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In the latest episode of The Eko Lens Podcast, Dr. Kenisha Coon sits down with Dana Barber, State Coordinator of Blind Services at the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about resilience, accessibility, and the transformative power of assistive technology. Dana shares her personal journey of living with retinitis pigmentosa, a progressive eye condition she was diagnosed with at just five years old. Throughout the episode,

In this episode of The Eko Lens Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Ana Mendez Zamora , a blind physician and MPH candidate at Johns Hopkins University, and one of our amazing interns, whose story is a powerful reflection of resilience, transformation, and purpose. A Life Changed Overnight Dr. Mendez Zamora’s journey began with a life-altering moment—losing her vision due to cancer. Suddenly, she was navigating systems that were not built with her in mind. From healthcare to educa

In this powerful episode of The Eko Lens Podcast , we dive into the critical work being done to advance research, advocacy, and hope for individuals impacted by vision loss. This conversation centers on the mission and impact of the Foundation Fighting Blindness and the broader movement to transform what’s possible for the blind and low vision community. Vision loss impacts millions of individuals and families, yet the path forward is filled with both challenges and breakthro

In this episode of The Eko Lens , guest host Yorgos, Board Chair of the EkoVision Foundation, sits down with Kenisha Coon, Director of Community Engagement, for a powerful and personal conversation about vision loss, resilience, and advocacy. This episode goes beyond a surface-level discussion. It offers an honest look into what it means to navigate a world that is not always designed with accessibility in mind—and how lived experience can become a catalyst for leadership and

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

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

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

Learn how community-centered design and lived experience are shaping the future of assistive technology and accessibility.

A powerful conversation on navigating vision loss, assistive technology, and independence with the creator of Legally Blind No Limits.

Explore how AI is transforming accessibility for blind and low vision users through community-driven learning and assistive technology innovation.

Discover the story behind Eko Vision Foundation and how lived experience drives inclusive assistive technology innovation for the blind and low vision community.

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