Voices of Vision Leaders
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Tune in to Lee Nasehi and the staff of VisionServe Alliance as they speak with leaders in the field of blindness and visual impairment on a range of topics affecting the field such as networking and collaboration, public policy, accessibility technology, leadership development, and much more. We are joined by executives from around the country to hear what they are doing to improve the lives of people living with blindness and low vision.
Operated and supported by VisionServe Alliance
Operated and supported by VisionServe Alliance
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We sit down with Writer, Speaker, and Executive Coach Marc Pittman, CSP, author of The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be. Marc opens our eyes to the diverse word of leader and how doubt plays a role in our management and leader of our organizations. ConcordLeadershipGroup.com
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Survey results, upcoming data, and what's to come from this important research with Penny Rosenblum, Director of Research, and Kirk Adams, President, and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind. www.afb.org
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We sit down with Tai Tomasi, Director, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion at the America Printing House for the Blind (APH) to talk about her upcoming keynote at the VSA Executive Leadership Conference. Join us at the VSAELC 2021. Register now at www.vsaelc.com
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We are joined by Kevin O'Connor, CSP, LCPC, LMFT, CCMHC, AAPL/ACHE, keynote speaker at our upcoming Executive Leadership Conference (VSAELC). Kevin gives us a peek into his keynote and to create belonging and togetherness, especially after this crazy year of being apart. Register to attend Kevin's session and so much more at www.vsaelc.com.
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We speak with Jonathon Lucus, Senior Director of Workforce Development at NIB and the NIB National Social Business Enterprise, NSITE. This new initiative by the National Industries for the Blind (NSITE) provides a continuum of employment services that connect employers with talented, dedicated people who are blind, visually impaired, and/or veterans to meet their workforce needs. Check them out today at www.nsite.org
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We sit down with Lighthouse Guild International President and CEO, Dr. Cal Roberts to discuss their new focus in technology and how to get ophthalmologists to refer their clients. Dr. Roberts shares about their upcoming new smart home and assistive technology center. www.lighthouseguild.org
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We are joined by Bob Kodzis, Flight of Ideas, a keynote speaker at the Executive Leadership Conference. Bob shares a deeper look at his session Ready For Anything with use. He focuses on how change should be an invited guest we welcome when it comes rather than an intruder that we attempt to fight off and delay. www.flightofideas.net
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We are joined by Teri Yanovitch, author and former Disney Institute speaker to talk about her upcoming keynote session at the Executive Leadership Conference (VSAELC). She shares how to delight your clients and add "wow" moments to your organization that keep people coming back, donating, and volunteering.
www.vsaelc.com
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We are joined by Mark Freid, founder of Think Creative Inc. to discuss the importance of sharing your story adn keeping your values at the center of your brand. Get a taste of Mark's upcoming keynote session at the Executive Leadership Conference (VSAELC). Register to attend today. vsaelc.dryfta.com/
www.thinkcreativeinc.com/
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We are joined by the upcoming VSAELC keynote speaker, Claudia Virga, Founder of The CHAT System to talk about how this communication system can help leaders network and connect in an increasingly virtual world. Don't forget to register for the Executive Leadership Conference at VSAELC.com
www.thechatsystem.com/
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We are joined by Michael and Lynne Golder of the Blind and Beyond Radio Show to talk about how their show is helping bridge the gap between the sighted and blindness communities. Listen to their radio show Sundays at 7 pm EST. Just say "Alex, play WOKB 1680". www.blindandbeyondradioshow.org. tunein.com/radio/WOKB-1680-s23142/
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We are joined by Billy Henry, President, and Founder of the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes. We talk to Billy about his story, how he came to found NWABA at 15 YEARS OLD, and how their organization has pivoted during the pandemic. Hear the good being done in the North West and how this young leader has grown his organization from a small start-up to providing across multiple states. www.NWABA.org
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We are joined by Lou Ann Black Deputy Executive Director Blindness Initiatives at NFB and Clark Rachfal, at ACB to discuss voting with a disability. Guest host Paul Schroeder, Senior Public Policy Advocate at VisionServe Alliance.
Election Assistance Commission round table discussion on accessible voting during the COVID: https://www.eac.gov/roundup-and-review-virtual-roundtable-assist-voters-disabilities-and-election-officials
Blind Voter’s Guide, Blind Voter Registration Drive Guide, Accessible Vote-By-Mail Toolkit available, the blind voter experience video, and other resources: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/national-center-nonvisual-election-3
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We are joined by Jennifer Sheehy, Deputy Assistant Secretary leading the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), U.S. Department of Labor. The mission of ODEP is to develop policy that increases job opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities. Staring guest Host Paul Schoeder.
ODEP: www.DOL.gov/odep
SAW/RTW: www.dol.gov/odep/topics/SAW-RTW/research-publications.htm
RETAIN https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/SAW-RTW/how-to-apply.htm
NILG: https://www.nationalilg.org/
EARN: AskEARN.org
JAN: AskJAN.org
PEAT: PEATWorks.org
ADA 30th Anniversary: www.DOL.gov/ada30
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We sit down with Mark Lucas, Executive Directors of USABA to see how blind athletes and fitness programs are being affected during COVID 19. Are you a part of a fitness program as an individual with a visual impairment? Are you offering a fitness or health program at your organization? Share it with us at info@visionservealliance.org or on our social media pages: @VisionServeAlliance @VisionServeA . View resources on Blind fitness programs: bit.ly/vvlfitnessprogram
www.usaba.org
mlucas@usaba.org
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We are joined by Sandy Merrill, Chairmen of the Council of US Dog Guide Schools (CUSDOGS), and CEO of Guide Dogs of Texas as well as David Locklin, Director of Programs at Leader Dogs for the Blind. We speak about the difficulties of guide dog training during COVID, new initiatives for training users from a distance, and the latest priorities in the guide dog community.
www.leaderdog.org
www.guidedogsoftexas.org
Share your voice. Request a topic or to join our show at info@visionservealliance.org
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We sit down with Miami Lighthouse for the Blind President & CEO, Virginia Jacko, and Director of Technology, Bill Rivera to talk about their distance learning platform and how they are adapting during the pandemic. We talk about the importance of accessible learning now more than ever while so many are learning from home.
www.miamilighthouse.org
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We are joined by Dr. Elly Du Pre, DPA, Consultant to AER, and Executive Director of Flordia Associations for the Blind (Florida ASB). We talk about the value of accreditation and living independently with a visual impairment. Dr. Dup Pre shares how she got started working in the blindness and low vision field.
www.aerbvi.org
www.beyondvisionloss.org
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Earl intervention, virtual teaching from home, providing in multiple states, and caring for children during COVID-19. We speak with Diane Nelson, Executive Director of Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS) to hear how she is meeting the needs of her community in Kentucky and Indiana for children with visual impairments. If you are interested in donating to VIPS, you can text "vips" to 56651.
VIPS Website: www.vips.org/
VIPS Virtual Gala & Auction: www.cbo.io/bidapp/index.php?slug=vips
Line Lofts: www.indyeast.org/1815-2/
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We are joined by Mark Richert, Interim Executive Director of AER. Mark shares the unique position of stepping into an executive role right before a global pandemic and how AER is trying to pivot and maintain in the new normal.
AER Website: www.AERBVI.org
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