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Careers for the BlindEpisode 71 - CEO and founder of ReBokeh - Rebecca RosenbergRebecca Rosenberg was born with albinism, which causes low vision. During her college years, she grew frustrated by the lack of effective assistive technology for people with visual impairments. Instead of waiting for someone else to solve the problem, she decided to take action. That drive led her to create ReBokeh, an assistive technology company dedicated to enabling true visual experience inclusion.www.ReBokeh.com
2025-10-3124 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 70 - Director of the Apex program at Novacoast - David MayneDavid Mayne lost his sight as the result of an automobile accident in his 40s. The years that followed were filled with recovery—physically, emotionally, and financially—as he navigated life on disability while raising four children as a single father. But David’s drive to provide for his family and rebuild his independence pushed him forward.He enrolled in a cybersecurity program at a junior college, and within just a year and a half of starting his first job, he rose to a management position overseeing two different locations. But what’s most inspiring is what came nex...
2025-10-2633 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 69 - Co-Founder and CEO of AccessAbility Officer - Tanner GersIn this episode, we sit down with Tanner Gers, CEO and cofounder of AccessAbility Officer, a company that’s redefining inclusion in the digital age. As a blind entrepreneur, Tanner is leading a mission-driven organization with two powerful goals: training people with disabilities to become skilled in the field of digital accessibility and employing them to serve government organizations in need of accessibility expertise.With a workforce made up primarily of people with disabilities, Tanner and his team are proving that talent knows no limits — and working toward a future where the unemployment rate for people with disabi...
2025-10-0934 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 68 - Physician Scientist at NYU - Dr. JR RizzoToday’s guest is Dr. JR Rizzo, a physician-scientist at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. His journey is nothing short of remarkable—marked by resilience, determination, and an unwavering drive to make an impact. Despite facing the challenges of a rare vision-loss condition called Choroideremia, Dr. Rizzo has forged a path of perseverance, transforming obstacles into opportunities. In this episode, we’ll explore his inspiring story, groundbreaking work, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
2025-09-2125 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 67 – Cyber Security Analyst at Novacoast – Curtis JacksonCurtis Jackson is a multifaceted professional with a story worth hearing. After many years working in IT, he transitioned into cybersecurity through the Apex Training Program, sponsored by Novacoast. Beyond his role as a cybersecurity analyst, Curtis runs a successful vending machine business through the Randolph-Sheppard program and channels his creativity as a hip-hop artist. His journey is one of resilience, entrepreneurship, and passion—blending technology, business, and music into a truly unique path.
2025-09-0123 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 66 - The Apex Program - Dr. Kirk AdamsThe Apex Program is a specialized training initiative designed to equip blind and low vision individuals with the skills to pursue careers as cybersecurity analysts. Cybersecurity analysts enjoy above-average earning potential, strong job security, and abundant opportunities nationwide—many of which offer the flexibility of remote work.www.theapexprogram.com
2025-08-1729 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 65 - Assistant Film Director - Chanthen NeneIn this inspiring episode, we sit down with Chanthen Nene, a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with degrees in Business and Film. Despite living with Nystagmus, a visual impairment, Chanthen remains deeply committed to his passion for filmmaking. He shares his journey through higher education, creative expression, and advocacy, including his current role as Chair of the Virginia State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Join us as we explore how vision is more than just sight — it's about determination, perspective, and purpose.
2025-07-1229 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 64 - Private Public Partnerships Lead at NASA - Denna LambertThere is a dedicated community of blind and low-vision professionals at NASA, including Denna Lambert, who currently serves as the Lead for Private-Public Partnerships."
2025-07-0144 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 63 - Principal at KKR - Kathryn WebsterKathryn has been dealing with vision loss since birth. She lost all of her sight at the age of 22, but that didn’t stop her from having a successful career at Deloitte, attending Harvard Business School, and currently holding a Principal position at KKR.
2025-06-0824 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 62 - C.E.O. at Future In Sight - Randy PierceRandi lost his sight many years ago. While on long-term disability, he wanted to continue having a meaningful impact on the organization he was passionate about. To accomplish this, he started a nonprofit with the goal of donating $1 million to those organizations. That experience and demonstration of leadership ultimately led to his current position as CEO of Future In Sight."
2025-05-2452 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 61 - Seable - Tour Guide Companywww.seable.co.ukSeable is a tour guide company focused on serving, and hiring from the blind and visually impaired community. Their tours focus on things that you can touch, taste, smell, or hear. Also, their tour guides are trained on how to work with blind and visually impaired people, which helps ensure an enjoyable experience .
2025-05-1133 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 60 - Leadership Coach - Breandan Ward Breandan is gradually losing his sight. He initially began his career in Investment Banking with Goldman Sachs, and continued in banking with Morgan Stanley. Once he realized he wanted to pursue a career that would be less visually intensive, he sought out additional education at NYU, and ultimately became a leadership coach.
2025-05-0445 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 59 - Leads at Scale - 100% Blind and Low Vision Employees - John DubayJohn Dubay is a sighted person, but 100% of his employees are blind or low vision. His company, Leads at Scale, didn't start out that way, but he found blind and low vision hires brought a more consistent and high quality skill set. Check them out at www.leadsatscale.com
2024-11-0928 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 58 - Supervisory Civil Engineer - U.S. Army Core of Engineers - Nathaniel WalesNathaniel always had a passion for large infrastructure and a desire to become a Civil Engineer. Despite being blind, his hard work and dedication to pursuing his passion, has resulted in him to become a Supervisory Civil Engineer, with the U.S. Army Core of Engineers.
2024-10-2044 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 57 - Founder, Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer - Janet Kelly and her son John KellyJanet along with her husband started Kelly Benefits many years ago. Their son John joined the company after college and today serves as the Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer. Many members of their family have a retinal degenerative condition called Best disease, but low vision hasn't deterred any of them from pursuing their passions.
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Decades of Horror | Horror News RadioEFFECTS (1979) – Episode 208 – Decades of Horror 1970s“It would be nice just to see one little spurt at the moment of slashing.” A little spurt, you say? Can do. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take a trip to George A. Romero’s sphere of influence for a movie within a movie within a movie within … well, you get the picture. The movie is called Effects (1979). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 208 – Effects (1979) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://y...
2024-02-141h 19Careers for the BlindEpisode 56 - Account Executive at Kelly Benefits - David KellyDavid is losing his sight to Best disease, an early onset type of Macular Degeneration. Soon after his diagnosis he decided that vision loss wouldn't define him. He was recruited to play Division 1 Lacrosse at Rutgers University. After completing his degree he joined Kelly Benefits and is still there today as an Account Executive.
2024-02-0332 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 55 - Chief Strategy Officer at Abra Group - Michael SwiatekMichael is loosing his sight to Retinitis Pigmentosa. He was diagnosed in his teenage years, but it wasn't until after completing college, a MBA, and well into his career in the Aviation Industry that he became more open about his vision loss. Even after being more open about his vision loss, he continue to succeed in his career, and today is the Chief Strategy Officer at Abra Group, a holding company for two international airlines. Make sure to reach out to Michael on Linkedin.
2023-10-2647 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 54 - Ablr - Instructor and Intern - Shannon Garner and Parrice Urbina These are two inspiring visually impaired women at Ablr. Shannon is an instructor, and explains the ins and outs of how the program works. Parrice is now in her intern phase of the program. She has excelled during her time with Ablr, obtaining several certifications in digital accessibility. To learn more about the program reach out to Shannon, shannon.garner@ablr360.com. To connect with Parrice, email her at parriceleach@gmail.com.
2023-06-2032 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 53 - Co-Founder and CEO of Ablr - John SamuelJohn Samuel is losing his sight to Retinitis Pigmentosa. He only started being open about his vision loss when he attended The George Washington University School of Business. Once he began being open about his vision loss in his professional life as well, he found and help create Ablr, a Disability inclusion and digital accessibility company.
2023-06-0448 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 52 - Lawyer at Public Justice - Karla GilbrideKarla lost her sight early in life. From a young age she had an interest in becoming a Lawyer and ultimately graduated from Georgetown University Law School. She's worked at several different law firms throughout her career, and today is a lawyer at Public Justice.
2022-11-2042 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 51 - Lead Accessibility Consultant at Target and Triathlete - Randi StrunkRandi lost most of her sight at birth and experienced further vision loss later in life. She began her career in Vision Rehabilitation, but ultimately found a passion in Digital Accessibility. She has also completed 15 Triathlons.
2022-11-0946 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 50 - Professional Athlete - Lex GilletteLex is the best totally blind long and triple jumper in the history of the U.S. Paralympic movement. He is the current world record holder in the long jump, a five-time Paralympic medalist, a four-time long jump world champion, and an 18-time national champion.
2022-09-2347 minCareers for the Blind4 Day Fundraiser Sept 16 to 20- Latin Night - Alexandria Virginia Chapter of NFBThe Alexandria Virginia Chapter of the NFB will be fundraising for a Latin Night. September 16th 3pm to September 20th a 3pm. https://s.dgpopup.com/rm82g49f
Latin Night will be October 29th 7 - 10pm - The Westin Tysons Corner, Falls Church, Virginia
Evelyn can be reached at: evelyn.valdez212@gmail.com
2022-09-1607 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 49 - Chief Accessibility Officer - Jeff WisselJeff spent most of his career in Financial Services and has moved on to make more significant impact in the world as the Chief Accessibility Officer at Disability:IN. Listen to episode 21 to hear Jeff's experience with Retinitis Pigmentosa, and his successful career path.
2022-09-0730 min2022-09-0700 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 48 - Professional Musician - Matthew WhitakerMatthew lost his sight due to complications resulting from his premature birth. Early in life he discovered he had a strong aptitude for music. While he is currently attending The Juilliard School, his incredible talent has already taken him around the world to perform. Check out his album Connections, and his website www.matthewwhitaker.net
2022-08-1227 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 37 part 2 - Dr. Kirk Adams - Innovative Impact L.L.C.This is a follow-up conversation with Dr. Kirk Adams who has launched his consulting business Innovative Impact LLC. He is looking to consult for fun, innovative, impactful, and well-funded organizations who desire to be inclusive of people with disabilities and particularly people who are blind. He can be reached at kirkadams000@gmail.com, or by phone or text 206-660-1363.
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Careers for the BlindEpisode 47 - Occupational Therapist - Jenice HeckJenice lost her sight gradually to Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Her supportive parents enabled her to be successful in school, and ultimately to becoming an Occupational Therapist. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer for Lighthouse Louisiana, an Adjunct Professor, and has a YouTube channel called Insight4Blind.
2022-06-2639 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 46 - C.E.O. at Earle Baum Center - Bob SonnenbergBob is a low vision person who lost his sight late in life. His strong work ethic and positive attitude lead him to working for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and ultimately to his current position as CEO at the Earle Baum Center, a training center for the blind and low vision.
2022-05-2844 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 45 - Adjunct Professor in Blindness Rehabilitation - Sarahelizageth Baguhn, Ph.D., COMS, CATISSarahelizabeth lost her side gradually into her early working life. She knew from a young age that she wanted to be a teacher and she didn't let her vision loss deter her from pursuing her passion. She has her Ph.D., and is a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, as well as a Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist.
2022-05-1529 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 44 - Automobile Mechanic and Certified Assistive Technology Specialist - Eli SanchezEli lost his sight at a very early age. He maintains a positive attitude and open mind to trying new things. He has been an automobile mechanic, and is currently working as aCertified Assistive Technology Specialist at Adaptive Technology Services.
2022-05-0736 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 43 - Chemist and Entrepreneur - Hoby WedlerHoby was born blind, but had incredible parents that helped him stay positive and motivated. He has his Ph. D. In Organic Chemistry from UC Davis, and is now an entrepreneur having started several companies. He helped develop Tasting in the Dark, and consults with companies on improving their sensory experiences. Learn more about his companies at Hoby.com
2022-04-2525 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 42 - Superintendent at Miami International Airport - Stephen PodleyStephen Podley lost his sight gradually due to Retinitis Pigmentosa. He struggled with his diagnosis briefly, but went on to hold many different positions. Today he is the Superintendent at Miami International Airport.
2022-03-2632 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 41 - Chief Programs Officer at AFB - Sylvia Stinson-PerezSylvia lost her sight gradually due to Retinitis Pigmentosa. She built a reputation that lead to her becoming the CEO for Lighthouse for the Blind in Florida for 11 years, and currently serving as the Chief Programs Officer at AFB.
2022-03-2051 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 40 - Computer Access Trainer - Michael BryantMichael lost his sight gradually due to retinitis pigmentosa in his mid-30s. He struggled with depression as he was no longer able to be a professional illustrator, but through his faith in God and maintaining a positive attitude he has been able to move forward. He is currently a Computer Access Trainer at the VA Healthcare Services in New Jersey.
2021-12-2056 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 39 - President of Honig International and TruckPay - Barry HonigBarry lost his sight gradually due to Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He had to advocate for himself from a young age as those around him were not sure how he would accomplish his work. His strong determination let him to graduate from Columbia university with a degree in Applied Mathematics. He has worked at IBM, MorganStanley, and today is the President of Honig International and President and CEO of TruckPay.
2021-11-2745 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 38 - Accessibility Lead at Walmart.com - Carrie FarberCarrie lost her sight gradually due to retinitis pigmentosa. It wasn't until her 20s that her vision started to impact her life more significantly. She tried to hide her vision loss from her colleagues at first, but once she embraced her situation she found a passion for accessibility and made herself an opportunity to become the Accessibility Lead at Walmart.com.
2021-11-1635 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 37 - C.E.O. at American Foundation for the Blind - Dr. Kirk AdamsDr. Kirk Adams lost his sight at an early age, but having great role models in his parents, had a high regard for education and seeking employment. He struggled to find work, but cast a wide net and took a position as a municipal bond salesman. He transitioned into the non-profit world through fundraising and knew leadership was ultimately where he wanted to be.
2021-11-0638 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 36 - Legally Blind and Looking For Work - Jeff WisselAfter 28 years with one company, Jeff took a voluntary offer to leave and find another adventure. He shares his experience as a legally blind person looking for a job.
2021-10-2323 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 35 - Climate Scientist - Newton NguyenNewton is a Climate Scientist and Ph.D at CalTech University. He lost his sight at an early age due to Retinitis Pigmentosa. His passion for math and science is coupled with a desire to prove to himself and others that math and science is possible for the blind.
2021-10-0348 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 34 - Medical Doctor - Dr. Ian KloehnIan is a visually impaired person with Optic Nerve Atrophy. He attended Kansas City University - college of Osteopathic Medicine. Currently, he is a resident at Phornix Children’s Hospital.
2021-09-1328 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 33 - Army Veteran now Chocolatier and Real Estate Investor - Aaron HaleAaron Hale, a 14 year veteran, military chef and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (E.O.D) team leader has overcome all odds. From the moment a blast robbed Aaron of his vision in Afghanistan to years later when he lost his hearing, he refused to accept defeat,.
2021-07-0356 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 32 - Technology Consultant and Musician - TylerTyler is losing his sight to a genetic condition called Stickler Syndrom. He tried to fit in as a sighted person for most of his life, but is now begining to embrace his situation. The struggle of confronting vision loss is real, and Tyler hopes to help others facing a similar struggle by sharing his story.
2021-06-1850 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 31 - Assistent General Counsel at Facebook - Jack ChenJack Chen lost his sight from an early age due to a failed eye operation. He remained motivated and initially pursued Computer Science, completing his undergrad at Harvard and a masters at UC Berkley. He ultimately found his passion in patent law and completed a law degree as well. He is currently Assistant General Counsel @Facebook, and leads the core Online Advertising Product Legal Team.
2021-05-311h 02Careers for the BlindEpisode 30 - Central Intelligence Agency - AnalystThis C.I.A. Officer lost her sight as a teenager. After a brief adjustment period she was back to forging her own path. In college she discovered the C.I.A., and is currently an Officer with the agency as an Analyst.
2021-05-1233 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 29 - Freelance Accessibility Consultant and WordPress Professional - Taylor ArndtTaylor has been blind since birth. She planned to major in Computer Science, but circumstances as a result of COVID lead her to start her own business. She is now a Freelance Accessibility Consultant, and WordPress Professional.
2021-05-0417 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 28 - Substance Abuse Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist - Mike MoranMike Moran lost his sight from an early age due to Congenital Glaucoma. He’s been a Substance Abuse Counselor, a Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Field Representative for the Seeing Eye.
2021-04-2643 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 27 - College and Career Advisor at EDGE - Melissa LomaxMelissa lost her sight from a young age due to a hereditary form of Glaucoma. She was an excellent student throughout high school and college, and her networking ability helped her land her first two jobs since graduating. She is currently the College and Career Advisor at the EDGE Employment Transition Program.
2021-04-2038 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 26 - Web Accessibility Specialist - Preston RadtkePreston has been blind since birth due to Cone-Rod Dystrophy. Through the use of Braille and assistive technology he has completed his undergraduate and Masters degree. He is currently a Web Accessibility Specialist and part time lecturer
2021-03-2731 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 25 - Software Engineer at J.P. Morgan - Ida BehreiniIda lost her sight gradually from a young age due to Retinitis Pigmentosa. While attending Drew University she learned about the EDGE program, which helped prepare her with employability skills. Her hard work and determination has resulted in her current position as a Software Engineer at J.P. Morgan.
2021-03-1335 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 24 - Lawyer, Fitness Instructor, and Director of EDGE - Pat McKennaPat lost his site at the age of five due to an auto immune disease called Ten Syndrom. He has been a fitness instructor, a lawyer, worked for the Seeing Eye, and is currently the director of the EDGE program in New Jersey, a employment readiness program for students.
2021-03-0744 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 23 - Executive Director at Blind Institute of Technology - Mike HessMike lost his site gradually from an early age do to macular degeneration. He spent two decades as a computer applications programmer, but then went on to start his own Executive Recruitement company for people with disabilities called Blind Institute of Technology.
2021-02-2833 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 22 - Computer Scientist - Director of Accessibility at SAS - Ed SummersEd lost his sight gradually due to retinitis pigmentosa. While there were times he struggled with his sight, he chose to ignore the problem throughout college and his early working life. Once he embraced his situation, that's when his career really took off.
2021-02-211h 03Careers for the BlindEpisode 21 - Director of the Office of Customer Accessibility at Fidelity - Jeff WisselJeff has been losing his side gradually due to retinitis pigmentosa. For most of his career he tried to hide his vision loss. Once he embraced his situation he found a renewed passion for his career, and is currently the Director of the Office of Customer Accessibility at Fidelity.
2021-02-0743 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 20 - Principal Product Delivery Manager at Spectrum - Jessica LoomerJessica attended the university of Arizona, and was pursuing a normal cited career path. At the age of 27 she lost the majority of her central vision to Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. She struggled for a short time as she adjusted to her vision loss, but once she embraced her situation her career took off.
2021-01-3135 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 19 - Chief Executive Officer - Dan BerlinIn January 2021 I had a conversation with Dan Berlin. Dan has been losing his site gradually his entire life. He struggled with letting people know that he had issues with his vision but was able to complete his undergraduate and masters degree in microbiology. He went on to have a successful career in corporate America, but ultimately followed his desire of owning his own business. With a business partner, and Dan as the chief executive officer, their company Rodelle went on to become a world leader and vanilla extract. Today, after having sold the company, Dan spends most of hi...
2021-01-2443 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 18 - Chief Inspiration Officer - David DeNotarisDavid lost his site at an early age you due to retinitis pigmentosa. By the age of 19 he had no usable vision. He completed his college degree and after working for a number of years went back and completed his masters degree as well. He is currently the chief inspiration officer for his company Sky's The Limit.
2020-12-3043 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 17 - University Professor - Dr. Joseph DonnellyDr. Joseph Donnelly lost the majority of his sight at an early age do to Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. As a visually impaired person in college he wasn't sure what career he would pursue. Joseph completed his undergraduate work and went on to his masters and doctorate program. He has spent the last 25 years as a professor at Montclair State University
2020-12-1239 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 16 - Executive Director of U.S.A.B.A. - Mark LucasMark is a sighted person, but he served as executive director for the United States Association of Blind athletes for 20 years. Mark shares his story of how he became the executive director of the U.S.A.B.A. and some of the remarkable feats that he’s witnessed blind and visually impaired people accomplish.
2020-12-0633 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 15 - Head of Sales for New York/New Jersey at Cigna - Kevin SzottKevin was declared legally blind from an early age, and has continued to lose vision throughout his life. He has been a strength coach, trained with the US Olympic team in Judo, but ultimately found his passion for sales. He is currently the Head of Sales for the New York/New Jersey region for Cigna.
2020-11-1457 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 14 - Inclusion and Collaboration Global Strategy Research Lead at Cisco - Mary FernandezMary lost her sight at a very early age. She considered many different career paths growing up. After having a few jobs during and after college, she decided to get her MBA and is currently the Inclusion and Collaboration Global Strategy Research Lead at Cisco.
2020-11-061h 00Careers for the BlindEpisode 13 - Industrial Organizational Psychologist - Dr. Susan D'MelloDr. Susan D'Mello has been legally blind from a young age as a result of Retinitis Pigmentosa. She knew by the time she was in high school that she wanted to be a Psychologist, and refined that dream in college when she discovered her passion for Industrial Organizational Psychology. She is now a Sr. Research Scientist at HumRRO.
2020-10-2554 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 12 - Director of Research at AFB, and Teacher - Dr. L. Penny RosenblumDr. L. Penny Rosenblum has been a visually impaired person her whole life. She initially started her career as a teacher, but later went back to school for her Ph.D. to focus on research. Today she is the Director of Research for the American Foundation for the Blind.
2020-10-1138 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 11 - Teacher Coach, Athlete, and Motivational Speaker - Rich RuffaloRich Ruffalo lost his sight due to Retinitis Pigmentosa over many years, and lost his remaining useable vision in his 30's. He always wanted to be a teacher and he wasn't going to let anything stop him from fulfilling his dreams. He ultimately became an award winning teacher, and paralympic gold medalist several times over. He has also shared his positive approach to life through his motivational speaking.
2020-10-0452 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 10 - Lawyer - T R E Legal Practice - Al EliaAl Lost his sight gradually due to Retinitis Pigmentosa. He started out as a Software Engineer, but once his vision finally failed him in his 30's, he decided to go to Law School for a career change.
2020-09-271h 01Careers for the BlindEpisode 9 - Mental Health Counselor - Anthony AndreottolaAnthony lost his sight to Retinitis Pigmentosa over roughly a 20 year period. it wasn't until he was in his 20's that a truck accident and eye injury, caused him to get an eye exam and be diagnosed. A career change was in order and he found his passion of helping others as a mental health counselor.
2020-09-2433 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 8 - Assistive Technology and Training - Business Owner - Sherlock WashingtonSherlock lost his sight gradually from a young age due to Retinitis Pigmentosa. He found a passion for computers and received a Computer Science degree from Ryder University. He struggled to find work at first, but ultimately excelled so much in the positions he held that he started his own company. He can be found at www.SWUnlimited.com
2020-09-161h 20Careers for the BlindEpisode 7 - Logistics Management Specialist - Evelyn ValdezEvelyn lost her sight to Retinitis Pigmentosa over several years starting in her late teens. She struggled with not knowing what was happening to her sight at first, but ultimately attended the Louisiana Center for the Blind, and became a Logistics Management Specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
2020-09-091h 27Careers for the BlindEpisode 6 supplement - Computer Programmer - John BaileyFollow up discussion with John Bailey. How he became a computer programmer.
2020-09-0519 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 6 - Computer Programmer - John BaileyJohn lost his sight gradually to Juvenile Macular Degeneration. Even though he didn't go to school for computer programming, his passion for computers motivated him to pursue a career with computers that evolved into computer programming. John shares with us that accepting reality and no longer pretending to be something your not, will enable you to start succeeding in all aspects of life.
2020-09-0259 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 5 - DOD - Section 508 Compliance Coordinator - AmeenahAmeenah lost her sight at a very early age, but her mother motivated her to never give up and pursue a fulfilling life that included gainful employment. Ameenah has held various jobs working with accessible technologies, and ultimately found her passion helping other blind people at the Department of Defense utilize those technologies to continue their careers.
2020-08-251h 33Careers for the BlindEpisode 4 - CEO and Chairman of Multinational CompaniesJean quickly rose through the ranks to become President of his company at the age of 39. He started losing his sight to Retinitis Pigmentosa at the age of 45. He shares his story of struggle and success of trying to maintain his CEO status, support a family, and doing it while losing his sight.
2020-08-0944 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 3 - Woodworker and Craftsman - George WurtzelGeorge Wurtzel is a woodworker and craftsman specializing in custom furniture, store displays, porch pillar restoration, architectural millwork replication, and art. He lost his sight to Retinitis Pigmentosa at an early age, but it hasn't slowed him down.
2020-08-091h 13Careers for the BlindEpisode 2 - Accessibility Manager at UHC - Ryan StrunkRyan lost his sight at an early age and by the time he was finished with college had no useable sight. He has been a teacher, accessibility manager, and does improv and Crossfit in his free time. He’s also the Minnesota Chapter President for the National Federation of the Blind.
2020-08-0948 minCareers for the BlindEpisode 1 - High School History Teacher - ScottScott is a High School History teacher who lost his sight to RP. He shares his experience of how he lost his sight over a 20 year period. After coming to grips with his situation, he found the motivation to go back to school and get his Masters degree to ultimately become a History teacher.
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