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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Some years ago, the Braille Institute of America produced a series called Sound Solutions. This series discussed a variety of topics including home management, cooking, daily independent living skills, and a few other things. There are even a couple of episodes on what to do if a loved one or family member goes blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>These programs came out before the iPhone and all the digital technology we now have. For what it’s worth, the link is<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.brailleinstitute.org/category/resources/audio-library/sound-solutions-audio">https://www.brailleinstitute.org/category/resources/audio-library/sound-solutions-audio</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’ve revisited this series from time to time. Hearing it has me thinking: Is there a need for a current, up to date podcast series discussing topics such as safe cooking, home management, and the use of alternative techniques of blindness.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One thing I notice listening again to this series is that they’re highly produced. Since this is coming out of Los Angeles, I’m not surprised they did that.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here’s my thinking. While we have our excellent training centers, I realize that in rural parts of the country, it’s more difficult to find resources. However, I do notice that the Hadley Institute is also offering workshops.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Also, I’ve seen a lot of mainstream books, especially on how to organize your house, that we can use. I myself have taken tips from a lot of these mainstream books that are on Bard and Audible.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>So is there a need for a topical podcast on such things as home management and cooking? If no, I can understand why. If yes, what could we do differently?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Any thoughts? Thanks.<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>