VisionServe Alliance and The Ohio State University College of Optometry provide groundbreaking data on the rate of blindness and low vision among people over 65. VisionServe Alliance (VSA) and The Ohio State University College of Optometry partnered a project to…
Author: Samantha Burfiend
Meet Kevin O’Connor: VSA Executive Leadership Conference 2022 Master of Ceremonies!
Click here to listen to Kevin O’Connor on the Voices of Vision Leaders Podcast Meet Kevin O’Connor, the Master of Ceremonies for our Executive Leadership Conference (VSAELC) 2022. Kevin is a professor at Loyola University in Chicago and a professional…
Education Department Launches Historic Real Pay for Real Jobs Initiative for People with Disabilities
The following is a press release sent on behalf of the United States Department of Education. States eligible to compete for Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment Grants totaling $167 million FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2022 Today, the U.S.…
Meet Gidget Hopf: A VSA Executive Leadership Conference 2022 Speaker
Meet Dr. Gidget Hopf, one of our inspiring speakers for our Executive Leadership Conference (VSAELC) 2022. Before retiring in 2020, Dr. Gidget Hopf served as President and CEO of Goodwill of the Finger Lakes for 34 years. She earned her…
Meet Justice Shorter: A VSA Executive Leadership Conference 2022 Keynote Speaker
Click here to listen to Justice Shorter on the Voices of Vision Leaders Podcast Disclaimer: Justice spoke to us independent of any specific organizational affiliation. As such, all opinions and comments are her own. Meet Justice Shorter, one of our…
Meet Dana Draa: A VSA Executive Leadership Conference 2022 Speaker
Meet Dana Draa, one of VSA’s inspiring speakers for our Executive Leadership Conference (VSAELC) 2022. Dana is the Chief Program Officer for Metrolina Association for the Blind, Inc. (MAB), which provides services for blind and visually impaired people in Charlotte,…
Meet John Samuel: A VSA Executive Leadership Conference 2022 Keynote Speaker
Click here to listen to John Samuel on the Voices of Vision Leaders Podcast Meet John Samuel, one of our inspiring keynote speakers for our Executive Leadership Conference (VSAELC) 2022. John is the co-founder and CEO of Ablr 360, which…
Voice of Vision Leaders: Hall of Fame 2022
Listen to the Voice of Vision Leaders Hall of Fame Podcast Voices of Vision Leaders is back with former and current board members of the Hall of Fame of Leaders and Legends in the Blindness Field. Bill Weiner, Jim Deremeik,…
Meet Sherry Walker-Cowart: A VSA Executive Leadership Conference 2022 Keynote Speaker
Meet Sherry Walker-Cowart, one of our inspiring keynote speakers for our Executive Leadership Conference (VSAELC) 2022. Sherry is the Senior Consultant for Ramerman Leadership Group, a team of certified professional consultants and coaches who provide leadership development and executive coaching for…
5 Reasons to Attend the VisionServe Alliance Executive Leadership Conference
The 2022 VisionServe Alliance Executive Leadership Conference is just a few months away! To prepare those registered and encourage those who have yet to sign up, here are 5 reasons this conference is not one to be missed! In-Person Networking…
Cleanlogic’s Inspiration Foundation Supports 4 VSA Members Through Assistive Technology Grants
The Inspiration Foundation awarded 4 VisionServe Alliance members Assistive Technology Grants of up to $1,500 to help them keep their technology classrooms and remote training sessions up to date. The recipients used this funding to purchase various equipment, including braille…
Meet Mary Pat Knight: A VSA Executive Leadership Conference 2022 Keynote Speaker
Meet Mary Pat Knight, one of our inspiring keynote speakers for our Executive Leadership Conference (VSAELC) 2022. Mary Pat is the CEO and Founder of Leaders Inspired, a global training and development firm dedicated to personal and leadership transformation. Her career…