NABS NOW Podcast National Association of Blind Students

In this enlightening episode, our host, Seyoon Choi, alongside co-host Hunter Kuester, welcomes speakers Manahil Jafri and Lizzy Cappelli to share their inspiring journeys. From the vibrant countries like Denmark and Spain, to the intimate corners of international classrooms within those respective nations, these students offer a front-row seat to the challenges, joys, and lessons they've garnered from their travels.

Whether you're a student, a mentor, or an eager listener, this episode is an invitation to redefine what's possible and to see the world through fresh, unbounded eyes. Join us on this global trek without leaving the comfort of your space.
Produced out of the National Association of Blind Students, a proud division of the National Federation of the blind.
www.nabslink.org

Produced by James Yesel, Kinshuk Tella and Seyoon Choi

Interested in assisting with the production of the NABS Now podcast episode? Email Seyoon at schoi@nfbmo.org

"In this enlightening episode of NABS Now Podcast, we explore the innovative social media platform, Mastodon - the new frontier for the National Federation of the Blind.
Dive into the intricacies of this dynamic, privacy-focused network as we guide you through the 'toots' and 'boosts' of Mastodon's bustling online metropolis. Discover how this platform offers an enriching, user-friendly experience for our blind members and our community. Listen in as we navigate the neighborhoods - or 'instances' - of Mastodon, and learn how the National Federation of the Blind is utilizing this platform to connect, share, and enrich the lives of its members. Join us on this journey into the future of social media, where accessibility and inclusivity are the norm, not the exception.
Read the press release from the NFB: https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-moves-away-twitter-establishes-mastodon-server

Find the National Federation of the Blind's Mastodon account: https://nfb.social/@nationsblind
Email any questions, comments or concerns to mastodon@nfb.org



Created and produced by Kinshuk Tella and Seyoon Choi, featuring Z'Leah Liburd, co-chair, NABS content creation committee
Visit us on the web at nabslink.org for more insightful resources for our blind students.

In this insightful episode, Seyoon and Manahil sit down with our colleagues, Juhi and Mausam, who share their personal stories, invaluable advice, and practical tips on how they navigated the transition from college life to a fulfilling professional career. They discuss overcoming barriers, adapting to new environments, and building a strong support network to thrive in the adult world post college graduation.
Don't miss this empowering conversation, as Juhi and Mausam share their wisdom and experiences to help guide you through the exciting and challenging transition from being a blind student to a thriving blind adult. Tune in to the NABS Now Podcast, and let us support you on your journey to success!

Thank you to our special guests Juhi Narula and Mausam Mehta
This episode is hosted by Seyoon Choi and Manahil Jafri
Created and produced by Kinshuk Tella and Seyoon Choi

Visit us on the web at nabs link.org for even more resources for blind students.

Are you interested in assisting with the production of the future nABS Now podcast episodes? Email Seyoon at schoi@nfbmo.org

In this captivating April episode of the NABS Now podcast, we delve into the unique challenges and experiences of navigating social settings as a blind student. From nightlife, house parties and both small and large gatherings, this episode has you covered to maximize your social time and having fun while overcoming barriers that may hinder your experience as a blind student.

*This episode includes discussions around the consumption of alcohol. Listener discretion is advised.

Thank you to our special guests Emily Kiehl and Hunter Kuester
Created and produced by Kinshuk Tella and Seyoon Choi

Are you a blind student interested in assisting with the production of the NABS Now podcast? Email Seyoon at schoi@nfbmo.org
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The NABS Now team is thrilled to have Luke from Clusiv, his education startup dedicated to birding the gap for blind students to obtain the necessary skillsets to jump into modern day workforce. Whether you are looking to improve on your use of sophisticated Microsoft 365 sweet with JAWS, virtual meeting platform such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, to exploring potential roles and preparing for postsecondary life into college, Clusiv has it all. Plus, a graduate from Clusiv's program for a deeper look at the amazing work for advancing the rights of blind population and raising expectations everyday.



To learn more about Clusiv's unique offerings visit

https://clusiv.io

Search Clusiv on the App Store or Google Play Store



Thank you to our special guests Luke simianer and Kassahun Yibeltal

Created and produced by Kinshuk Tella and Seyoon Choi, and hosted by Seyoon Choi out of the National Association of Blind Students Content Creation Committee

Visit us on the web at www.nabslink.org



Are you interested in assisting with the creation and production of the NABS Now podcast? Contact Seyoon Choi at schoi@nfbmo.org

The rise in the use of dating apps and platforms have popularized our understanding around finding love. Apps such as Tinder, Hinge, to name a few, have centered around showcasing visual elements such as photos of individuals as one attempts to build an appealing profile about themselves. So the NABS Now team decided to invite some of our colleagues to get an insight scoop on how a blind person could maximize their experience on these dating platforms non visually.

Thank you to our special guests Shawn Abraham and Rachel Ooi

Created and produced by Seyoon Choi and Kinshuk Tella

Hosted by Seyoon Choi and Manahil Jafri

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