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Anthony is taking a well deserved break this week and in his place we have Andrea DeKlotz and Byron Lee guest hosting Sunday Edition.

In the first hour we hear from Ardis Bazyn, president of Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs (IVIE) about their Virtual Expo. We then discuss our favorite Halloween memories. We also get to hear a segment from a spooky story written by Eris Young who is a multi-genre writer known for their debut book They/Them/Their: A Guide to Nonbinary & Genderqueer Identities. Their books are available on BARD and Bookshare.

In the second hour, Rachel Schroeder joins us to discuss her her career as an assistive technology specialist and board member of ACB.

We also chat with Don Katz about being a blind potter. We discuss his transition into blindness and his process as an artist.

Thank you to Anthony Corona for allowing us to take over Sunday Edition. It was an experience we will not forget!

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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 discussion on Guide Dog Denials and ride share services. We as ACB Members need to continue our fierce advocacy in this arena. These 3 subject matter experts have a lot to share with us, and they want to hear from you!

GDUI’s Advocacy Committee, officers and board are actively working to bring the issue of ride-share denials of service to guide dog users, to the attention of the U. S. Department of Justice. To become more involved in this advocacy effort, to ask questions, or share information, please contact the committee at this address:

[email protected], or call GDUI’s toll-free number, 866.799.8436.

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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 when hiring from our community; and so much more. Please join us for this important conversation.

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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 demonstrate a new Brailliant BI 40X braille display, StellarTrek, and the Habel One controller for smartphones and tablets.

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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.

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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.

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Remember 911 and discuss other topics that affect our community.

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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 the Tarnished. When not writing, Annie enjoys promoting disability awareness.

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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 part of the Ticket to Work Program through the Social Security Administration.

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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 will grow in their leadership. Byron, Becky, and Wanda were unable to join us in person in Omaha. We will get to know them a little bit. Join us live with your questions for these dynamic new leaders.