Mark Miller has been teaching Blind and Visually Impaired students to play piano for nearly 20 years. Distance learning is nothing new to Mark Miller and his students as he began teaching through just audio phone calls using his ears. Now with Skype and Video calls, Mark has brought his teaching abilities around the world. Through chord patterns and  minimum movement Mark’s students learn songs and music theory.

You can find out more about Mark’s piano lessons and contact him through his web site at:

https://blindpianolessons.com

Give him a call or text 847) 401-1721.

Start learning or enhance the skills you already have through Mark’s piano lessons today from the convenience of your own home and a time that works for you. Contact Mark today and bring music into your life.

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In this 32nd  episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, focus on Stress Awareness, which is during this month of April. In today's enlightening discussion, we dive deep into the myriad ways to manage stress, recognize its early warning signs, and take proactive steps toward maintaining your well-being. Whether you're dealing with work pressure, personal challenges, or just the daily grind, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate life's stresses more effectively. Join us as we explore strategies to not only cope with stress but to thrive despite it.

 

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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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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..

 

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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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If you are having thoughts about suicide, please call 988 by phone or text the word, "Talk", to the number 741741.

  In this 29th    episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, open the conversation about suicide. Looking at the demographics, occupations, and warning signs. Bringing awareness to this not so talked about subject and helping to check in with yourself and others.

 

If you are having thoughts about suicide, please call 988 by phone or text the word, "Talk", to the number 741741.

 

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!

 

our guests in this episode Come to us from BlindShell USA and Envision.

BlindShell USA's President and CEO, Bari Azman, , and Diane Ducharme, Senior Program Director, along with  Envision's co-founder Karthik Kannan, announce the Envision AI app now available on the blindShell Classic 2 Accessible Cell Phone.

The BlindShell Classic 2 accessible cell phone with tactile buttons has added the Envision AI app to Envision's Classic 2 growing library of accessible apps. Learn about what the Envision Team has brought to the BlindShell experience. With the "Ask Envision" AI feature, you can search scanned documents and "Ask Envision" to summarize a chapter, Ask Envision to find specific information and you can continue asking Envision to help you be more productive and efficient with your time.

the BlindShell Classic 2 is available on the BlindShellUSA.com web site.

You can find out more about Envision , the Envision App and more here.

Thanks for listening!

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In this 28th    episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, dive into self-care. Taking care of yourself and recognizing some habits that maybe you may not realize is self-care. Join Beth and Robin and get a look at how they define self-care.

 

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!

Contact:

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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