In this episode, Sy and Fleeks will be talking about the importance of using all the tools available for us to live as independently as possible. Other topics disussed will be going to jail, upcoming conventions, blind ettiquette, and firework safety. In the community seat this week is Janine Staley. She is the Director of Customer Success for AIRA, a visual interpretation service that uses professionally trained interpreters alongside artificial intelligence technology to provide visual assistance for people who are blind or have low-vision. Janine will be talking about many of the ways in which AIRA users can apply this technology in practical ways to improve their lives and increase their independence.

Learn how AIRA can help you by visiting their website: AIRA.io, or call 1-800-835-1934

Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.

In this episode, Sy and Fleekss are going to be talking about the importance of one's reputation and what that really means as life's seasons change. In the Relationship Talk segment they will be discussing a very suspicious situation

between a couple in a long distance relationship and the vacation one of them wants to take with someone else who is, "just a friend, I swear!"

In the BVI Community Seat this week is Jack Walters. He is the CEO and co-founder of HapWare, a new technology company that is working on products to empower and improve life for the disability community. He will be talking about their product, "ALeye", a wearable device that will drastically change the way that the BVI community will interact with the world around us.

Learn more about HapWare and their breakthrough

technology by visiting their site; HapWare.com

Register to participate as an ALeye BETA tester here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8YYTC5Tb8T7zfUGNA0Ug4XIZeEUdmJoAoBMB8Alwq08ifew/viewform

Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.

In honor of Father’s Day, we have Dat’s at the table sharing their Blind Dad experiences. Join the discussions with your host, Fleeks, Alfonso and Steven, as they discuss, fatherhood for Dad’s that happen to be blind. Comment to share your thoughts.

Join us at the table, email info@BlindTableTalk.com or call/text 800-321-6456 to secure your seat!

Welcome the beautiful Blaque Diamond to the Sassy Seat!

Hear an extraordinary story of resilience and triumph. Blaque Diamond courageously discusses overcoming an abusive childhood and negative life experiences to become a successful author, motivational speaker, and so much more. Learn how she found her strength and now empowers countless women to embrace their worth. This conversation will move and motivate you. Leave a comment to share your thoughts.

Want to be a guest on The Sassy Seat? Women from all backgrounds are welcome. It’s simple, Schedule your call with Sassy Sy here:

https://calendly.com/bvi-community/sassy-seat

In this episode, Sy and Fleeks will be tackling multiple topics in the BVI discussion including, moving out of state, tattoos, and hair styles. In the BVI Community Segment this week will be Felicia Brown-Grinstead. She is the founder of the Non-profit organization "Discarded By Society". She will be talking about her inspiration and dream for a world in which people of all abilities can truly be given equal opportunity to thrive in the workplace and by extension, society at large.

Reach out to Felicia and learn more about this amazing organization by calling (909) 619-2717, or sending an email to info@DiscardedBySociety.org.

Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.

In acknowledgment of mental health awareness month, this episode features Sy and Fleeks alongside podcast dministrator Christina Ford, talking with Debi Herrera and Dawn Scott. They are mental health counselors who are also visually impaired. They will be talking about some of the symptoms of anxiety and depressive disorders, how to overcome certain aspects of the struggle, and misconceptions about mental health treatment. They will also be talking about their partnership with Dr. Judith Cepeda called, "Focus On Hope Counseling" through which they providing mental health counseling for the blind and low-vision community.

Reach out to Focus on Hope by calling (210) 999-1800.

Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.

In this episode Sy and Fleeks will tackle several debates including the difference in struggles of civil rights movements, the right to set standards when dating, and whether or not Fleeks is part British. In the BVI Community Seat this week is Kristin Smedley. She is an activist, author, and founder of the Thriving Blind Academy. She will be talking about how she came to be such a die hard advocate for the blind community and her mission to empower the blind community through education and pushing every boundary set upon us by society.

Get involved with Thriving Blind Academy by visiting their website; ThrivingBlindAcademy.org, or send an email to ThrivingBlind@gmail.com

Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com.

In this special Mother's Day episode of BTT, your host Sy will be joined by a panel of blind moms to discuss overcoming the trials of motherhood with vision loss.

Reach out to BTT by texting or leaving a voicemail at (800) 321-6456, or send an email to Info@BlindTableTalk.com. Find even more ways to show your support and connect with BVI resources at BlindTableTalk.com