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Student Readiness: Navigating College with Confidence: Tips for Students with Vision Loss
Podcast Summary: In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson speaks with three professionals from State Services for the Blind (SSB)—Kate Larson, Randi Lasher, and Shane DeSantis—who support st…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Defending Disability Rights: The Threat to Section 504 and Why It Matters
Podcast Summary: This podcast episode highlights the alarming legal challenge to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a foundational disability rights law in the United States. Kaleigh Bren…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Wellness Wednesday: Disaster Readiness: What’s Your Plan in an Emergency?
Podcast Summary: This episode of Wellness Wednesday with hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explores emergency preparedness for natural disasters, with a focus on considerations for …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Exploring the Outdoors: A Winter Adventure for Blind and Visually Impaired Students
Podcast Summary: 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 episode, we take you on a journey…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Wellness Wednesday: Insecure or Secure? Exploring Attachment and Prematurity
Podcast Summary: On this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth and Robin respond to a listener’s question about the connection between premature birth and attachment styles. Research suggests a link be…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Heights Unseen: Julius Mbura’s Mission Beyond Kilimanjaro
Podcast Summary: Julius Mbura, a blind adventurer, advocate, and model from Kenya, is redefining possibility. With an Awarewolf Gear All-Terrain Cane, he scaled Mount Kilimanjaro and six other Kenyan…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Experiencing Blindness Through Taste: The Educational Impact of Desserts in the Dark
Full Transcript Podcast Summary: The Desserts in the Dark event at Minnesota State Academy for the Blind (MSAB) provided a hands-on experience for sighted participants to gain insight into the world …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Wellness Wednesday: Valentine’s Day Reimagined: Loving Yourself First
Podcast Summary: Full Transcript 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 Robin explore the f…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Connecting, Learning, and Thriving: Highlights from the ACB Minnesota Convention
Podcast Summary: The ACB Minnesota State Convention: Zooming into 2025 was an exciting gathering of Minnesota’s blindness community, offering insights, connections, and resources. Highlights included…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Two Journeys to Employment: From High School to College and Career – Lessons in Advocacy and Resilience with Gabby Gingras
Podcast Summary: In this 2nd episode of the Two Journeys to Employment, Gabby Gingras shares her inspiring journey from student to professional, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy, resilie…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago