Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPeer Perspectives: How SSB Helps Students Build Independence and Explore Careers
Season 1 Episode 1066
This Blind Abilities episode features peer ambassadors Amy and Maddy, who share how Minnesota's State Services for the Blind (SSB) has supported thei…
1 year, 2 months ago
Student Readiness: Navigating College with Confidence: Tips for Students with Vision Loss
Season 1 Episode 1065
In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson speaks with three professionals from State Services for the Blind (SSB)—Kate Larson, Randi Lasher, …
1 year, 3 months ago
Defending Disability Rights: The Threat to Section 504 and Why It Matters
Season 1 Episode 1064
This podcast episode highlights the alarming legal challenge to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a foundational disability rights law i…
1 year, 3 months ago
Wellness Wednesday: Disaster Readiness: What's Your Plan in an Emergency?
Season 1 Episode 1063
This episode of Wellness Wednesday with hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explores emergency preparedness for natural disasters, wi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Exploring the Outdoors: A Winter Adventure for Blind and Visually Impaired Students
Season 1 Episode 1062
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 …
1 year, 4 months ago
Wellness Wednesday: Insecure or Secure? Exploring Attachment and Prematurity
Season 1 Episode 1061
On this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth and Robin respond to a listener's question about the connection between premature birth and attachment st…
1 year, 4 months ago
Heights Unseen: Julius Mbura's Mission Beyond Kilimanjaro
Season 1 Episode 1060
Julius Mbura, a blind adventurer, advocate, and model from Kenya, is redefining possibility. With an Awarewolf Gear All-Terrain Cane, he scaled Mount…
1 year, 4 months ago
Experiencing Blindness Through Taste: The Educational Impact of Desserts in the Dark
Season 1 Episode 1059
The Desserts in the Dark event at Minnesota State Academy for the Blind (MSAB) provided a hands-on experience for sighted participants to gain insigh…
1 year, 4 months ago
Wellness Wednesday: Valentine's Day Reimagined: Loving Yourself First
Season 1 Episode 1058
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 Ro…
1 year, 4 months ago
Connecting, Learning, and Thriving: Highlights from the ACB Minnesota Convention
Season 1 Episode 1057
The ACB Minnesota State Convention: Zooming into 2025 was an exciting gathering of Minnesota's blindness community, offering insights, connections, a…
1 year, 4 months ago