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Immersive. Inclusive. Incredible. Dive Into the LuminoCity Podcast – Where Audio Description Redefines Inclusive Story Telling
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…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
From Confidence to Career: Explore Summer with the LEAP Program
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, b…
Published on 3 months ago
Come Sail Away or Kick Into Confidence: Summer Camps That Empower at Lighthouse Center for Vital Living
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 wee…
Published on 3 months ago
From Classroom to Career: Vanward Consulting is Reshaping How Blind and Low Vision Youth Prepare for College, Careers, and Life
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 b…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Wellness Wednesday: I Got a Feeling, Somebodies Watching Me
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 percepti…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Swing for the Fences: Building Confidence Through Orientation & Mobility
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, an…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Building Your Path: Summer Jobs, Resumes, and Real-World Skills with State Services for the Blind
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 s…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Wellness Wednesday: AI or Not to AI, That is the Question That We Ask of Thee
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 …
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Anchoring in the Now: Tools to Navigate Anxiety and Uncertainty
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 te…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Peer Perspectives: How SSB Helps Students Build Independence and Explore Careers
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 jour…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago