Voices of Vision Leaders

Jane is a VisionServe Alliance conference keynote and in this podcast shares insights and actionable strategies to help leaders engage in effective networking leadership practices. Jane Wei-Skillern wrote the book on non-profit network leadership and is a SeniorFellow at the Center for Social Sector Leadership at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/visionserve-alliance/message

In this episode, John Ramerman, CEO of the Ramerman Leadership Group, and Lee Nasehi, CEO of VisionServe Alliance, discuss the importance and benefits of Executive Leadership Coaching. John and Lee also discuss their joint program that offers individual coaching sessions, plus group sessions with leaders in the vision loss field. Learn more about this program at visionservealliance.org/executive-leadership-coaching/ About Ramerman Leadership Group & John Ramerman Ramerman Leadership Group assists clients locally, nationally, and internationally in various business and organizational categories, including non-profit, advertising, healthcare, education, engineering, architecture, manufacturing, high-tech, and professional services. Learn more at ⁠ramermanleadershipgroup.com⁠ As CEO, John's work is results-oriented and designed to create significant value for his clients. John has personally experienced coaching as a catalyst for transforming individuals, teams, organizations, and communities. John provides executive coaching, organization design, team development, culture building, presentation skills, transformational mediation, experiential workshop design, and strategic planning. John is a core faculty member for the prominent Leadership Coaching Certificate Program in partnership with the University of Rochester. John has a Master's in Organization Development from Pepperdine University. About VisionServe Alliance & Lee Nasehi VisionServe Alliance (VSA) leads a powerful alliance that enhances the overall health of the vision loss industry by addressing strategic issues most impacting the field and people facing blindness and vision loss. VSA cultivates industry leadership at the highest levels, strengthens the vision loss field through enhanced management systems, innovation, and shared industry best practices, and helps member organizations increase capacity-building and sustainability. Learn more at ⁠VisionServeAlliance.org⁠ Lee Nasehi has been President & CEO of VisionServe Alliance since 2019 and is considered a visionary, consensus builder, and nationally recognized leader in vision-specific rehabilitation and employment for people with blindness and low vision. Lee previously served as President & CEO of Lighthouse Central Florida and Lighthouse Works, and managed Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs in the Florida Panhandle, following a decade in the administration of Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Programming in Central Florida. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/visionserve-alliance/message

Lance Robertson is the Director of Healthcare at Guidehouse, and past 5th US Assistant Secretary for Aging and Administrator of the HHS Administration for Community Living. During this podcast we address some of the strategic challenges facing the vision loss field, and frame the Strategic Discussion at our CEO Summit “Leveraging Collective Impact through Public Policy”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/visionserve-alliance/message

Jamie notter, leadership and organization culture expert, shares insights on enhancing your organization's culture. Jamie also hosts a half-day session at VisionServe Alliance's 2023 "Celebrating Innovation" CEO Summit. Learn more about Jamie Notter at jamienotter.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

In this episode, Kelli Vrla addresses the importance of innovation for leaders and discusses some of the leadership strategies that she will share with attendees of VisionServe Alliance's CEO Summit. Learn more at visionservealliance.org/conferences/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

This episode, we speak with Dan Spoone and Clark Rachfal from the American Council of the Blind (ACB) to discuss the importance of accessibility in regards to Covid-19 testing kits and online medical portals. Recently, the Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human Services issued guidance on nondiscrimination in telehealth, which can be found here: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/07/29/hhs-and-doj-issue-guidance-on-nondiscrimination-in-telehealth-the-week-of-the-32nd-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-ada.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

The Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act is a Bill that aims to strengthen the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to improve results for deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind children. On this episode of Voices of Vision Leaders, we are joined by the architect of the Bill, Mark Richert, as well as Dr. Bernadette Kappen and Libby Murphy to explain the importance of the Bill in the blind and visually impaired communities and what you can do to support it. To learn more about the Bill, visit cogswellmacyact.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

If you were unable to attend this year's Executive Leadership Conference, or want to relive it again, Lee Nasehi is here to recap of some of the Conference's highlights in the newest episode of Voices of Vision Leaders! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

This episode, Lee Nasehi and several guests preview the initial findings of the Big Data Project. The Big Data Project is a collaborative effort with the Ohio State University to analyze data on people 65+ living with visual impairments. The findings will be released on April 4th at VisionServe Alliance's Executive Leadership Conference. Lee's guests on today's episode include: Lauren Branch - VisionServe Alliance Chairperson of the Board and President & CEO of New View Oklahoma. Dr. Dean VanNasdale - Associate Professor with The Ohio State University. Dr. John Crews - Visionary for the Big Data Project. Former Lead Scientist with the Disability and Health Team in the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We sit down with the leadership coach, consultant, and speaker, Kevin O'Connor, to discuss his life and career working within the visually impaired community. Additionally, we talk about what attendees can expect at VisionServe Alliance's 2022 Executive Leadership Conference, for which Kevin will present as the Master of Ceremonies. The Conference takes place on April 3-6, 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We sit down with the National Disaster Protection Advisor for the National Disability Rights Network, Justice Shorter, to discuss her work as a Disability Justice Advocate, Black Disabled Lives Matter amplifier, and National Expert on disability inclusive disaster protections. Justice will be joining us at VisionServe Alliance's Executive Leadership Conference in April as a keynote speaker on "Power Moves: Transforming Leadership by Centering Marginalized Communities." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We sit down with John Samuel, Co-Founder and CEO of Ablr 360, to discuss his life journey to creating more accessible workplaces for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. John will be joining us at VisionServe Alliance's Executive Leadership Conference in April as a keynote speaker on "The Idea of Belonging in a Diverse World." Register now at https://visionservealliance.org/conferences/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

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, and Mark Richert discuss the history and importance of the Hall of Fame, as well as how to nominate for this year's inductees. https://sites.aph.org/hall/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We sit down with Writer, Speaker, and Executive Coach Marc Pittman, CSP, author of The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be. Marc opens our eyes to the diverse word of leader and how doubt plays a role in our management and leader of our organizations. www.fundraisingcoach.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

Survey results, upcoming data, and what's to come from this important research with Penny Rosenblum, Director of Research, and Kirk Adams, President, and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind. www.afb.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We sit down with Tai Tomasi, Director, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion at the America Printing House for the Blind (APH) to talk about her upcoming keynote at the VSA Executive Leadership Conference. Join us at the VSAELC 2021. Register now at www.vsaelc.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We are joined by Kevin O'Connor, CSP, LCPC, LMFT, CCMHC, AAPL/ACHE, keynote speaker at our upcoming Executive Leadership Conference (VSAELC). Kevin gives us a peek into his keynote and to create belonging and togetherness, especially after this crazy year of being apart. Register to attend Kevin's session and so much more at www.vsaelc.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We speak with Jonathon Lucus, Senior Director of Workforce Development at NIB and the NIB National Social Business Enterprise, NSITE. This new initiative by the National Industries for the Blind (NSITE) provides a continuum of employment services that connect employers with talented, dedicated people who are blind, visually impaired, and/or veterans to meet their workforce needs. Check them out today at www.nsite.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We sit down with Lighthouse Guild International President and CEO, Dr. Cal Roberts to discuss their new focus in technology and how to get ophthalmologists to refer their clients. Dr. Roberts shares about their upcoming new smart home and assistive technology center. www.lighthouseguild.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We are joined by Bob Kodzis, Flight of Ideas, a keynote speaker at the Executive Leadership Conference. Bob shares a deeper look at his session Ready For Anything with use. He focuses on how change should be an invited guest we welcome when it comes rather than an intruder that we attempt to fight off and delay. www.flightofideas.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We are joined by Teri Yanovitch, author and former Disney Institute speaker to talk about her upcoming keynote session at the Executive Leadership Conference (VSAELC). She shares how to delight your clients and add "wow" moments to your organization that keep people coming back, donating, and volunteering. www.vsaelc.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We are joined by Mark Freid, founder of Think Creative Inc. to discuss the importance of sharing your story adn keeping your values at the center of your brand. Get a taste of Mark's upcoming keynote session at the Executive Leadership Conference (VSAELC). Register to attend today. vsaelc.dryfta.com/ www.thinkcreativeinc.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We are joined by the upcoming VSAELC keynote speaker, Claudia Virga, Founder of The CHAT System to talk about how this communication system can help leaders network and connect in an increasingly virtual world. Don't forget to register for the Executive Leadership Conference at VSAELC.com www.thechatsystem.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We are joined by Michael and Lynne Golder of the Blind and Beyond Radio Show to talk about how their show is helping bridge the gap between the sighted and blindness communities. Listen to their radio show Sundays at 7 pm EST. Just say "Alex, play WOKB 1680". www.blindandbeyondradioshow.org. tunein.com/radio/WOKB-1680-s23142/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We are joined by Billy Henry, President, and Founder of the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes. We talk to Billy about his story, how he came to found NWABA at 15 YEARS OLD, and how their organization has pivoted during the pandemic. Hear the good being done in the North West and how this young leader has grown his organization from a small start-up to providing across multiple states. www.NWABA.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We are joined by Lou Ann Black Deputy Executive Director Blindness Initiatives at NFB and Clark Rachfal, at ACB to discuss voting with a disability. Guest host Paul Schroeder, Senior Public Policy Advocate at VisionServe Alliance. Election Assistance Commission round table discussion on accessible voting during the COVID: https://www.eac.gov/roundup-and-review-virtual-roundtable-assist-voters-disabilities-and-election-officials Blind Voter's Guide, Blind Voter Registration Drive Guide, Accessible Vote-By-Mail Toolkit available, the blind voter experience video, and other resources: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/national-center-nonvisual-election-3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We are joined by Jennifer Sheehy, Deputy Assistant Secretary leading the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), U.S. Department of Labor. The mission of ODEP is to develop policy that increases job opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities. Staring guest Host Paul Schoeder. ODEP: www.DOL.gov/odep SAW/RTW: www.dol.gov/odep/topics/SAW-RTW/research-publications.htm RETAIN https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/SAW-RTW/how-to-apply.htm NILG: https://www.nationalilg.org/ EARN: AskEARN.org JAN: AskJAN.org PEAT: PEATWorks.org ADA 30th Anniversary: www.DOL.gov/ada30 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We sit down with Mark Lucas, Executive Directors of USABA to see how blind athletes and fitness programs are being affected during COVID 19. Are you a part of a fitness program as an individual with a visual impairment? Are you offering a fitness or health program at your organization? Share it with us at info@visionservealliance.org or on our social media pages: @VisionServeAlliance @VisionServeA . View resources on Blind fitness programs: bit.ly/vvlfitnessprogram www.usaba.org mlucas@usaba.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We are joined by Sandy Merrill, Chairmen of the Council of US Dog Guide Schools (CUSDOGS), and CEO of Guide Dogs of Texas as well as David Locklin, Director of Programs at Leader Dogs for the Blind. We speak about the difficulties of guide dog training during COVID, new initiatives for training users from a distance, and the latest priorities in the guide dog community. www.leaderdog.org www.guidedogsoftexas.org Share your voice. Request a topic or to join our show at info@visionservealliance.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We sit down with Miami Lighthouse for the Blind President & CEO, Virginia Jacko, and Director of Technology, Bill Rivera to talk about their distance learning platform and how they are adapting during the pandemic. We talk about the importance of accessible learning now more than ever while so many are learning from home. www.miamilighthouse.org Have a topic you want to hear or discuss? Send us a request at info@visionservealliance.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

Executive Pathways Series: Navigating the Return to the Workplace: bit.ly/ExecutivePathwaysseries Spiel & Steal: https://bit.ly/spielsteal State of Vision rehabilitation in the Age of COVID-19: bit.ly/stateofvisionrehab --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We are joined by Dr. Elly Du Pre, DPA, Consultant to AER, and Executive Director of Flordia Associations for the Blind (Florida ASB). We talk about the value of accreditation and living independently with a visual impairment. Dr. Dup Pre shares how she got started working in the blindness and low vision field. www.aerbvi.org www.beyondvisionloss.org Have a topic you want to hear or discuss? Send us request at info@visionservealliance.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

Earl intervention, virtual teaching from home, providing in multiple states, and caring for children during COVID-19. We speak with Diane Nelson, Executive Director of Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS) to hear how she is meeting the needs of her community in Kentucky and Indiana for children with visual impairments. If you are interested in donating to VIPS, you can text "vips" to 56651. VIPS Website: www.vips.org/ VIPS Virtual Gala & Auction: www.cbo.io/bidapp/index.php?slug=vips Line Lofts: www.indyeast.org/1815-2/ Have a topic you want to hear or discuss? Send us request at info@visionservealliance.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We are joined by Mark Richert, Interim Executive Director of AER. Mark shares the unique position of stepping into an executive role right before a global pandemic and how AER is trying to pivot and maintain in the new normal. AER Website: www.AERBVI.org Have a topic you want to hear or discuss? Share your voice by sending us a request at info@visionservealliance.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We are joined by Courtney Plotner, President & CEO of the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVISC). We talk about EOS, Entrepreneurial Operating System, and how it has prepared ABVISC to weather the storm of a crisis. We offer EOS implementation to all VSA members. Learn more and schedule a 90 min meeting to discuss your business on our website: www.visionservealliance.org/consulting/ EOS worldwide: https://www.eosworldwide.com/ Share your voice! Have a topic you want to hear or discuss? Send us a request at info@visionservealliance.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We are joined by Sharon Giovinazzo, Executive Director of World Services for the Blind to hear what they doing to help train the workforce of tomorrow through their vocational training services. Hear how COVID-19 has affected their residential campus and how they are keeping it light amongst a pandemic. World Services for the Blind: www.wsblind.org/ Have a topic you want to hear or discuss? Share your voice by sending us a request at info@visionservealliance.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We are joined by Sara Brown, Director of Governmental Affairs at Prevent Blindness to hear what they doing to advocate for nonprofits serving people who are blind and visually impaired and their constituents. Hear about the Congressional Vision Caucus (CVC), a bipartisan coalition of Congressional Members dedicated to strengthening and stimulating a national dialogue and policy on vision-related problems and disabilities. Prevent Blindness was instrumental in the initial formation of the caucus and works closely with its members today. Congressional Vision Caucus: www.preventblindness.org/congressional-vision-caucus Prevent Blindness: www.preventblindness.org/ Have a topic you want to hear or discuss? Share your voice by sending us a request at info@visionservealliance.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We talk about blindness education, employment of people who are visually impaired, and digital resources during COIVD-19. We are joined by the American Foundation for the Blind President and CEO, Kirk Adams to hear what AFB is doing to provide support to the blindness field with their digital leadership conference. "[during trying times]... get centered on your values and set a daily intention around living your values. Our values are learning, collaboration, innovation, and excellence...and you don't do any of these things by yourself. " - Kirk Adams AFB COVID-19 Resources: bit.ly/afbcovid AFB virtual Leadership Conference: bit.ly/virtualafblc Have a topic you want to hear or discuss? Share your voice by sending us a request at info@visionservealliance.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We are joined by Eric Bridges of the American Council of the Blind to discuss working from home and working WITH the community, not FOR the community of people who are blind or visually impaired. We get a unique prescriptive from a membership organization on how COVID-19 has affected them proving services. To learn more about ACB, becoming a member, and to see how you can get involved, visit their website at acb.org.  Have a topic you want to hear or discuss? Send us a request at info@visionservealliance.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

How has your organization been affected by COVID-19? How are you adjusting to a "new normal"? Share your voice with the Voices of Vision Leaders podcast. Do you have a topic your dying to hear about? Do you want to come on the show as a guest? We want to know whats on your mind and share it with our listeners. Send us a request at info@visionservealliance.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We speak with NOAH Executive Director, Mike McGowan on how he is providing electronic & virtual services to his community throughout the Unites States. We discuss the International efforts NOAH is taking to bring communities from around the world together to improve the lives of people living albinism and hypo-pigmentation . See how you can get involved with NOAH at www.albinism.org  We want to hear from you! Want to hear on a particular topic? Want to join as a guest speaker? Send us a request at info@visionservealliance.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

We speak with Joe Bogart, Executive Director of the Blinded Veterans Association on how he is serving people with visual impairments that have served out country. We speak on a number of legislative bills, and how the COVID-19 Virus is effecting veterans in the blindness community. #VVL #VoicesOfVisionLeaders We want to hear from you! Want to hear on a particular topic? Want to join as a guest speaker? Send us a request at info@visionservealliance.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

Lee is joined by Paul Schroeder, VisionServe Alliances newest team member. We learn about Paul's background in advocacy, how he got into the game, and why public policy is so important to him. As VSA begins to take a larger role in public policy issues, we start to examine what is a priority for people living with blindness and visual impairment. #VVL #VoicesOfVisionLeaders We want to hear from you! Want to hear on a particular topic? Want to join as a guest speaker? Send us a request at info@visionservealliance.org.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

Many of you have had fundraising events and conferences that have been canceled or are under the threat of being canceled. We too have been dealing with these new circumstances with the CEO Summit in April. We all have questions about how to handle event planning in light of COVID-19. Listen now to the special edition of Voices of Vision Leaders Podcast to help address some of these concerns. We are joined by Patty Richbourg, Senior Director of Global Accounts and Jill Slater, Managing Director with HelmsBriscoe, a professional event planning consulting firm. Together between them they have decades of experience working in the hospitality and meetings industry. They share their experiences as event coordinators during this public health threat and answer your questions on event cancellation and contingency planning. Groups.io Digital Forum: https://groups.io/g/visionservealliance Crisis Management Guide: https://drive.google.com/open?id=14UA3_Y03kiQx7AWVJZoMIkQ8KVBPxUA6  Emergency Plan Template: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VrzzVNrUofk3W0qhGooG8sgV53QK4q4z/view?usp=sharing  Surviving a Crisis for the Nonprofit (Book): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CT5wpMqMAoKHNTbwN_d0wiSfq5ViXSvn/view?usp=sharing Have a topic you want to hear about? Want to join us as a guest speaker?. Send us a request at info@visionservealliance.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

I'm sure many of you have questions about how to handle event planning in light of COVID-19. Tune in Friday 3/20 for a special podcast on Event Cancellation and Contingency Planning. We will be joined by Patty Richbourg, Senior Director of Global Accounts and Jill Slater, Managing Director with Helmsbirscoe, a professional event planning consulting firm. Together between them they have decades of experience working in the hospitality and meetings industry. They will share their experience as event coordinators during this public health threat and answer your questions on event cancellation and contingency planning. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

Listen to VisionServe Alliance's first podcast as we speak with Jane Wei-Skillern, Senior Fellow at The Center for Social Sector Leadership, UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. Lee Nasehi sits down to discuss "Network Leadership" with Jane and how collaboration helps grow the mission, not just the organization. Want to hear more on networking leadership? Jane will be a keynote speaker at our CEO Summit April 26-29 in Albuquerque, NM. Register now! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message