including “betwixt” meaning “in the middle,” “ilk” referring to a type or variety, and “canalize” related to canals. They also explored the meaning of “adumbrate” as a derogatory term for someone who is dumb, and “chorus gate” as a term for sparkling or skaters wearing rhinestones. The discussion was light-hearted and focused on word meanings and possible origins, with participants sharing their interpretations and connections to the words.
Terry’s Top 10 List
Terry shared a humorous top ten list of reasons one might end up in the emergency room, which included attempting to pet a squirrel, attempting a backflip on a trampoline, and mistaking super glue for eye drops.
Anchor Topic
Based on a previous list presented by Terry, Keith turns it into a trivia quiz on what to do when you meet a blind person. Topics include appropriate ways to interact with blind individuals, emphasizing the importance of offering assistance while respecting their independence. He covered topics such as identifying oneself, speaking directly to the person,
That Sounds Funny
People often ask us about being blind, and how we do the things we do. Our anchor segment features a facet of the adaptive skills we learned from the Blindness Rehab Center (BRC). We discuss various specialized products that blind people use as a prosthetic, as well as simple ways to adapt to the world around us and in the home.
Along the way we have some fun telling funny life stories, share unusual news items, top 10 lists, and even letters from listeners. Leave us ratings, reviews, blah blah blah. But feel free to tell us your funny life story, ask a question, or suggest a topic you want to hear about.
Our goal is to keep the conversation family-friendly, fun, and humorous. Language may drift to the childish, but kept as clean as possible. Some topics may not be geared to children, so parental guidance is preferred.
