Metropolitan Washington Ear's Podcast
The local voice for the blind and low vision
Welcome to the official podcast of Metropolitan Washington Ear (MWE) — where access meets empowerment. As a nonprofit organization based in Maryland, MWE is dedicated to providing essential reading and information services, as well as independent living skills training, for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or physically disabled.
Whether it’s navigating print, enjoying a stage play, engaging with film and television, or exploring art and exhibits, we believe everyone deserves full access to the world around them. Through powerful storytelling, practical resources, and inspiring conversations, this podcast uplifts the voices of our community and the work that moves us forward.
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Metropolitan Washington Ear's Podcast
Tech Talk: Assistive Tech, Jobs, and MetroAccess
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Reverend Ray and co-host Renee welcome Ansel Torres, founder and CEO of the W.R. Torres Foundation for the Blind, for a wide-ranging conversation on access, independence, and technology. They explore the real costs of assistive tech and training, why the iPhone is often a go-to tool for blind users, and how MetroAccess funding shortfalls threaten mobility and opportunity in the DMV.
Rosalyn Morgan
HostElaine Hutchinson
HostGayle Snyder
HostGerald Powe
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