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Blind Abilities — 101 episodes

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Career Climb: Building Confidence, Careers, and Independence for the Future

2

From Possibility to Pathway: Building Futures Through Pre-ETS

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NVDA Coach: From First Keystroke to Confidence—A Free Tool Changing How NVDA Is Learned

4

Blind Abilities – the Musical No. 5: When the Screen Spoke Back to Me – Curiosity, Confidence, and Accessible Tech

5

No Limits to Learning: A Summer Program That Builds Independence

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Curiosity Opens the Door: Louie McGee’s Journey from Minnesota to Law School

7

Aira Goes Wearable Again: Unlocking Freedom with Meta Glasses

8

New Language, New Opportunities: Unlocking Independence Through English Learning with Abbi Mayland

9

Wellness Wednesday: Self-Esteem vs. Self-Confidence — And Yes, Those Are Cute Shoes

10

Riding the Future: Inside Tesla, Waymo, and Zoox Autonomous Rides with Kevin Chao

11

Honor Judy, Protect 504: Why Awareness and Advocacy Matter Right Now

12

Blind Abilities – The Musical: More Than One Way To Be Blind

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More Than a Diagnosis: Seeing Hope with Dr. Suleiman Alibhai & the Prevention of Blindness Society

14

From Classroom to Career — Josh Subhan’s Internship Journey

15

Fear Less – Do More! Envision Blind Sports Is Here!

16

Wellness Wednesday: How are You? I’m Fine. Hmmm. Exploring Inclusion, Belonging, and the deep human need to be Seen and Heard

17

Blind Abilities – The Musical: From K–12 to College and Careers, Finding Your Voice

18

College Readiness Workshop: Mastering Time Management

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From Gestures to Jobs: Learning Assistive Tech That Actually Matters

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Blind Abilities – The Musical: O&M and the Scarlet letter B

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From High School to Grad School: Winning Scholarships Without Going into Debt

22

Scholarships Don’t Find You—You Find Them: A Student’s Real-World Guide

23

Blind Abilities – The Musical: When Lived Experience Takes the Stage

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Internships for Students: Real Work, Real Experience, Real Opportunities

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Wellness Wednesday: The Conversations We Carry With Us

26

A Year of Lessons: Finding Peace, Progress, and Perspective

27

UnScripted: A Lost iPhone, Changing Tech, and Figuring It Out

28

Introducing Preston : Two Paths, One Team: Meet the Peer Ambassadors of State Services for the Blind

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Introducing Ava : Two Paths, One Team: Meet the Peer Ambassadors of State Services for the Blind

30

Owning Your Future with State Services for the Blind: Inside the Business Enterprise Program

31

Tinsel, Tears, and Treats: Finding Holiday Balance

32

College 101: Student-Powered Advice to Help You Thrive in College

33

BITS Has the Solutions: Empowering Blind Tech Users Through Community, Training, and Opportunity

34

Wellness Wednesday: What Do We Do for Wellness and Staying on Track

35

Orientation and Mobility: Building Confident Independence for Blind and Low Vision Students

36

Step Up, Dive In, Play On: Exploring Adaptive Sports and Community

37

Wellness Wednesday: Navigating Todays Job Market with Wellness and Confidence

38

The Blind Drive: “From Federal Cuts to New Tech: Apple, Aira, and the Shifting Road Ahead for the Blind Drive”

39

Minnesota Honors White Cane Day: Safety, Freedom, and a Future Without Limits

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The Blind Drive: Beyond Compliance: Why Accessibility Must Be Usable to Be Real – Compliance Is for Lawyers—Usability Is for Humans

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From Screen Readers to Self-Reliance: Cheryl’s Journey to Becoming a Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist

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Social Security, Medicare, and Medical Assistance A Parent’s Roadmap to Understanding Benefits

43

Unscripted: Apple Store Tripping, CoPilot Be Gone, Straps and Tethers, and Microphones, Interfaces and the Studio Sound

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Canoes, Confidence, and Connections: Students Paddle the Mississippi with SSB

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Tech Abilities: Apple Picks Meta Tricks and a Bug Fix… But, is that It?

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The Blind Drive: PiccyBot, Precision, and Being Present

47

Wellness Wednesday on a Friday: What Does Wellness Really Mean?

48

Unlock Your Future with Cybersecurity Through The Apex Program

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unscripted: AirPods, AMC Hacks, and a Little Nail-Gun Wisdom

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The Blind Drive –  Apple Droppings: Aww So Many Droppings

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Woodworking Without Limits: Bob Geyer’s Journey Back to the Shop

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AI: The Good, the Bad, and the “Oh My”

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The Blind Drive: Humanness First, Ambassadorship Second

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A Spark for Success: Empowering Youth to Step Into Their Future

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“Blind Abilities – Unscripted, The debut episode — Keyboards, iPhones, and AirTag Adventures

56

Level Up: Building Confidence, Skills, and Futures for Blind and Low Vision Students

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Smart Glasses designed by the blind for the blind. Previewing the EchoVision Glasses by Agiga AI. Welcome back Kevin Chao, Chief Visionary and Evangelist.

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Wellness Wednesday: Burnout, Balance, and Being Present: Finding Calm in the Chaos

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Cruising Through Summer: Next Exit—College

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Cooking Up Confidence: Ready, Set, Prep

61

Wellness Wednesday: Belonging: The Power of Choice in Accessibility

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Wellness Wednesday: Isolation – From Alone to A Little Less Lonely: Steps Toward Social Reconnection

63

From Audio Books, Braille to Broadcast: Behind the Scenes at State Services for the Blind – A Tour Through SSB’s Communication Center

64

Seable Holidays: Turning Accessible Travel Dreams Into Reality

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Immersive. Inclusive. Incredible. Dive Into the LuminoCity Podcast – Where Audio Description Redefines Inclusive Story Telling

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From Confidence to Career: Explore Summer with the LEAP Program

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Come Sail Away or Kick Into Confidence: Summer Camps That Empower at Lighthouse Center for Vital Living

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From Classroom to Career: Vanward Consulting is Reshaping How Blind and Low Vision Youth Prepare for College, Careers, and Life

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Wellness Wednesday: I Got a Feeling, Somebodies Watching Me

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Swing for the Fences: Building Confidence Through Orientation & Mobility

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Building Your Path: Summer Jobs, Resumes, and Real-World Skills with State Services for the Blind

72

Wellness Wednesday: AI or Not to AI, That is the Question That We Ask of Thee

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Anchoring in the Now: Tools to Navigate Anxiety and Uncertainty

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Peer Perspectives: How SSB Helps Students Build Independence and Explore Careers

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Student Readiness: Navigating College with Confidence: Tips for Students with Vision Loss

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Defending Disability Rights: The Threat to Section 504 and Why It Matters

77

Wellness Wednesday: Disaster Readiness: What’s Your Plan in an Emergency?

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Exploring the Outdoors: A Winter Adventure for Blind and Visually Impaired Students

79

Wellness Wednesday: Insecure or Secure? Exploring Attachment and Prematurity

80

Heights Unseen: Julius Mbura’s Mission Beyond Kilimanjaro

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Experiencing Blindness Through Taste: The Educational Impact of Desserts in the Dark

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Wellness Wednesday: Valentine’s Day Reimagined: Loving Yourself First

83

Connecting, Learning, and Thriving: Highlights from the ACB Minnesota Convention

84

Two Journeys to Employment: From High School to College and Career – Lessons in Advocacy and Resilience with Gabby Gingras

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Two Journeys to Employment: Unlocking Potential: Embracing Resources and Building Your Dream Career – Meet Kat Wilke

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Wellness Wednesday: I’m Laughing at That, Now

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Something to Think About: Managing App Updates and Data Usage: A Little Awareness Goes a Long Way

88

Tech Abilities: O&M, Gadgets, and the Positivity Equation (Math Alert!)

89

Advocacy in Action: Stories of Persistence and Change

90

Wellness Wednesday: Festive Reflections: Celebrating the Holidays and Honoring Memories

91

The Future of Accessibility: Tools for Success in Education and Beyond: Insights from Jesse Anderson

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Wellness Wednesday: Being Alone, Not Alone, and Where Loneliness Might Linger in Between

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Tech Abilities: Festive Tech Talk: Gadgets, Gratitude, Meta Ray Bans Fly Solo, and Bell Bottoms

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Education Without Limits: Leslie Dickson on Navigating School, College, and a Career at the VA, Empowering Veterans to Thrive Beyond Vision Loss

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From High School to College: Navigating Accommodations and Independence – Meet the College 101 Panelists, Amy, Arianna, and Maddy

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Navigating Pathways to Independence: Jada Johnson on Empowering Students Through Transition Services

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Wellness Wednesday: Disclosure and Belonging in the Workplace

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AI Updates to the Lyriq Assistive Reader deliver Greater Efficiency and Productivity. Welcome Back Curtis Mintrone, Sales and IT Representative at Patriot Vision Industries

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Go Anywhere with Glide, A New Navigational Device. Meet Amos Miller, Founder and CEO of Glidance

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Tech Abilities is Back in the Saddle: Exploring Meta Ray-Bans, Aira’s Access AI, Black Friday, and Some AI Hacks

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Wellness Wednesday: From Isolation to Integration – Your Journey, Your Voice