The Dr. Bill Takeshita Foundation

Last Modified: Tue, 31 Aug 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.

Freedom Scientific's Open Book 9 and Pearl Camera The Pearl Camera and Open Book 9 allows users to scan pages and have it displayed in large print and read aloud in a human-like sounding voice in less than 3 seconds! It is one of the fastest scanning systems available that works on your PC computer and it also can be used like a CCTV to help you see photographs, sign papers, and read maps and diagrams.

Common Vision Problems of Children Dr. Bill describes the most common eye problems among children as well as a review of the anatomy and physiology of vision.

Vision Development and the Importance of Stimulation Vision is a learned skill that requires stimulation for maximal vision development. Dr. Bill tells parents, teachers and professionals how vision develops and why it's important to stimulate it in the first 5 years of life.

Children with R.O.P.-April 25,2010 Solutions for children with retinopathy of prematurity (R.O.P.). Dr. Bill provides parents and teachers with strategies and information to help children with R.O.P. to get the most out of their vision.

Book Sense Player 4/24/2010 The G.W. Micro Book Sense portable book, music & media player is one of the most talked-about devices today. Dr. Bill interviews Julian Vargas, who demonstrates the Book Sense.

Adaptive Cell Phones 4/24/2010 Dr. Bill interviews adaptive technology expert Julian Vargas, and they discuss the most effective cell phones for people with vision impairment. Learn of the best emergency phones, affordable phones, smart phones & GPS.

Solutions to Help People with Cataracts During this CCLV conference, Dr. Bill gives solutions to help those who have cataracts.

Children's Eye Exams - March 17, 2010 Making the most of your child's eye examination. Dr. Bill gives parents some strategies and ideas on how to get the most from their child's vision examinations.

CCLVI Lectures on Low Vision: Social Situations How to handle social situations as a person with low vision. Dr. Bill discusses ways to improve your social life when you have low vision.

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.