Podcast Summary: For those who are blind or visually impaired, detecting and avoiding unwanted obstacles can be a challenge at times. A new device, called the biped and developed by biped AI, aims to create a frictionless traveling experience for blind and visually impaired users around the world. Worn as a portable smart harness with multi-directional cameras, the biped combines the power of obstacle detection, GPS services, and scene...
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...
Podcast Summary: our guests in this episode Come to us from BlindShell USA and Envision. BlindShell USA's President and CEO, Bari Azman, , and Diane Ducharme, Senior Program Director, along with Envision's co-founder Karthik Kannan, announce the Envision AI app now available on the blindShell Classic 2 Accessible Cell Phone. The BlindShell Classic 2 accessible cell phone with tactile buttons has added the...
Podcast Summary: In this 28th episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, dive into self-care. Taking care of yourself and recognizing some habits that maybe you may not realize is self-care. Join Beth and Robin and get a look at how they define self-care. Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes. Show Hosts:...
Podcast Summary: Richard Rueda, Assistant Director of the APH ConnectCenter and Lori Scharff, Lead Contractor at CareerConnect, join Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to let us know about the latest updates at CareerConnect. Learn about the Career & Canine Connections program where the CareerConnect team and Guide Dogs for the Blind team up in Oregon for a free of charge experience combining Career...
Podcast Summary: Many people dream of traveling around the world, but often feel constrained by money and other factors. For the blind and visually impaired community, Flight for Sight helps to remove this barrier by offering three $10,000 grants to make that dream come true! Join Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant in the virtual studio as he speaks with Flight for Sight founder and Executive director Mike Walsh, as well as Eliana...
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...
Podcast Summary: In this 26th episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, Beth and Robin take a look at their resolutions, how to define and redefine the goals and the importance of setting your goals from your own self-concept. Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes. Show Hosts: Robin Ennis on the...
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...
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:...