Blind Abilities Podcast

our guest on Blind Abilities today is Sheila  Koenig, Transition Services Coordinator for State Services for the Blind of Minnesota (SSB). Sheila talks about a variety of opportunities available to Transition Age students. Learn about the programs such as the Summer Transition Program (STP), Chill and Chat, Peer Educators, Blind and Socially Savvy and the Learning Ally College Success Program. There is something for everyone! Sheila also discusses the Spectacle Newsletter, where you can find all of the programs, events and connecting opportunities that you do not want to miss. .  Jeff and Sheila also chat about the upcoming conventions, with NFB, ACB and others, once again holding their events virtually. They pointed out that even virtual conventions offer excellent opportunities for attendees to socialize and network, meet others, problem-solve, and juts interact with peers who share common interests, ideas and solutions.  Sheila’s overarching message to students is to “"get involved and do some programs dur