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David J Bates President, Alternative Homes of Minneapolis Inc. Dave has been working in the field of chemical dependency and mental illness for the past 27 years. His blindness is caused by retinitis pigmentosa which caused his sight to fail in mid-2013. He attended Blind, Inc. the following year which allowed him to continue in the job he loves. Dave is involved with the Coon Rapids Alano Society, the NFB, his church, and in the Republican Party of Minnesota as a delegate. You can contact Minnesota State Services for the Blind on the web at www.MNSSB.org and be sure to contact your State Services to find out about upcoming events and Career Expos.

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#BlindAbilities #Community I discuss the impact this community, channel and platform has made on my life. A very big thanks to Mr.Jeff Thompson for his leadership and vision. I love you all!

#blindabilities #Health Lisa Salinger reads, Move More, Sit Less

Cantor fine Art Gallery has once again reached out to Blind Abilities to help get the word out about some excellent talent in the arts. Taking the video production and making the experience inclusive by adding audio description. The Blind Abilities Team appreciates the work and commitment Cantor fine Art Gallery is doing for the Blind/visually Impaired community. Cantor Fine Art Gallery has been doing such a great job with not only Tactile Art, they have enhanced the expression with the stories behind the Tactile Art. From producing the "Touch the Art" video highlighting Andrew Meyers and his Screw art representation of George Wurtzel, a wood worker who happens to be blind, and enlisting the Academy of Music for the Blind to compose and record the song used in the "Touch the Art" and Tactile Art Show" videos. The Tactile Fine Art Gallery located in LosAngeles will be showing Tactile Art from artists including Andrew Meyers, George Wurtzel and having the Academy of Music for the Blind perform. You can fin

Blind Abilities Presents Daniel Bernstrom Author, Diversity Officer, Learning Resource Coordinator, Father, and Blind, Inc. graduate. Join Jeff Thompson as he interviews Daniel about his first published book, “One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree” now available on Amazon. How his vision loss challenged his fears and how he wrestled with the realities he had to face head on. Daniel shares his deepest thoughts, struggles and talks about his new book and the 2 more on the way.

Blind Abilities presents Erica Turner: Mom And Daughter, Persevering: An interview by Pete Lane. Erica has suffered her entire life with Albinism, hearing loss, and eventually total blindness. Listen as Erica tells of how Albinism and blindness impacted her childhood and how she overcame these obstacles, gained her college degree and how she is currently pursuing her Masters. Erica will inspire you with her perseverance and willing spirit, and her love for her family: her three children and her Mom. Don't miss this totally entertaining interview. This podcast is broken into chapters for ease in listening. #BlindAbilities #Albinism #Hearing Loss

#blindabilities #cancer Lisa reads Mel's powerful blog post about cancer.

Some folks were commenting that they would really appreciate a Do Not Disturb function that really works. Pete reviews some of the settings in the DND function that we might neglect.