Today is Monday, April 27, 2020, which would have been our first full day together in Albuquerque, New Mexico for our CEO-Focused Summit. I was feeling sentimental over the weekend – grieving for what might have been. View the photos from…
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Resilience and Responsiveness in a Time of Unprecedented Challenge
Author: Paul Schroeder, April 8, 2020
Across the US, businesses, and agencies, and the communities and individuals they serve are struggling in countless ways to maintain well-being – physical, mental and economic. And, our political leaders are also struggling, with limited resources and levers to provide assistance and guidance. Recently enacted legislation has certainly helped and most agree that more action will be needed. In light of these unprecedented times, making our voices heard, on behalf of those we serve, those we employ and those we care for is more challenging than ever. Over the next several issues of Enews, we will try to keep you informed of developments and action needed regarding policy advocacy and provide resources here and on the website. Read on to see current threats to education, accessibility, and voting rights.
David Ekin Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Dave was the President of the Board of the National Council of Private Agencies for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCPABVI) from 2001-2004 . Back then NCPABVI was a loosy-goosy volunteer led organization, so whoever was President of the Board also…
Rod Haneline Receives Excellence in Managerial Leadership Award 2019
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…
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…