The Dr. Bill Takeshita Foundation

Last Modified: Sun, 21 Feb 2010

Podcasts are a way for people with low vision to listen to articles, interviews, and even the daily newspaper. The following are links that will take you to free podcasts available for downloading.

Low Vision Technology Podcasts Listen to the latest information and tutorials on technology by Dr. Bill Takeshita for people with low vision at AIRS-LA. The following is the direct link to hear the podcasts.

Coping with Low Vision In this series of pod casts, Dr. Bill discusses tips and tricks to help live with low vision. He talks about strategies that helped in overcoming his blindness and how to cook, clean, get to work and much more.

Vision Talk Dr. Bill Takeshita interviews guests expert in such topics as medicine, assistive technology, psychiatric counseling and practical advice for the vision-impaired community.

Modifying the Home to Stimulate Vision A February 16, 2010 lecture from Dr. Bill that is sponsored by the Braille Institute tells parents how they can stimulate their child's vision development by modifying their home.

Signs and Symptoms to Be Aware Of Signs and symptoms people with low vision must be aware of. Dr. Bill Takeshita lectures about the importance of yearly eye examinations for people with low vision and warning signs that require immediate attention by an eye doctor.

Neurological Vision Impairment Dr. Bill lectures on the importance of early intervention treatment for child with neurological vision impairment.

Strabismus and Amblyopia Lecture May 2009 Dr. Bill shares his knowledge of stabismus and amplyopia with the parents of suffering children.

Vision Skills Used for Reading Lecture May 2009 Dr. Bill's lecture at the 50th CTEVH conference May 13, 2009 on helping you understand the visual skills your child uses for reading.

Lighting and Vision Lecture December 2008 This pod cast describes how to modify the lighting at your home, office, or school to improve your functional vision.

Rancho Mirage Children and Vision Seminar November 2008 How to Help Your Child with Low Vision Develop to His or Her Fullest Potential - the steps parents must take to help their children to develop maximal vision.

Living with Low Vision Lecture November 2008 This lecture teaches adults with low vision to continue to perform daily activities and inspires them to continue living life with a positive outlook.

Adaptive Technology for People with Macular Degeneration Lecture Part 1 Recent technical advances that offer help in your day-to-day life.

Adaptive Technology for People with Macular Degeneration Lecture Part 2 Part 2 of recent technical advances that offer help in your day-to-day life.

AIRS-LA The Audio Internet Reading Service-LA provides news, information, and entertainment podcasts on a daily basis.

Vision Stimulation Dr. Bill talks about the importance of providing vision stimulation to children 5 years and younger during a telephone lecture for the Braille Institute.