Beyond Sight: A BISM Podcast

<p>Join hosts Qualik Ford and Derique Simon for Episode 22 of Beyond Sight: A BISM Podcast, ITR's 40-Year Legacy of Transformation. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of BISM’s Independence Training and...

<p>Join hosts Qualik Ford and Derique Simon for Episode 21 of Beyond Sight: A BISM Podcast, The Power of a BISM Internship. In this episode, they explore how BISM’s internship program opens doors for blind and...

<p>Join us for this episode of Beyond Sight as our hosts explore the world of adaptive sports and the power of making athletics accessible to everyone. We’re joined by special guests from the League of Dreams, who share...

<p>Join us for this month’s episode of Beyond Sight as we talk about the journey of learning, growing, and knowing among the blind and low-vision community. We talk about the importance of finding resources and...

<p>Join hosts Qualik Ford and Derique Simon for this episode as they celebrate the powerful role Braille plays in literacy, communication, and independence for people who are blind or low vision. From a candid reminder...

<p>In the first of what we hope will be many episodes in our new Faces of BISM series, hosts Qualik Ford and Derique Simon sit down with Andy McIver, Senior Director of Programs, and Jessica Normington, Director of...

<p>In this month’s episode, we’re digging into what advocacy really looks like in practice. Qualik Ford and Derique Simon sit down with members of the BISM community to unpack the work happening every day to advance the...

<p>This month, hosts Qualik and Derique sit down with BISM Orientation and Mobility instructor Antonio Mendoza and Maurice Pete, a seasoned O&M instructor, talk all things white cane — from early lessons to everyday...

<p>This month, we spotlight accessible technology that’s transforming daily life for blind and low-vision individuals. From simple, low-tech hacks to cutting-edge tools, we dig into what truly breaks down barriers...

<p>In this special anniversary episode, the tables are turned as BISM President Mike Gosse interviews hosts Qualik Ford and Melissa Riccobono. Together, they reflect on a year of Beyond Sight — sharing insights, lessons...

<p>Join hosts Qualik Ford and Derique Simon as they go #BeyondSight to learn about BISM’s workforce development programs and how we’re helping people tailor their capabilities to maximize their potential. </p>

<p>Join host Qualik with special guests Dezman Jackson, BISM Board member, and Garrett Moody, MD States Attorney as they celebrate their diverse talents, hobbies, and achievements being blind. Our guests will share...

<p>In this episode, we explore BISM’s Base Supply Centers and how they create meaningful employment opportunities for people who are blind. Learn how every purchase — whether on a military installation or online —...

<p>In this month’s episode, Empowering Seniors Through Life Skills Training, we highlight BISM’s Senior Programs — designed to equip blind and low vision seniors with essential life skills for greater independence...

<p>Hosts Qualik Ford and Derique Simon sit down with Melissa Riccobonno, First Lady of the National Federation of the Blind and Board Member of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC). Together...