"In this unique and heartfelt bonus episode of the NABS Now podcast, titled 'What Blind Equality Achievement Month Means to Us', we step back and turn the spotlight onto our vibrant community of blind students. As we celebrate White Cane Awareness Day and immerse ourselves in Blindness Equality Achievement Month, we hear directly from blind students from across the nation. Through their personal testimonies, discover the depth of meaning, the moments of triumph, and the spirit of unity that defines #BlindMonth for our community. Each voice brings a fresh perspective, each story adds a new layer to our collective narrative. Join us in this immersive journey and witness the diverse and powerful interpretations of Blind Equality Achievement Month." Be sure to checkout our previous episode, where we sat down with Lauren Altman on her journey through blindness. Created and produced by Seyoon Choi Visit us on the web at nabslink.org Social media: @nabslink and as the National Association of Blind Students

In this special BEAM-focused episode of the NABS Now podcast, we're joined by Lauren Altman, the newly elected President of the National Association of Blind Students. Dive deep into Lauren's powerful testimony as she recounts her journey of acceptance, empowerment, and leadership within the Federation. With candid discussions on confronting and challenging internalized ableism, to finding strength in community, Lauren's insights serve as both inspiration and guidance. Hosted by Seyoon Choi with cohost Isabel Rosario, this episode promises a deep, resonant exploration into embracing one's identity and the limitless potential of the blind community and through Lauren's powerful words of wisdom on her journey through blindness to kickoff this year's blindness, equity, and achievement month. Produced, sound edited and mixed by Kinshuk Tella and Seyoon Choi Find the National Association of Blind Students on Facebook, Mastodon, and Instagram as @nabslink and National Association of Blind Students. www.nabslink.org

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 [email protected]

"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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] Visit us on the website at nabslink.org

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 [email protected]

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

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 [email protected] 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

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