Conversations from voices without sight, tips for vision professionals & solutions to assistive technology questions
Matthew chats with College Prep Program Coordinator and FBC’s own Spencer Churchill, COMS, cTVI about the importance and focuses of FBC’s College Prep summer transition program. Spencer also shares t…
Matthew meets with FBC’s Teen to Work summer program students Divinne, Lizbeth, Samantha and Program Coordinator, Shaylyn. The students share experiences and stories of growth in the 6 week program. …
This episode has two parts, first, student James shares his experience traveling to Indiana to visit his family for the first time since losing his vision, and also during COVID times. Next we hear f…
This summer FBC had an opportunity to work with our Elementary, Middle and High School SHARP program on a virtual platform. We used a Project Based Learning approach to create newsletters, podcasts …
The podcast group welcomes new FBC student Norma as Debbie graduates from the comprehensive program. In addition to adjusting to low vision, Norma is working on perfecting her English language while…
In this episode, Matthew meets with former FBC client Bruce Sheehy. Bruce shares the influences that led him to a career in audiology and his experiences as a professional in the field. Bruce discuss…
In this episode, students catch up with each other and reflect on how the pandemic has changed day to day life.
Students gather to celebrate Terry and Ian’s graduation. Terry and Ian share reflect on their journeys through FBC’s Adult Comprehensive program.
A group of students from FBC's adult comprehensive program openly share stories of adjustment to vision loss.
Students discuss keeping up with hobbies such as reading, music, home repair and fitness, and share how they approach some of their hobbies differently after vision loss.
In this episode, Adult Comprehensive clients share stories of growth during their time at FBC.
Hear from former FBC student Mel Bost, Project Management Consultant, PMO Expert and Author.
Mel shares his experiences and expertise in project and program management, and discusses how individuals…
In this episode, students share their love of reading and the different ways they access their favorite literature.
FBC instructors Melanie and Spencer share their educational and professional journeys as Teachers of the Visually Impaired and Orientation and Mobility Specialists.
This episode features students and staff sharing courtesy rules when encountering or meeting with individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
This episode highlights a students journey to graduation from FBC's Adult Comprehensive program.
This episode features students candidly sharing stories about the various field trips and Orientation and Mobility lessons around the Valley of the Sun.
This episode features students sharing stories about how holiday preparations and activities are the same or in some cases slightly different than prior to vision loss.
Students in FBC's Adult Comprehensive program discuss their first day in the program and challenges and successes they have had along the way.
FBC's Adult Comprehensive Program maximizes one’s abilit…