Podcast Summary: The Apex Program is opening doors to careers in cybersecurity for blind and visually impaired students across the country. With over 750,000 …
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Careers
Podcasts and Blogs focusing on Careers with a Blindness perspective.
A Spark for Success: Empowering Youth to Step Into Their Future
Podcast Summary: In this Blind Abilities podcast, Jeff Thompson speaks with Laila Nachar, the Multiple Systems and Pathways Navigator at State Services for …
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From Audio Books, Braille to Broadcast: Behind the Scenes at State Services for the Blind – A Tour Through SSB’s Communication Center
podcast Summary: Ever wonder how a book becomes Braille? Or how an employee manual turns into an audio file? The students of the Summer Transition Program …
From Confidence to Career: Explore Summer with the LEAP Program
Podcast Summary: Get ready to LEAP into summer with Learn, Earn, and Prosper! This virtual program is made just for blind and visually impaired students ages …
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Come Sail Away or Kick Into Confidence: Summer Camps That Empower at Lighthouse Center for Vital Living
Podcast Summary: Get ready for an unforgettable summer with the Lighthouse Center for Vital Living in Duluth, Minnesota! Designed for students ages 14–21 who …
From Classroom to Career: Vanward Consulting is Reshaping How Blind and Low Vision Youth Prepare for College, Careers, and Life
Podcast Summary: Founded by Gary Horton and joined by technical specialist Bahz, Vanward Consulting offers immersive, skill-building programs like *Lean In* …
Swing for the Fences: Building Confidence Through Orientation & Mobility
Podcast Summary: Meet Jenny Pelletier and Abdi Mumin, two passionate Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instructors who are helping blind and visually …
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Building Your Path: Summer Jobs, Resumes, and Real-World Skills with State Services for the Blind
Podcast Summary: Meet Tou Yang, a Transition Work Opportunities Navigator at State Services for the Blind! Tou helps students explore career options, build …
Student Readiness: Navigating College with Confidence: Tips for Students with Vision Loss
Podcast Summary: In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson speaks with three professionals from State Services for the Blind (SSB)—Kate Larson, Randi …
Exploring the Outdoors: A Winter Adventure for Blind and Visually Impaired Students
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 …
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, …