Blind Abilities Blind Abilities Team

In this 31st  episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore the therapeutic benefits of laughter. They discuss how therapists may use humor to improve client rapport and highlight laughter’s role in fostering workplace camaraderie and overall mental health.
 
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!
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For 23 years, the Cooking Without Looking podcast and TV show have been providing blind and visually impaired role models the opportunity to demonstrate how they can successfully cook with little to no sight. Join Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant in the virtual studio to learn all about the show.
Simon speaks with Renee Rentmeester, creator and executive producer, as well as Allen Preston, one of the two co-hosts of the program. They discuss the evolution of the show, how guests are chosen, notable guests over the years, and preview an exciting announcement coming in the near future!
 
The program can either be accessed as a podcast or on YouTube. The podcast, hosted by Renee, features an audio-only interview with the guest, giving them an opportunity to share their journey, as well as their favorite recipe.
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In this 30th    episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore self-advocacy and Self-Confidence. How we feel in any space we find ourselves when our Accommodations come to mind..  
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!
 

If you are having thoughts about suicide, please call 988 by phone or text the word, "Talk", to the number 741741.
 
 
In this profound episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson interviews Zach Tidwell, whose life story is nothing short of miraculous. Zach candidly shares the harrowing tale of how he lost his sight by shooting himself, which marked the beginning of an extraordinary turnaround. From the depths of despair, he emerged as a successful app developer, public speaker, and entrepreneur, channeling his experiences into developing the award-winning game, Zanagrams. Zach’s journey is a powerful testament to human resilience, highlighting how he taught himself coding and navigated the challenges of sudden blindness. His story isn’t just about overcoming personal adversity; it’s an inspiring message of hope, determination, and the incredible feats one can achieve by stepping outside societal boxes and persistently challenging oneself.
Keep up with Zach on the web at"
https://zachtidwell.net
and at
https://darkhorsegamestudios.com
Thanks for listening!
 

Aira is excited to announce the beta release of Access AI, a brand new AI image chat feature within the Aira app. Access AI allows explorers to take a photo, share from their photo gallery, mobile device, or computer, get a detailed description, ask follow up questions, and receive validation of AI responses from a visual interpreter!
Jeff Thompson gives us a demonstration of the new Access AI feature, and we think you will like it!
Download the Aira Explorer App as the new Access AI feature is coming!
Find out more about Aira and Access AI here.
Thanks for listening!
 
 

For those who are blind or visually impaired, detecting and avoiding unwanted obstacles can be a challenge at times. A new device, called the biped and developed by biped AI, aims to create a frictionless traveling experience for blind and visually impaired users around the world.
Worn as a portable smart harness with multi-directional cameras, the biped combines the power of obstacle detection, GPS services, and scene descriptions, giving users a complete technological travel toolbox.
 
Join Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant in the virtual studio, as he speaks with biped AI Co-founder and CEO Maël Fabien, to learn more about what the Biped can do for you!
From the Biped Website: “biped is a smart harness, worn on shoulders, that helps you detect obstacles and get GPS instructions with AI. Comes in 2 versions: biped Pro, and Pro Plus.
Warns you with sounds.”
To learn more about the Biped, visit their Website.
 
Want to try the Biped for yourself? The team will be exhibiting at the CSUN Assistive Technology conference from March 18 through the 22nd in Anaheim California. Visit the Official Conference Webpage to learn more.
 
 
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