Bonus: Blind Birding, pt. 1
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We have a few more surprises in store for you this season, including this very special, two-part bonus episode. Qudsiya sat down with Jerry Berrier. Jerry is a member of Birdability.org, an organization dedicated to making birding accessible to all. He is also a member of the Bay State Council of the Blind.
Jerry and Qudsiya explored the world of blind birding, chatted about Jerry’s work to develop nature trails that are accessible to all, and how he and a group of other blind birders planned the first ever national blind birder bird-a-thon in May 2025. And be sure to stay tuned for part two of their conversation. we promise you, it'll be a hoot of a time!
Transcript available here
About the guest:
After 18 years in human resources, Jerry Berrier worked in the field of assistive technology for over 20 years. He spent six years as assistant manager at the Verizon center for customers with disabilities, followed by seven years as an assistive technology consultant specializing in work with Deafblind consumers. Most recently, he ended a nine-year stint at the Perkins School for the Blind in the field of assistive technology. He retired from full-time employment in June of 2021.
His interests include audio production, accessible web design, and birding by ear. He has consulted on numerous accessibility projects with the Massachusetts Audubon Society, including fifteen all-persons trails projects. He has conducted birding by ear workshops and nature walks, both for blind and sighted audiences of all ages.
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