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Breaking Barriers Through Technology and Community
A Conversation with Julie Oliver on The Eko Lens The newest episode of The Eko Lens is live, and this conversation highlights the powerful intersection of assistive technology, accessibility, and community support. In this episode, host Kenisha speaks with Julie Oliver, Vice President of Programs at the Foundation for Blind Children, about how innovative tools and community programs are expanding opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. During the con
Mar 41 min read
Rethinking Blindness & Inclusion
In the newest episode of The Eko Lens Podcast , host Kenisha invites listeners into a deep, candid conversation with Ather that reframes how we think about blindness and low vision. Far from a single narrative, this episode explores blindness as a spectrum, highlighting the diversity of lived experience and the importance of centering perspective, agency, and dignity in conversations about accessibility. Why This Episode Matters Too often, discussions about vision loss focus
Feb 192 min read
Viewing Accessibility Through Lived Experience
In this powerful episode of The Eko Lens Podcast , Kenisha sits down with Lara for an honest, layered conversation about vision, identity, and what accessibility really means in everyday life. From the very beginning, this episode feels personal. Kenisha brings her signature warmth and depth to the conversation, creating space for Lara to share not just her professional insights, but her lived experience. Together, they explore how blindness and low vision shape daily routine
Feb 192 min read
Building Assistive Tech With Lived Experience | Eko Lens Podcast
Learn how community-centered design and lived experience are shaping the future of assistive technology and accessibility.
Jan 142 min read
Legally Blind No Limits: Redefining Independence | Eko Lens Podcast
A powerful conversation on navigating vision loss, assistive technology, and independence with the creator of Legally Blind No Limits.
Jan 142 min read
AI for the Blind: Community, Innovation, and Access | Eko Lens Podcast
Explore how AI is transforming accessibility for blind and low vision users through community-driven learning and assistive technology innovation.
Jan 142 min read
Meet the Founder of Eko Vision Foundation | The Eko Lens Podcast
Discover the story behind Eko Vision Foundation and how lived experience drives inclusive assistive technology innovation for the blind and low vision community.
Jan 142 min read
Facing the Unexpected: My Journey Into Legal Blindness and Rediscovering Independence
I never expected that my life would take such a sharp turn in adulthood, at the height of my purpose, leadership, and clarity. My calendar was filled with keynote speeches, consulting projects, nationwide systems-change work, and parenting responsibilities. Then, without warning, my eyesight shifted—subtly at first, then drastically. And suddenly, I was living in a world that no longer looked like mine. My journey into legal blindness began with Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retin
Jan 142 min read
Beyond the Beep: Why We Can't Assume Every Blind Person Has a Smartphone
The world of accessibility has been revolutionized by the smartphone. Features like screen readers, GPS navigation apps, and powerful object recognition tools have become indispensable aids for many people who are blind or low vision. However, in our rush to embrace these digital solutions, we often overlook a crucial reality: not every blind person uses, or even owns, a smartphone. This isn't about being resistant to technology; it’s about acknowledging real-world barriers a
Nov 16, 20253 min read
Building an Inclusive AI Future: Eko Vision Foundation at NVIDIA GTC 2025
The world of Artificial Intelligence is experiencing a revolution, transforming everything from enterprise workflows to how we connect and live. But as this wave of innovation sweeps across the globe, a critical question remains: is this future truly being built for everyone? Eko Vision Foundation was at the heart of the conversation at the prestigious NVIDIA GTC 2025 conference, advocating for an emphatic "Yes!" to that question . Our presence at this premier gathering of AI
Nov 14, 20252 min read
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