Teachavision

Teachavision

Welcome to Teachavision, where EVERYONE has a different vision of learning! Teachavision is a production of Screenless Allies, hosted by Jose Briseño. Here, we bring on different guests and discuss their different visions of learning, as the slogan says. These guests can have a disability or, they could have also made a difference in people with disabilities. Join him as we learn their stories, and learn something new along the way as well! We also have fun along the way, so why not check out what this podcast has to offer? We look forward to having you join us!

Episodes

October 19, 2025 24 mins

Welcome to episode 60, of Teachavision! On this episode, we rap up the conversation with Maureen Handwerker, of InsightAble Puzzles, here we discuss all her current offerings, since they have been updated since the last time we spoke. on the introduction, you heard that I got featured on a short news segment, due to my attendance at a local white Cane Safety Day celebration. You can view the segment here. We hope you enjoy this fin...

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Welcome to the 59th installment of Teachavision! On this episode, we bring a familiar face back! If you don't skip the beginning of the episode, it should give a clue, plus the title as well. We bring you, Maureen Handworker from InsightAble Puzzles! We discuss how the convention went for her, since she attended the National Federation of the Blind's convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. That topic, and food, all right here...

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Welcome to another episode of your favorite podcast, Teachavision! Today, we conclude My, Jose's, ramblings on what we found that was new, with assistive technology at the convention of the National Federation of the Blind, which was held in New Orleans, Louisiana. We discuss multi-line braille on computers, canes, backpacks, food, and push toys. What do I mean by all this? Well, stay tuned and find out!

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Welcome to another episode of Teachavision! Thank you to those that are still with us! Today, we do a solo edition of the latest and greatest products that I, Jose, saw at the convention of the National Federation of the Blind, held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Again, we did not go for politics, just saw the technology, and played with some. ON part 1, we discuss the latest updates to braille displays and book players, and also a bit...

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Welcome to the final part of the camp story! If you made it this far, thank you so much for listening! We hope this series gave you a bit of a glimpse into the challenges we the blind face in some workplaces. We here at Teachavision, don't just cover the good stuff, we cover the challenges. Because of all these challenges, we become better people in the end. What did I, Jose do, after leaving? What do squeaky wheels have to do with...

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Welcome to episode 55, of Teachavision! We continue the story about the summer camp Mariah Long and I worked at in 2017. On this installment, we're going to take a break from all the sadness, and look at the good things that happened to us during that program. Including a new game, making kids happy with small gestures, and favorite counselors. All this and more, on episode 55, of Teachavision!

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Welcome to episode 54! Continuing the camp story, Mariah and I spend some time talking about, guide dogs! What did her former dog have to do with this adventure, and why do I, Jose sound a bit irritated on this episode? Find out right here, on episode 54! If you wish to find out more about the do's and don'ts when interacting with guide dogs as a sighted person, Click here.

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Welcome to episode number 53, of Teachavision! We're going to switch things up a bit this time, by telling a story. I bring Mariah Long for this series, and we both tell you a story from 8 years ago, on this date, May 26. We talk about our first summer job, as camp counselors of a camp for children with disabilities. Please listen carefully to the disclaimers at the beginning of this episode. This story is all about the struggles w...

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Welcome to episode 52, of Teachavision! We conclude the review of the Activator, braille display. We turn on the unit, tell you about some of its features, and give our final verdict. All this and more, on episode 52! We'd once again like to thank Dream Vision group for allowing us to review the Activator. Stay tuned for more surprises in the coming months!

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Welcome to episode 51, of Teachavision! In this episode, we continue the audio reviews, and this time, we discuss the Activator by HelpTech. On this first part, we discuss what the device is, and the orientation of the Activator 40. We do also discuss the Activator Pro, which can be a 64 or 80 cell display as well. We'd like to thank Damian Pickering from Dream Vision group for allowing a small podcast and website like ourselve...

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Welcome to episode 50, of Teachavision! Thank you to those that have stuck around for all 50 episodes of the podcast, and the four years the podcast has been around! We're looking forward to providing you with more information and entertainment for many more episodes to come! On this episode, we conclude the review of the Active Braille, made by HelpTech in Germany, and distributed by Dream Vision Group. We'll play games, music, an...

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Welcome to episode 49, of Teachavision! On this episode, we're going to do something a bit different. We're going to make an Atechability review, in audio format! Let us know what you think! On this first installment, we're reviewing the Active Braille 40, made by Help Tech from Germany. On this first part, we go over orientation of the unit, and some important concepts, along with powering it up. Stay tuned for a part ...

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Episode 48 of Teachavision is here! We conclude the interview with Maureen Handwerker from InsightAble Puzzles talking about future projects, and advice to people that want to do 3D printed models for the blind. All this and more, on episode 48! We really hope you have enjoyed this interview, and Screenless Allies would like to thank Maureen for taking time to do this interview with us!

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Welcome to episode 47, of Teachavision! We continue the interview with Maureen Handwerker from InsightAble Puzzles, discussing her current inventory of designs, along with a couple of more small stories regarding feedback she received at Orlando, Florida this past summer. Plus, it's a Giraffe! Right here on Teachavision!

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Welcome to the annual Christmas special for Teachavision! On this episode, we ask the question, "What does Christmas mean to you?" You'll get to hear the answers of some familiar voices, along with one new voice. Who are these people? And what do they think? Find out on this special Christmas episode, right here on Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! We wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

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Welcome to episode 46, of Teachavision! We continue the interview series with Maureen Handwerker from InsightAble Puzzles, discussing how she came up with her company name, along with how she went from showing her designs in a training center, to a table at a national convention. We also give you information on her newest designs, which are a horse, and an emoji puzzle. If you have any design suggestions, feel free to give her a sh...

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Welcome to another interview series here on Teachavision! Here on this podcast, I, Jose, like to interview successful teachers of the visually impaired, successful blind individuals, and people that help the blind and visually impaired in a BENEFICIAL way. In Orlando, Florida, my whole team got to meet a person named Maureen Handwerker, who runs InsightAble Puzzles, a new business which offers accessible jigsaw puzzles for the blin...

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Welcome to episode 44! We rap up the interview with Sarai Hernandez, and on this portion, we cover her athletic side! In this edition, we cover how adaptive sports are played, such as beep baseball, track, and Goalball. You don't want to miss this, especially if you have a blind student that is interested in playing one of these! We would like to thank Sarai for taking a moment of her time to do this interview with Teachavision! We...

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Welcome to a surprise Teachavision bonus! On this special edition, Join Me, Jose, to talk about National White Cane day which is celebrated on October 15th of each year. I attended a celebration at the Texas School for the Blind, which is the largest celebration in the state of Texas, and I share my experience with everyone, along with interviewing 2 passers by about what the white cane means to them. All this and more on this shor...

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Welcome to episode number 43! On this edition, continuing the interview with Sarai Hernandez, we discuss her job as a teacher, and things like how she grades assignments accessibly. We also transition towards her love for sports, and how she began with this adventure! All this and more, right here on Teachavision, by Screenless Allies!


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