By Popular Demand: Blind Piano Lessons: With nearly 20 years of teaching through distance learning, meet Mark Miller and begin playing today!

Podcast Summary: Mark Miller has been teaching Blind and Visually Impaired students to play piano for nearly 20 years. Distance learning is nothing new to Mark Miller and his students as he began teaching through just audio phone calls using his ears. Now with Skype and Video calls, Mark has brought his teaching abilities around the world. Through chord patterns and  minimum movement Mark’s students learn songs and music...

Wellness Wednesday: Unwind the Mind: Navigating Stress with Savvy!

Podcast Summary: In this 32nd  episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, focus on Stress Awareness, which is during this month of April. In today's enlightening discussion, we dive deep into the myriad ways to manage stress, recognize its early warning signs, and take proactive steps toward maintaining your well-being. Whether you're dealing with work pressure, personal challenges, or just...

Culinary Confidence: Cooking Without Looking Exemplifies the Capabilities of Blind and Visually Impaired Cooks Throughout the World on YouTube and Podcasts

Podcast Summary: For 23 years, the Cooking Without Looking podcast and TV show have been providing blind and visually impaired role models the opportunity to demonstrate how they can successfully cook with little to no sight. Join Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant in the virtual studio to learn all about the show.  Simon speaks with Renee Rentmeester, creator and executive producer, as well as Allen Preston, one of the two...

Wellness Wednesday: A Topic that Needs to be Talked About More than It Is… And that is Suicide.

Podcast Summary: If you are having thoughts about suicide, please call 988 by phone or text the word, "Talk", to the number 741741.   In this 29th    episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, open the conversation about suicide. Looking at the demographics, occupations, and warning signs. Bringing awareness to this not so talked about subject and helping to check in with yourself and...

Wellness Wednesday: Asking for Reasonable Accommodations is Not Always the Easiest Thing to Do

Podcast Summary: In this 27th    episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, touch base on asking for Reasonable Accommodations and where to start if you are ready. disclosing a disability, especially hidden disabilities may cause one to consider not asking for the accommodations even though  the reasonable Accommodations can help them succeed. Check out all the Wellness Wednesday...

Twin Cities Blind Sailing is here! A Sport that is Growing Across the States and World-Wide – Meet Founder Katy Boyd.

Podcast Summary: Exploring the tranquil beauty of Minnesota’s myriad water bodies isn't just a pastime reserved for those who can see. Blind Sailing is a testament to the indomitable spirit and love for inclusivity that thrives in the heart of "the land of 10,000 lakes." In a detailed episode of Blind Abilities, we dive into the world of Katy Boyd, a pioneer for inclusivity on the waves, and the ingenious mind behind the inception of Twin...

Wellness Wednesday: Words Matter, So Does Tone of Voice and Etiquette When We Interact with Others and Ourselves

Podcast Summary: In this 25th  episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, express the importance of words, tone of voice and etiquette when interacting with others. How we adjust, correct and acknowledge others verbal communication. How do we interpret tone and how do we interact with ourselves. Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes. Show Hosts:...

Wellness Wednesday: Navigating Friendships and Family During the Holidays and All Year Round

Podcast Summary In this 24th  episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, respond to a letter from a listener regarding friendships and navigating frendships during the holiday season. Not only navigating friends but navigating family as well. They also glide into some of the trappings of having a disability and when to say no to the 20 questions thrown your way. Check out all the Wellness Wednesday...