Sunday Edition for October 02, 2022 – Hispanic Heritage Month

Episode Notes Leslie Spoone will provide auction updates. Barbara Salisbury will preview the upcoming Indiana/Ohio state Convention. Gabriel Lopez Kafati, Chair of the Hispanic Subcommittee, will celebrate, educate, and bring all of the unique flavors of the Hispanic culture for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sunday Edition for September 18, 2022 – Frank Welte and Kolby Garrison

Episode Notes Anthony speaks with ACB members, Frank Welte and Kolby Garrison. Frank lives in California and has served in a variety of ACB roles at the state and national level. Kolby lives in North Carolina and is ACB’s Membership Services Administrative Assistant. Learn all about these two dynamic individuals.

Sunday Edition for September 4, 2022 – Kim Charlson and Annie Chiappetta

Episode Notes Anthony speaks with Kim Charlson about the distinguished achievement award she recently received from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Artts for Excellence in Accessibility Leadership. Kim is ACB’s immediate past president and works tirelessly to advocate for people who are blind. Annie Chiappetta will talk about her book, Hope for … Read more

Sunday Edition for August 28, 2022 – Jeanine Stanley from AIRA, Envision Glasses Demo, Lori Scharff and Mike Godino, Social Security and Ticket To Work

Episode Notes Jeanine Stanley will share a big announcement from Aira and talk about the Envision glasses; access partnerships; and more. Anthony has been testing the glasses and will invite surprise guests. Lori Scharff and Mike Godino have been providing benefits counseling to individuals for over 10 years. They will talk about employment networks as … Read more

Sunday Edition for August 21, 2022 – Meet the 2020, 2021, & 2022 DKM First Timer and JP Morgan Chase Recipients

Episode Notes Anthony welcomes Kenneth Semien back to the show to introduce the 2020, 2021, and 2022 classes of DKM First Timer and JP Morgan Chase recipients. We will explore the journey of these 2 programs; the induction of the select honor society; and hear from our new leaders about their experiences and how they … Read more

Sunday Edition for August 14, 2022 – David Goldfield & Cecily Nipper

Episode Notes In the first hour, Anthony welcomes David Goldfield, assistive technology enthusiast and accessibility champion. David will share his fascinating story. In the second hour, Cecily Nipper talks about her journey being elected as the youngest president in Georgia and shares her impressions of the national convention.

Sunday Edition for August 08, 2022 – New ACB Board Members

Episode Notes Anthony welcomes Rachel Schroder, Gabriel Lopez Kafati, and Terry Pacheco to let you get to know them and answer your questions on their leadership goals and experience. Rachel, the Immediate past president of the IllinoisCouncil of the Blind, is dynamic and brings fresh ideas to the table. Gabriel Lopez Kafati serves as current … Read more