Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA Spark for Success: Empowering Youth to Step Into Their Future
Season 1 Episode 1086
In this Blind Abilities podcast, Jeff Thompson speaks with Laila Nachar, the Multiple Systems and Pathways Navigator at State Services for the Blind …
10 months ago
"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 togethe…
10 months 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, coll…
10 months, 1 week 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 …
10 months, 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 n…
10 months, 3 weeks 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…
10 months, 4 weeks 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…
11 months 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 …
11 months, 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 …
11 months, 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 th…
11 months, 4 weeks ago