{"id":9436,"date":"2026-03-01T11:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T17:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=9436"},"modified":"2026-03-01T11:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T17:02:17","slug":"blind-abilities-the-musical-more-than-one-way-to-be-blind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=9436","title":{"rendered":"Blind Abilities \u2013 The Musical: More Than One Way To Be Blind"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_7322\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-9436-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/BlindAbilitiesTheMusicalEP4.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/BlindAbilitiesTheMusicalEP4.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/BlindAbilitiesTheMusicalEP4.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Episode 4 of Blind Abilities \u2013 The Musical, Lori, Christina, Pete, and Jeff explore the strength and diversity found within the blind and low vision community by highlighting two major national organizations serving people who are blind or visually impaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by the spirit of Thomas Paine\u2019s Revolutionary War pamphlets\u2014written to encourage and unite\u2014we imagined what it might be like to discover each organization through words meant to inform, inspire, and invite participation. Through music and storytelling, this episode reflects on the opportunities, advocacy, community, and shared purpose these organizations provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Featuring three original songs, the journey begins by exploring ideas and perspectives, allowing each voice to be heard before bringing everything together in a powerful final number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because in the end, what matters most is that we move forward\u2014together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to listen through to the end to learn more about each organization and to hear upcoming national convention dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you enjoy the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for listening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_7324\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-9436-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/BlindAbilitiesTheMusicalEP4.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/BlindAbilitiesTheMusicalEP4.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/BlindAbilitiesTheMusicalEP4.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/BlindAbilitiesTheMusicalEP4.mp3 Podcast Summary: In Episode 4 of Blind Abilities \u2013 The Musical, Lori, Christina, Pete, and Jeff explore the strength and diversity found within the blind and low vision community by highlighting two major national organizations serving people who are blind or visually impaired. 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