#visuallyimpaired — Public Fediverse posts

This was posted yesterday, I think. I'm adding it here to the end of this thread, since it didn't get placed there when it was originally posted. Woke this morning to over 120 notifications. My post regarding bansuri learning (see thread) has gotten far more reach than I expected it to. I've only gotten one possible lead and am still very much looking to connect with someone about this, but the boosts are really appreciated. thank you so much for the help so far!#Bansuri #BlindMusicians #Accessibility #MusicAccessibility #IndianClassicalMusic #Flute #IndianFlute #VisuallyImpaired #AskFedi

Update: See thread for origional topic. I have a lesson set up with a western flute instructor who, even though she doesn't have a lot of knowledge about the Bansuri, she's willing to do some research for me to help me confirm hand placement and flute angle. I have also, thanks to a friend of mine, connected with someone from India who is also #Blind and a self-taught #Musician who has given me permission to pick her brain when necessary. A lot of the rest will come with time. Thankfully, with there being so many videos out there and my ability to play by ear, I have plenty of options to learn new material. I'll be placing an order soon for a G bass from Labu Flutes and later switch to a larger flute, which I will happily pay the higher price at this point to get made custom. Anubodh, though expensive, has communicated with me in both a timely and informative fashion regarding what he can customize for me and what exactly each customization will do. Would I like to find a good teacher from which to learn? Absolutely. But at least I'm no longer feeling stuck and/or caged by a lack of options. The number of boosts I've received has been amazing. Thanks, guys. Boosts are still welcome. #Bansuri #BlindMusicians #Accessibility #MusicAccessibility #IndianClassicalMusic #Flute #IndianFlute #VisuallyImpaired #AskFedi

Okay hive mind, here's one for you. Ready? I'm a Totally #blind #musician looking to learn bansuri. Are there any blind/visually impaired bansuri players or Indian classical flute players out there? I’d love to know how you learned hand position and flute angle, particularly for larger flutes, without relying on visual demonstration. I have played the western concert flute for over 25 years, so getting a sound is easy. I'm also seeking accessible teachers/courses or live online lessons with strong verbal description. Boosts very much appreciated!
#Bansuri #BlindMusicians #Accessibility #MusicAccessibility #IndianClassicalMusic #Flute #IndianFlute #VisuallyImpaired #AskFedi

Introducing FUGE! No, this has nothing to do with fugitives. In fact, FUGE stands for the Free, Ultimate Guide to Emulation!
Created by @TheCube and inspired by @pixelate's Accessible Retro Games project, FUGE is a site that aims to give #blind and #VisuallyImpaired people the tools and skills they need in order to get into the exciting world of retro games and emulation. There is only a single page on the site right now, but the site aims to contain blind friendly guides for popular emulators such as RetroArch, @dolphin, @PCSX2 and more. FUGE is entirely #OpenSource, so anyone is welcome to contribute.

Website: https://fuge.seediffusion.cc
GitHub repo: https://github.com/seediffusion/fuge
#RetroGames #RetroGaming #BlindGamers #WePlayToo #BreakDownWalls

Solar Eclipse Sonification Tool for Visually Impaired

"I want students to be able to hear the eclipse, to hear the stars."

"The LightSound device is the result of a collaboration between Wanda Díaz-Merced, an astronomer who is blind, and Harvard astronomer Allyson Bieryla."

https://fortune.com/2024/04/05/total-solar-eclipse-blind-visually-impaired-experience/

#eclipse #eclipseday #lightsound #visuallyimpaired #impaired #blind #astronomy #sonification #fortune