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Wellness Wednesday: The Conversations We Carry With Us

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2026/01/08

Podcast Summary: In this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, Robin Ennis, and Jeff Thompson reflect on the everyday interactions we share with strangers—Uber and Lyft drivers, bus drivers, and people we meet briefly along our paths. Do we engage, or do we shut the moment down? Do we end the exchange with a firm […]

22:08

A Year of Lessons: Finding Peace, Progress, and...

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2025/12/30

Podcast Summary: In this reflective year-end episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth, Robin, and Jeff slow things down to explore what the past year has taught them about growth, anxiety, self-doubt, and resilience. Through personal stories—screen-share mishaps, returning to music, professional pressure, and DIY anxiety—they unpack how unrealistic expectations and negative thought loops can hold us back. […]

30:37

UnScripted: A Lost iPhone, Changing Tech, and...

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2025/12/29

Podcast Summary: In this UnScripted episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson and Sree Roy dive into real-life tech, travel, and accessibility—no script, just experience. From recovering a lost iPhone overseas using Find My, to navigating chaotic airports and noisy streets as a blind traveler, the conversation blends humor with practical takeaways. The episode also marks […]

9:13

Introducing Preston : Two Paths, One Team: Meet the...

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2025/12/17

Podcast Summary: What does it look like to be a blind high school student who’s busy, motivated, and dreaming big? In this episode of Blind Abilities, meet Preston—a 15-year-old sophomore, honors and AP student, award-winning speech and debate competitor, musician, and newly selected Peer Ambassador with State Services for the Blind of Minnesota. Preston shares […]

11:23

Introducing Ava : Two Paths, One Team: Meet the Peer...

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2025/12/17

Podcast Summary: In this Blind Abilities episode, listeners meet Ava, a fully blind high school junior and Peer Ambassador with State Services for the Blind of Minnesota. Ava shares what it’s like balancing a packed academic schedule filled with AP and college-in-the-schools classes, while staying involved in speech, music, and leadership. As captain of her […]

23:52

Owning Your Future with State Services for the Blind:...

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2025/12/15

Podcast Summary: In this Blind Abilities conversation, Michael Colbrunn shares a compelling, firsthand look at the Business Enterprise Program through State Services for the Blind and how it created a pathway to self-employment, confidence, and long-term growth. Michael never imagined himself as a business owner, but with training, guidance, and ongoing support from State Services […]

19:14

Tinsel, Tears, and Treats: Finding Holiday Balance

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2025/12/11

Podcast Summary: In this joyful and reflective holiday edition of Wellness Wednesday, Beth, Robin, and Jeff gather around the warmth of the season to explore the memories we hold, the challenges we face, and the ways we find light through it all. They gently unpack how grief and stress can surface during the holidays, while […]

1:14:53

College 101: Student-Powered Advice to Help You...

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2025/11/30

Podcast Summary: Thinking about college but not sure what it’s really like as a blind or low vision student? In this College 101 conversation, transition coordinator Shane DeSantis teams up with Kira and Mohamed, two blind/low vision college students, to break it all down from a student point of view. They talk about choosing a campus […]

18:32

BITS Has the Solutions: Empowering Blind Tech Users...

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2025/11/19

Podcast Summary: In this Blind Abilities episode, Jeff Thompson talks with Jeff Bishop, president of BITS—Blind Information Technology Specialists—an all-volunteer organization empowering blind and low-vision individuals through accessible technology, community, and hands-on learning. Bishop outlines BITS’ rapid growth, affordable memberships, and expanding reach across platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, email lists, and mentoring channels. BITS offers […]

17:42

Wellness Wednesday: What Do We Do for Wellness and...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/11/19

Podcast Summary: Beth, Robin and Jeff dive into what they personally do to replenish their energy whether it be mental or physical. Listen in as they talk about the practices they incorporate into their routines and daily life. From soothing showers, daily intentions, to checking off virtual lists, and celebrating the accomplishments. Check out all […]

53:44

Orientation and Mobility: Building Confident...

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2025/11/17

Podcast Summary: Orientation and mobility (O&M) gives blind and low vision students the skills to travel safely, confidently, and independently—at home, at school, and beyond graduation. In this conversation hosted by State Services for the Blind (SSB), O&M specialists Jennifer Pelletier and Abdi Mumin, along with Transition Coordinator Shane DeSantis, talk with parents, teachers, and […]

12:17

Step Up, Dive In, Play On: Exploring Adaptive Sports...

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2025/10/31

Podcast Summary: From the Minnesota State Capitol to the halls of the Department of Transportation, White Cane Day 2025 shined a light on independence, confidence, and community. Jeff Thompson takes listeners inside a vibrant gathering of blind athletes, adventurers, and advocates who prove that anything is possible when you step out and give it a […]

29:26

Wellness Wednesday: Navigating Todays Job Market with...

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2025/10/29

Podcast Summary: In this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, Robin Ennis and Jeff Thompson talk about employment and the many aspects of looking for a job. They discuss how to prepare for interviews, what challenges job seekers face today, and how to stay motivated throughout the process. The conversation also touches on how artificial […]

39:57

The Blind Drive: “From Federal Cuts to New Tech:...

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2025/10/29

Podcast Summary: The Blind Drive puts you in the passenger seat with Jeff Thompson and Tim Schwartz as they run down what’s shaping life for blind and low vision people right now. From federal cuts hitting the Rehabilitation Services Administration to new pressure in Iowa over blind Iowans’ right to keep their shades on (or […]

27:40

Minnesota Honors White Cane Day: Safety, Freedom, and...

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2025/10/25

Podcast Summary: White Cane Day 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitol was a celebration of pride, freedom, and possibility. Leaders, students, families, and blind, low vision, and deafblind Minnesotans gathered to affirm a simple truth: the white cane is not just a mobility tool — it is dignity, safety, and independence. Speakers honored the history […]

29:39

The Blind Drive: Beyond Compliance: Why Accessibility...

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2025/10/16

Podcast Summary: In this episode of The Blind Drive, Jeff Thompson and Tim Schwartz dig into the heart of something far bigger than a news headline—it’s about access, equity, and the right to fully participate in life. A recent class action lawsuit filed against DraftKings for failing to make its sports betting platform accessible to […]

30:14

From Screen Readers to Self-Reliance: Cheryl’s...

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2025/10/12

Podcast Summary: In this Blind Abilities conversation, Cheryl McIntosh shares her journey toward becoming a Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist, or CATIS, and how she empowers others to build independence through technology. Cheryl teaches screen reader users—primarily JAWS and VoiceOver—through personalized virtual training. She explains that success starts with fundamentals like keyboard familiarity, navigating Windows, […]

1:31:45

Social Security, Medicare, and Medical Assistance A...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/09/30

Podcast Summary: This parent-focused webinar demystifies benefits so you can plan with confidence. Benefits Navigator Marcy LaCroix explains how SSI and SSDI work, why “logic” often feels missing, and how to use work incentives so your teen can try jobs without losing critical supports. You’ll hear when and how to apply, what documentation Social Security […]

31:11

Unscripted: Apple Store Tripping, CoPilot Be Gone,...

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2025/09/30

Podcast Summary: In this episode of Unscripted, Jeff Thompson and Sree Roy dive into the everyday mix of tech talk and personal takes, all in the natural flow of conversation. Sree kicks things off with a trip to the Apple Store, exploring iPhone crossbody straps and even the Beats lanyard trend. The two reflect on […]

9:01

Canoes, Confidence, and Connections: Students Paddle...

Blind Abilities ·

2025/09/28

Podcast Summary: Adventure, laughter, and teamwork filled the day as 18 students who are blind or low vision joined State Services for the Blind and Wilderness Inquiry for a canoe trip on the Mississippi River. For many, it was their first time on the water, but with guidance, encouragement, and life-long memories being made, students and parents alike built […]

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