The Blind Chick Making Art Accessible for Everyone
Jun 27, 2024
26:49
Summary
In this episode, Penn and Moses rejoin Ted Tahquechi and discuss his journey as a travel blogger and photographer after losing his sight. He shares his experiences traveling as a blind person and the importance of educating others about blindness. Ted also talks about his passion for making art accessible and his work with tactile art and 3D printing. He offers advice for those going through vision loss and emphasizes the importance of asking for help and finding resources. The episode concludes with a discussion about the upcoming Shine Music Festival and the accessibility it offers.
Takeaways
Blindness can be an adventure, and it's important to make travel accessible for everyone.
Educating others about blindness and advocating for accessibility is crucial.
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, and there are resources available for those with vision loss.
Making art accessible, both visually and tactilely, opens up new opportunities and markets.
The Shine Music Festival is a highly accessible event that offers a unique experience for all attendees.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:22 Getting Started with Travel Blogging
06:25 The Importance of Education and Advocacy
09:19 Making Art Accessible for Everyone
13:39 The Power of Asking for Help
23:44 The Shine Music Festival: A Model of Accessibility
25:06 Conclusion
In this episode, Penn and Moses rejoin Ted Tahquechi and discuss his journey as a travel blogger and photographer after losing his sight. He shares his experiences traveling as a blind person and the importance of educating others about blindness. Ted also talks about his passion for making art accessible and his work with tactile art and 3D printing. He offers advice for those going through vision loss and emphasizes the importance of asking for help and finding resources. The episode concludes with a discussion about the upcoming Shine Music Festival and the accessibility it offers.
Takeaways
Blindness can be an adventure, and it's important to make travel accessible for everyone.
Educating others about blindness and advocating for accessibility is crucial.
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, and there are resources available for those with vision loss.
Making art accessible, both visually and tactilely, opens up new opportunities and markets.
The Shine Music Festival is a highly accessible event that offers a unique experience for all attendees.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:22 Getting Started with Travel Blogging
06:25 The Importance of Education and Advocacy
09:19 Making Art Accessible for Everyone
13:39 The Power of Asking for Help
23:44 The Shine Music Festival: A Model of Accessibility
25:06 Conclusion