Legally Blind Filmmaker James Rath on Accessibility, Self-Acceptance and Overcoming Adversity
<p>On this episode of the Colin and Samir Podcast we interview legally blind filmmaker James Rath. James is an incredibly inspiring creator - he makes awesome content for his YouTube Channel, he directs commercials for big brands and he consults on accessibility features for tech and gaming companies. </p> <p>We first met James through a cold email he sent us, we ended up getting coffee and making a video together.</p> <p>Here is that video: <a href="https://youtu.be/71Dl3eKi78E">https://youtu.be/71Dl3eKi78E</a></p> <p>Check out James' Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jamesrath</p> <p>On this podcast, we cover accessibility, self-acceptance and mental health. If you are struggling with mental health, we have provided links to resources below: </p> <h2><span style="font-size: 8pt;">NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE 1‑800‑273‑TALK (8255)</span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the<a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.suicidepreventionlifeline.org%2F&t=Mzg5MDE5MDRkZjczMDdmNTBjMmM4MzgyYTJjN2RhYTJmYmQwYWE4MCxUbU4zdWpESg%3D%3D&p=&m=0"> National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</a>. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 8pt;">NAMI INFORMATION HELPLINE 1 (800) 950-NAMI (6264)</span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The <a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nami.org%2Fhelpline&t=M2U1NTMzNzE0OGQxYzAwOWY3ZWJmMzI4ODNkNDk2MDg5YjkzNjczMixUbU4zdWpESg%3D%3D&p=&m=0" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Information HelpLine</a> is an information and referral service which can be reached by calling 1 (800) 950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., EST. or by emailing <a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=mailto%3Ainfo%40nami.org&t=NzMzOTZiMTI5OTFkMTUwNGYwMTBiM2RiMTc3YWJkNmZiNmQ2OWJmYyxUbU4zdWpESg%3D%3D&p=&m=0">info@nami.org</a>.</span></p>
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On this episode of the Colin and Samir Podcast we interview legally blind filmmaker James Rath. James is an incredibly inspiring creator - he makes awesome content for his YouTube Channel, he directs commercials for big brands and he consults on accessibility features for tech and gaming companies.
We first met James through a cold email he sent us, we ended up getting coffee and making a video together.
Here is that video: https://youtu.be/71Dl3eKi78E
Check out James' Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jamesrath
On this podcast, we cover accessibility, self-acceptance and mental health. If you are struggling with mental health, we have provided links to resources below:
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE 1‑800‑273‑TALK (8255)
If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.
NAMI INFORMATION HELPLINE 1 (800) 950-NAMI (6264)
The Information HelpLine is an information and referral service which can be reached by calling 1 (800) 950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., EST. or by emailing info@nami.org.
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