Consult A Blind Guy

16/07/2025

We want to hear from you! We’re inviting people with and without disabilities to share their experiences with AI, their thoughts on it, and any challenges they’ve encountered. Your feedback will help researchers, companies, and policymakers gain a deeper understanding of a broad range of experiences and make AI more inclusive for everyone.

Take the survey by September 30, 2025, to help shape the future of AI: afb.org/AISurvey

02/07/2025

We’re proud to announce the 2025 AFB Migel Medal honorees: Dr. Bernadette Kappen, a lifelong leader in education for students who are blind, and Lukas Franck, a nationally recognized expert in guide dog mobility and pedestrian safety. Both have dedicated their careers to expanding opportunity and independence for people who are blind or have low vision.

This year, we are also awarding a special posthumous medal to Louis Braille, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the tactile reading system that transformed literacy worldwide.

Join us in honoring their extraordinary contributions at the AFB awards ceremony, taking place on November 13 as part of the AFB Leadership Conference in Arlington, Virginia. Learn more and register at www.afb.org/afblc.

Read the press release: https://afb.org/news-publications/press-room/press-release-archive/press-release-2025/afb-names-2025-migel-medal-honorees

02/07/2025

Help our kids and teens excel in LVIB’s 2025 Summer Camp Programs!

You can help provide a meaningful experience that develops independent living skills and prepares our clients for future employment. Sponsor a camper, a day of camp, or make a donation today. Your sponsorship or donation will be recognized on social media and also on your camp day!

Additional Special Events include Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center & Glazer Children's Museum.

See the menu for all the planned trips and events by date:
https://tinyurl.com/mvjxbcnk

You can secure your day at the same time you make a payment:

• Text “LVIBcamp” to 41444
• Use the menu/order form: https://tinyurl.com/mvjxbcnk
• Call 727-815-0303 to place an order over the phone

For more information, contact Becky Bennett at [email protected] or 727-967-7509. Thank you for your consideration



The image is the sponsorship flyer.

A COPY OF THE LIGHTHOUSE’S OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 OR BY VISITING CHECK-A-CHARITY ON THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WEBSITE AT HTTPS://CSAPP.FDACS.GOV/CSPUBLICAPP/CHECKACHARITY/CHECKACHARITY.ASPX. LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND, INC. IS REGISTERED UNDER CH662. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

24/06/2025

Good news! I got permission from my mentor Pat to use an audio clip of his new book today.

For those who may not have heard the news before, I was mentioned by my mentor Pat Flynn in his new first traditional published book Lean Learning: How to achieve more by learning less.

Here's a short clip of a mutual experiment we commonly do as entrepreneurs with a variety of questions and scenarios.

This could a method for you to try to answer some of your own questions.

Take a listen!

If you're interested in getting a copy of the book to get all the valuable tips and lessons, link is in the comments.

If you know someone who needs to hear this please share it.

23/06/2025

My post from today on my business page.

Sometimes things just happen and there's nothing you can do but accept it and move on.

So, I have some added work to do again but everything happens for a reason right?!

Hope you're all doing well, and staying cool during this heat wave.
Talk soon,
Andrew

13/05/2025

Apple on Tuesday announced a range of accessibility features coming to its devices later this year, including support for brain implants.

27/03/2025

The Plan for the business over the next 5 years.

Link in the photo's comments.

The plan for the next 5 years at Raven Pontiac Media LLC.

This business plan covers information about the business, where it's at and where I plan to take it over the next 5 years.

Link in comments to check it out.

24/03/2025

As a family member of a person with DeafBlindness, you know firsthand how vital services and supports like Medicaid, state DeafBlind projects, the National Center on DeafBlindness (NCDB), home and community-based services, special education services and other supports can be in helping your loved one thrive.

How have these services made a difference in your child’s life? Whether it’s a small victory or a life-changing moment. We'd love to hear from you!

Share your experiences, photos, or videos, and let’s celebrate the power of support!

Follow the link in our bio or click on the link below to share your experience with us! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSev1o8up-9Irgs8bLapvSeTldmfHolZKzCjq8XjorZaLCQFSQ/viewform?usp=header

ID:The image features a dark gray background with white text that reads:
"YOUR EXPERIENCES MATTER!
SHARE HOW SERVICES HAVE POSITIVELY IMPACTED YOUR DEAFBLIND CHILD
WHETHER IT’S A BIG MILESTONE OR A SMALL BUT MEANINGFUL MOMENT, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!" At the top, there is the logo of the National Family Association for DeafBlind (NFADB), which includes a yellow and black design with hand representing ASL sign for I love you. Below the text, there is a photograph of two hands gently holding each other, conveying warmth, support, and connection.

04/02/2025

Are you or someone you know blind or vision impaired looking for resources to gain orientation and mobility training (O&M), guide dog services, rehab and vocational training, accessibility products, smartphone apps, and more.

Here's the #1 free resource list online, organized by state, national and international resources, etc.

Link to resources page:
https://consultablindguy.com/blind-vip-resources/

Hope you find it helpful.

05/01/2025

Many people believe that those who have disabilities no matter what it may be, are incapable of doing basic things or unable to be employed.

However, this is truly not the case as you can hear in this video.

I have accomplished many things in my life though I am legally blind. I have been given the honor of doing things some will never experience because they'll likely never be given the opportunity.

I have amazed countless people with my determination to do whatever I want to do in spite of people doubting me along the journey.

To the point, I can now say I own and operate my own business and am teaching others how they can do the same.

If you fit into the narrative of this video and you're tired of it, then you need to give me a follow so you can stay updated on the latest resources and videos.

So, you can start making your dreams a reality!

Thanks for watching this video and your support.

01/01/2025