Кращі подкасти про Jeffrey Thompson (2024)

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Preparing for Success: College and Career Insights for Blind and Low Vision Students - Meet Anjie Hall, an Expert in the Disabilities Resource Field 30:45

3d ago30:45

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Curious about how to navigate college life as a blind or low vision student? Anjie Hall, an expert in disability resources, shares essential strategies for setting yourself up for success. From early connections with disability offices to embracing technology and building a strong support network, Anjie’s journey offers a powerful roadmap. Her insi…

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Wellness Wednesday: Affirmations - Positive Fuel for the Tank 13:04

9d ago13:04

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In Episode 44 of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, dive into the world of affirmations and how they can reshape negative mindsets. They explore the importance of authenticity, setting realistic goals, and pairing affirmations with actionable steps to boost effectiveness. Discover how affirmations, when tailored to yo…

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Historic Partnership: Be My Eyes and Hilton Transform Customer Service 15:39

16d ago15:39

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Be My Eyes CEO Mike Buckley joins Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio to reveal an exciting new partnership with Hilton Hotels. Blind and low-vision individuals in North America can now access Hilton’s customer service directly through the Be My Eyes app. Mike shares how this groundbreaking collaboration opens new doors for accessibility an…

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Building Career Paths: Insights for Young Adults from SSB's Student Career Networking Event 26:03

18d ago26:03

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State Services for the Blind of Minnesota (SSB) hosted a Student career networking event for blind and low-vision high school and college students. Students connected with professionals from various industries, gaining insights into career opportunities, overcoming challenges, and building successful paths. A special message from the University of …

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Wellness Wednesday: Independence and Inter-dependence - Can They Exist Side by Side? Let's Find Out. 15:07

22d ago15:07

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In Episode 43 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore a listener’s suggestion on the theme of independence. As they delve into the topic, the concept of interdependence naturally emerges. Through personal stories and professional insights, Beth and Robin reflect on the balance between self-reliance and int…

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Woodworking for the Blind Presents: Wes, the Host of the YouTube Channel Woodworking with Wes 46:00

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Woodworking for the Blind has been sharing tips and tricks and mostly "How to Do's " with a blindness perspective for quite some time, and on this months WW4B Chat, WW4B presents Wes from the YouTube channel "Woodworking with Wes". Wes may not be Blind or Low Vision, however, his YouTube channel works through projects and the description is easy to…

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Minnesota Wild Blind Hockey: Passion, Community, and Opportunities on the Ice and announcing a Career Networking Event for Blind Students 20:35

1M ago20:35

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Full Transcript In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson speaks with Brady and Nick from the Minnesota Wild Blind Hockey Team. Brady, a player entering his fourth year, shares his journey into blind hockey, starting from his love of regular hockey and joining the Minnesota Wild Blind Hockey team in 2021. He explains how the sport is adapte…

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Crush Your College Goals: Jennifer Martinez-Badillo’s Story of Determination and Support from State Services for the Blind 9:09

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Full Transcript Jennifer Martinez-Badillo shares her journey of securing a position at College Possible through AmeriCorps, where she helps high school students with their college application process. As a visually impaired advocate, she discusses the accommodations she received and the support from State Services for the Blind. Jennifer reflects o…

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The Future of Accessible Tech at Vista Center’s Ignite Accessibility Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition with Kevin Chao 13:05

1M ago13:05

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In this episode of Blind Abilities, Kevin Chao discusses the Vista Center Ignite Accessibility Entrepreneur Pitch Competition, an exclusive event showcasing groundbreaking accessible technologies. Entrepreneurs presented innovations such as Get Lotus, a ring-operated switch control system, Lighthouse Tech, an obstacle-detecting smart glasses, Oorio…

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Wellness Wednesday: If We're Feeling It, You May Be Feeling It Too, Being Overwhelmed - You're Not Alone 16:07

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In Episode 42 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, take a look at being overwhelmed. What it is, what might cause it, and some coping strategies on how to deal with it. And like they always mention, how to be more in tuned with yourself. Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes. Show Hosts: Robin Ennis on …

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New Name and New Updates. Hymns Inc. Rebrands to Selvas BLV. Meet Antonio Guimaraes and Earl Harrison from Selvas BLV. 18:19

2M ago18:19

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Since 1999, Hymns Inc. has been providing high-quality products and services to the blind and visually impaired community around the globe. Join Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant, live from the 2024 National Federation of the Blind National Convention, as he speaks with Antonio and Earl about the rebranding to Selvas BLV and all that the…

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Wellness Wednesday: Real Talk on Sleep: Personal Routines and Experiences 19:32

2M ago19:32

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In Episode 41 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, share their personal experiences with sleep and the routines they've developed to improve their rest. They open up about the challenges they've faced in finding the right balance for a good night's sleep and discuss the various approaches they've tried. This ep…

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Scanning Solutions in a Portable Package. Introducing PROCER 3 from PROCER Technologies. 22:06

2M ago22:06

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Often times, blind and visually impaired users need to perform many functions to access printed text. The PROCER 3 aims to simplify these activities by offering one device that can do many functions. Join Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant, live from the 2024 NFB National Convention, as he chats with Mariano Lescano, C.T.O, as well as Man…

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Solar Grove Solutions: Increasing Access to Technology for all with affordable, customizable audio players - Meet Allen Decker from Solar Grove Solutions. 25:16

2M ago25:16

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For much of the world’s population, many technological devices are out of reach due to factors such as cost and electricity constraints. Solar Grove Solutions seeks to close this technology gap so that everyone has access to the content that matters most to them. The Vine C product line offers a durable, portable, solar powered solution for storing…

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Touch the Power of Knowledge and Information: Storm Interfaces Breaks Down Barriers of Inaccessible Touch Screen Technology through Tactile and Screen Reader Accessible Kiosks - Meet Nicky Shaw. 32:46

2M ago32:46

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In the age of digital technology, companies are increasingly turning to self-service touch screen kiosks. Partnering with screen reading manufacturers such as TPGI and the Jaws screen reader, Storm Interfaces designs tactile keypads that are accessible for everyone. Join Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant, live from the 2024 NFB National …

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College 101 - Back to School with Connor Kunze: High School, PSEO and College 31:47

2M ago31:47

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In this episode of Blind Abilities, high school student Connor Kunze discusses the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program, which allows students to earn college credits while still in high school. Connor shares his experiences with accommodations, the transition from high school to college, and the challenges of balancing responsibilities…

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Outdoors for All: Inclusive Camping with Wilderness Inquiry 18:25

2M ago18:25

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State Services for the Blind and the Lighthouse Center for Vital Living collaborated with Wilderness Inquiry to offer a unique camping and canoeing experience for Pre-ETS students at Interstate State Park, Minnesota. This initiative aimed to empower blind and low-vision youth by enhancing their independence, self-advocacy, and teamwork skills. Part…

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Wellness Wednesday: Navigating Anxiety and Aging: A Candid Conversation 17:57

2M ago17:57

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In Episode 40 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, are joined by Blind Abilities own Jeff Thompson to talk about a subject that came up pre-show. Anxiety and Ageing. How it looks and how we feel about it. Everyone has a timeline and society seems to have expectations, so how do we handle change, when time is th…

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Wellness Wednesday: How to Cope with Upcoming Election Stress and Do We Want to Unplug the TV for Ever? 12:35

3M ago12:35

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In Episode 39 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, take on the challenges that one may feel with all the political happenings during this election year. How we balance trying to be informed without overloading and possible stressful interactions with friends and family. Check out all the Wellness Wednesday epis…

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Yoga With Aly - Virtual and Totally Audio Described 4:58

3M ago4:58

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Joining Jeff in the Blind Abilities Studio is Aly Slaughter. Aly is a legally blind yoga teacher who believes that yoga is for all people of all abilities and in all bodies. Aly offers accessible practices by using detailed verbal descriptions and suggesting various options, encouraging you to listen to and trust yourself and explore what works bes…

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Urban Xplorer Cane: A New Era in Mobility with AWarewolf Gear 30:50

3M ago30:50

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In this episode of Blind Abilities, hosts Pete Lane and Jeff Thompson are joined by Sedona Dave and Bari Azman from AWarewolfGear to introduce the latest innovation in cane design, the Urban Xplorer Cane. They delve into the features and benefits of this new product, designed for enhanced urban navigation and all-terrain versatility. The conversati…

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Welcome to SSB! 11:00

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Full Transcript In this episode, Peer Ambassadors, Amy and Maddy, introduce themselves and share their personal journeys, detailing how they became connected with State Services for the Blind (SSB). They discuss the support and guidance they received from SSB counselors, including the benefits of having counselors attend IEP meetings. The episode e…

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Unleash your Freedom with New AI Features from Freedom Scientific and the Jaws Screen Reader - Meet Jeff Bazer, Regional Director of Sales at Vispero Inc 31:44

3M ago31:44

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Join Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant, live from the 2024 NFB National Convention in Orlando Florida, as he chats with Jeff Bazer, Regional Director of Sales at Vispero, about their current product offerings, as well as many exciting AI enhancements to the Jaws screen reader. One of the most notable updates in Jaws 2024 is a new set of …

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Wellness Wednesday: Challenging "Normal": Embracing Our Unique Differences 10:33

3M ago10:33

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In Episode 38 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, dive into the concept of "normal." They explore questions such as: What does "normal" mean? Who defines it, and for whose benefit? Isn't it our differences that make us unique? Join Beth and Robin as they critically examine the idea of normalcy and celebrate th…

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Internships are Making a Difference for These Four College Students, Joshua, Qi, Jackson, and Josh, During Their Transition from High School to College and the Workplace 16:47

4M ago16:47

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In this focus on student Internships, State Services for the Blind's Transition Work Opportunities Navigator, Randi Lasher, gives us an overview of student internships and how SSB works with the students to assist them in achieving their career goals. Listen in as Joshua, Qi, Jackson, and Josh share their experiences of gaining and internship, desc…

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