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Back to Search“Blind Abilities - Unscripted, The debut episode — Keyboards, iPhones, and AirTag Adventures
Season 1 Episode 1085
Welcome to the very first episode of Blind Abilities: Unscripted — where tech, news, and everyday life with blindness and low vision all come together, in the moment. No script. No filter. Just strai…
Published on 11 hours ago
Level Up: Building Confidence, Skills, and Futures for Blind and Low Vision Students
Season 1 Episode 1084
Envision’s Level Up program is more than a summer camp—it’s a launching pad for blind and visually impaired students stepping into independence, college, and careers. Since 2006, Level Up has combine…
Published on 4 days, 13 hours ago
Smart Glasses designed by the blind for the blind. Previewing the EchoVision Glasses by Agiga AI. Welcome back Kevin Chao, Chief Visionary and Evangelist.
Season 1 Episode 1083
AI wearables have been an emerging industry for the blind and visually impaired. While there are a number of options, not all are designed using the input of the blind. With direct feedback from blin…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Wellness Wednesday: Burnout, Balance, and Being Present: Finding Calm in the Chaos
Season 1 Episode 1082
In this reflective and energizing episode of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin and Robin Ennis join Jeff Thompson to dive into the overwhelming noise of modern life and how it contributes to burn…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Cruising Through Summer: Next Exit—College
Season 1 Episode 1081
Buckle up for a mid-summer check-in with Peer Ambassadors Amy and Maddy as they reflect on the adventures, growth, and unexpected moments that shaped their summer—and look ahead to the college road j…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Cooking Up Confidence: Ready, Set, Prep
Season 1 Episode 1080
Get ready to explore, experiment, and own the kitchen! In this exciting episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson visits the Ready, Set, Prep program at State Services for the Blind of Minnesota—a ha…
Published on 1 month ago
Wellness Wednesday: Belonging: The Power of Choice in Accessibility
Season 1 Episode 1079
In this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin and Robin Ennis, joined by Jeff Thompson, explore the evolving landscape of accessibility through the lens of an upcoming all-inclusive hotel design…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Wellness Wednesday: Isolation - From Alone to A Little Less Lonely: Steps Toward Social Reconnection
Season 1 Episode 1078
In this heartfelt episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth, Robin, and Jeff tackle the often-overlooked topic of isolation as we age—especially for those living with disabilities. They explore how life tr…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
From Audio Books, Braille to Broadcast: Behind the Scenes at State Services for the Blind - A Tour Through SSB’s Communication Center
Season 1 Episode 1077
Ever wonder how a book becomes Braille? Or how an employee manual turns into an audio file? The students of the Summer Transition Program (STP) at the University of St. Thomas got to see it all first…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Seable Holidays: Turning Accessible Travel Dreams Into Reality
Season 1 Episode 1076
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…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago