https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/GabbyGingras.mp3Podcast Summary: In this 2nd episode of the Two Journeys to Employment, Gabby Gingras shares her inspiring journey from student to professional, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy, resilience, and using available resources. As a…
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Two Journeys to Employment: Unlocking Potential: Embracing Resources and Building Your Dream Career – Meet Kat Wilke
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/KatWilke.mp3Podcast Summary: In episode 1 of the Two Journeys to Employment series, Kat Wilke shares her inspiring journey from high school to becoming a speech-language pathologist. Diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease in eighth grade,…
Wellness Wednesday: I’m Laughing at That, Now
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/WWJan1_2025.mp3Podcast Summary: Beth and Robin revisit their most awkward, cringe-worthy, or downright baffling moments—the ones that weren’t funny at all back then. But hindsight (and a good sense of humor) turn those memories into…
Something to Think About: Managing App Updates and Data Usage: A Little Awareness Goes a Long Way
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/UpdatingApps_STTA1.mp3Full Transcript Podcast Summary: In this Something to Think About episode, Jeff brings a bit of awareness to the data usage while updating apps. Updating apps can significantly impact your data usage,…
Tech Abilities: O&M, Gadgets, and the Positivity Equation (Math Alert!)
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/TA1Jan2025.mp3Podcast Summary: Hold onto your canes, because the Tech Abilities crew is back! Jeff and Serina round up Leslie Dickson, Cheryl Macintosh, and Katy Todd for the first New Year episode spanning the rains of Washington to…
Advocacy in Action: Stories of Persistence and Change
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/AdvocacySSB2024.mp3Podcast Summary: Full Transcript This episode of Blind Abilities highlights the inspiring journeys of three individuals—Judy Sanders, Janet Dickelman, and Ben Zheng—who exemplify advocacy in action. Judy recounts her pioneering efforts to…
Wellness Wednesday: Festive Reflections: Celebrating the Holidays and Honoring Memories
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/WellnessWednesdayDec2Of2024.mp3Podcast Summary: This special holiday episode of the Wellness Wednesday series on the Blind Abilities Podcast is a heartfelt, lighthearted reflection on the holiday season and the approaching new year. Hosts Beth Gustin and Robin Ennis explore the…
The Future of Accessibility: Tools for Success in Education and Beyond: Insights from Jesse Anderson
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/SSBJesseAnderson24.mp3Full Transcript Podcast Summary: Jesse Anderson, Assistive Technology Specialist at State Services for the Blind of Minnesota, discusses the latest advancements in assistive technology for high school and college students. He highlights…
Wellness Wednesday: Being Alone, Not Alone, and Where Loneliness Might Linger in Between
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/WellnessWednesdayDec1_2024.mp3Podcast Summary: In Episode 46 of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore the delicate balance between being alone, not being alone, and the subtle spaces where loneliness might…
Tech Abilities: Festive Tech Talk: Gadgets, Gratitude, Meta Ray Bans Fly Solo, and Bell Bottoms
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/TechAbilitiesDec2024.mp3Podcast Summary: The Tech Abilities Crew jingles back into the Blind Abilities studio—live (well, sort of)! Serina, Cindy, and Jeff dive into Black Friday blues, Cyber Monday madness, and the holiday vibes…
Education Without Limits: Leslie Dickson on Navigating School, College, and a Career at the VA, Empowering Veterans to Thrive Beyond Vision Loss
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/LeslieDickson.mp3Podcast Summary: In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson interviews Leslie Dickson, a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist at the VA, who shares her inspiring journey of resilience and success as a blind individual….
From High School to College: Navigating Accommodations and Independence – Meet the College 101 Panelists, Amy, Arianna, and Maddy
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/2024College101.mp3Full Transcript Podcast Summary: In the “College 101” webinar hosted by State Services for the Blind of Minnesota, three students, Amy, Arianna, and Maddy, shared their experiences transitioning from high school to…