Episodes 498
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (51)
Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The most comprehensive resource for Assistive Technology, success Stories, College and Career Pathways and all with a Blindness Perspective.

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S1E1143 Wellness Wednesday: The Quiet Between Doing

Jun 10, 2026 32m

In this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth, Robin, and Jeff explore the value of slowing down and creating space to simply be. Their conversation wanders through topics ranging from technology,…

S1E1142 Blind Abilities Presents: Domesticity: Parenting Beyond Sight

Jun 07, 2026 1h 1m

Christina, Lori, and Jeff gather in the Blind Abilities Studio for an honest and engaging conversation about parenting from a blindness perspective. They share their experiences of starting families,…

S1E1141 Building the Future: Jenine Stanley Explains Aira's New Build AI Program

Jun 01, 2026 14m

Jenine Stanley joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to discuss Aira's new Build AI Program, an initiative designed to help shape the future of accessible technology. The program gives…

S1E1140 More Than a Competition: Minnesota's First Cane Quest

May 22, 2026 33m

Minnesota's first Cane Quest brought together students, families, teachers, orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists, and volunteers for a day focused on confidence, independence, and…

S1E1139 Wellness Wednesday Returns: Honest Conversations About Mental Health, Belonging, and Community

May 21, 2026 27m

This episode of Wellness Wednesday returns with an open and heartfelt conversation in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, focusing on the importance of community and connection. Hosts Beth…

S1E1138 Career Climb: Building Confidence, Careers, and Independence for the Future

May 01, 2026 35m

Career Climb is more than a weekend workshop—it's a launchpad for blind and low vision students to explore careers, strengthen independence, and build confidence for the future. Through hands-on…

S1E1137 From Possibility to Pathway: Building Futures Through Pre-ETS

Apr 18, 2026 10m

Across the country, students who are blind, deafBlind, or low vision are asking big questions about their future—and in Minnesota, those questions are turning into real opportunities. In this episode…

S1E1136 NVDA Coach: From First Keystroke to Confidence—A Free Tool Changing How NVDA Is Learned

Apr 08, 2026 25m

Tony Gebhard returns to the Blind Abilities studio to introduce NVDA Coach—an innovative, free add-on designed to change how NVDA is taught and learned around the world. Built from real classroom…

S1E1135 Blind Abilities - the Musical No. 5: When the Screen Spoke Back to Me - Curiosity, Confidence, and Accessible Tech

Apr 02, 2026 41m

We return with another Blind Abilities Musical about that first time you heard the screen speak back to you. How you dug in an learned about accessibility and use it in the workplace. And how the…

S1E1134 No Limits to Learning: A Summer Program That Builds Independence

Apr 01, 2026 11m

Step into a summer that could change everything. At the Colorado Center for the Blind, the No Limits to Learning program invites blind, deafblind, and low vision students ages 15–21 to live, learn,…

S1E1133 Curiosity Opens the Door: Louie McGee's Journey from Minnesota to Law School

Mar 27, 2026 40m

What does it take to step beyond comfort and truly build independence? In this episode of Blind Abilities, Louie McGee shares his journey from Minnesota to law school in Chicago, proving that…

S1E1132 Aira Goes Wearable Again: Unlocking Freedom with Meta Glasses

Mar 23, 2026 16m

Aira is stepping into a new era of accessibility with hands-free support through Meta smart glasses, and Jenine Stanley joins Jeff Thompson to break it all down. With the latest update to the Aira…

S1E1131 New Language, New Opportunities: Unlocking Independence Through English Learning with Abbi Mayland

Mar 20, 2026 12m

What if learning English could open the door to independence, education, and meaningful work? In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson sits down with English Language Learning specialist…

S1E1130 Wellness Wednesday: Self-Esteem vs. Self-Confidence — And Yes, Those Are Nice Shoes

Mar 11, 2026 28m

What's the difference between self-esteem and self-confidence—and why does something as simple as a pair of shoes sometimes spark the conversation? In this Wellness Wednesday episode, Beth, Robin,…

S1E1129 Riding the Future: Inside Tesla, Waymo, and Zoox Autonomous Rides with Kevin Chao

Mar 08, 2026 16m

In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff welcomes Kevin Chao, an early adopter who has taken more than 60 rides in autonomous vehicles across San Francisco and Austin. Kevin shares his firsthand…

S1E1128 Honor Judy, Protect 504: Why Awareness and Advocacy Matter Right Now

Mar 07, 2026 25m

What happens when the foundation of disability rights is challenged? In this powerful conversation, Jeff Thompson welcomes back disability advocate and Villanova graduate Kaleigh Brendle to talk…

S1E1127 Blind Abilities – The Musical: More Than One Way To Be Blind

Mar 01, 2026 12m

In Episode 4 of Blind Abilities – The Musical, Lori, Christina, Pete, and Jeff explore the strength and diversity found within the blind and low vision community by highlighting two major national…

S1E1126 More Than a Diagnosis: Seeing Hope with Dr. Suleiman Alibhai & the Prevention of Blindness Society

Feb 27, 2026 53m

In this episode, Jeff travels to the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington to meet CEO Caren Forsten and Dr. Suleiman Alibhai, the organization's low vision clinical director—and…

S1E1125 From Classroom to Career — Josh Subhan's Internship Journey

Feb 24, 2026 12m

Josh Subhan shares a real-world look at how internships can open doors from college to career. As a University of Minnesota grad who is turning his internship at Metro Transit into a full-time job,…

S1E1124 Fear Less - Do More! Envision Blind Sports Is Here!

Feb 23, 2026 21m

Envision Blind Sports is expanding to Minnesota—and that means more chances for blind and low vision youth to move, compete, and discover what they're capable of. In this episode, Jeff talks with…

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