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Open House - The Real Estate & Mortgage Show on 580 CFRAPODCAST: CFRA's Open House for Sat. June 21st, 2025Paul Rushforth is stepping up to the plate for Paul Rushforth Real Estate. Frank Napolitano isn't on vacation, but he isn't on this week's broadcast. That's where Lisa Belanger comes in, as she pinch-hits for Mortgage Brokers Ottawa. Steve Gregory, the host, never takes days off.2025-06-2139 min
Braille MonitorBraille Monitor Vol. 68, No. 6, June 2025Contents
Vol. 68, No. 6 June 2025
Convention Bulletin 2025
Welcome to New Orleans
A Handful of Blind Little Boys and Girls from Tennessee Just Beat the Speaker of the House
by James Brown
My Kids Knew Their Dad Was Enough
by Bruce Sexton
Blind Americans and the End of Paper Benefit Checks: What You Need to Know
by Jesse Shirek
A Comparison of the Brailliant BI 40X and Braille eMotion Smart Displays
by Karl Belanger
What Is Your “Of”?
by Shannon Cook
Progress and Peril: Developments in Texas v. Kennedy
by Chris Danielsen
My Antarct...2025-05-302h 27
Open House - The Real Estate & Mortgage Show on 580 CFRAPODCAST: CFRA's Open House for Sat. April 5th, 2025In this week's edition, Paul Rushforth represents Paul Rushforth Real Estate, while Lisa Belanger fills in for Frank Napolitano and represents Mortgage Brokers Ottawa. The one thing that hasn't changed: Steve Gregory steering the ship.2025-04-0542 min
iCantCU PodcastThe Value of Time & the Blind Merchants Big FundraiserIn this episode of iCantCU, I share my experience traveling to Harrisburg for the Blind Merchants Holiday Party and fundraiser, reflecting on the challenges of navigating public transportation as a person with very limited sight. Timing was a major hurdle, from the unpredictable delays with CCT to coordinating a group of 17 people on an Amtrak train. I discuss how small inefficiencies can snowball, highlighting the importance of time—our most precious resource. Once in Harrisburg, the event was a success, with 65 tickets sold, great food, a DJ playing festive music, and lively auctions and raffles that raised ov...2024-12-1742 min
White Canes ConnectSimplifying Accessibility Advocacy with Kennedy & KarlIn White Canes Connect episode 117, co-hosts Lisa Bryant and David Goldstein welcome Kennedy Zimnik and Karl Belanger from the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) to discuss the Accessibility Toolkit, a resource designed to empower blind and low-vision individuals to advocate for accessible technology. Kennedy, an Access Tech Specialist, and Karl, a Non-Visual Accessibility Analyst, share the story behind the Toolkit, which evolved from a 2018 Braille Monitor article to a comprehensive, step-by-step guide now available on the NFB’s website. The Toolkit equips users with practical advice on reporting accessibility issues to companies, emphasizing professionalism and collaboration. Ka...2024-12-0645 minWhite Canes ConnectSimplifying Accessibility Advocacy with Kennedy & KarlIn White Canes Connect episode 117, co-hosts Lisa Bryant and David Goldstein welcome Kennedy Zimnik and Karl Belanger from the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) to discuss the Accessibility Toolkit, a resource designed to empower blind and low-vision individuals to advocate for accessible technology. Kennedy, an Access Tech Specialist, and Karl, a Non-Visual Accessibility Analyst, share the story behind the Toolkit, which evolved from a 2018 Braille Monitor article to a comprehensive, step-by-step guide now available on the NFB’s website. The Toolkit equips users with practical advice on reporting accessibility issues to companies, emphasizing professionalism and collaboration. Ka...2024-12-0645 min
WeatherBrainsWeatherBrains 985: Below 40 I'm IncapacitatedTonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a 3-time veteran of the show. He's a 1992 graduate of the University of Missouri, where he holds a Degree in Journalism and Atmospheric Science. He has served the National Weather Service in El Paso, Texas for over three decades. He's passionate about innovation and integrating web tools into weather service operations. He also co-developed the National School Outreach Team. Tim Brice, welcome back! The second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS in Lubbock, Texas. She has over fourteen years of experience at the NWS and is a graduate of Tex...2024-12-031h 54WeatherBrainsWeatherBrains 985: Below 40 I'm IncapacitatedTonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a 3-time veteran of the show. He's a 1992 graduate of the University of Missouri, where he holds a Degree in Journalism and Atmospheric Science. He has served the National Weather Service in El Paso, Texas for over three decades. He's passionate about innovation and integrating web tools into weather service operations. He also co-developed the National School Outreach Team. Tim Brice, welcome back! The second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS in Lubbock, Texas. She has over fourteen years of experience at the NWS and is a graduate of Tex...2024-12-031h 54
Smart Start Radio: Fuel for the Purpose Generation of Meeting PlannersEmbracing Empathy in MeetingsLet us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?In this episode of Smart Start, Smart Meetings editors Eming Piansay and Sara Robertson chat with Michael Tennant, founder and CEO of Curiosity Lab, and Naomi Clare Crellin, founder and CEO of Storycraft Lab. These empathy experts have dedicated their careers to helping others embark on their personal empathy journeys and to design experiences with empathy at the center. Sara Robertson also speaks with Dr. Lisa Belanger, CEO of ConsciousWorks, on the topic of loneliness within the events industry. www.sm...2024-10-031h 01
kinsellacastKINSELLACAST 303: Symbols of hate with Lilley, Belanger, Adler (twice) - plus Sprints, New Dad, Fontaines DC, Lisa O'Neill2024-03-1753 min
Co-CreatedCharting the Course for Masterful Storytelling and Dynamic LeadershipEmbark on an inspiring episode with our cherished guests, Mary Michailides and Helen Rose, the original members of the Leading Through Stories team. Together, we weave a tapestry of tales encapsulating the origins of 'Leading Through Stories' and reveal our personal designs for the year ahead. As we think back on the strides we've made, Mary extends a heartfelt thank you for an enriching collaboration, while Helen regales us with her adventures in business and family milestones. Witness firsthand how the interplay of our personal narratives and professional experiences enriches our shared narrative.This episode is a...2023-12-2524 min