All Episodes
Blind Abilities — 100 episodes
From First Practice to First Goal: Sam Betts Takes on College and Blind Hockey
Career Exploration Adventure Weekend: There’s No One Path – Students Ask Professionals About Careers, Challenges and Success
Wellness Wednesday: You Deserve to Be Here: Recognizing How Far You’ve Come
Explore, Connect and Grow: Students Discover Career Possibilities at Cragun’s Resort
The Slow Process of Acceptance: Vision Loss, Aging and Moving Forward
15,000 Meals, One Big Impact: SSB Pre-ETS Students Give Back
From College to the Ballpark: Building a Career Through Internships and Initiative
Blind Abilities: Finding New Joy Without Denying the Loss: Travel, Adaptation, and Life After Vision Change
From Campfires to Canoes: Building Skills, Confidence, and Community Through SSB’s Summer Events
Blind Abilities: Little Steps, Big Triumphs
Helping People Reach Their Goals: Lindsay Escalera’s Journey in Vocational Rehabilitation
From Passion to Purpose: Building a Career at State Services for the Blind
Blind Abilities: shootin’ the Breeze: The Stuff That Sticks
Wellness Wednesday: The Quiet Between Doing
Blind Abilities Presents: Domesticity: Parenting Beyond Sight
Building the Future: Jenine Stanley Explains Aira’s New Build AI Program
More Than a Competition: Minnesota’s First Cane Quest
Wellness Wednesday Returns: Honest Conversations About Mental Health, Belonging, and Community
Career Climb: Building Confidence, Careers, and Independence for the Future
From Possibility to Pathway: Building Futures Through Pre-ETS
NVDA Coach: From First Keystroke to Confidence—A Free Tool Changing How NVDA Is Learned
Blind Abilities – the Musical No. 5: When the Screen Spoke Back to Me – Curiosity, Confidence, and Accessible Tech
No Limits to Learning: A Summer Program That Builds Independence
Curiosity Opens the Door: Louie McGee’s Journey from Minnesota to Law School
Aira Goes Wearable Again: Unlocking Freedom with Meta Glasses
New Language, New Opportunities: Unlocking Independence Through English Learning with Abbi Mayland
Wellness Wednesday: Self-Esteem vs. Self-Confidence — And Yes, Those Are Cute Shoes
Riding the Future: Inside Tesla, Waymo, and Zoox Autonomous Rides with Kevin Chao
Honor Judy, Protect 504: Why Awareness and Advocacy Matter Right Now
Blind Abilities – The Musical: More Than One Way To Be Blind
More Than a Diagnosis: Seeing Hope with Dr. Suleiman Alibhai & the Prevention of Blindness Society
From Classroom to Career — Josh Subhan’s Internship Journey
Fear Less – Do More! Envision Blind Sports Is Here!
Wellness Wednesday: How are You? I’m Fine. Hmmm. Exploring Inclusion, Belonging, and the deep human need to be Seen and Heard
Blind Abilities – The Musical: From K–12 to College and Careers, Finding Your Voice
College Readiness Workshop: Mastering Time Management
From Gestures to Jobs: Learning Assistive Tech That Actually Matters
Blind Abilities – The Musical: O&M and the Scarlet letter B
From High School to Grad School: Winning Scholarships Without Going into Debt
Scholarships Don’t Find You—You Find Them: A Student’s Real-World Guide
Blind Abilities – The Musical: When Lived Experience Takes the Stage
Internships for Students: Real Work, Real Experience, Real Opportunities
Wellness Wednesday: The Conversations We Carry With Us
A Year of Lessons: Finding Peace, Progress, and Perspective
UnScripted: A Lost iPhone, Changing Tech, and Figuring It Out
Introducing Preston : Two Paths, One Team: Meet the Peer Ambassadors of State Services for the Blind
Introducing Ava : Two Paths, One Team: Meet the Peer Ambassadors of State Services for the Blind
Owning Your Future with State Services for the Blind: Inside the Business Enterprise Program
Tinsel, Tears, and Treats: Finding Holiday Balance
College 101: Student-Powered Advice to Help You Thrive in College
BITS Has the Solutions: Empowering Blind Tech Users Through Community, Training, and Opportunity
Wellness Wednesday: What Do We Do for Wellness and Staying on Track
Orientation and Mobility: Building Confident Independence for Blind and Low Vision Students
Step Up, Dive In, Play On: Exploring Adaptive Sports and Community
Wellness Wednesday: Navigating Todays Job Market with Wellness and Confidence
The Blind Drive: “From Federal Cuts to New Tech: Apple, Aira, and the Shifting Road Ahead for the Blind Drive”
Minnesota Honors White Cane Day: Safety, Freedom, and a Future Without Limits
The Blind Drive: Beyond Compliance: Why Accessibility Must Be Usable to Be Real – Compliance Is for Lawyers—Usability Is for Humans
From Screen Readers to Self-Reliance: Cheryl’s Journey to Becoming a Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist
Social Security, Medicare, and Medical Assistance A Parent’s Roadmap to Understanding Benefits
Unscripted: Apple Store Tripping, CoPilot Be Gone, Straps and Tethers, and Microphones, Interfaces and the Studio Sound
Canoes, Confidence, and Connections: Students Paddle the Mississippi with SSB
Tech Abilities: Apple Picks Meta Tricks and a Bug Fix… But, is that It?
The Blind Drive: PiccyBot, Precision, and Being Present
Wellness Wednesday on a Friday: What Does Wellness Really Mean?
Unlock Your Future with Cybersecurity Through The Apex Program
unscripted: AirPods, AMC Hacks, and a Little Nail-Gun Wisdom
The Blind Drive – Apple Droppings: Aww So Many Droppings
Woodworking Without Limits: Bob Geyer’s Journey Back to the Shop
AI: The Good, the Bad, and the “Oh My”
The Blind Drive: Humanness First, Ambassadorship Second
A Spark for Success: Empowering Youth to Step Into Their Future
“Blind Abilities – Unscripted, The debut episode — Keyboards, iPhones, and AirTag Adventures
Level Up: Building Confidence, Skills, and Futures for Blind and Low Vision Students
Smart Glasses designed by the blind for the blind. Previewing the EchoVision Glasses by Agiga AI. Welcome back Kevin Chao, Chief Visionary and Evangelist.
Wellness Wednesday: Burnout, Balance, and Being Present: Finding Calm in the Chaos
Cruising Through Summer: Next Exit—College
Cooking Up Confidence: Ready, Set, Prep
Wellness Wednesday: Belonging: The Power of Choice in Accessibility
Wellness Wednesday: Isolation – From Alone to A Little Less Lonely: Steps Toward Social Reconnection
From Audio Books, Braille to Broadcast: Behind the Scenes at State Services for the Blind – A Tour Through SSB’s Communication Center
Seable Holidays: Turning Accessible Travel Dreams Into Reality
Immersive. Inclusive. Incredible. Dive Into the LuminoCity Podcast – Where Audio Description Redefines Inclusive Story Telling
From Confidence to Career: Explore Summer with the LEAP Program
Come Sail Away or Kick Into Confidence: Summer Camps That Empower at Lighthouse Center for Vital Living
From Classroom to Career: Vanward Consulting is Reshaping How Blind and Low Vision Youth Prepare for College, Careers, and Life
Wellness Wednesday: I Got a Feeling, Somebodies Watching Me
Swing for the Fences: Building Confidence Through Orientation & Mobility
Building Your Path: Summer Jobs, Resumes, and Real-World Skills with State Services for the Blind
Wellness Wednesday: AI or Not to AI, That is the Question That We Ask of Thee
Anchoring in the Now: Tools to Navigate Anxiety and Uncertainty
Peer Perspectives: How SSB Helps Students Build Independence and Explore Careers
Student Readiness: Navigating College with Confidence: Tips for Students with Vision Loss
Defending Disability Rights: The Threat to Section 504 and Why It Matters
Wellness Wednesday: Disaster Readiness: What’s Your Plan in an Emergency?
Exploring the Outdoors: A Winter Adventure for Blind and Visually Impaired Students
Wellness Wednesday: Insecure or Secure? Exploring Attachment and Prematurity
Heights Unseen: Julius Mbura’s Mission Beyond Kilimanjaro
Experiencing Blindness Through Taste: The Educational Impact of Desserts in the Dark
Wellness Wednesday: Valentine’s Day Reimagined: Loving Yourself First