ACB Sunday Edition Podcast
Episode Notes Anthony will be traveling this week. Hostess with the mostess, Sheila Young, will helm the Sunday brunch! Karen Blachoowiz brings her perspective and her friends, Randall and Scott Eggen current president of RSVA to talk about being a vendor and the RSVA affiliate. Margie Donovan, Becky Davidson, and Ron Brooks will lead a … Read more
Episode Notes Employment is always a hot topic for our community. We have gathered a few experts to discuss how to raise awareness of the Blind and Low Vision work force, and the caliber and quality we offer to employers. We will talk about how to reference tech during interviews and conversations; benefits employers receive … Read more
Episode Notes This week Anthony talks with Jose Cintron from Florida Reading about the new Envision Glasses, AIRA has recently been added as another feature that blind customers can leverage. Rosina Foster will teach us some tips and tricks to help guide your AIRA agent so you have the best experience possible. Jose will also … Read more
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.
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.
Episode Notes Remember 911 and discuss other topics that affect our community.
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
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
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
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.