A Weekend with Team River Runner: Outtasight Grand Junction 2025 By Steve Baskis This past weekend, I had the privilege of participating in the 2025 Team River Runner Outtasight Grand Junction event. The trip came about after my friend and fellow veteran advocate, Celiann Gonzalez, reached out and asked me to help teach volunteers and…
Sailing with Purpose: My Experience with Sail to Win Posted on March 22, 2025 by Steve Baskis I recently had the incredible honor of being featured in Yachting Magazine for my participation in the Sail for Hope regatta, racing aboard the C&C 30 Chinook as part of the Sail to Win team. This unforgettable experience…
Vision Leaders Reception at CSUN 2025 Join Me at the Vision Leaders Reception at CSUN 2025 Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 | Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PT Location: Anaheim Marriott, 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802 I’m honored to be a featured guest at the Vision Leaders Reception, hosted by Braille Institute…
Webinar Invitation: Enhancing Accessibility in Audio Production Webinar Invitation: Enhancing Accessibility in Audio Production with Softube Watch the Webinar Recording Missed the live session? Watch the recorded webinar on YouTube to explore how Softube is enhancing accessibility in audio production for blind and visually impaired users. Watch the Webinar on YouTube Details Date: Tuesday, December…
The below smart home technology list was created for the organization Homes For Our Troops. If you have any questions about the list please feel free to use my contact form on my homepage. Smart Home Technology Lutron 1. Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Switch (PD-5ANS-WH-R, White) Type: Wireless lighting switch Compatibility: Works with all…
a paddling adventure I recently had the pleasure of participating in an extraordinary semi-wilderness expedition hosted by Team River Runner at the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior. Ken Braband did an outstanding job organizing the event and ensuring I had all the necessary information and instructions. Cohen Rautenkranz, a terrific volunteer and guide, picked us…
Sometimes Steve creates demonstrations for blind or visually impaired individuals. This episode features Steve describing how a blind user can use Pro Tools to record midi drums. Steve goes over creating an instrument track, loading a virtual instrument, recording a simple rock drum beat, editing & navigating midi notes, selecting & splitting midi notes and…
At the end of February, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a veterans winter camp in Whitefish, Montana. This trip was particularly memorable as it allowed me to reunite with some of my great friends from the blind veteran community: Brian Harris, Zack Tidwell, Lonnie Bedwell, Joe Cooler, Brian o’Connell, Joey Martinez, and Travis…
In early February, I journeyed to Miami, Florida, for a sailing expedition. My good friend, Aaron Isaacson, had established an organization named Sail to Win, dedicated to developing programs that benefit veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and individuals with disabilities. Although our team usually operates off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island, we decided to…
Hello everyone, I thought I would share an experience I had in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Nestled on the mountain in Steamboat Springs, there’s an organization called STARS. They offer various programs designed to help individuals with disabilities experience the great outdoors. My involvement has primarily been with their programs that provide guides and instructors for…