Changing the Perception of Blindness; One Conversation at a Time

Changing the Perception of Blindness; One Conversation at a Time

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January 9, 2025 58 mins
Defining Good Jobs EP30 Explore the evolving definition of a "good job" through the lens of inclusivity and personal fulfillment with Chris LaFollette, President and CEO of Arizona Industries for the Blind. This episode of "Changing the Perspective of Blindness" with host, David Steinmetz delves into how modern career paths shift from traditional stability to […] The post Defining Good Jobs EP30 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
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Removing Barriers – Autonomous Vehicles E28 In this episode of "Changing the Perception of Blindness", host David Steinmetz is joined by guests Amanda Ventura from Waymo and Steve Tepper from the Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. They explore the pressing issues of transportation accessibility and the empowerment of those with disabilities. Amanda […] The post Removing Barriers – Autonomous Vehicles E28 appeared f...
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Train the Teacher Improve Educational Outcomes E28 In this episode of Changing the Perception of Blindness, David Steinmetz engages with Niraj Parikh from the Center for Assistive Technology Training (CAT) to discuss the crucial role of assistive technology in education. David recounts his personal experiences as a blind student and the challenges faced in the […] The post Train the Teacher Improve Educational Outcomes E28 appeared...
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August 15, 2024 50 mins
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July 23, 2024 51 mins
Awareness Leads to Change E27 In the podcast Changing the Perception of Blindness, host David Steinmetz and guest Barbara Hinske explore the importance of inclusion for people with disabilities. Barbara, a lawyer-turned-novelist, discusses her journey into disability awareness through her book Guiding Emily and her experience transitioning it into a Hallmark movie. They address the […] The post Awareness Leads to Change E27 appeare...
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July 19, 2024 62 mins
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Driving Independence through Technology E26 In the episode hosted by David Steinmetz, Changing the Perception of Blindness becomes a compelling journey through the evolution and impact of assistive technology. Anat Nulman and Seth Leblond join the conversation, illuminating how innovations in OCR and smartphones not only empower visually impaired individuals but also drive broader technological […] The post Driving Independence thr...
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June 28, 2024 60 mins
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May 22, 2024 50 mins
Voicing the Needs for Change E25 Host David Steinmetz discusses advocacy for people with disabilities, stressing the importance of voicing needs for change. CEO Sharon Giovinazzo, of The Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco, shares her journey from vision loss due to multiple sclerosis to leadership, emphasizing the need for opportunity […] The post Voicing the Needs for Change E25 appeared first on Busin...
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April 26, 2024 54 mins
Fostering a Culture of Inclusion E24 In this episode, host David Steinmetz introduces Jules Hyde, whose journey into supporting employment for individuals with disabilities is shaped by a passion for empowering others to pursue meaningful work. Hyde shares personal anecdotes and insights into implementing the philosophy of Employment First, advocating for individuals with disabilities to […] The post Fostering a Culture of Inclusio...
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April 19, 2024 59 mins
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April 16, 2024 54 mins
Unscripted E23 Chris LaFollette, President/CEO of Arizona Industries for the Blind (AIB) and host David Steinmetz go unscripted and have a very open and direct conversation about eliminating barriers for people who are blind. In this episode they talk about everything from what holds people back, like fear and failure and defining success, to public […] The post Unscripted E23 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
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April 11, 2024 58 mins
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February 21, 2024 52 mins
Company Culture and Diversity E22 Kicking off this episode of "Changing the Perception of Blindness," host David Steinmetz shares insights from his 19-year journey at Arizona Industries for the Blind, underscoring the importance of challenging misconceptions about blindness and promotes inclusivity in the workforce. Joined by Kindra Maples, president of Culture Crush Business, they delve […] The post Company Culture and Diversity E...
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February 16, 2024 55 mins
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Digital Accessibility and Inclusion Making the Web a Better Place for All E21 In this episode of Changing the Perception of Blindness, host David Steinmetz explores digital accessibility with experts Kai Wong from Teladoc Health and Phil Yatvin from Level Access. They discuss the pivotal role of allies in fostering inclusivity for people who are […] The post Digital Accessibility and Inclusion Making the Web a Better Place for All ...
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January 19, 2024 54 mins
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December 29, 2023 43 mins
Awareness Starts at Home E20 In this heartfelt episode of Changing the Perception of Blindness, host David Steinmetz and his brothers--Mike, Jeff, and Greg--share their family's journey with hereditary retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and the impact of blindness. They discuss initial reactions, coping mechanisms, and how technology transformed accessibility for Greg, who is visually impaired. The […] The post Awareness Starts at Home E20 ...
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December 15, 2023 52 mins
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