Heard & Empowered
von National Industries for the Blind
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Workplace Accessibility and Career Growth for Visually Impaired…
Workplace Accessibility and Career Growth for Visually Impaired…
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The Heard & Empowered podcast is where people who are blind, low vision, or visually impaired find job inspiration, career opportunities, and a path to success.
National Industries for the Blind knows that blindness is not a barrier to employment and career success. Listen now and unlock a world of opportunities with a podcast specifically tailored for people who are blind. Discover the untold stories, limitless career paths, and soul-stirring journeys of people across the United States who have charted their own career paths.
Learn more at HeardAndEmpowered.org.
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- Workplace Accessibility and Career Growth for Visually Impaired Employees · 50 Min.Vivian Fridas is the Public Policy Specialist at National Industries for the Blind (NIB), an organization that expands employment opportunities for people who are blind. She…
- Thriving With Rare Disease and Flair With Cassandra Mendez and Casey Greer · 48 Min.Cassandra Mendez is a Senior Accessibility Specialist at JPMorgan Chase, where she works to create accessible digital experiences for customers with disabilities. She is the…
- Creating Art Beyond Sight: Adapting to Vision Loss With Paul Castle · 44 Min.Paul Castle is the Owner of Paul Castle Studio, where he creates whimsical artwork and children's books shaped by his perspective as a blind artist. An author, illustrator…
- Assistive Tech Breakthroughs for the Blind With Sam Seavey · 34 Min.Sam Seavey is the Creator and Host of The Blind Life, a YouTube channel helping people with blindness and low vision live more independently through technology. With more than…
- Building Independence as a Blind Professional With Everette Bacon · 39 Min.Everette Bacon is the Chief of Blindness Initiatives at Aira, a visual interpreting service that helps blind and low-vision people access visual information. Drawing on more than…
- Building a Meaningful Career After Sight Loss With Israel Bolivar · 38 Min.Israel Bolivar is a full-time sander at Vibrant Works, an organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired. He was named…
- Overcoming Sudden Vision Loss and Building a Meaningful Life With Michael Phillips · 38 Min.Michael Phillips is the Training Supervisor at Austin Lighthouse, an organization that provides employment, training, and support for people who are blind or visually impaired…
- Building a Meaningful Career After Sight Loss With Israel Bolivar · 38 Min.Israel Bolivar is a full-time sander at Vibrant Works, an organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired. He was named…
- Building a Life Without Limits With Jennifer Parrish of The Lighthouse of Houston · 43 Min.Jennifer Parrish is manager of Business Services at The Lighthouse of Houston, a nonprofit that provides services, training, and employment opportunities for people who are…
- [Mission Driven Series] Transforming Federal Procurement for Broader Access and Impact With Larry Allen · 52 Min.Larry Allen is the Associate Administrator for the Office of Government-wide Policy at the General Services Administration (GSA), a federal agency that provides centralized…
- Building Accessible Career Pathways for People With Disabilities With Kevin Webb · 19 Min.Kevin Webb is Head of Sustainability and Social Impact for Mitsubishi Electric in the Americas and Executive Director of the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation. He leads the…
- Navigating Career Transitions and Resilience in the Face of Vision Loss With Joannah Harris · 28 Min.Joannah Harris is a digital accessibility specialist working with Level Access and Dell, where she helps ensure technology and online platforms are usable for people with…
- Reclaiming Creativity and Independence After Sudden Vision Loss, With Heather Bergerson · 34 Min.Heather Bergerson is a New Mexico-based visual artist and entrepreneur whose work focuses on tactile and accessible art experiences, particularly for blind and visually impaired…
- [Mission Driven Series] Using Data to Tell NIB's Story with Brian Osborne · 32 Min.Brian Osborne is the senior vice president of The Strategy Group Company, a national advertising agency specializing in direct marketing and strategic communications for…
- Overcoming Vision Loss and Building Empowering Careers for People Who Are Blind With Matthew Koch · 23 Min.Matt Koch is the general manager of Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB). This self-supporting Virginia state agency provides direct employment and career pathways for people…
- [Mission Driven Series] From Mentorship to Mission: Lessons in Leadership and Advocacy With Dennis Steiner · 45 Min.Dennis Steiner is the president and CEO of VisionCorps, a nonprofit that provides rehabilitation services and employment opportunities for people who are blind, low vision, or…
- Breaking Barriers: No Limits, Only Possibilities with Charles Ansley · 19 Min.Charles Ansley is an IT professional who turned a life-changing vision loss into a story of resilience and ambition. After losing his sight in 2019 due to complications from high…
- [Mission Driven Series] Mary Jane Surrago's 50-Year Legacy of Service, Leadership, and Storytelling · 19 Min.Mary Jane Surrago is assistant secretary emeritus of the Board of Directors for National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a nonprofit that creates and sustains employment for…
- From San Francisco to Capitol Hill: Alexis Flores on Advocacy · 22 Min.Alexis Flores is the chemical production line lead at LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco, a nonprofit that empowers people who are blind or visually…
- Rebecca Martin on How Partnering With NSITE Helps Her VR Clients Succeed · 22 Min.Rebecca Martin is a Certified Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation Services, a state agency that helps people with disabilities…
