Author: Stephanie Conrad

Understanding the Earnings Cliff: How Employers Can Support Blind Employees on Social Security

Many blind employees who receive Social Security benefits face a significant financial barrier known as the earnings cliff—a point at which earning even a small amount above a certain threshold can result in the sudden loss of benefits, leaving them…
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A Deeper Dive into Leadership and Igniting Change

Join us in conversation with Lee Nasehi, Jason Eckert and our keynote speaker and facilitator for 2025’s upcoming Leadership Conference: Executive Coach, Facilitator, Trainer and Speaker, Colin T. McLetchie (www.fivewaysforward.com). Colin will introduce us to the principles of the Leadership…
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Steps for Success – How to Create Accessible Work Environments

Moderator: Denise Jess – Executive Director at Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired & Chair of VSA’s Committee Presenters: Arielle Silverman – Director of Research at AFB Kim Casey – Director of Accessibility at Ablr360 Bruce Sexton –…
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Coalition Building for Nondriver Transportation Access

In the United States, nearly one-third of people are nondrivers. While some people choose not to drive, many are not able to do so due to disability, age, income, immigration status, revocation of license or other reasons. Nondrivers are dependent…
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Reducing Turnover with a Stronger Culture

The median voluntary turnover rate among nonprofits is currently 13%. This affects companies greatly, costing them losses in productivity, knowledge/skills, and unrealized potential. Author and well-known presenter, Jamie Notter, who spoke about creating a culture of innovation at our conference…
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Strengthening Leaders, Teams & Organizations

Join Lee Nasehi to explore the benefits of VisionServe Alliance’s powerful executive leadership programs, resources, and tools, including Executive Leadership Coaching, the System and Soul Operations Framework, The Leadership Challenge, and more. Successful organizations have clear, consistent, comprehensive operating systems…
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Study in Philanthropy with Bank of America

Be among the first to hear the findings of the 2021 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy, which will illuminate many expressions of generosity by affluent Americans. -What are the trends in giving and volunteering among America’s affluent households? -What…
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Serving Your Low Vision Patients—Low Tech to High Tech #Lunch&Learn #Vispero

In this webinar, Vispero covers three key product areas in the field of low vision: We’ll discuss the features and benefits, as well as the overall value proposition to your organization or practice. -Schweizer iMobil Handheld Magnifier – innovative and…
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