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

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/ 

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/

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/

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 

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.

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

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 [email protected] or on our social media pages: @VisionServeAlliance @VisionServeA . View resources on Blind fitness programs: bit.ly/vvlfitnessprogram

www.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

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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

Have a topic you want to hear or discuss? Send us a request at [email protected]