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Wellness Wednesday: I’m Laughing at That, Now
Podcast Summary: Beth and Robin revisit their most awkward, cringe-worthy, or downright baffling moments—the ones that weren’t funny at all back then. But hindsight (and a good sense of humor) turn t…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
Something to Think About: Managing App Updates and Data Usage: A Little Awareness Goes a Long Way
Full Transcript Podcast Summary: In this Something to Think About episode, Jeff brings a bit of awareness to the data usage while updating apps. Updating apps can significantly impact your data usage…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Tech Abilities: O&M, Gadgets, and the Positivity Equation (Math Alert!)
Podcast Summary: Hold onto your canes, because the Tech Abilities crew is back! Jeff and Serina round up Leslie Dickson, Cheryl Macintosh, and Katy Todd for the first New Year episode spanning the r…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Advocacy in Action: Stories of Persistence and Change
Podcast Summary: Full Transcript This episode of Blind Abilities highlights the inspiring journeys of three individuals—Judy Sanders, Janet Dickelman, and Ben Zheng—who exemplify advocacy in action. …
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Wellness Wednesday: Festive Reflections: Celebrating the Holidays and Honoring Memories
Podcast Summary: This special holiday episode of the Wellness Wednesday series on the Blind Abilities Podcast is a heartfelt, lighthearted reflection on the holiday season and the approaching new yea…
Published on 1 year ago
The Future of Accessibility: Tools for Success in Education and Beyond: Insights from Jesse Anderson
Full Transcript Podcast Summary: Jesse Anderson, Assistive Technology Specialist at State Services for the Blind of Minnesota, discusses the latest advancements in assistive technology for high schoo…
Published on 1 year ago
Wellness Wednesday: Being Alone, Not Alone, and Where Loneliness Might Linger in Between
Podcast Summary: In Episode 46 of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore the delicate balance between being alone, not being alone, and the subtle spaces where lone…
Published on 1 year ago
Tech Abilities: Festive Tech Talk: Gadgets, Gratitude, Meta Ray Bans Fly Solo, and Bell Bottoms
Podcast Summary: The Tech Abilities Crew jingles back into the Blind Abilities studio—live (well, sort of)! Serina, Cindy, and Jeff dive into Black Friday blues, Cyber Monday madness, and the holiday…
Published on 1 year ago
Education Without Limits: Leslie Dickson on Navigating School, College, and a Career at the VA, Empowering Veterans to Thrive Beyond Vision Loss
Podcast Summary: In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson interviews Leslie Dickson, a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist at the VA, who shares her inspiring journey of resilience and success a…
Published on 1 year ago
From High School to College: Navigating Accommodations and Independence – Meet the College 101 Panelists, Amy, Arianna, and Maddy
Full Transcript Podcast Summary: In the “College 101” webinar hosted by State Services for the Blind of Minnesota, three students, Amy, Arianna, and Maddy, shared their experiences transitioning from…
Published on 1 year ago