Podcast Summary: Thinking about college but not sure what it’s really like as a blind or low vision student? In this College 101 conversation, transition …
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Blind Abilities Presents...
Blind Abilities Presents is a series of podcasts spotlighting people, companies and products that inspire and enhance the opportunities for the Blind and visually Impaired.
BITS Has the Solutions: Empowering Blind Tech Users Through Community, Training, and Opportunity
Podcast Summary: In this Blind Abilities episode, Jeff Thompson talks with Jeff Bishop, president of BITS—Blind Information Technology Specialists—an …
Wellness Wednesday: What Do We Do for Wellness and Staying on Track
Podcast Summary: Beth, Robin and Jeff dive into what they personally do to replenish their energy whether it be mental or physical. Listen in as they talk …
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Orientation and Mobility: Building Confident Independence for Blind and Low Vision Students
Podcast Summary: Orientation and mobility (O&M) gives blind and low vision students the skills to travel safely, confidently, and independently—at home, …
Step Up, Dive In, Play On: Exploring Adaptive Sports and Community
Podcast Summary: From the Minnesota State Capitol to the halls of the Department of Transportation, White Cane Day 2025 shined a light on independence, …
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Wellness Wednesday: Navigating Todays Job Market with Wellness and Confidence
Podcast Summary: In this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, Robin Ennis and Jeff Thompson talk about employment and the many aspects of looking for …
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Minnesota Honors White Cane Day: Safety, Freedom, and a Future Without Limits
Podcast Summary: White Cane Day 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitol was a celebration of pride, freedom, and possibility. Leaders, students, families, and …
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From Screen Readers to Self-Reliance: Cheryl’s Journey to Becoming a Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist
Podcast Summary: In this Blind Abilities conversation, Cheryl McIntosh shares her journey toward becoming a Certified Assistive Technology Instructional …
Social Security, Medicare, and Medical Assistance A Parent’s Roadmap to Understanding Benefits
Podcast Summary: This parent-focused webinar demystifies benefits so you can plan with confidence. Benefits Navigator Marcy LaCroix explains how SSI and SSDI …
Unscripted: Apple Store Tripping, CoPilot Be Gone, Straps and Tethers, and Microphones, Interfaces and the Studio Sound
Podcast Summary: In this episode of Unscripted, Jeff Thompson and Sree Roy dive into the everyday mix of tech talk and personal takes, all in the natural …
Canoes, Confidence, and Connections: Students Paddle the Mississippi with SSB
Podcast Summary: Adventure, laughter, and teamwork filled the day as 18 students who are blind or low vision joined State Services for the …
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Tech Abilities: Apple Picks Meta Tricks and a Bug Fix… But, is that It?
The Tech Abilities crew is back with Serina, Seyoon, Sree, Cheryl, and Jeff stirring up plenty of laughs and tech talk. Did anyone score a sweet deal at the …
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