Show Summary: Blind Abilities Teen Correspondent, Simon Bonenfant  presents this unique interview from only a perspective he can offer, one of close friendship. Marta Hanyzkiewicz shares her story of untold challenges which spans two continents. Blind Abilities Logo From her difficult childhood growing up in Poland, to her academic achievements which include winning a scholarship awarded by The International Baccalaureate Educational Foundation, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.  This brought Marta to the US for her first visit to study at a University in Iowa. Following her return to Poland, she suffered even more challenges but persevered to once again return to the states, where she found the NFB, met Simon and is currently studying in New York City. Sit back and enjoy this short podcast and listen to Marta’s inspiring story of trials and triumphs, and her wonderful sharing  attitude  towards all with whom she comes into contact. *** If you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Transition Coordinator Sheila Koenig by email or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361. To find your State Services in your State you can go to www.AFB.org and search the directory for your agency. Contact: Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Storeand Google Play Store. Check out the Blind Abilities Communityon Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page, the Job Insights Support Groupand the Assistive Technology Community for the Blind and Visually Impaired.