Podcast Summary: Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of snowshoeing, learn how to build a campfire, or master winter hiking skills? In this special …
Careers
Podcasts and Blogs focusing on Careers with a Blindness perspective.
Experiencing Blindness Through Taste: The Educational Impact of Desserts in the Dark
Full Transcript Podcast Summary: The Desserts in the Dark event at Minnesota State Academy for the Blind (MSAB) provided a hands-on experience for sighted …
Two Journeys to Employment: From High School to College and Career – Lessons in Advocacy and Resilience with Gabby Gingras
Podcast Summary: In this 2nd episode of the Two Journeys to Employment, Gabby Gingras shares her inspiring journey from student to professional, …
Two Journeys to Employment: Unlocking Potential: Embracing Resources and Building Your Dream Career – Meet Kat Wilke
Podcast Summary: In episode 1 of the Two Journeys to Employment series, Kat Wilke shares her inspiring journey from high school to becoming a …
Advocacy in Action: Stories of Persistence and Change
Podcast Summary: Full Transcript This episode of Blind Abilities highlights the inspiring journeys of three individuals—Judy Sanders, Janet Dickelman, and …
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Education Without Limits: Leslie Dickson on Navigating School, College, and a Career at the VA, Empowering Veterans to Thrive Beyond Vision Loss
Podcast Summary: In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson interviews Leslie Dickson, a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist at the VA, who shares …
Preparing for Success: College and Career Insights for Blind and Low Vision Students – Meet Anjie Hall, an Expert in the Disabilities Resource Field
Full Transcript Podcast Summary: Curious about how to navigate college life as a blind or low vision student? Anjie Hall, an expert in disability …
Building Career Paths: Insights for Young Adults from SSB’s Student Career Networking Event
Podcast Summary: State Services for the Blind of Minnesota (SSB) hosted a Student career networking event for blind and low-vision high school and college …
Minnesota Wild Blind Hockey: Passion, Community, and Opportunities on the Ice and announcing a Career Networking Event for Blind Students
Full Transcript Podcast Summary: In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson speaks with Brady and Nick from the Minnesota Wild Blind …
Crush Your College Goals: Jennifer Martinez-Badillo’s Story of Determination and Support from State Services for the Blind
Podcast Summary: Jennifer Martinez-Badillo shares her journey of securing a position at College Possible through AmeriCorps, where she helps high school …
College 101 – Back to School with Connor Kunze: High School, PSEO and College
Podcast Summary: Full Transcript In this episode of Blind Abilities, high school student Connor Kunze discusses the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options …
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Welcome to SSB!
Podcast Summary: Full Transcript In this episode, Peer Ambassadors, Amy and Maddy, introduce themselves and share their personal journeys, detailing how …