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.
Caitlyn is setting out to transition from High School to College and to a career and is getting all the skills and training to enhance her opportunities. Jeff Thompson of the Blind Abilities Team interviews Caitlyn about her plans, goals, objectives and most of all, the connection with State Services and her peers to ensure her journey succeeds. From camps to training Caitlyn is getting it done. You can contact Kaitlyn on Twitter...
Jeff Thompson talks with Lucy Macintosh and Raquel Gomez about Accessible Formats, Textbooks and resources that are available to high school and college students. From places to get books such as BookShare, Learning Ally, BARD or accessing them through an app such as the KNFB Reader. Using the Disabilities Office and how to stay ahead of the game and how to keep as many tools for success in your toolbox so you can become independent from...
@MoeLucie brings us a new series called Career Quickies where she gives us tips on a wide range of job and employment topics. The first in the series is, "The Cover Letter." Join Lucie and give her feedback on the Career Quickies, suggestions are welcomed and we hope you gain from the series and thanks for listening. Be sure to check out the College category on the BlindAbilities.com web site and download the Blind Abilities app from the App...
Robert Binns Package Handler, Fed Ex Smart Post Robert was walking to a college class when he lost his sight in 2012. He fell into a depressed stage, believing that the only thing left for him was channel surfing and listening to television shows. One day he realized that he didn’t want to just sit at home for the next 40 years. He wanted to live. Because he was a new United States citizen, however, Robert had to wait for an extended time...
David J Bates President, Alternative Homes of Minneapolis Inc. Dave has been working in the field of chemical dependency and mental illness for the past 27 years. His blindness is caused by retinitis pigmentosa which caused his sight to fail in mid-2013. He attended Blind, Inc. the following year which allowed him to continue in the job he loves. Dave is involved with the Coon Rapids Alano Society, the NFB, his church, and in the Republican...
Susan D’Mello, Ph.D. Research Scientist, HumRRO Susan D’Mello is a research scientist at the Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO), where she helps a variety of companies to hire, promote, and develop their best employees. She earned a Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology from the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Michigan State University. To contact Minnesota State Services for the Blind on...
Charlotte Czarnecki Federal Investigator, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Charlotte graduated with her masters degree in communication arts and sciences in 1995. She worked in the Independent Living movement for three years, then earned a dual masters degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling and rehabilitation teaching. She now investigates complaints about employment...
Blind Abilities Presents Daniel Bernstrom Author, Diversity Officer, Learning Resource Coordinator, Father, and Blind, Inc. graduate. Join Jeff Thompson as he interviews Daniel about his first published book, “One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree” now available on Amazon. How his vision loss challenged his fears and how he wrestled with the realities he had to face head on. Daniel shares his deepest thoughts, struggles and talks about...
Blind Abilities presents Erica Turner: Mom And Daughter, Persevering: An interview by Pete Lane. Erica has suffered her entire life with Albinism, hearing loss, and eventually total blindness. Listen as Erica tells of how Albinism and blindness impacted her childhood and how she overcame these obstacles, gained her college degree and how she is currently pursuing her Masters. Erica will inspire you with her perseverance and willing spirit, and...
State Services for the blind of Minnesota put on a Career Expo at a local college in Minneapolis with over 25 representatives from companies who themselves are Blind or visually Impaired. They shared their experiences from transitioning from high school to college and to the work place. Be sure to check with your State Services for a Career Expo as this is a great opportunity to learn, network and meet some really interesting people. Randi...