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Aira: Looking Forward: Now that the dust has settled and listening to the community response, Let’s look forward with Troy Otillio, CEO at Aira and Jenine Stanley Director, of Customer Communications

Podcast Summary: Troy Otillio and Jenine Stanley joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to talk about the latest news, price changes and a look forward. You can find out more about Aira and what they have to offer at Aira.io and download the Aira App on the App Store and Google Play Store. Contact Your State Services If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact...

tech Abilities: BookShare Reader is Here, AI Killing Human Narration, Apple Referrals Return, Weather App Can’t Weather it, Battery Replacement $$ Rising, and More Tech Tidbits from a Blindness Perspective

Podcast Summary: Serina, Seyoon and Jeff talk about the latest news and give their unique perspective whilst hanging out in  the Blind Abilities Studio. Learn about some of the breaking news, trends and developments in the Blindness, and Low vision world.  Here are some useful links stemming from the show: Death of the narrator? Apple unveils suite of AI-voiced audiobooks Apple Card brings back $75 Daily Cash bonus for new...

Helping Students Build Confidence, Explore Career Possibilities and Expand Their Horizons of Opportunities – Get to Know Deanna Langton, Sam Bannerman, and Kate Larson – 3 New Pre-Employment Transition Services Counselors at SSB

Podcast Summary: Full Transcript Below The Pre Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Team helps students between the ages of 14 and 21 build confidence, explore career possibilities, and expand horizons of opportunities. You will get to know 3 new Pre-ETS counselors, Deanna , Sam and Kate. You will get a sense of how excited they are about your future and offering  resources to help you achieve your dreams.    If you have questions...

The Business Enterprise program: Business Ownership Opportunities: Meet Owner/Operators Scott Eggen, Randall Crosby and Linda Allison

Podcast Summary: Full Transcript Below Scott Eggen, Randall Crosby and Linda Allison joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio. They are owner/operators in the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and are here to talk about their experiences and successful careers. The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) was established for Blind/Visually Impaired individuals to create opportunities and careers through food vending services and food and...

The BlindShell Classic 2 Accessible Cell Phone Adds the BARD App to its Growing Library of Apps! Welcome Back, Bari Azman and Diane Ducharme from BlindShell USA

Podcast Summary: Jeff Thompson and Pete Lane  once again welcome Bari Azman and Diane Ducharme, of the BlindShell USA company to the Blind Abilities studios to share an exciting announcement with our listeners! In this episode, Barry and Diane reveal a new app that has been recently added to the BlindShell Classic 2 app catalog. This is an app That they have been working hard to secure in their arsenal of available applications....

FocusOnFitness 5: Spinning the Exercise Bike and Timing that Interval Training. Episode 5 of the FocusOnFitness Series

Podcast Summary: Full Transcript Below FocusOnFitness is a series of basic exercises you can do in your house, in the dorm or during a short break. Using the natural surrounding without having to find the right equipment, the best gym or the perfect time to do a little workout. Focus on Fitness is all about doing it when you can and hey, why not? Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio...

FocusOnFitness 7: Dumbbells – Used in Sets or Individually. A Very  versatile Hand-held Piece of Equipment. Episode 7 of the FocusOnFitness Series

Podcast Summary: Full Transcript Below FocusOnFitness is a series of basic exercises you can do in your house, in the dorm or during a short break. Using the natural surrounding without having to find the right equipment, the best gym or the perfect time to do a little workout. Focus on Fitness is all about doing it when you can and hey, why not? Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio...

FocusOnFitness 6: Creating Space and Setting the Stage – What’s Under Your Feet? Episode 6 of the FocusOnFitness Series

Podcast Summary: Full Transcript Below FocusOnFitness is a series of basic exercises you can do in your house, in the dorm or during a short break. Using the natural surrounding without having to find the right equipment, the best gym or the perfect time to do a little workout. Focus on Fitness is all about doing it when you can and hey, why not? Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities...

FocusOnFitness 4: Stretching – The Windmill is a Great Core Building Exercise and a Great Way to Give that Core a Good Stretching. Episode 4 of 7 in this FocusOnFitness Series

Podcast Summary: Full Transcript Below FocusOnFitness is a series of basic exercises you can do in your house, in the dorm or during a short break. Using the natural surrounding without having to find the right equipment, the best gym or the perfect time to do a little workout. Focus on Fitness is all about doing it when you can and hey, why not? Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to Focus on...

FocusOnFitness: Walking – A Good cardio and Aerobic Exercise That Helps the Large Muscles, the Heart and Lungs. Episode #3 of 7 in this FocusOnFitness Series

Podcast Summary: FocusOnFitness is a series of basic exercises you can do in your house, in the dorm or during a short break. Using the natural surrounding without having to find the right equipment, the best gym or the perfect time to do a little workout. Focus on Fitness is all about doing it when you can and hey, why not? Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to Focus on Fitness and how you can...