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143 media results found for 'blind'

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Many images in a grid. The center image is of a traffic light pole surrounded by various traffic signs with a red brick building behind and encircled with a neon blue light. Caption. How does this term relate to traffic violations?

Host Jeff "JJ" Johnson explores the origins of braille, a baker's dozen, the tarp, the Zamboni, and the term "jaywalking". Other segments include discussions on the color of pistachios, traffic violations, and safety glass. Part of the "Wow! I Nev...Read More

Man in suit, tie and Santa hat standing next to man dressed as Santa.

In this exclusive behind-the-scenes video direct from the North Pole, Santa Claus explains how he sends Braille letters and raised-line pictures to blind boys and girls with the help of his honorary elves at the National Federation of the Blind. T...Read More

Woman speaking to a camera in a lunchroom setting at the Meadows Museum.

Meadows Museum is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. It houses masterpieces by some of the world's greatest artists and boasts one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside of Sp...Read More

Cam, a young blind boy, wears a green jacket and sits in front of a grand piano in his house. He places his hands gracefully on the keys as he plays the piano.

Cam Dawson decides to leave home for a new life in Auckland, a terrifying and exciting move for a boy who is blind. His music career is taking off as he finds both his confidence and his voice. Part of the "Against the Odds" series.

Purple-filtered image of Braille renderings, represented by patterns of blank and filled-in circles, printed above the letters of the English alphabet.

These modules are designed to teach the basics of sight-reading braille. There are five parts which teach the braille alphabet, capitalization, and basic punctuation, and they are designed to be completed in order. To access the modules, simply cr...Read More

Red-filtered image of Braille renderings, represented by patterns of blank and filled-in circles, printed above the letters of the English alphabet.

These modules are designed to teach the basics of sight-reading braille. There are five parts which teach the braille alphabet, capitalization, and basic punctuation, and they are designed to be completed in order. To access the modules, simply cr...Read More

Yellow-filtered image of Braille renderings, represented by patterns of blank and filled-in circles, printed above the letters of the English alphabet.

These modules are designed to teach the basics of sight-reading braille. There are five parts which teach the braille alphabet, capitalization, and basic punctuation, and they are designed to be completed in order. To access the modules, simply cr...Read More

Green-filtered image of Braille renderings, represented by patterns of blank and filled-in circles, printed above the letters of the English alphabet.

These modules are designed to teach the basics of sight-reading braille. There are five parts which teach the braille alphabet, capitalization, and basic punctuation, and they are designed to be completed in order. To access the modules, simply cr...Read More

Blue-filtered image of Braille renderings, represented by patterns of blank and filled-in circles, printed above the letters of the English alphabet.

These modules are designed to teach the basics of sight-reading braille. There are five parts which teach the braille alphabet, capitalization, and basic punctuation, and they are designed to be completed in order. To access the modules, simply cr...Read More

Blurry city in background. Sight.

The science of sight has entered a new era. Scientists are starting to understand how a few rare individuals can see better or see faster. Meet a woman who can see a hundred more colors than the average human being, and a heavyweight boxer who und...Read More

Two women walking. Both wear sunglasses, one walks with a dog in a guide harness. Caption: I got a guide dog about 12 years ago.

Thousands of families throughout the United States raise puppies to become guide dogs. Join Joel and the Curiosity Quest crew on this quest as he learns what it is like to train a guide dog. Part of the Curiosity Quest Series.

Young child reaches for a sandwich at the dining table, plate resting on top of a placemat with labeled images.

Michelle Clyne, Illinois Deaf-Blind Services Coordinator, provides and update on the use of OHOA Modules by parents, teachers, and interveners. Since the adoption of the OHOA Modules, she reveals the progress being made in deaf-blind education by ...Read More

Title text reads, “Surfing,” against a yellow background.

Pete Gustin is one of the world's most well-known, highly acclaimed, and widely heard voice actors. He is also a Southern California surfer, and he is blind. In this feature documentary, viewers will get an inside perspective into Pete's life show...Read More

Closeup of toddler laying on bed looking at camera with another toddler looking at a man behind him.

Jeff Berwick, blind since age 13, discusses his daily routines. He talks about his two-hour commute to and from work as well as interaction with his family. He also shares that described media allows him to engage with his family as they watch T...Read More

Closeup of a young girl with blonde hair and bangs wearing a pink shirt while looking down. She has a few freckles on her nose.

Emma is an active five-year-old who enjoys gymnastics and Girl Scouts. She was born with a visual impairment. In this episode, her family discusses learning to read and write in Braille. Part of the "Our Special Life" series.

Young man wearing business attire speaks directly to camera. Caption. Images into spoken words.

Description is the verbal depiction of key visual elements in media and live productions. Also known as "audio description" or "video description," the description of media involves the interspersion of these depictions with the program's original...Read More

Tan brick building with grass, a tree, and a sign indicating it's a school for the blind and visually impaired. Text reads, "Photo courtesy of S, D, S, B, V, I."

Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes who are blind or visually impaired. Students from the North Dakota School for the Blind explain how to play goalball and what makes it different from other sports.

Young woman is surrounded by people, some of whom reach toward her with concern. Caption. Woman as narrator. What's going on? What happened?

Raising Cane is an easy-to-follow lesson plan that will teach students and peer groups how to appreciate differences in themselves and others. This simple lesson plan takes the students on a journey through different types of disabilities without...Read More

Young woman with white cane walks on the sidewalk past a grassy field lined with trees. Title card reads, "Rewind button." Caption. Female as narrator. Have you ever just wanted a rewind button?

Every teacher wishes they had a rewind button in order to give a student the chance for a "do-over." Emily gets that chance. Watch what happens as she walks to her friend's house so they can go shopping. On the way, she has to make choices about h...Read More

3 teenagers in formal attire stand next to 1 another. A smiling boy in center wraps his arm around a smiling girl to his right. Caption. It's about dressing for success.

Follow 12 high school students from the New York Institute of Special Education (Bronx, NY) as they get ready for their "Dream Night Out." Students discuss their original narratives about celebrities they'd like to meet and what they would wear to...Read More