Blind Pioneers

Simon demonstrates how he uses a BrailleNote Touch, which is an all Braille computer with a Braille keyboard.

Jillian is hypersensitive to sound. In this speech, she describes how she overcame sound sensitivity.

Jillian demonstrates use of a board syncing app called Join.me with an Interactive Pen to view a teacher presentation.

Lauryn demonstrates how to use a drawing app for the iPad called Notability while using an Apple Pencil. This is helpful in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subjects.

Paige demonstrates a device called eSight glasses, which helps her enhance her vision and function independently.

Jillian, a senior in high school, presented on the definition of accessibility to her new teachers before the school year began.

In the era of Covid-19 we have seen a sharp rise in the production of virtual music, ranging from individual performers, to bands, to choral groups. Prior to the pandemic, however, this form of music was not only unusual, but rare. Our guests today on blind abilities represent one of those rare music groups that originated before the Corona virus burst onto the world scene. the Serenity Virtual choir is that group, and Kaleigh Brendle is the group’s founder. Initially she started out small, pulling together a local singing group to help a friend with a project, but, realizing she had a passion for the undertaking, she soon expanded it into an international virtual choir of more than ninety voices throughout the quarantine. Join Simon Bonenfant as he chats with Kaley and Katie Hall, one of the choir’s dedicated editing team as they explore the evolution of the group, how they adapted and adjusted the membership to include children and more adults, how they build create and edit their arrangements and what they do to socialize and maintain a sense of teamwork and family within the group. Be sure to set aside a few minutes of your valuable time to hear the wonderful music this choir offers to the world, and be sure to listen to all their diverse selections and subscribe to their YouTube Channel at SingForSerinityChoir. Follow Sing for Serenity Choir on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you are interested in joining the group, send an email to SingForSerenity@Gmail.com Contact Your State Services If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Transition Coordinator Sheila Koenig by email or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361. Contact: You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Storeand Google Play Store. Check out the Blind Abilities Communityon Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page, and the Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired group

This is a presentation that Robby, a low vision student, gave about how to interact with a blind person. He also talks about how to use a mobility technique called sighted guide.

Juliana discusses her vision loss and how she adjusts to her new life.