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.
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.
Remember 911 and discuss other topics that affect our community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anthony welcomes Rachel Schroder, Gabriel Lopez Kafati, and Terry Pacheco to let you get to know them and answer your questions on their leadership goals and experience.
Rachel, the Immediate past president of the IllinoisCouncil of the Blind, is dynamic and brings fresh ideas to the table.
Gabriel Lopez Kafati serves as current President of BPI and is our first openly gay, naturalized citizen to serve on the board bringing a wealth of leadership experience to his new role.
Terry hosts VISAbilities on Fridays on ACB Media 1; is our informal historian; and manages to marry the traditions of ACB with great energy to grow the organization while adhering to our mission.
Anthony looks forward to engaging our new representatives and hearing your great questions.
Anthony was kind enough to give 1 episode of Sunday Edition up for this years ACB Auction. Andrea DeKlotz was the lucky winner so she got to host this episode. In the 1st hour Andrea and some of her buddies gather to talk "All Things Convention". In the 2nd hour we heard from 3 influential women of ACB. Join us and enjoy this very special episode of Sunday Edition with Andrea DeKlotz. Anthony will be back next week!