20260729 0800 NIB Breakfast Originally Aired on ACB Media Participants gathered for a breakfast sponsored in part by National Industries for the Blind and discussed its work to support meaningful careers for blind people. Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co
20260728 1400 An Afternoon with AAVIA Law Students and New ACB Attorney Originally Aired on ACB Media AAVIA members discussed the support they had received during law school, early legal careers, and beyond. The discussion considered difficulties reported by law students and newly licensed attorneys with disabilities at public and private law schools and in … Read more
20260727 1600 Interviewing Skills Workshop Originally Aired on ACB Media Participants practiced interviewing skills and ways to connect with hiring managers. Facilitators: Peter Altschul, ACB Employment Committee Chair Coos Bay, OR; Rosanna Beaudrie, ACB Employment Committee member, Levittown, NY Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co
20260726 1000 The Big Data Project: What Does It Say and Not Say Originally Aired on ACB Media Jason Eckert of VisionServe Alliance led a discussion of the Big Data project’s findings on employment rates among people who were blind or had low vision. The session examined statistics that had been repeated for years to … Read more
20260726 1400 Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Business Originally Aired on ACB Media Speakers explained steps in starting a business, from writing a business plan to selecting a business structure such as a sole proprietorship, LLC, or corporation. They also discussed choosing appropriate marketing techniques. Speakers: Ardis Bazyn, Bazyn Communications, Thornton, CO; Scott Eggen, … Read more
20260718 1530 What Does It Take to Be an Entrepreneur Originally Aired on ACB Media Panelists described what they had needed to start different kinds of businesses and answered audience questions. Speakers: Kimberly Ruf, Mary Kay Inc. Dayton, OH; Edward Cohen, EZ2 See Products, Rochester, MN; Jeremy Johansen, Farmer Host, San Leandro, CA Find out … Read more
20260717 1230 Workplace Etiquette Originally Aired on ACB Media Participants explored workplace etiquette from blind and visually impaired perspectives. The session addressed unspoken office norms, navigating shared spaces, introductions, meetings, social cues, and common misconceptions. Facilitator: Sara Freeman Smith, Author/Speaker & Retired Recruiting Manager, Houston, TX Panelists: Sayuree Naik, HR & Payroll Specialist, Minneapolis, MN; … Read more
20260716 1230 Moving Forward from Job Loss Originally Aired on ACB Media Three Employment Committee members shared their experiences after losing, or nearly losing, their jobs in January 2026. Facilitator: Lori Scharff, Work Incentive Practitioner-Certified Access to Employment and Information, Waynesboro, VA Panelists: Peter Altschul, Creating Common Ground Consultant, Coos Bay, OR; Carrie Muth, ICAP … Read more
20250709 0700 NIB Breakfast Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media Updates (and a conversation) from NIB on veterans hiring and key initiatives in Congress. Presenters: Rick Webster, Vice President, Public Policy and Andy Monday, Program Manager, Veterans and Business Development Support. Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co
20250707 1000 JP Morgan Chase Presentation Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 1 Â Â Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co