On this episode of Change Makers go inside the 2025 Annual Meeting held at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. For over a century, this gathering has brought together leaders, educators, and innovators in the field of blindness and low vision. You’ll hear firsthand from presenters, award winners, and attendees about the highlights, breakthroughs, and moments that made this year’s event unforgettable.

Stick around after the recap for our monthly Tech Takeaway, where we show you how to personalize your Monarch device.

On this episode (in order of appearance)

• Stephanie Steffer, CViConnect 
• Gabriel Einsohn, Marketing and Product Development The Puzzled Co.
• Tracy Gaines, CTEBVI Executive Director
• Connie Stone, National Prison Braille Network speaker
• Willow Free, APH Technical Innovations Product Manager
• Greg Stilson, APH Vice President of Digital Transformation
• Dr. William Wiener, Wings of Freedom award recipient
• Lee Nasehi, President and CEO of VisionServe Alliance
• Isaac Shapiro, Co-CEO and President of Cleanlogic
• Jennifer Wenzel, APH Technology Product Specialist
• Michael Dennis, APH Technology Products Specialist

Additional Links

• CViConnect
• The Puzzled Co. website
  • Memory Puzzles: Shapes
  • Memory Puzzles: Fruits & Veggies
  • Meet Your Match with Memory Puzzles: Shapes
  • Blog - My Sight: A Hands-On Curriculum Empowering Students
• CTEBVI
• VisionServe Alliance
• Cleanlogic Body Care
• National Prison Braille Network