{"store":{"baseInfo":{"podcastTitle":"Beyond Sight: A BISM Podcast","slug":"developmentw","podcastDescription":"Welcome to Beyond Sight, a podcast created by Blind Industries & Services of Maryland (BISM), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing innovative career and training and rehabilitation resources to blind residents of Maryland and beyond. Join us as we dive into the world of blindness with insights, stories, and discussions with our host, Independence Training and Rehabilitation instructor Qualik Ford, and passionate guests and industry experts. Together, let’s explore the possibilities ‘Beyond Sight!’","podcastLogo":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18717829/Screenshot_2024-08-21_at_85343_AM_b35u3h.png","podcastShareLogo":"https://d2bwo9zemjwxh5.cloudfront.net/image-logo/18717829/Screenshot_2024-08-21_at_85343_AM_b35u3h_1200x628.jpg?s=150405640a4ff7da63e7ae306567623a&e=png","podcastUrl":"https://developmentw.podbean.com","podcastCanSearched":true,"feedUrl":"https://feed.podbean.com/developmentw/feed.xml","theme":"elegant","podcastDeepLink":"https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-ycnjy-11d9c85?from=usersite","removePodbeanBranding":"no","brandingLogo":null,"timeZone":{"timeZoneId":15,"gmtAdjustment":"GMT-05:00","useDaylightTime":1,"value":-5,"text":"(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)","daylightStartTime":"Second Sunday Of March +2 Hours","daylightEndTime":"First Sunday Of November +2 Hours","timezone":"America/New_York"},"podcastDownloads":null,"totalEpisodes":20,"showComments":true,"iOSAppDownloadLink":null,"customizeCssUrl":null,"androidAppDownloadLink":null,"showPostShare":true,"showLike":true,"author":"developmentw","enableEngagementStats":true,"shareEmbedLink":"https://admin5.podbean.com/embed.html?id=pbblog-ycnjy-11d9c85-playlist","language":"en","sensitivitySessionExpireTime":3600,"podcastApps":[{"name":"Apple Podcasts","link":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-sight-a-bism-podcast/id1798105392","image":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1/site/images/admin5/apple-podcast.png","title":null},{"name":"Podbean App","link":"https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-ycnjy-11d9c85?from=usersite","image":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1/site/images/admin5/podbean-app.png","title":null},{"name":"Spotify","link":"https://open.spotify.com/show/6j486Cnl6Opk4WqqWahEJz","image":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1/site/images/admin5/spotify.png","title":null},{"name":"Amazon Music","link":"https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bd462e12-426c-4255-a9f2-1b3f4f905376","image":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1/site/images/admin5/AmazonMusic.png","title":null},{"name":"iHeartRadio","link":"https://iheart.com/podcast/210048945","image":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1/site/images/admin5/iHeartRadio.png","title":null},{"name":"PlayerFM","link":"https://player.fm/series/3595846","image":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1/site/images/admin5/PlayerFM.png","title":null},{"name":"Podchaser","link":"https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/beyond-sight-a-bism-podcast-5822371","image":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1/site/images/admin5/Podchaser.webp","title":null},{"name":"BoomPlay","link":"https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/128063","image":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1/site/images/admin5/BoomPlay.png","title":null}],"components":{"base":[{"id":"MainStyle","val":"light"},{"id":"Font","val":"Avenir"},{"id":"SecondaryFont","val":"Avenir"},{"id":"PlayerColor","val":"#8fc31f"},{"id":"PlayerStyle","val":"player1"},{"id":"PlayerWave","val":"show"},{"id":"Favicon","val":null},{"id":"CookiesNotice","val":"hide"},{"id":"CookiesNoticeContent","val":"

Cookies Notice

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies.

"},{"id":"EpisodePageListenOn","val":"hide"},{"id":"EpisodePageCustomizeComponent","val":"hide"}],"home-header":[{"id":"HomeHeaderTextColor","val":"#000000"},{"id":"HomeHeaderBackgroundColor","val":"#ffffff"}],"page-header":[{"id":"PageHeaderTextColor","val":"#ffffff"},{"id":"PageHeaderBackgroundColor","val":"#868686"}],"episode-list":[{"id":"EpisodeListType","val":"grid"},{"id":"EpisodesPerPage","val":10},{"id":"EpisodeStats","val":"show"}],"navigation":[{"id":"NavigationFontColor","val":"#000000"},{"id":"NavigationBackgroundColor","val":"#e9e9e9"},{"id":"NavigationSearch","val":"show"},{"id":"NavigationLinks","val":[{"id":"Home","type":"Link","value":"/","text":"Home","subitems":[]},{"id":"Subscribe","type":"Link","value":"https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/kNMvxoszvu6l","text":"Subscribe","subitems":[]},{"id":"Profile","type":"Link","value":"https://www.podbean.com/user-gpvnXzFk8uG0","text":"Profile","subitems":[]}]}],"footer":[{"id":"FooterType","val":"Footer2"},{"id":"FooterFontColor","val":"#ffffff"},{"id":"FooterBackgroundColor","val":"#000000"},{"id":"FooterCopyright","val":"Copyright 2025 All rights reserved."},{"id":"SocialMediaLinks","val":{"facebook_username":"","twitter_username":"","instagram_username":"","youtube_username":"","linkedin_username":""}}],"customize-container1":[],"customize-container2":[{"id":"ComponentImageText-1","val":{"ComponentFontColor":"#000000","ComponentBackgroundColor":"#f2f2f2","ComponentImage":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bqc56tc4vf4y2b7b/Screenshot_2024-11-24_at_34401_PM453b511f-b807-261e-ace7-de2e245538ae.png","ComponentContent":"

Beyond Sight Podcast - Brought to you by BISM

Welcome to \"Beyond Sight,\" the podcast where we explore the inspiring stories and impactful work of individuals and organizations dedicated to empowering the blind and low vision community. Hosted by Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM), each episode delves into topics ranging from innovative programs and services to personal triumphs and community engagement, all aimed at enhancing independence and quality of life for those with visual impairments.

Join us as we chat with BISM leaders, program participants, and special guests who share their unique experiences, insights, and visions for a more inclusive world. Whether you’re part of the blind and low vision community or an ally, \"Beyond Sight\" offers valuable perspectives and inspiration to help you see the world through a different lens.

Tune in to \"Beyond Sight\" as we go beyond the surface, beyond the challenges, and beyond sight to discover the limitless possibilities that await the blind and low vision community.

"}}]},"allLinks":[],"mainStylesDefaultSettings":null,"defaultCustomizeComponents":null,"scripts":[],"metas":null,"appConfig":{"package":"com.podbean.app.podcast","app_store_id":973361050,"app_name":"Podbean","scheme":"podbean"},"customizeCss":null,"canEditCss":null,"enableJsCodeInCustomizeContent":false,"enabledIframeCodeInCustomizeContent":true,"sectionMaxCount":10,"enableEditorLink":true,"enableEditCookiesNotice":true,"siteRedirectToFeed":false,"podcatcherRssUrl":null,"showFeed":true,"showTopBar":true,"enableWebSiteLike":true,"organizationName":null,"organizationPageLink":null},"backToListUrl":"/","tinymceLoaded":false,"listEpisodes":[],"userLikedEpisodes":[],"userLikeCheckedEpisodes":[],"topBarIframeLoaded":false,"listTotalCount":0,"listTotalPage":0,"listPage":0,"listType":"all","listValue":"","listName":"","pageLoading":false,"apiBaseUrl":"https://developmentw.podbean.com","apiV2BaseUrl":"","apiCommonParams":{"t":"69d93a9a","clientSignature":"e807126868dd3f8e74527ace2df3f4d3","u":null,"customizing":null},"apiCommonHeaders":{},"comments":[],"commentsTotalCount":0,"commentsTotalPage":0,"commentsPage":1,"commentEpisodeId":"pb26296431-ze3ki","episode":{"id":"pb26296431","idTag":"ze3ki","title":"Pathways to Success: Empowering Employment Through Work Readiness","logo":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18717829/Screenshot_2024-08-21_at_85343_AM_b35u3h_300x300.png","shareLogo":"https://d2bwo9zemjwxh5.cloudfront.net/image-logo/18717829/Screenshot_2024-08-21_at_85343_AM_b35u3h_1200x628.jpg?s=150405640a4ff7da63e7ae306567623a&e=png","largeLogo":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18717829/Screenshot_2024-08-21_at_85343_AM_b35u3h.png","previewContent":null,"content":"

Join hosts Qualik Ford and Derique Simon as they go #BeyondSight to learn about BISM’s workforce development programs and how we’re helping people tailor their capabilities to maximize their potential.

","publishTimestamp":1753368210,"duration":3209,"mediaUrl":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rxycjqfjcdnrgwcq/Beyond_Sight_Episode_12_Finalbapu3.mp3","mediaType":"audio/mpeg","shareLink":"https://admin5.podbean.com/embed.html?id=pb-ze3ki-191406f","likedCount":0,"deepLink":"https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ze3ki-191406f","transcriptUrl":null,"permalink":"/e/pathways-to-success-empowering-employment-through-work-readiness/","downloadLink":"https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ze3ki-191406f?download=1","fallbackResource":null,"fallbackResourceMimetype":null,"downloadCount":45,"status":"publish","hasMoreContent":false,"chaptersUrl":null,"explicit":false},"episodeShareLink":null,"deepLink":"https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ze3ki-191406f","playlist":{"episodes":[],"current":0,"start":0,"stop":0,"playing":true,"playerLoading":true,"playbackRate":1,"playbackRateIndex":1,"volume":1},"toasts":[],"confirm":null,"customizeEditorFormZIndex":999,"lastRequestTime":null,"validateChangesOnBeforeunload":true,"windowWidth":1000,"VITE_FS1_CDN_URL_PREFIX":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/fs1","reloadStats":false,"userIdEncrypted":null,"userProfilePicture":null,"username":null,"isVerified":false,"loadUserInfo":false,"loginUrl":"https://www.podbean.com/site/user/login?return=https%253A%252F%252Fdevelopmentw.podbean.com%252Fe%252Fpathways-to-success-empowering-employment-through-work-readiness%252F&rts=07523a3f4b1a1d1f11f4c7f92949d8577accdf2b","recaptchaV3Loaded":false,"recaptchaV2Loaded":false,"likesLoaded":false,"commentLikeMap":{},"commentOffset":0,"widgetCommentsLoaded":false},"episode":{"id":"pb26296431","idTag":"ze3ki","title":"Pathways to Success: Empowering Employment Through Work Readiness","logo":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18717829/Screenshot_2024-08-21_at_85343_AM_b35u3h_300x300.png","shareLogo":"https://d2bwo9zemjwxh5.cloudfront.net/image-logo/18717829/Screenshot_2024-08-21_at_85343_AM_b35u3h_1200x628.jpg?s=150405640a4ff7da63e7ae306567623a&e=png","largeLogo":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18717829/Screenshot_2024-08-21_at_85343_AM_b35u3h.png","previewContent":null,"content":"