https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/ReadySetPrep.mp3Podcast Summary: Get ready to explore, experiment, and own the kitchen! In this exciting episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson visits the Ready, Set, Prep program at State Services for the Blind…
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Wellness Wednesday: Belonging: The Power of Choice in Accessibility
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/WellnessWednesday070225.mp3Podcast Summary: In this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin and Robin Ennis, joined by Jeff Thompson, explore the evolving landscape of accessibility through the lens of an upcoming all-inclusive hotel designed…
Wellness Wednesday: Isolation – From Alone to A Little Less Lonely: Steps Toward Social Reconnection
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/WellnessWednesday070125.mp3Podcast Summary: In this heartfelt episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth, Robin, and Jeff tackle the often-overlooked topic of isolation as we age—especially for those living with disabilities. They explore how life transitions,…
From Audio Books, Braille to Broadcast: Behind the Scenes at State Services for the Blind – A Tour Through SSB’s Communication Center
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/SSB_Tour.mp3podcast 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 (STP) at the University of St….
Seable Holidays: Turning Accessible Travel Dreams Into Reality
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/SeableHolidays2025.mp3Podcast Summary: Discover a world where accessibility meets adventure! In this episode inspired by the Minnesota State Academy’s International Club, Jeff Thompson explores Seable Holidays, a unique travel company transforming vacations for blind…
Immersive. Inclusive. Incredible. Dive Into the LuminoCity Podcast – Where Audio Description Redefines Inclusive Story Telling
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/LuminatoFestival2025.mp3Podcast Summary: Jeff Thompson welcomes Christine Malec to the Blind Abilities studio to shine a spotlight on the LuminoCity Podcast—an immersive audio experience created for the Luminato Festival in Toronto. Designed with…
From Confidence to Career: Explore Summer with the LEAP Program
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/LeapSummer2025.mp3Podcast 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 14–21 who want to gain real…
Come Sail Away or Kick Into Confidence: Summer Camps That Empower at Lighthouse Center for Vital Living
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/LighthouseCenter52025.mp3Podcast Summary: Get ready for an unforgettable summer with the Lighthouse Center for Vital Living in Duluth, Minnesota! Designed for students ages 14–21 who are blind or visually impaired, these week-long camps…
From Classroom to Career: Vanward Consulting is Reshaping How Blind and Low Vision Youth Prepare for College, Careers, and Life
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/VanwardConsulting.mp3Podcast Summary: Founded by Gary Horton and joined by technical specialist Bahz, Vanward Consulting offers immersive, skill-building programs like *Lean In* and *Lean In Prep*. These initiatives go beyond job training—empowering students…
Wellness Wednesday: I Got a Feeling, Somebodies Watching Me
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/WellnessWednesday4022025.mp3Podcast Summary: In this casual conversation, Beth, robin and Jeff talk about that feeling that people are watching us when we are out and about in the public sphere. How fear may…
Swing for the Fences: Building Confidence Through Orientation & Mobility
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/OrientationAndMobilitySSB2.mp3Podcast Summary: Meet Jenny Pelletier and Abdi Mumin, two passionate Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instructors who are helping blind and visually impaired students build confidence, independence, and street smarts—one step at a…
Building Your Path: Summer Jobs, Resumes, and Real-World Skills with State Services for the Blind
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/TouYang.mp3Podcast Summary: Meet Tou Yang, a Transition Work Opportunities Navigator at State Services for the Blind! Tou helps students explore career options, build resumes, prepare for interviews, and find summer jobs, internships,…