39 episodes

Produced by students for students: NABS NOW focuses on subjects that students, educators, professionals and others come to learn, share, and voice. Hear stories from fellow blind students and professionals in education and career fields, learn tips, tricks and advice to pave the way towards success, and more. Podcast brought to you by the National Association of Blind Students, a proud division of the National Federation of the Blind

NABS NOW Podcast National Association of Blind Students

    • Education
    • 4.7 • 7 Ratings

Produced by students for students: NABS NOW focuses on subjects that students, educators, professionals and others come to learn, share, and voice. Hear stories from fellow blind students and professionals in education and career fields, learn tips, tricks and advice to pave the way towards success, and more. Podcast brought to you by the National Association of Blind Students, a proud division of the National Federation of the Blind

    Adulting 101 - A Blind Graduates Guide on How to Transition from College to the Real World

    Adulting 101 - A Blind Graduates Guide on How to Transition from College to the Real World

    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

    • 29 min
    Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable - Navigating Social Situations while Blind

    Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable - Navigating Social Situations while Blind

    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
    Visit us on the website at nabslink.org

    • 24 min
    Clusiv - An Inside Look at the Innovative Startup Bridging The Gap for Career Readiness, Professional Skill Development & College Readiness

    Clusiv - An Inside Look at the Innovative Startup Bridging The Gap for Career Readiness, Professional Skill Development & College Readiness

    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

    • 29 min
    Blind Dating? Literally, An Open Discussion About Navigating Online Dating

    Blind Dating? Literally, An Open Discussion About Navigating Online Dating

    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

    Visit us on the web at nabslink.org

    Facebook: facebook.com/nabspage/

    Twitter & Instagram: @nabslink

    • 25 min
    Gaming Gone Blind - Insights on the Nature and Development of the Blind Video Gaming Community

    Gaming Gone Blind - Insights on the Nature and Development of the Blind Video Gaming Community

    Happy new year! The NABS Now crew is back with a fresh season of our podcast, with individuals devoted to competitive and recreational mainstream video games. Yet wondered how this is achievable as a blind player? Listen to the episode, as our speakers for this month has answers to share.

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

    Thank you to our special guests James Yesel and Ali Abdulhadi
    Hosted by Seyoon Choi
    Created and produced by Kinshuk Tella and Seyoon Choi out of the National Association of Blind Students Content Creation Committee, a proud division of the National Federation of the Blind


    Visit us on the web at: www.nabslink.org
    Facebook: facebook.com/nabspage/
    Twitter & Instagram @nabslinnk

    • 17 min
    Conquering Cane Travel - Paving a Path Forward for Independence

    Conquering Cane Travel - Paving a Path Forward for Independence

    Can you name some of the most extreme travel conditions you had to endure? How about exploring variety of cane techniques to maximize your independent travel? With colder temperatures lingering over us in many states, this episode is all about maximizing your cane techniques to the fullest, plus, advice from a cane travel instructor on effective cane usage in many different conditions.

    Thank you to our special guest Yadiel Sotomayor

    Hosted by Seyoon Choi

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

    Visit us on the web at nabslink.org

    Facebook: facebook.com/nabspage/

    Twitter & Instagram @nabslink

    • 32 min

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