Beyond Sight: A BISM Podcast
Beyond Sight: A BISM Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Beyond Sight, a podcast created by Blind Industries & Services of Maryland (BISM), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing innovative career and training and rehabilitation resources to blind residents of Maryland and beyond. Join us as we dive into the world of blindness with insights, stories, and discussions with our host, Independence Training and Rehabilitation instructor Qualik Ford, and passionate guests and industry experts. Together, let’s explore the possibilities ‘Beyond Sight!’
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of content themes including advocacy for the blind community, personal empowerment, and vocational training, with episodes spotlighting specific initiatives like the CORE Residential Program and partnerships with businesses like Checkerspot Brewery to aid in community support.
Welcome to Beyond Sight, a podcast created by Blind Industries & Services of Maryland (BISM), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing innovative career and training and rehabilitation resources to blind residents of Maryland and beyond. Join us as we dive into the world of blindness with insights, stories, and discussions with our host, Independence Training and Rehabilitation instructor Qualik Ford, and passionate guests and industry experts. Together, let’s explore the possibilities ‘Beyond Sight!’
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 independence. Together, they share how this simple tool represents freedom, confidence, and equality for blind and low-vision travelers. Tune in for real stories, practical insights, and a celebration of the movement that keeps us all moving forward.
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