Category: College

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.

Transitioning From High School to College to a PHD Meet Cindy Bennett

Blind Abilities Presents a podcast interview with Cindy Bennett who has made great strides and accomplishments during her journey through High School, College, Summer Camps and is now embarking upon getting her PHD. She is focusing on an area that really got my attention, getting accessibility into the curriculum of developers so that access is not an after-thought. Join Lori Thompson and Jeff Thompson from Blind Abilities as they travel along...

College Diaries: Megan’s College Advice… Better Get Crackin’

Lori and Pete interview Megan Bening, a college student attending Minnesota State studying IT. Megan is Blind/Visually impaired and talks about what works for her as she breaks down the barricades that try to block her from the goals she has set for herself. From the tools she utilizes on a daily basis to the joys of life that puts her out side the typical "comfort zone" that society has expected her to be in, Megan forges forward...