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Seable Holidays: Turning Accessible Travel Dreams...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/06/13

Podcast Summary: Discover a world where accessibility meets adventure! In this inspiring episode, Jeff Thompson explores Seable Holidays, a unique travel company transforming vacations for blind and visually impaired travelers. CEO Damiano La Rocca, along with team members Lucy and Daniel, share how Seable provides trained local sighted guides, personalized trip planning, and full support to make once-distant […]

33:35

Immersive. Inclusive. Incredible. Dive Into the...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/06/03

Podcast Summary: Jeff Thompson welcomes Christine Malec to the Blind Abilities studio to shine a spotlight on the LuminoCity Podcast—an immersive audio experience created for the Luminato Festival in Toronto. Designed with accessibility in mind, LuminoCity goes far beyond traditional coverage by weaving together artist interviews, on-site audio-rich reporting, and vibrant audio description that brings […]

8:27

From Confidence to Career: Explore Summer with the...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/05/23

Podcast Summary: Get ready to LEAP into summer with Learn, Earn, and Prosper! This virtual program is made just for blind and visually impaired students ages 14–21 who want to gain real job skills, build independence, and make lifelong friends—without even leaving home! Led by Hannah Peach, LEAP offers paid work experiences, career-readiness workshops, mentorship […]

11:25

Come Sail Away or Kick Into Confidence: Summer Camps...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/05/21

Podcast Summary: Get ready for an unforgettable summer with the Lighthouse Center for Vital Living in Duluth, Minnesota! Designed for students ages 14–21 who are blind or visually impaired, these week-long camps combine fun with real-world skill-building. Whether you’re navigating a sailboat on Lake Superior or kicking into confidence with Taekwondo, each day is packed […]

22:52

From Classroom to Career: Vanward Consulting is...

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2025/05/14

Podcast Summary: Founded by Gary Horton and joined by technical specialist Bahz, Vanward Consulting offers immersive, skill-building programs like *Lean In* and *Lean In Prep*. These initiatives go beyond job training—empowering students through entrepreneurship, real-world work experience, mentorship, and confidence-building “life work” that lasts well beyond the classroom. With a focus on virtual accessibility, teamwork, […]

20:50

Wellness Wednesday: I Got a Feeling, Somebodies...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/05/02

Podcast Summary: In this casual conversation, Beth, robin and Jeff talk about that feeling that people are watching us when we are out and about in the public sphere. How fear may hinder our perception and distract from our intentional mobility. Listen in as they travel down this sidewalk unexpectedly and found themselves navigating quite […]

37:04

Swing for the Fences: Building Confidence Through...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/04/30

Podcast Summary: Meet Jenny Pelletier and Abdi Mumin, two passionate Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instructors who are helping blind and visually impaired students build confidence, independence, and street smarts—one step at a time. In this episode, they share how mastering cane skills, navigating new environments, and embracing your journey can unlock freedom and open new […]

27:31

Building Your Path: Summer Jobs, Resumes, and...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/04/28

Podcast Summary: Meet Tou Yang, a Transition Work Opportunities Navigator at State Services for the Blind! Tou helps students explore career options, build resumes, prepare for interviews, and find summer jobs, internships, or volunteer experiences. Learn how tools like Career Index Plus make it easier to research careers and job markets. Tou shares tips for […]

12:42

Wellness Wednesday: AI or Not to AI, That is the...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/04/16

Podcast Summary: In this Wellness Wednesday episode, Beth and Robin explore the growing role of AI in supporting mental health. With a compassionate and grounded perspective, they weigh the benefits and limitations of AI tools like ChatGPT as supplemental resources for emotional support, especially when traditional help isn’t accessible. While AI can offer journaling prompts, […]

13:28

Anchoring in the Now: Tools to Navigate Anxiety and...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/04/03

Podcast Summary: In this episode of Wellness Wednesday , Beth and Robin explore the emotional challenges of facing the unknown. Drawing on their therapeutic experience, they offer gentle grounding techniques such as mindfulness, affirmations, and power songs to restore a sense of control. They remind listeners that anxiety is a natural response and emphasize the […]

42:24

Peer Perspectives: How SSB Helps Students Build...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/03/31

Podcast Summary: This Blind Abilities episode features peer ambassadors Amy and Maddy, who share how Minnesota’s State Services for the Blind (SSB) has supported their educational and vocational journeys. From summer camps to career exploration and technology training, SSB has played a vital role in helping them develop independence, self-advocacy, and professional readiness. Transition Coordinator […]

30:58

Student Readiness: Navigating College with...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/03/27

Podcast Summary: In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson speaks with three professionals from State Services for the Blind (SSB)—Kate Larson, Randi Lasher, and Shane DeSantis—who support students with vision loss as they prepare for life after high school. They share helpful tips about applying for college, getting financial aid (like FAFSA and scholarships), […]

19:20

Defending Disability Rights: The Threat to Section...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/03/16

Podcast Summary: This podcast episode highlights the alarming legal challenge to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a foundational disability rights law in the United States. Kaleigh Brendle, a student advocate, explains that 17 attorneys general have filed a lawsuit arguing that Section 504 is unconstitutional. If repealed, this could strip away protections […]

13:06

Wellness Wednesday: Disaster Readiness: What’s Your...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/03/13

Podcast Summary: This episode of Wellness Wednesday with hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explores emergency preparedness for natural disasters, with a focus on considerations for blind and low vision individuals. With recent fires in California and extreme cold weather across the U.S., the hosts emphasize the importance of having a plan […]

13:26

Exploring the Outdoors: A Winter Adventure for Blind...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/02/28

Podcast Summary: Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of snowshoeing, learn how to build a campfire, or master winter hiking skills? In this special podcast episode, we take you on a journey to Fort Snelling State Park, where State Services for the Blind (SSB) partnered with Wilderness Inquiry to create an unforgettable winter experience for blind […]

13:40

Wellness Wednesday: Insecure or Secure? Exploring...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/02/26

Podcast Summary: On this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth and Robin respond to a listener’s question about the connection between premature birth and attachment styles. Research suggests a link between prematurity and both secure and insecure attachment styles. They explore the three insecure attachment styles and how they can shape relationships. While this is just […]

34:44

Heights Unseen: Julius Mbura’s Mission Beyond...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/02/18

Podcast Summary: Julius Mbura, a blind adventurer, advocate, and model from Kenya, is redefining possibility. With an Awarewolf Gear All-Terrain Cane, he scaled Mount Kilimanjaro and six other Kenyan peaks, proving that blindness is no barrier to greatness. Founder of Heights Unseen, he aims to provide 4,000 mobility canes to blind individuals in Kenya, championing independence and […]

20:28

Experiencing Blindness Through Taste: The Educational...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/02/18

Full Transcript Podcast Summary: The Desserts in the Dark event at Minnesota State Academy for the Blind (MSAB) provided a hands-on experience for sighted participants to gain insight into the world of blindness. Guests wore blindfolds while enjoying a variety of desserts, decorating cookies, and engaging in a Braille decoding activity. Led by blind and […]

13:28

Wellness Wednesday: Valentine’s Day Reimagined:...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/02/05

Podcast Summary: Full Transcript Valentine’s Day is often seen as a celebration of romantic love, but what if love starts from within? In this Wellness Wednesday episode, Beth and Robin explore the foundation of love—self-love. Without it, we risk settling for less, struggling with boundaries, and feeling unworthy. Self-love isn’t about grand gestures; it’s in […]

25:03

Connecting, Learning, and Thriving: Highlights from...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/02/01

Podcast Summary: The ACB Minnesota State Convention: Zooming into 2025 was an exciting gathering of Minnesota’s blindness community, offering insights, connections, and resources. Highlights included updates from State Services for the Blind, discussions on assistive technology like the NLS e-Reader, and opportunities in employment, including pharmacy technician training for those with low vision. The convention […]

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