The Blind Life

22/07/2024

I had a fantastic time joining Joeita on"The Pulse", discussing cutting-edge assistive technology!

This week Joeita speaks to blind YouTuber Sam Seavey, creator of the Blind LIfe YouTube channel. Highlights• Blindness & Tech...

22/07/2024

For all visually impaired musicians, check this out!
"My name is Yu Lee An. I am a researcher at the School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Professor William Payne and I are studying how visually impaired musicians and educators acquire and use Modified Stave Notation/Large-print music.
The study aims to assess how well the current resources and technologies meet the needs of musicians who use MSN/Large-print music and teachers who use or work with large-print music readers. Through your participation, we hope to raise awareness and propose changes to make music more accessible to low-vision musicians who prefer to read music rather than braille music. Your input is crucial for our research.
Participation involves completing a brief survey and a 60-minute Zoom interview. Participants will be compensated with USD 25 (or an equivalent amount in any other currency). Participants must be 18 years of age or older. UNC's IRB Office has approved this study, and we would highly value your participation. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at [email protected]

08/06/2024

Talk Back With The Blind Life Livestream tomorrow, Sunday, June 9th @ 4 PM EAT.
Join us live on our www.youtube.com/theblindlife for a big giveaway!!!

01/06/2024

"Member's Only" call today @ 1 PM EST! If you're a member of the YT channel, head over to the community page for the link!

The Blind Life is a representation of what is going on in my life and what I enjoy, all from the visually impaired perspective. I'm a big fan of mobile tech...

27/05/2024

Have you seen my review of the new IrisVision Live 2.0? This is the successor to the very popular IrisVision Live, which offers new hardware and software features. Check out my full review below, and the recent one hour live stream I did with Myrna Wilkins, lead coach at IrisVision!

Join me as I dive into and explore the new Iris Vision Live 2.0! This wearable device transforms a smartphone and VR headset into a powerful low vision aid, ...

09/04/2024

Sam Seavey is live streaming his keynote presentation he's giving right now at a conference in Missouri. On The Blind Life on YouTube for anyone interested

16/03/2024

This weekend on The Blind Life -
Member's Only ZOOM Call, Saturday @ 1 PM EST!
St. Patty's Day Live Stream - Sunday @ 1 PM EST!
Hope to see everyone there!

19/01/2024

19/01/2024

Can't wait to see everyone there!!

07/01/2024

In this live stream we're doing our monthly Talk Back with Sam and Rachel Episode, Plus, a bonus end-of-year wrap-up! 2023 was an amazing year for The Blind Life, here's what happened!

07/01/2024

January Talk Back and end-of-year wrap-up live stream today at 4 PM EST! Join Rachel and me for the first Live stream of 2024 where we'll be doing the monthly Talk Back episode and a bonus 2023 wrap-up discussion! Be sure to join us at 4 PM EST on The Blind Life YouTube channel!

05/01/2024

Hello to all my wonderful channel members! I hope your holidays were fantastic and you're excited about the new year! At the risk of jinxing it, I think 2024 is going to be amazing! To start it off with a bang, we're going to have our first members-only Zoom call of the year. Tomorrow, Saturday, Jan 6 at 1 EST. If you're a channel member, you may have already received the link in an email. If not, head over to https://www.youtube.com//community and check the most recent post. If you're a member, you'll see the link there! If you're not a member and you'd like to participate, go here - https://www.youtube.com//membership
Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!

14/12/2023

These are HALOS, a revolutionary new idea that utilizes universal icon design to make products easier to use for the blind community. If you're a fan of the ...

05/12/2023

This was a fun project!

Envision Glasses are AI-powered smartglasses that help people who are blind or have low vision live more independently. This assistive wearable technology us...

01/12/2023

Big video coming out on Monday @ 10:00 AM ET! Be sure to check it out, this is what we've been waiting for! www.youtube.com/theblindlife

13/11/2023

We are hosting a contest for talented screenwriters who are blind or low vision for Kristin Smedley's upcoming major motion picture.
Contest Overview:
Submit a creative treatment writing sample, no more than 200 words, showcasing the inspiring journey of a person who is blind and has triumphed over a significant struggle. We're searching for narratives that capture the indomitable spirit, resilience, and unique experiences of those who have defied the odds.
Why Participate:
• Your chance to contribute to a groundbreaking film that will transform perceptions of blindness and disability.
• Opportunity to bring a compelling real-life story to "the big screen."
• Collaboration with a passionate team dedicated to empowering and inspiring audiences worldwide.
The chosen screenwriter will play a crucial role in telling a story that's transformative and entertaining, and in crafting a narrative that will impact hearts and minds. Unleash your creativity, submit your entry, and help us create an unforgettable piece of art that challenges stereotypes and celebrates human potential. YOU MUST BE BLIND/LOW VISION TO PARTICIPATE.
Submit the following to [email protected] by 12/1/23:
• 200 words or less creative treatment writing sample regarding a person that is blind or low vision overcoming an adversity
• Your blindness/low vision diagnosis
• Country where you live
• Best email address to contact you
FULL CONTEST DETAILS AT www.KristinSmedley.com/film

10/11/2023

Two events this weekend mean twice the number of chances to connect with The Blind Life community!
1. The Blind Life Member's Only Zoom call, Saturday the 11th @ 1 PM EST.
2. Livestream and giveaway, Saturday the 11th @ 3 PM EST.
Join us for a full day of connecting with the community!

01/10/2023

Talk Back With The BBlind Life Livestream tomorrow, Monday the 2nd @ 7PM Est! It's been a crazy month so we have a lot to talk about! Join Rachel and me at 7 on the YouTube channel for the livestream!

29/09/2023

I’m proud to partner with Mediaplanet on its recently published Vision Care campaign, out today! Vision-related complications impact around 20 million Americans, and it’s important to bring awareness to the treatments and resources available to ensure healthy vision. This campaign touches on the latest in pediatric eye care, provides insight from industry experts, stresses early vision checks, and explores the lives of those with vision loss. Learn more:

31/07/2023

It's such an honor to be invited to speak on both of Hadley's podcasts! Hadley has always been one of the most well-respected names in assistive technology, so to participate with the organization in any way is truly fantastic! Here is a link to my episode on their "Insights and Sound Bites" podcast. Hadley

Douglas: Hello, and welcome to the Insights and Sound Bites podcast, where people facing vision loss share insights about what has helped them cope and adjust.

27/06/2023

Hey VIP community! Rachel and I will be doing our monthly talk back episode as a live stream this evening at 7:30PM Eastern. We hope to see you in the chat!

19/06/2023

This Wednesday @ 7 PM EST, I am excited to be presenting as part of the VLANJ ARISE Speaker Series- "Achieving Resilience, Inspiration, & Self-Empowerment"
Here's an excerpt from their event promo.
"We are excited to welcome our next guest speaker, YouTube sensation and celebrity, Sam Seavey from “The Blind Life” who joins us. Sam will be speaking on his experience with vision loss, his journey in launching his career, and his successful YouTube Channel, “The Blind Life,” and the exciting and daring adventures he has been on in his life."
If you would like to join the event, Wednesday @ 7 PM EST, register here:

This speaker series will include a variety of topics to motivate and inspire you to achieve your best self. You will engage with speakers who bring a wide perspective in sharing their stories, life experiences, and expertise to achieve a more positive mindset. Topics are inspirational and educationa...

03/06/2023

Hey everyone, just a reminder that our monthly Member-only Zomm call is tomorrow at 1 PM WST! As always, I will send out the Zoom link in the morning. If you aren't a member yet but would like to join us for the call, click here!

The Blind Life is a representation of what is going on in my life and what I enjoy, all from the visually impaired perspective. I'm a big fan of mobile tech...

20/05/2023

The Hable is a new product that is helpful to both braille and non-braille users alike!

17/05/2023

This is an interview with, Daniel Lubiner, the inventor of the BrailleDoodle. He calls it, “an affordable, revolutionary educational tool that will make art accessible and enhance learning for blind or visually-impaired children.” Like an “Etch-a-Sketch for the blind,” it can be used for braille instruction on one side and tactile drawing, graphing, math, music, and more on the other. At $75, it is a no-brainer. I can’t wait to get mine. This Kickstarter will not last, so go to tinyurl.com/BrailleDoodleKickstarter today.
https://youtu.be/UvSEhtFw9aQ

This is an interview with Daniel Lubiner, the founder of the TouchPad Pro Foundation. and creator of the Braille Doodle. In this interview, Daniel talks abou...

13/05/2023

Check out the SLINGER, a cool new phone accessory that can keep your phone safe while going hands-free! A great option for hands-free phone calls, as well as listening to music and audiobooks! Also can be extremely helpful as an assistive technology product!
SLINGER home page: https://bit.ly/3pw92KG
SLINGER AT page: https://bit.ly/3I2GHCd
Video: https://youtu.be/39CYHfY4Lg8

This is the SLINGER, a new accessory for your smartphone that adds an easy-to-use retractable strap, that can be neatly tucked away when not in use. This str...

01/05/2023

Not only do I always have a blast with the "AT Banter" crew, this time I got a personalized poem from Chat-GPT!

Sam Seavey, creator of the ever popular YouTube series The Blind Life stops by this week to visit the gang, shares some laughs, and talks about the channel, his take on some of the new trends in As…

16/04/2023

Livestreaming the "Talk Back with The Blind Life" video podcast today @ 3 PM EST.
http://youtube.com/theblindlife

20/03/2023

A new documentary, "Losing Sight, Finding Hope: Living with Macular Degeneration", is premiering on Youtube tonight, March 20th, at 8PM EST! It was such an honor to be a part of the film and I'm so excited to see the final product! Join me for the premier tonight and I'll see you in the chat!
https://www.macular.org/2023/03/16/documentary-living-with-macular-degeneration org

Losing Sight, Finding Hope: Living with Macular Degeneration - a new documentary by AMDF and Nick Czerula offers hope to those with AMD.

17/03/2023

Livestream with CSUN over How The Blind Life Came to be Known at 1:20 PM Pacific, so 4:20 Eastern! Tune in at CSUNATC.TV