Podcast Summary: Adventure, laughter, and teamwork filled the day as 18 students who are blind or low vision joined State Services for the …
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Podcasts and Blog posts sharing tools for success, ideas and successes from others who have transitioned from high school to college and to the workplace.
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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Level Up: Building Confidence, Skills, and Futures for Blind and Low Vision Students
Podcast Summary: Envision’s Level Up program is more than a summer camp—it’s a launching pad for blind and visually impaired students stepping into …
Cruising Through Summer: Next Exit—College
Podcast Summary: Buckle up for a mid-summer check-in with Peer Ambassadors Amy and Maddy as they reflect on the adventures, growth, and unexpected moments …
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Cooking Up Confidence: Ready, Set, Prep
Podcast Summary: Get ready to explore, experiment, and own the kitchen! In this exciting episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson visits the Ready, Set, …
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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 …
Peer Perspectives: How SSB Helps Students Build Independence and Explore Careers
Podcast Summary: This Blind Abilities episode features peer ambassadors Amy and Maddy, who share how Minnesota’s State Services for the Blind (SSB) has …