https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/WellnessWednesdayJune2.mp3Podcast Summary: In episode 36 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, delve into the dynamics of arguments and effective communication during conflicts. They share insights on…
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Wellness Wednesday: The Loneliness of Inaccessibility – How Group and Classroom Settings Can Be Inclusive or Leave Us Wanting
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/WellnessWednesdayJune1.mp3Podcast Summary: In this 35th episode of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore how group settings like college classes, meetings, and PowerPoint presentations can often be…
SSB Opportunities: Golf Event for Blind and Visually Impaired Students on June 17
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/GolfEventSSB.mp3Podcast Summary: Full Transcript Shane DeSantis joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to announce the June 17th Golf Event for students with State services for the Blind. When Monday June 17 from…
Gina Martin’s Journey Toward Founding Diverse Abilities is a Testament to Resilience and Transformation
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/GinaMartin.mp3Podcast Summary: Join us on Blind Abilities as we talk with Gina Martin, founder of Diverse Abilities. Diagnosed with Progressive Cone Dystrophy in 1992, Gina’s journey to embrace her blindness began in…
Wellness Wednesday: Finding Your True Self: Embracing Your Unique Journey
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/WellnessWednesdayMay2.mp3Podcast Summary: In this 34th episode of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore the concept of self-identity and the impact of external influences on our personal…
Peer to Peer with Maddy and Amy: An Introduction to the Peer Ambassadors for Transition Age Students
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/PeerAmbassadors1.mp3Podcast Summary: Full Transcript Maddy and Amy are SSB students conducting peer-to-peer programming for students across the state for instruction on various topics of interest for visually impaired students. They are also…
The Blind Kitchen: Adaptive Tools, Helpful Strategies, and Specialized Knowledge to Blind and Visually Impaired People – Meet Founder Debra Erickson
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/TheBlindKitchen2024.mp3Podcast Summary: Debra Erickson, founder of The Blind Kitchen, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind abilities Studio to introduce us to and bring us up to date with The Blind Kitchen, the web site, the…
Wellness Wednesday: Redefining Mental Wellness: Media Influence and Workplace Solutions
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/WellnessWednesdayMay1.mp3Podcast Summary: In this 33rd episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, address societies desensitization to mental wellness. They discuss the pivotal role the media plays in…
You Got the Headphones, we Got the Drama – Story More Has Something for everyone! Dive into Story More with Micah Thomas.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/Storymore2024.mp3Podcast Summary: Join host Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities studio as we dive into the captivating world of audio drama with our special guest, Micah Thomas, the creative force behind Story…
By Popular Demand: Blind Piano Lessons: With nearly 20 years of teaching through distance learning, meet Mark Miller and begin playing today!
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/BlindPianoLessons2.mp3Podcast Summary: Mark Miller has been teaching Blind and Visually Impaired students to play piano for nearly 20 years. Distance learning is nothing new to Mark Miller and his students as he…
Wellness Wednesday: Unwind the Mind: Navigating Stress with Savvy!
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/wellnessWednesdayApril3.mp3Podcast Summary: In this 32nd episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, focus on Stress Awareness, which is during this month of April. In today’s enlightening discussion, we dive deep…
Wellness Wednesday: Chuckling to Wellness: How Giggles Turn into Gigawatts of Joy
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/WellnessWednesday31.mp3Podcast Summary: In this 31st episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore the therapeutic benefits of laughter. They discuss how therapists may use humor to improve client rapport…