35. You Say You Want A Disability Revolution

The Blindnamic Duo are back and have plenty of ground to cover!   How is Marc preparing for a revolution and what is Jan doing to help paint a picture for him? We’re  reviewing Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, talking Instagram photos and making a big announcement. Be sure to listen if you’re on the … Read more

I Wasn’t Always Like This

So let’s get my hot take out of the way: Nebula is the best character from Guardians Of The Galaxy.   Sure, Star-Lord is hilarious, Gamora is a bad ass, Groot, Drax, Mantis are all different combinations of the two and Rocket… well, he’s a talking raccoon that enjoys killing people…. like a lot of … Read more

32. Do Blind People Dream Of Visually-Impaired Sheep?

You’re not dreaming, The Blindnamic Duo are back with another dose of podcasting fun!   On this edition of the Blind Luminations podcast, Marc and Jan are having a slumber party! Get on your PJs, grab your pillows and freeze someone’s underpants! (Okay, maybe don’t do that last one…) The two are talking about blindness, … Read more

Dealing With Blindness And The Covid-19 Pandemic: Part Two – Up With The Static And The Radio Waves

(Note: This is the second in a three part series. Part one was inspired by our recent podcast, focuses on self-isolation and can be found here. It also contains links to Canadian and American mental health resources. The final entry deals with being around others again and can be found here.)   Although technology often … Read more

Our Favourite Podisodes (So Far…)

Earlier today on social media, we shared a Spotify playlist of our 10 favourite podisodes.   For anyone new to the podcast, we think this is a good place to start. From episode one to 31, we tried including content that touched on our personal lives, accessibility, education, technology, media and the fun we have … Read more

Addressing The Few Blind Negatives Of Disney+

A lot has changed since we shared our thoughts in November, but how Can Disney+ Improve ItS Service For The Blind?   Full disclosure: Despite this entry’s title, Disney+ has undergone several tweaks to help disabled users. Going above and beyond , the developers built-accessibility features into their apps from day one and still refine the … Read more

29. The Podisode About Assorted Blind Randomness

While moving day has been moved, The Blindnamic Duo are making this podcast fast an furious!   Due to complications surrounding her midnight shifts, Jan and Marc decided to push back the podisode about moving in together. As a result, the two discuss what they’ve been up to instead. From watching the most amazing film … Read more

23. The Podisode About Depictions Of The Blind In TV & Film

In a podisode that pits fact against fiction, The Blindnamic Duo explores the reality of blindness when compared to its portrayal in entertainment.   Learning more about their unique thoughts, Marc and Jan pick each other’s brains about perceptions of the blind in pop culture and beyond! What characters did The Blind Avenger find empowering … Read more