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Jenna Reed returns to the Blind Abilities Studio to talk about the ever expanding reach Envision America is making with the ScripTalk Talking Label program that allows you to access the entire information on a prescription bottle to ensure safety on what you may be taking. Join Jenna and Jeff in this brief overview and informational episode and download the free ScripTalk Mobile app to find the pharmacies in your location. You can receive the ScripTalk station for free just by requesting from your participating pharmacy. To find out more about Envision America and ScripTalk Talking Labels check out EnvisionAmerica.com and call the Customer Service phone number at 1-800-890-1180. Download the ScripTalk Mobile app from the App Store or on Google Play. Thanks for listening! Contact: You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email and give us a call at 612-367-6093, we would love to hear from you! Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Storeand Google Play Store. Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093 we would love to hear from you! Check out the Blind Abilities Community on Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page, and the Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Scott Eggen, Randall Crosby and Linda Allison return to the Blind Abilities Studio to talk about the who, what, where and why of the Sagebrush Conference. This annual event happens in Las Vegas and brings in attendees and associates from across the states. Learn about the first time experience, the attractions, highlights and the take-aways from Scott, Randall and Linda. Whether you attend in person or virtually, there is something for everyone. Join the crew in this informational episode and find out more about the Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America on the web at Randolph-Sheppard.org. Contact: You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email and give us a call at 612-367-6093, we would love to hear from you! Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Storeand Google Play Store. Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093 we would love to hear from you! Check out the Blind Abilities Community on Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page, and the Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Serina and Callie join Jeff in the Blind Abilities Studio for another Tech Abilities episode. Seyoon will be back next episode as his Bandwidth has nearly overloaded. It's nice to get back into the studio and the Crew did not skip a beat. From Drone deliveries to HBO going to the Max and lots and lots more. Here are some links from this episode: · heading level 1 Flyby Drones Deliver Smoothies, Salads, Sushi for $3 a Flight · Amazon will charge customers a fee for some UPS returns · NLS Braille on Demand Request Form · Google Offers Upgrades as It Drops Support for Dropcam and Nest Secure · Warner Bros. Discovery unveils super-streamer 'Max' · Apple introduces Apple Pay Later to allow consumers to pay for purchases over time · Forget about Twitter. You can get a LinkedIn check mark, thanks to new partnerships · Blindy Girl Blindy Girl on Facebook Thanks for listening!

Hans Wiberg, founder of Be My Eyes, and the new chief executive officer of Be My Eyes, Mike Buckley join Pete Lane in the blind Abilities Studio to announce a brand new feature, currently in Beta form available on the Be My Eyes app entitled "the Virtual Assistant". The virtual assistant is a feature that incorporates Artificial Intelligence (AI), to provide not only superior visual identification using the phones camera, but also provides interpretive and extrapolating decisions recently made possible with the Open AI Chat GPT version 4 artificial intelligence software. Mike and Hans discuss the capabilities of this new virtual assistant feature and describe the process for users to be added to a waiting list to become a Beta tester of this new feature. This is an exciting time for blind individuals as the open AI team has chosen the Be My Eyes team as one of their first collaborating partnerships to explore real life applications for their artificial intelligence software. Blind Abilities presents this follow up interview with Be My Eyes as they further demonstrate their commitment to presenting quality products and services to listeners. Listen in to this insightful look into one of the more popular and productive apps available for blind individuals, Be My Eyes. *A big shoutout to Pete Lane for doing the heavy lifting on this interview as Jeff Thompson had an unexpected family commitment. At a boy, Pete!

Scott Eggen, Randall Crosby and Linda Allison come together once again in the Blind Abilities Studio and this time talking about a day in the life of an owner/operator/vendor in the Business Enterprise Program. What is a typical day like for Scott as he operates his businesses in prisons and colleges? What is Randall's day like operating a Rest Area in the heavy tourist area of Florida? And, how about Linda and her commute, inventory access and now changing her location? Listen in as they talk about their business and how they enjoy the fruits of their labor. You can find out more about the Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America on the web at www.Randolph-Sheppard.org and stay up to date with all the happenings and events on the Randolph-Sheppard Facebook page. Contact: You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email and give us a call at 612-367-6093, we would love to hear from you! Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Storeand Google Play Store. Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093 we would love to hear from you! Check out the Blind Abilities Community on Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page, and the Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Willem Van de Mierop returns to the Blind Abilities Studio to announce the OKO App release in the United States. Available in the App Store, OKO - AI Co-Pilot for the Blind is a Traffic signal detecting application that instantaneously gives audio and haptic feedback so one can augment there traveling experience by gaining more information about a traffic signal situation. Willem talks about all the features and advantages that the OKO App offers Orientation and Mobility students and instructors to bring more confidence and awareness to the real time experience of a traffic signal situation. You can download the iOS app OKO on the App Store and find out more about the company Ayes on the web at Ayes.AI. Here is a link to a previous interview with the Ayes team. Thanks for listening. Contact: You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email and give us a call at 612-367-6093, we would love to hear from you! Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Storeand Google Play Store. Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093 we would love to hear from you! Check out the Blind Abilities Community on Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page, and the Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Troy Otillio and Jenine Stanley joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to talk about the latest news, price changes and a look forward. You can find out more about Aira and what they have to offer at Aira.io and download the Aira App on the App Store and Google Play Store. Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Serina, Seyoon and Jeff talk about the latest news and give their unique perspective whilst hanging out in the Blind Abilities Studio. Learn about some of the breaking news, trends and developments in the Blindness, and Low vision world. Here are some useful links stemming from the show: Death of the narrator? Apple unveils suite of AI-voiced audiobooks Apple Card brings back $75 Daily Cash bonus for new referrals through February, Apple Shuts Down Popular Weather App 'Dark Sky', DoorDash can now drop off your packages Apple raising prices of its battery replacement service for older iPhone models, Walmart app and the order pick up option is sweet. Avatar 2 with Audio Description in the AMI theaters. The AMI app is very accessible. Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

The Pre Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Team helps students between the ages of 14 and 21 build confidence, explore career possibilities, and expand horizons of opportunities. You will get to know 3 new Pre-ETS counselors, Deanna , Sam and Kate. You will get a sense of how excited they are about your future and offering resources to help you achieve your dreams. Full Transcript Check out SSB on the web at: https://mn.gov/deed/ssb/ Read the Latest Issue of The Spectacle from SSB: The Spectacle is our newsletter for families, teachers, and students.. Listen to our most recently released podcasts: In this episode of Job Insights we talk about job readiness, confidence, accepting one's blindness and how these play an important role in one's job and career search. College101: 3 Unique Perspectives, 3 Unique Journeys, Sharing their Unique Experiences from Their College Success Sarlie Drakos – Disability Employment Coach: Helping people get past their limiting beliefs and get their dream jobs Thanks for listening! Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Scott Eggen, Randall Crosby and Linda Allison joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio. They are owner/operators in the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and are here to talk about their experiences and successful careers. The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) was established for Blind/Visually Impaired individuals to create opportunities and careers through food vending services and food and merchandise sales on Federal and state properties. The BEP program is nationwide and if you or anybody you know is interested in owning their own business, wants to work and begin a promising career, share this podcast and let them know about the Business Enterprise program. If you are interested in knowing more about the BEP, contact State Services for the Blind, or your Vocational Rehab agency if outside of Minnesota and ask about the Business Enterprise Program. Full Transcript Be sure to check out Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America on the web and stay up to date with all the latest news and events. Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Jeff Thompson and Pete Lane once again welcome Bari Azman and Diane Ducharme, of the BlindShell USA company to the Blind Abilities studios to share an exciting announcement with our listeners! In this episode, Barry and Diane reveal a new app that has been recently added to the BlindShell Classic 2 app catalog. This is an app That they have been working hard to secure in their arsenal of available applications. It has also been the single most requested app from all BlindShell classic 2 users with whom they have come into contact, whether in blindness conventions, trade shows, emails or phone calls. Can you guess which new App this is? Well you'll find out soon enough when you jump into the podcast - It's BARD Mobile! Go ahead and dive right into this short but informative podcast that will unveil this great new app to BlindShell Classic 2 users, or potential users. This is just the kind of addition to the BlindShell Classic 2 accessible phone that will help you make up your mind to get this amazing device! Pete and Jeff conduct their typical in-depth interview with Barry and Diane, to completely cover all aspects of the BlindShell classic two phone and the brand new app! The folks at BlindShell have made it easy to get started with Bard. Just go to: www.BlindshellUSA/Bard to find all the necessary links to get going. And for all things BlindShell, go to their web site at https://blindshellusa.com. Thanks for Listening! Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

FocusOnFitness is a series of basic exercises you can do in your house, in the dorm or during a short break. Using the natural surrounding without having to find the right equipment, the best gym or the perfect time to do a little workout. Focus on Fitness is all about doing it when you can and hey, why not? Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to Focus on Fitness and how you can incorporate little nuggets of exercise without throwing your schedule off and being able to work out within your own time and space. In this Focus On Fitness episode, Maria and Jeff talk about Spinning and Biking. Yes, this involves a machine or a bike mounted on a stand, however, we want to provide some information to you so you can determine if this form of exercise is for you. We both agree that Spinning is a great calorie burner and most of all, gives them big muscles a good workout. Interval training is when one does some bursts of speed or resistance to a steady pace. Like standing up and pedaling hard during a commercial as you watch TV while spinning. Maria and Jeff find a few ways that keeps them focused on fitness and focused on the exercise without getting lost in the show or the music. It is important to keep the focus and get the best out of your hard work. Full Transcript Check out some more Focus on Fitness episodes and if you have any suggestions or comments, feel free to let us know. You can find Maria on Twitter @Girl_Gone_Blind and follow her blog on the web at GirlGoneBlind.com.. You can find Jeff on Twitter @KnownAsJeff and check out more podcasts with a Blindness perspective on the web at www.BlindAbilities.com. And remember: Consult a physician before performing this or any exercise program. This is especially important if you or your family have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. It is your responsibility to evaluate your own medical and physical condition, and to determine whether to perform or adapt any of the exercises in this Focus on Fitness episode. The use of any information provided on this site is solely at your own risk. If you start to feel any pain or discomfort while exercising, stop immediately and contact your doctor or health care professional. Thanks for Listening! Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

FocusOnFitness is a series of basic exercises you can do in your house, in the dorm or during a short break. Using the natural surrounding without having to find the right equipment, the best gym or the perfect time to do a little workout. Focus on Fitness is all about doing it when you can and hey, why not? Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to Focus on Fitness and how you can incorporate little nuggets of exercise without throwing your schedule off and being able to work out within your own time and space. In this Focus On Fitness episode, Maria and Jeff talk about the use of Dumbbells to exercise and keep those muscles toned and defined. A Dumbbell is a hand-held weight ranging from a pound to a huge amount of weight for body building. We are talking about the lighter end of the spectrum, from 2 pounds to 15 pounds. These affordable and easily stored Dumbbells can be used for various motions to isolate and focus your workout to specific muscles. From the Curl for bicepts and triceps to the presses and lifts for shoulders and lats, Maria and Jeff go over a few to get you going on toning up them muscles. Full Transcript Check out some more Focus on Fitness episodes and if you have any suggestions or comments, feel free to let us know. You can find Maria on Twitter @Girl_Gone_Blind and follow her blog on the web at GirlGoneBlind.com.. You can find Jeff on Twitter @KnownAsJeff and check out more podcasts with a Blindness perspective on the web at www.BlindAbilities.com. And remember: Consult a physician before performing this or any exercise program. This is especially important if you or your family have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. It is your responsibility to evaluate your own medical and physical condition, and to determine whether to perform or adapt any of the exercises in this Focus on Fitness episode. The use of any information provided on this site is solely at your own risk. If you start to feel any pain or discomfort while exercising, stop immediately and contact your doctor or health care professional. Thanks for listening! Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

FocusOnFitness is a series of basic exercises you can do in your house, in the dorm or during a short break. Using the natural surrounding without having to find the right equipment, the best gym or the perfect time to do a little workout. Focus on Fitness is all about doing it when you can and hey, why not? Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to Focus on Fitness and how you can incorporate little nuggets of exercise without throwing your schedule off and being able to work out within your own time and space. In this Focus On Fitness episode, Maria and Jeff talk about Creating your space and setting the stage for your exercise routine, yoga session and ensuring your free to exercise while keeping your space safe and free from obstacles. May it be a rug or a yoga mat, the tactile surface will keep your whereabouts in mind and you can feel safe to conduct your full exercise without getting disorientated. Maria talks about the space and how diffusers can bring about a setting fit for relaxing and setting the tone for Pilates or yoga. Music playlist from your smart devices can keep that drive going throughout your workout as well as video workouts. Hey, the music and instruction is sometimes audio friendly and once again, keeps you rockin' and rolin'. Full Transcript Check out some more Focus on Fitness episodes and if you have any suggestions or comments, feel free to let us know. You can find Maria on Twitter @Girl_Gone_Blind and follow her blog on the web at GirlGoneBlind.com.. You can find Jeff on Twitter @KnownAsJeff and check out more podcasts with a Blindness perspective on the web at www.BlindAbilities.com. And remember: Consult a physician before performing this or any exercise program. This is especially important if you or your family have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. It is your responsibility to evaluate your own medical and physical condition, and to determine whether to perform or adapt any of the exercises in this Focus on Fitness episode. The use of any information provided on this site is solely at your own risk. If you start to feel any pain or discomfort while exercising, stop immediately and contact your doctor or health care professional. Thanks for listening! Episode Web Site

FocusOnFitness is a series of basic exercises you can do in your house, in the dorm or during a short break. Using the natural surrounding without having to find the right equipment, the best gym or the perfect time to do a little workout. Focus on Fitness is all about doing it when you can and hey, why not? Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to Focus on Fitness and how you can incorporate little nuggets of exercise without throwing your schedule off and being able to work out within your own time and space. In this episode, #4 of 7, of the Focus on Fitness series, Maria and Jeff introduce us to the Windmill. This is a full core exercise and is something you can use to get a good stretch to the legs, hips, back from a standing position or from a sitting position. By holding your arms straight out from side to side and reaching across towards your opposite toes. Then back again and repeat on the other side. Slow and steady goes a long way with this Windmill stretch and can become an exercise when done in repetition. Full Transcript Check out some more Focus on Fitness episodes and if you have any suggestions or comments, feel free to let us know. You can find Maria on Twitter @Girl_Gone_Blind and follow her blog on the web at GirlGoneBlind.com.. You can find Jeff on Twitter @KnownAsJeff and check out more podcasts with a Blindness perspective on the web at www.BlindAbilities.com. Core exercises: Why you should strengthen your core muscles You know core exercises are good for you — but do you include core exercises in your fitness routine? Here's why you should. By Mayo Clinic And remember: Consult a physician before performing this or any exercise program. This is especially important if you or your family have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. It is your responsibility to evaluate your own medical and physical condition, and to determine whether to perform or adapt any of the exercises in this Focus on Fitness episode. The use of any information provided on this site is solely at your own risk. If you start to feel any pain or discomfort while exercising, stop immediately and contact your doctor or health care professional. Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

FocusOnFitness is a series of basic exercises you can do in your house, in the dorm or during a short break. Using the natural surrounding without having to find the right equipment, the best gym or the perfect time to do a little workout. Focus on Fitness is all about doing it when you can and hey, why not? Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to Focus on Fitness and how you can incorporate little nuggets of exercise without throwing your schedule off and being able to work out within your own time and space. In episode #3 of 7, of the Focus on Fitness series, Maria and Jeff talk to us about Walking. Whether using a guide with a tether or on the treadmill, walking is one of the best exercises available. Making a walking routine part of your weekly schedule is one of the best choices one can make when it comes to your heart, your lungs and it can really be a good time to converse and even take in a good audio book. That is, if you are on a treadmill. Check out all of the Focus on Fitness episodes and if you have any suggestions or comments, feel free to let us know. You can find Maria on Twitter @Girl_Gone_Blind and follow her blog on the web at GirlGoneBlind.com.. You can find Jeff on Twitter @KnownAsJeff and check out more podcasts with a Blindness perspective on the web at www.BlindAbilities.com. Core exercises: Why you should strengthen your core muscles You know core exercises are good for you — but do you include core exercises in your fitness routine? Here's why you should. By Mayo Clinic And remember: Consult a physician before performing this or any exercise program. This is especially important if you or your family have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. It is your responsibility to evaluate your own medical and physical condition, and to determine whether to perform or adapt any of the exercises in this Focus on Fitness episode. The use of any information provided on this site is solely at your own risk. If you start to feel any pain or discomfort while exercising, stop immediately and contact your doctor or health care professional. Thanks for listening! Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

FocusOnFitness is a series of basic exercises you can do in your house, in the dorm or during a short break. Using the natural surrounding without having to find the right equipment, the best gym or the perfect time to do a little workout. Focus on Fitness is all about doing it when you can and hey, why not? Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to Focus on Fitness and how you can incorporate little nuggets of exercise without throwing your schedule off and being able to work out within your own time and space. In episode #2 of 7, of the Focus on Fitness series, Maria and Jeff introduce us to Squats. This is where you lower your hips from a standing position and then stand back up. Maria and Jeff want you to be safe and suggest hanging onto a stable fixture when exploring the movement of a Squat. This is to give you an idea of the motion that a Squat consists of and to give you a sense of the group of muscles involved. Check out some more Focus on Fitness episodes and if you have any suggestions or comments, feel free to let us know. You can find Maria on Twitter @Girl_Gone_Blind and follow her blog on the web at GirlGoneBlind.com.. You can find Jeff on Twitter @KnownAsJeff and check out more podcasts with a Blindness perspective on the web at www.BlindAbilities.com. Core exercises: Why you should strengthen your core muscles You know core exercises are good for you — but do you include core exercises in your fitness routine? Here's why you should. By Mayo Clinic 7 Health Benefits of Plank Exercises (+5 Plank Variations You Should Know) And remember: Consult a physician before performing this or any exercise program. This is especially important if you or your family have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. It is your responsibility to evaluate your own medical and physical condition, and to determine whether to perform or adapt any of the exercises in this Focus on Fitness episode. The use of any information provided on this site is solely at your own risk. If you start to feel any pain or discomfort while exercising, stop immediately and contact your doctor or health care professional. Thanks for listening! Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

In this tenth episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, finish up on their talk of depression with a bit on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SADS) and elaborate on what they think about making New Year's Resolutions. Keeping the resolutions attainable, limited and focused on goals such as professional, themes such as acts of kindness and less on personal challenges. Themes can be for the entire year and whatever you may choose to set out and enhance or improve upon, make sure the goal is something you want for yourself. Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093 Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes. Show Hosts: Robin Ennis on the web at www.robinennislcsw.com Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS Www.transitioningthroughchange.com You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093 or by email. They are looking forward to hearing from you! Episode Web Site

FocusOnFitness is a series of basic exercises you can do in your house, in the dorm or during a short break. Using the natural surrounding without having to find the right equipment, the best gym or the perfect time to do a little workout. Focus on Fitness is all about doing it when you can and hey, why not? Maria Johnson, aka Girl Gone Blind, joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to Focus on Fitness and how you can incorporate little nuggets of exercise without throwing your schedule off and being able to work out within your own time and space. In this episode, #1 of 7, of the Focus on Fitness series, Maria and Jeff introduce us to the Plank. This is a full core exercise and is something you can build upon over time. Take your time and feel the entire body come together to keep that plank position steady and strong. Start with 10 seconds, drop to the knees if need be, it all counts. Check out some more Focus on Fitness episodes and if you have any suggestions or comments, feel free to let us know. You can find Maria on Twitter @Girl_Gone_Blind and follow her blog on the web at GirlGoneBlind.com.. You can find Jeff on Twitter @KnownAsJeff and check out more podcasts with a Blindness perspective on the web at www.BlindAbilities.com. Core exercises: Why you should strengthen your core muscles You know core exercises are good for you — but do you include core exercises in your fitness routine? Here's why you should. By Mayo Clinic 7 Health Benefits of Plank Exercises (+5 Plank Variations You Should Know) And remember: Consult a physician before performing this or any exercise program. This is especially important if you or your family have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. It is your responsibility to evaluate your own medical and physical condition, and to determine whether to perform or adapt any of the exercises in this Focus on Fitness episode. The use of any information provided on this site is solely at your own risk. If you start to feel any pain or discomfort while exercising, stop immediately and contact your doctor or health care professional. Thanks for listening! Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Greetings from Blind Abilities, Thank you all for listening and thank you to all the wonderful hosts on the Blind Abilities Network. You all make us what we are and I am so fortunate to be able to work with all of you, I am blessed. Serina, Callie, Seyoon, Robin, Beth, Sarlie, Dacia, Jesse, Serena Olsen, Simon and Chee Chau and Marlon. And all the others who have made an impact to the shows, thank you very much. I wanted to reflect on a memory I have about being a kid and how our perspectives change and the memories seem to be a bit more entertaining than the realities of changing perspectives can have on the good old days of "Yester-year". Enjoy the memories however you embellish or enhance them. Tell them and bring them to life. Story telling is the way history started and you are making history every day. Your story is worth telling so share away! My little story is about a hill in my childhood neighborhood called Gruenberg Hill. Today, the hill remains and so does the memory. Hope you enjoy. Episode Web site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. held the 3rd Annual Sight Tech Global 2022, Virtual and in-person event. Kevin Chao attended virtually for the first 2 days and Being just 20 minutes away, Kevin attended the first in-person event put on by the Vista Center and documented his experience. You can find Kevin's Sight Tech Global 2022 document below. It was a pleasure to have Kevin back in the Blind Abilities Studio to tell us all about the Sight Tech Global 2022. From his hands-on demonstrations to his conversations with attendees, you will learn what caught Kevin's attention and how meeting the technology pioneers rounded out his virtual and in-person conference experience. Hope you enjoy. Read more: Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Apple introduced a new feature called Sing when iOS 16.2 was released. You can now drop the volume level of the vocals in a song on Apple Music so you can take over the vocals of millions of songs. Apple has created some Sing playlist in many categories and genres so you can find plenty of songs to sing along with. The one caveat is that you have to be a subscriber to Apple Music, and have one of the latest Apple devices. To find out more about Sing check out Apple Support for Sing on the iPhone. Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

In this 9th episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, describe a variety of types of depression, the symptoms and ways one may cope with depression. They stress contacting a therapist for diagnosis if one feels some symptoms coming on. Depression is wide-spread and a lot of depression is undiagnosed. learn about the different types of depression and some coping tips as you become more aware of what may be happening when you are feeling down, anxious and a bit low, especially during the Winter and Holiday season. Show Hosts: Robin Ennis on the web at www.robinennislcsw.com Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS Www.transitioningthroughchange.com You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093 or by email. Let them know if they can use your message on the show. They are looking forward to hearing from you. Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Our guest today is Dave Epstein, founder of AwareWolf Gear, the home of the All-Terrain Cane. Dave shares the origin of the ATC including all of the steps he took to create the cane, from borrowing tools and pieces from the local hiking store, to adding parts from other traditional canes, through developing three completed prototypes, finally landing on the final version of the All-Terrain Cane that we see Dave present to us today. This cane is currently being manufactured and is ready to be ordered from Dave's web site. at AWareWolfGear.com. Join Jeff and Pete and their dynamic guest, Dave Epstein as he describes the details and steps he has taken to create and develop this extra special cane that will meet our every travel need and take us where we need to go, safely! Dave also offers other gear besides the ATC on his web site, AWareWolfGear.com You will find appealing T Shirts designed to identify blind walkers or hikers with unique designs and graphics which will definitely help you stand out as a blind traveler adding a layer of safety to your outings. Read More Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Serina is back with Callie and Jeff in the Blind Abilities Studio bringing you this lushes Tech Abilities show. Seyoon is hard at the December Grind of College so we let him be and flipped on the microphones and hit the "On the Air" light outside the studio door. Here are just some of the planned items and topics however, in between the Tidbits are little nuggets of priceless wisdom and jewels placed within just for your discovery. Hope you enjoy! Belkin launches AirPods Cleaning Kit, claims to remove earwax plus restore acoustic performance Microsoft Really Is Selling a Cozy Hoodie for Your Shivering Xbox Controller Google Docs and Sheets on iPad Aira: Laying the Groundwork for a Strong 2023 Ring App Accessibility Broken Apple Music Launches New Replay Audible on iOS gets hands-free listening and more thanks to Alexa voice commands Taylor Swift tickets Audio description Serina's Holiday songs from Bob Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

When speaking to businesses ,adding Accessibility to Diversity Equity and Inclusion, an IDEA worth Spreading.is what John Samuel is all about. As CEO of ABLR Works, John talks about a new program that they have developed to teach Blind and Visually Impaired students to become Digital Accessibility Testers. ABLR Works has teamed up with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) to kick off the statewide initiative this month. With this model, John hopes the programs at ABLR Works will spread across the States. John talks about his Blindness journey and embracing his disability/authentic self and the release of his new book, "Don't Ask the Blind guy for Directions: A 30,000-Mile Journey for Love, Confidence, and a Sense of belonging". Here are useful links from the episode: ABLR Works web site Article from the web: 'First-of-its-kind' program to train visually impaired as digital accessibility testers John's new book: Don't Ask the Blind guy for Directions: A 30,000-Mile Journey for Love, Confidence, and a Sense of belonging Episode web site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Shane DeSantis, Transition Coordinator at State Services for the Blind, hosts the College101 Webinar with 3 unique college students giving their unique perspective on how they are succeeding and succeeded in their college journey. learn from their experiences and suggestions as they respond to questions submitted from high school students, college students and teachers. Are you interested in attending college to gain education and training needed to meet your employment goals? Do you have questions about what the transition to college will look like and what skills are needed to be successful in higher academics? In this College101 Webinar you may find the answers you are looking for. Full Transcript If you have any questions, please contact Shane DeSantis at [email protected] or 651-358-5205. Contact Your State Services If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Pre-ETS Program and Transition Services Coordinator Shane DeSantis by email or 651-358-5205. Contact: You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email and give us a call at 612-367-6093, we would love to hear from you! Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Storeand Google Play Store. Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093 we would love to hear from you! Check out the Blind Abilities Community on Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page, and the Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Program Director, Alicia Smith and Training and Program Specialist, Brian Switzer, join Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities studio to talk about the latest offerings at Perkins Career Launch at Perkins is currently offering week-long Tech Bootcamp sessions to help adults use access technology to work effectively and efficiently with the tools most commonly used in the workplace: Google Workspace and Microsoft Suite Career Launch @ Perkins has designed virtual tech bootcamp sessions to teach blind and visually impaired participants how to use access technology to work effectively and efficiently with the tools most commonly used in the workplace: Google Workspace and Microsoft Suite. Each week-long, virtual session costs $250 and includes 20 hours of coursework, including live classes taught via Zoom, independent assignments submitted via email as well as assessments before and after the session. Microsoft Session 1: January 23rd-27th Google Session 1: January 30th -February 3rd Microsoft Session 2: February 13th- 17th Google Session 2: February 20th-24th Curriculum will focus on: Editing and formatting documents Working with spreadsheets Connecting with and sharing content with colleagues Reading and creating compelling slide decks Navigating and using calendar applications Conferencing via Zoom The ideal candidate will: Have a high school diploma Be a student, seeking work or actively employed Be between the ages of 18+ Read More we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Menus4All Vice president of Marketing, Stephany Jones, returns to the blind Abilities studio to announce the launch of their new app, Menus4All. The largest and most accessible menu for the Blind and Visually Impaired. With over 750,000 unique menus from United States and Canada, this well organized and accessible app is the cat's meow. From the voiceover accessibility, headings, near me list population and ease of use, this is the best thing since slice bread. And yes, you can search for bread or any other menu item or zip code or many other options that will suit your needs. Co-hosting with Jeff Thompson in the studio is Serena Olsen, aka @BlindBroad from the Facebook Live show, The Blind Grind. Stephany, Serena and Jeff share some experiences, laughs and a lot of information about the development, the usability and the multiple ways a user can buy, subscribe and utilize the Menus4All App. Full Transcript Here are some links to help you find out more about Menus4All: Get the Menus4All App on the App Store! Menus4All.com Contact information: Stephanie Jones She/her VP of Marketing Menus4ALL, Inc. [email protected] Contact Your State Services If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Pre-ETS Program and Transition Services Coordinator Shane DeSantis at [email protected] or 651-358-5205. Contact: You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email and give us a call at 612-367-6093, we would love to hear from you! Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Storeand Google Play Store. Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093 we would love to hear from you! Check out the Blind Abilities Community on Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page, and the Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Jenine Stanley joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to talk about the upcoming changes happening to the retail and community plans at Aira. With the changing economy and needs of explorers, Aira has made adjustments to forge forward into the upcoming years to provide the great service that we all have become accustomed to and use when we need that instant access to information. You can find out more on the Aira web site and dig into their Newsroom to keep up with all the upcoming news. Here is a blog post from Aira CEO Troy Otillio: Aira: Laying the Groundwork for a Strong 2023 Thanks for Listening! Contact Your State Services If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Pre-ETS Program and Transition Services Coordinator Shane DeSantis at [email protected] or 651-358-5205. Contact: You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email and give us a call at 612-367-6093, we would love to hear from you! Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Storeand Google Play Store. Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093 we would love to hear from you! Check out the Blind Abilities Community on Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page, and the Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired

In this eighth episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore how they think about gratitude and ways to express gratitude. It's not just the big things, the little things matter, too. Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes. Full Transcript Show Hosts: Robin Ennis on the web at www.robinennislcsw.com Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS Www.transitioningthroughchange.com You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093 or by email. They are looking forward to hearing from you! Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

The crew minus one is back again and filled with gratitude and news from around the community, industry and all parts involved. Callie, Seyoon and Jeff take a dive into the latest news and tech tidbits and give a lot of their personal experience with everything mentioned. We hope you enjoy and here are some useful links from this episode: Registration has opened for the annual Braille Readers Are Leaders contest! Guide Dogs for the Blind's K9 Buddy Program Expands to Include the Entire United States and Adults of Any Age K9 Buddy Program Emergency SOS by Satellite is activated. Netflix lets you kick freeloading users off your streaming account Elon Musk puts Twitter's Blue Verified relaunch on hold. It's already too late to order iPhone 14 Pro in time for Christmas Apple Reveals Black Friday Deals for 2022 Gratitude Thanks for Listening!

Apple just released the Emergency SOS by Satellite feature for all the iPhone 14 series owners. In the settings, one can go to Emergency SOS and at the bottom of the screen is a "Try Demo" button. In this iPhone101 demo, Jeff Thompson dives in and goes off the grid to give you an overview of this incredible feature. It is important that one considers setting up their Medical I.D. in the Health App and allows their Medical I.D. to be shared even while on the Lock Screen mode. Jeff covers all of this and more from within the Emergency SOS set of features. You can find all the iPhone101 and QuickBytes on the web and be sure to subscribe to Blind Abilities wherever you listen to podcasts! Hope you enjoy! Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

In this episode of Job Insights Serina Gilbert, Sarlie Drakos, Dacia Vanalstine and Jeff Thompson talk about your presence on Social Media platforms and how your profile, your presence can influence job recruiters, potential employers, and decision makers during the job interview process. How to clean up your past and build a purposeful and positive presence on social media that may help you land that job you are seeking. Resources What is LinkedIn? the Job Insights team shares their knowledge and experience to help you succeed and prepare for the job interview and help you set a pathway to the career you want. Be sure to contact your Vocational Rehabilitation Services in your state and see what they can do for you. Sarlie Drakos is a Disability Employment Coach and you can reach her at SarlieDrakos.com and inquire how she can help you land that dream job. Be sure to check out all of our Job Insights episodes and give us a call at 612-367-6093, we would love to hear from you. Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at 612-367-6093. Thanks for listening! Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Blind Abilities welcomes Shane DeSantis, Transition Coordinator at State Services for the Blind of Minnesota, to the studio to talk about an upcoming College 101 webinar. Are you interested in attending college to gain education and training needed to meet your employment goals? Do you have questions about what the transition to college will look like and what skills are needed to be successful in higher academics? What: SSB is hosting a College 101 webinar for prospective blind, visually impaired, and DeafBlind college students to learn from current college students the skills needed for success in higher education. Please join us for the conversation and feel free to ask questions you might have about college. Who: This is open for any prospective college student in high school or recently graduated from high school. A small group of current college students will serve as panelists to discuss their experiences at college and answer questions. When: Monday, November 28th from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Where: Zoom! Please click here to register. If you have any questions, please contact Shane DeSantis at [email protected] or 651-358-5205. Full Transcript Read More we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

In this seventh episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, address a listener's question about what one can do as a blind or visually impaired person if they should find themself in an active shooter situation. Beth and Robin share their agency training experience, thoughts and ideas Full Transcript Be sure to check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes and share with friends and family. Show Hosts: Robin Ennis on the web at www.robinennislcsw.com Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS Www.transitioningthroughchange.com You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093 or by email. They are looking forward to hearing from you! Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

A Big salute to the entire Accessibility Experience Team formally at Twitter. As part of the takeover at Twitter and all the layoffs, the entire Accessibility Experience Team at Twitter has been laid off. Accessibility Experience Team Manager, Gerard Koen, released a twitter thread acknowledging the members of the Accessibility Experience Team, the work they did and is looking forward to working on accessibility for future companies. We play a voice over rendition of his Twitter thread posted the other day. In this episode of Tech Abilities the team, and no, Serina has not been laid off, comes together in the Blind Abilities Studio to talk about resources for general knowledge and learning on an everyday basis along with the latest news and tech tidbits from a Blindness perspective. Here are the topics and some links from the show: Wow, Twitter, Hmm. Learning - Where do we get our knowledge? Resources Freedom Scientific Training Events Hadley Perkins APH Educational Resources Apple Vis Blind Abilities Top Tech Tidbits New York Libraries Andrew High School Talking Book Vista Center for the Blind San Francisco Lighthouse ACB Events NFB NABS Letters, News and Tech Tidbits Letter from Doc - Where do you park your cane? Traveling tips. iOS 16.1 - How has the update gone for you? Bard gets a great update with searching now on the app! Amazon Music - Free, sort of and up to Amazon Music Unlimited for $8.99 Ads, Ads, Ads... from Apple TV to all the socials, game changer? Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Jeff and Pete welcome mat Carson into the Blind Abilities studio today. Matt is a Teacher of the Visually Impaired, a musician, a singer songwriter who is proud to write and perform sad songs that fit neatly into the country music genre. Matt has written, performed, recorded and produced dozens of songs, most of which he produced himself in his home studio. Matt released his first full length album in 2019 entitled no regrets, on which he played all of the instruments with the exception of drums And pedal steel guitar. Matt has also been totally blind since birth. He shares all of these topics, with Jeff and Pete and as usual, they introduce quite a few excerpts of his music, not only from his no regrets album, but from his current project, a three song EP on which he welcomes Michael Cleveland, Bluegrass fiddler extraordinaire, whom Jeff and Pete introduced on Blind Abilities a couple of months ago. Sit back and enjoy this fascinating interview with their multi-talented guest, Matt Carson., A fascinating conversationalist a Teacher for the Visually Impaired, And an accomplished singer, songwriter and all around entertaining country artist. Read More Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

In this sixth episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, continue the conversation on Bullying and move it to the workplace. How it may look and what you can do to help your situation or another's situation if need be. Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes. Show Hosts: Robin Ennis on the web at www.robinennislcsw.com Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS Www.transitioningthroughchange.com You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093 or by email. They are looking forward to hearing from you! Episode Web Site

Serina, Callie, Seyoon and Jeff chill out in the Blind Abilities Studio to bring you the Tech Abilities Show. From Avatars getting legs, Apple's new Savings plan, Air Tag battery replacement, new iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max for Seyoon and jeff, to Air Friers being Accessible, new Apple TVs, iPads new and the massive iPad Pro with the M2 chip. Wow factor gets tested. But, is this too much iPad? With White Cane Safety Day in the Books we talk about the importance that bringing awareness to the general public has today and a big step for Audio Description on the 20,000 Hertz podcast. This is a healthy and longest Tech Abilities episode and it is just perfect for the times. We enjoyed the conversation and we hope you find something that helps you along your own journey. Read More we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

In this episode of Job Insights Sarlie Drakos, Dacia Vanalstine and Jeff Thompson talk about following-up after a job interview and dive into the "white elephant" in the room, If, When, why and how to, if one decides to, disclose a disability during the job interview process. the Job Insights team shares their knowledge and experience to help you succeed and prepare for the job interview. Be sure to contact your Vocational Rehabilitation Services in your state and see what they can do for you. Sarlie Drakos is a Disability Employment Coach and you can reach her at SarlieDrakos.com and inquire how she can help you land that dream job. Be sure to check out all of our Job Insights episodes and give us a call at 612-367-6093, we would love to hear from you. Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at 612-367-6093. Thanks for listening! Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Whether you are on your own, off-campus living or just wanting access to an Air Frier, this 5.8 Quart basket Air Frier from Cosori is accessible through a free app as well as through the Amazon and Google smart devices. With just a little set up with the VeSync App, and the VeSync skill for your preferred smart device, the rest is all at your command. Set your time and Temp and you be cooking. Just like that! No buttons to label, mark or worry about. You can even receive a text message when the Cosori Pro II Air Frier is done cooking. Full Transcript Here are some links for the Cosori Pro II experience: Cosori Pro II on Amazon VeSync App on the App Store or on Google Play. Download the VeSync skill from within your smart devices app. Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Kevin Chao joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to share with us his experience with the Envision Glasses from LetsEnvision.com plus the Aira App experience on the envision glasses. Kevin also gives us a peak at the Dot Pad, a tactile pad that connects to voice over and conveys tactile representations that one can explore. Along with 20 cells of Braille this tool gives Kevin an understanding that he could not receive before. Learn how Kevin uses the Envision Glasses, employs the Aira service through the Aira App installed on the envision Glasses and how the Dot Pad is giving Kevin a bigger picture of understanding through tactile imagery. You can find out more about the products here: Envision Glasses at LetsEnvision.com Aira on the web at Aira.io Dot Pad from Dot Full Transcript we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

In this fifth episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, talk about Bullying and how one can ask for help and offer some coping strategies. Show Hosts: Robin Ennis on the web at www.robinennislcsw.com Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS Www.transitioningthroughchange.com Full Transcript You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093 or by email. They are looking forward to hearing from you! Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Our guest on Blind Abilities today is Michael Cleveland. Michael is a fiddler who specializes in bluegrass music, although his repertoire spans a variety of genres and multiple styles of music. he wows other Bluegrass musicians including the best in the business, in fact, Michael may just be the best bluegrass fiddler ever, but what elevates him into the rare echelon of unique talent is the diversity and range of his skill and technique. His bow speed and licks are amazing and should appeal, not just to bluegrass fans, but to everyone who has the good fortune to listen to him perform, including you with this podcast! Join Jeff Thompson and Pete Lane as they chat with Michael about his music and his career, which began at a very early age, as well as his life with blindness. Michael is an engaging individual who openly shares his thoughts about managing as a blind musician and his opinions about music and creating fiddle music in today's age and with today's technology. Read More we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

The Believe You Can Virtual Talent Show Returns Bigger and Better than Ever Before! Join the Live Show, and Support the Creative Talents at BelieveYouCan.Live Believe You Can, the virtual talent show and fundraiser put on by the Philadelphia Keystone chapter of the National Federation of the Blind is October 15 at 8pm. This year Dancing Dots is sponsoring the event in a big way and the name is now, Dancing Dots Presents: Believe You Can 2022. Simon Bonenfant talks with Lisa Bryant, David Goldstein and Stacie Leap along with chapter president Harriet Go, and returning participant, Janna Jackson from Nashville Tennessee. It's a great conversation and a behind the scenes look into how the show is being produced and a look at the growing participation and sponsorship. Tickets are on sale now at $10 and $25. To purchase tickets go to: www.believeyoucan.live See you there! Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

In this episode of Job Insights Sarlie Drakos, Dacia Vanalstine and Jeff Thompson talk about preparing for the job interview. How quality preparation will build the confidence one needs to succeed in putting their best interview forward. From research, logistics, Mock interviews, Zoom and Teams technology, to dress and attire, the Job Insights team shares their knowledge and experience to help you succeed and prepare for the job interview. Be sure to contact your Vocational Rehabilitation Services in your state and see what they can do for you. Sarlie Drakos is a Disability Employment Coach and you can reach her at SarlieDrakos.com and inquire how she can help you land that dream job. Be sure to check out all of our Job Insights episodes and give us a call at 612-367-6093, we would love to hear from you. Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at 612-367-6093. Thanks for listening! Contact Your State Services If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Pre-ETS Program and Transition Services Manager Sheila Koenig by email or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361. Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Storeand Google Play Store. Check out the Blind Abilities Community on Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page, and the Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired

In this fourth episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, talk about Guilt and how one can acknowledge guilt for what it is, how to make amends, how to give guilt a voice and how to let it go. Full Transcript Show Hosts: Robin Ennis on the web at www.robinennislcsw.com Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS Www.transitioningthroughchange.com You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093 or by email. They are looking forward to hearing from you! You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093 or by email. They are looking forward to hearing from you! Episode Web Page we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Serina Gilbert, Seyoon Choi and Jeff Thompson gather in the Blind Abilities Studio after the Apple Launch and dive right into the latest news and announcements from the 4 corners of the Earth. Yes, we record and then receive as like any other time, the Apples arrive and it is all good in the orchard as more apples will soon fall from the tree in this never ending routine of gadgetry. However, there is a lot more tech tidbits out there and we are bringing it. Here are some links to the topics we brought to the table,. But, there is also a nationally publicized fart, yes, fart and we brought it along as well. iPhone 14 Pro wait times reach 4 to 6 weeks Turning on haptic keyboard feedback in iOS 16 could affect your battery life Twitter's latest feature is a tool to make your feed more accessible New iPhone update fixes camera shaking and cut and paste permission prompt notification and VoiceOver may be unavailable after rebooting. Bring on the update, iOS 16.0.2. The best of Apple. All in one. Apple 1. How to create and add a child account to Family Sharing Amazon's annual product launch marathon is happening September 28th heading Expect a marathon of announcements next week Cobra Kai Season 5: After just 4 days, it's on Netflix's Top 10 TV list in 83 countries Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093

Blind Abilities presents another QuickByte offering some troubleshooting for a possible problem you may be having in the Safari app on your iDevice. We think it's safe to assume many of us have experienced it… that distracting, irritating, downright annoying noise: what exactly would we call it? clicking? tapping… Pete Lane says "no," it's clearly ticking! And here is how to turn off that ticking sound: 1. go to settings, Accessibility, Voiceover, Audio, Sounds & Haptics, Sounds, and down to "Item Loading". Perform a single-finger double-tap and you'll hear Voiceover say: "On". This is its current position, so do another double tap to turn it "off". Voila! You should not be bothered again by the dreaded "ticking" sound! Episode Web Site we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093