{"id":3642,"date":"2018-06-08T09:12:58","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T14:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=3642"},"modified":"2018-06-08T09:09:41","modified_gmt":"2018-06-08T14:09:41","slug":"the-importance-of-being-the-solution-transitioning-careers-and-a-journey-through-university-meet-daniel-morris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=3642","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Being the Solution: Transitioning Careers and a Journey Through University \u2013 Meet Daniel Morris"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_1802\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3642-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/DanielMorris20F.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/DanielMorris20F.mp3\">http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/DanielMorris20F.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>Daniel Morris may have \u00a0made the big transition from Australia to Montreal, Canada for love, however, Daniel\u2019s transition from one career into another was a whole new world in itself.<\/p>\n<p>In this podcast Daniel talks about what it was like to return to College and into his Masters program. The challenges he met and overcame.<\/p>\n<p>Daniel also gives some great information on nutrition and health as well as the scholarship program that he developed for others and to create opportunities for future leaders. Daniel recognizes that he may have been the first blind person to graduate in his field and encourages others to go where their passions lead them. Be the first, follow your passion, and be the best that you can be.<\/p>\n<p>Blind abilities team member, Nick Dambrosio, interviews Daniel Morris in their hometown of Montreal. Although Canada and the United States are separated by a border, there is still a lot of common ground when it comes to accessibility. And Daniel has a lot to share from his experiences and knowledge gained over the last few years. So join Daniel and Nick as they discuss the challenges and successes in transitioning to college and to take the approach of being the solution rather than being the problem.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here are some helpful links provided by Daniel Morris:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>General nutrition website<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/\">https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Adventist Health Study<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/topics\/adventist-health-studies\/\">https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/topics\/adventist-health-studies\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Okinawan Diet<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/topics\/okinawan-diet\/\">https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/topics\/okinawan-diet\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Mediterranean Diet<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/topics\/mediterranean-diet\/\">https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/topics\/mediterranean-diet\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>McGill University Gosselin-Morris Scholarship<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcgill.ca\/giving\/why-giving-matters\/2018\/01\/10\/couples-support-helps-break-barriers\">https:\/\/www.mcgill.ca\/giving\/why-giving-matters\/2018\/01\/10\/couples-support-helps-break-barriers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for listening!<br \/>\nYou can follow us on Twitter\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/blindabilities\">@BlindAbilities<\/a><br \/>\nOn the web at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/\">www.BlindAbilities.com<\/a><br \/>\nSend us an\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@blindabilities.com\">email<\/a><br \/>\nGet the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/appsto.re\/us\/demUab.i\">Free Blind Abilities App<\/a>\u00a0on the App Store.<br \/>\nGet the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.blindabilities.android.blind&amp;hl=en_US\">Free blind Abilities App on the Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_1804\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3642-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/DanielMorris20F.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/DanielMorris20F.mp3\">http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/DanielMorris20F.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/DanielMorris20F.mp3Daniel Morris may have \u00a0made the big transition from Australia to Montreal, Canada for love, however, Daniel\u2019s transition from one career into another was a whole new world in itself. In this podcast Daniel talks about what it was like to return to College and into his Masters program. The challenges he met and overcame. 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