New Language, New Opportunities: Unlocking Independence Through English Learning with Abbi Mayland
From Blind Abilities by BlindAbilities Team
March 20, 2026 · 13 min
About this episode
Abbi Mayland discusses how learning English can lead to greater independence and opportunities for individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, or low vision.
Podcast Summary: What if learning English could open the door to independence, education, and meaningful work? In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson sits down with English Language Learning specialist Abbi Mayland from State Services for the Blind of Minnesota. Abbi shares how she helps students who are blind, DeafBlind, or low vision — […]
People in this episode
Host: Jeff Thompson
Guest: Abbi Mayland
Topics covered
- English learning
- independence
- education
- blindness
- DeafBlind
- low vision
- employment
Keywords
- English learning
- independence
- blindness
- DeafBlind
- low vision
- employment opportunities
- education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: State Services for the Blind of Minnesota
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