Nominated by Sue Daniels, Leader Dogs for the Blind “It is with great pleasure that we, the chief executive officers of Leader Dogs for the Blind and Guiding Eyes for the Blind, recommend Rod M. Haneline, vice president and chief…
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Mike Gilliam Awarded Excellence in Leadership 2019
Presented by Erika Petach, BVRS- Pittsburgh “Not only has Mike achieved tremendous success for the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind (SALB) during his tenure as CEO. He has also been a significant contributor to the field and a mentor…
Sharon Giovinazzo Awarded Roxann Mayros Champion Award
Presented by Lauren Branch, NewView Oklahoma “I respectfully nominate Sharon Giovinazzo for this year’s Roxanne Mayros Champion Award. I believe Sharon embodies the spirit of this award. I have known Sharon since her days as an employee of Central Association…
Bryan Bashin Awarded Excellence in Leadership Award 2019
Present by Sassy Outwater-Wright, MAB Community Services “The leaders who effect the most transformative change are those who, by their example, support the work of those around them, encourage exploration, and invite in diverse voices and topics of inclusion before,…
Take-Aways From the ELC in Atlanta
“There is lots of work to be done, and together we can do it.”
181 leaders in the blindness and low vision field attended VisionServe’s Executive Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia this past November. This figure sets a record high attendance for any of our conferences and included representatives from 75 VisionServe member organizations (61% of VisionServe’s total membership).
Executive Leadership Conference to Provide 100% Accessibility for Blind and Visually Impaired Attendees; Exciting Technology To Be Demonstrated
November 3 – 6, 2019 at the Georgian Terrace in Atlanta, GA
St. Louis, Missouri – September, 2019 – Over 220 national leaders will convene in Atlanta, Georgia this fall for discussions on the future of providing services to people who are blind or have low vision. With more than 26.9 million[1] American adults in the US and 226 million[2] more around the world living with blindness and low vision, and thousands more projected to join these ranks, this is an important national issue.
VisionServe Alliance Forms Aging & Vision Loss National Coalition
St. Louis, Missouri – August 7, 2019 – VisionServe Alliance announces it is spearheading the new Aging & Vision Loss National Coalition to tackle critical issues related to older people experiencing impaired sight as the result of age-related eye diseases. The coalition is comprised of 15 national, state, local, private and public agencies representing broad constituencies who will advocate for equal access and quality of life for older Americans with vision loss.
Web-based Referral System Launched in Florida, New Hampshire and Oklahoma
St. Louis, Missouri—February 20, 2019 – VisionServe Alliance has launched a pilot program of its new web-based patient referral system known as “VisionRefer!” The web-based referral system will help make referrals of low vision patients by their doctors to vision rehabilitation centers nationwide easy, fast, and HIPAA compliant. The goal is to make VisionRefer! available to every ophthalmologist in the country by year end and to increase referrals to VisionServe members.
Results of the 5th Biennial Compensation and Benefits Survey Now Available
St. Louis, Missouri – June 19, 2018 – In partnership with the National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and the National Association for the Employment of People Who Are Blind (NAEPB), VisionServe Alliance announces that the results of the 5th Biennial Compensation & Benefits Survey are now available to all participating members. This survey is the only comprehensive survey performed in the field for vision rehabilitation professionals, manufacturing positions, and executives.