Rob Ence, Utah Commission on Aging | Utah Libraries Have You Covered
Listen in as Rob Ence, the executive director of the Utah Commission on Aging, explains the role of the commission and how it works to connect research, public policy, and community resources on behalf of older adults. He details the partners and programs available to every Utah resident whether a senior adult or a caregiver for a senior. The commission also has many resources that benefit people who are blind and disabled.
Rob Ence - GuestJeri Openshaw - HostJason Powers - Audio Recording Manager
22 Dec 2025
Macy Lewis | Utah Libraries Have You Covered
Author Macy Lewis discusses her children's books and romantic suspense novels, highlighting themes of friendship, adventure, and faith in an interview with Jeri Openshaw.
1 Dec 2025
Gabriella Huggins, Art Access | Utah Libraries Have You Covered
Gabriella Huggins, Executive Director of Art Access, discusses Art Access services and opportunities for involvement in an interview with Jeri Openshaw, highlighting how they assist blind and disabled patrons in engaging with art.
20 Nov 2025
Kat Potter, CCE Deputy Director | Utah Libraries Have You Covered
Kat Potter, Deputy Director at the Department of Culture and Community Engagement, delivers an overview of the nine divisions within CCE and her aspirations for the Department's future in this interview.
18 Nov 2025
Unicorn Soda Design | Utah Libraries Have You Covered
Steven Erb, Sarah Erb, and Mave Erb of Unicorn Soda Design share with host Jeri Openshaw their inspiration for creating tactile, multi-sensory games for the blind and disabled in this interview.
24 Sept 2025
Donna Law, CCE Director | Utah Libraries Have You Covered
Donna Law, Cultural and Community Engagement Executive Director, discusses her career path and vision for the future of Utah libraries in an interview with Jeri Openshaw.
3 Sept 2025
Donna Law, CCE Executive Director | Utah Libraries Have You Covered
Host Jeri Openshaw interviews CCE Executive Director Donna Law about her career path and plans for statewide America250 celebrations.
10 Jul 2025
Jason Broughton, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled | Utah Libraries Have You Covered
Jason Broughton, director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, discusses the free services and resources available through NLS and the Utah State Library for individuals with visual, physical, or reading disabilities in this interview.
7 Jul 2025
James Toledo, Deputy Director at the Utah Division of Indian Affairs | Utah Libraries Have You Covered
James Toledo, Deputy Director at the Utah Division of Indian Affairs, discusses programs and resources available for Utah's eight sovereign Tribal nations in an interview with Jeri Openshaw.
21 May 2025
Ray Wright, Woodshop Instructor at the DSBVI | Utah Libraries Have You Covered
If you or someone you know is blind or disabled the last thing you may think of tackling is woodworking. Think again—a woodshop for the blind and disabled can be a valuable resource for individuals with visual impairments or other disabilities, providing a space for woodworking and other creative endeavors. These workshops can offer adapted tools, techniques, and guidance to make woodworking accessible and enjoyable. Additionally, they can provide a sense of community and social interaction for those with disabilities. At the Utah Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Woodshop instructor Ray Wright says there are so many benefits to woodworking. In this podcast Ray explains how adaptive tools, techniques, and training can make woodworking possible for individuals with visual impairments or other disabilities. It is a great way to empower blind or disabled people to see what the are capable of and lead to personal and other vocational opportunities.
In this Utah Libraries Have You Covered episode, Ray talks about his journey to becoming the Woodshop Instructor.
Ray Wright - GuestJeri Openshaw - HostJason Powers - Audio Recording Manager
17 Mar 2025
David Wicai & CCE | Utah Libraries Have You Covered
In this episode we chat with David Wicai, the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement (CCE). CCE and its divisions are the heart and soul of Utah government. David talks about his role in CCE, CCE's nine divisions, and how we serve Utah residents.
Utah Arts & Museums
Utah State Library Division
UServeUtah: Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism
Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs
Utah Division of Indian Affairs
Utah Historical Society
Utah STEM Action Center
Utah State Historic Preservation Office
Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission
Originally Recorded: December 2024.
David Wicai - GuestJeri Openshaw - HostJason Powers - Audio Recording Manager
17 Mar 2025
State Librarian Cara Rothman | Utah Libraries Have You Covered
In this episode we chat with Cara Rothman, the Utah State Librarian and Division Director at the Utah State Library. Cara talks about the Utah State Library and Utah's public libraries.
Originally Recorded: December 2024.
Cara Rothman - Guest Jeri Openshaw - HostJason Powers - Audio Recording Manager
17 Mar 2025
Lisa Nelson & the Utah State Library for the Blind | Utah Libraries Have You Covered
In this episode we chat with Lisa Nelson, Program Manager with the Utah State Library Program for the Blind and Disabled and the library services provided to the blind and visually impaired. The Library houses the world's largest braille collection and the largest audiobook collection for the blind.
Individuals who cannot read or use conventional printed materials as a result of visual or physical limitations, i.e. blind, visual disability, physical disability, and/or reading/learning disability are by law eligible. This also includes persons in private homes, nursing homes, hospitals, schools and other institutions.
Large Print Collection
iBill Currency Reader
Utah Regional Library for the Blind (Serves People)
Multistate Center West (Serves Libraries)
Braille and the Braille E-Reader: Serves 19 States
BARD and the National Library Service
Audiobooks and Audiobook Cartridges: Serves Utah, Wyoming, Alaska, and Montana
Braille Transcribing
Recording Studio, Locally Recorded Books, and Volunteer Readers
Reading Materials for All Age Groups and All Interests
Originally Recorded: November 2024.
Lisa Nelson – GuestJeri Openshaw – HostJason Powers – Audio Recording Manager
17 Mar 2025
Merrily Cannon & Hygge | Utah Libraries Have You Covered
In this episode we chat with Merrily Cannon, Library Development Program Manager with the Utah State Library (USL). Merrily chats about what the Library Development Program provides to Utah’s libraries and hygge, the Danish art of coziness.
Originally Recorded: November 2024.
Merrily Cannon – Guest Jeri Openshaw – HostJason Powers – Audio Recording Manager
17 Mar 2025
Adam Rushforth & the DSBVI | Utah Libraries Have You Covered
In this episode we chat with Adam Rushforth, Training & Adjustment Services Coordinator with the Utah Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the services provided to the blind and visually impaired.
Originally Recorded: October 2024.
Adam Rushforth – Guest Jeri Openshaw – HostJason Powers – Audio Recording Manager
13 Mar 2025
Julia Lyon & A Dinosaur Named Ruth | Utah Libraries Have You Covered
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Utah Libraries Have You Covered Podcast!
In this episode we chat with local author Julia Lyon about her children’s book A Dinosaur Named Ruth: How Ruth Mason Discovered Fossils in Her Own Backyard. Her book is available in our KLAS catalog. It will soon be available in braille.
Please visit the https://blindlibrary.utah.gov for more information about the Utah State Library Program for the Blind & Disabled.
Originally Recorded: August 2024.
Julia Lyon – Guest & Utah AuthorJeri Openshaw – HostJason Powers – Audio Recording Manager
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