Podcasts about my blind spot

In January 2006, fungal meningitis robbed Albert Rizzi of his sight, but not his vision. Refusing to let blindness slow him down, he immediately began learning how to navigate the world as a person who just happened to be blind. You learn how he founded My Blind Spot, a NYC based nonprofit providing digital accessibility and usability testing and remediation reporting services, promoting digital equity while advocating for universal design and development of digital platforms to ensure authentic inclusion of Ability as a minority group in both our social and corporate cultures.

In this introductory episode, you’ll meet Albert and Jonathan!  You’ll learn about the mission of the AccessAbility Works podcast and My Blind Spot, the non-profit that Albert created in response to challenges he faced after he lost his eyesight.

Tanner's spouse experienced postpartum depression due to the physical hardship. Tanner was doing his best to support his extended family, work and attend graduate school. This put a lot strain on their relationship. They even considered divorce. Tanner shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: -our most precious asset is time - when you're feeling negative, take a deep breath, reflect on what you've done and refocus - come to the table with a clear conscience - remember how much you love someone - the work is all worthwhile - you are not alone - we are human and we make mistakes - step up - take responsibility - let it go - get centered Tanner Gers is a US Paralympian in Track and Field, 2X National Cycling Champion, and the greatest hitter in Beep Baseball (baseball for the blind)! He is a TEDx speaker, author, Executive Director of My Blind Spot, and has been known to be seen hanging out at the White House! Tanner teaches people inspiring methods responsible for him becoming a professional athlete, US Paralympian, successful published author, and business owner. You will takeaway exactly how to achieve success in life quicker, influentially lead with purpose, and dominate as the Super Hero of your own life. https://tannergers.com/ https://twitter.com/tannergers?lang=en tags:  Tanner, Gers, paralympian, track, field, cycling, champion, baseball, TEDx, speaker, author, executive, director, My, Blind, Spot, business, owner, storiesthatempower.com, stories that empower, empowering stories, empowerment stories, stories of empowerment, stories of empowering others, self empowerment stories, stories empower, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, uplift, uplifting, upliftment, hope, light, Sean

From The Will To Change Podcast: Albert Rizzi, founder of My Blind Spot, a non-profit dedicated to accessibility, education, and advocacy, joins the program to discuss his own diversity of story of losing his sight in 2005 after developing meningitis. Albert shares the theoretical blind spots that can get in the way of progress. He also reveals why digital equity will ultimately benefit people of all abilities and discusses the business case for corporations to become more accessible.

Albert Rizzi, founder of My Blind Spot, a non-profit dedicated to accessibility, education, and advocacy, joins the program to discuss his own diversity of story of losing his sight in 2005 after developing meningitis. Albert shares the theoretical blind spots that can get in the way of progress. He also reveals why digital equity will ultimately benefit people of all abilities and discusses the business case for corporations to become more accessible.

After Tanner lost his eyesight, he was able to look inside himself and see his value and true potential. He believes that forgiveness allows us to break free from our past to create a new future. Tanner Gers has earned 4 degrees, published multiple books, started businesses, became a professional athlete, national champion in three sports, and is now a disability advocate, highly sought-after speaker, and Executive Director of My Blind Spot, a nonprofit who hires people of all abilities to test and remediate inaccessible websites and mobile apps. Here's the thing though. Tanner accomplished all of this after waking up in the hospital, at age 21, totally blind. As a disability advocate, Tanner has helped develop software so he and other blind individuals can independently access calculus equations, helped make the state of Arizona's job board accessible to users of assistive technology, and serves on the Arizona Governor's council Employment Committee for Blindness and Visual Impairment. Debated to be the greatest batter in the history of the National Beep Baseball Association as a 6-time NBBA World Series All-Star and 3-time MVP since 2008 (beepball is the adaptive version of baseball for the blind) (All track and field here) 2011 and 2012 US Paralympic Track and Field National Team Member, 2011 ParaPan American Games gold medalist and 2012 trials gold medalist in the long jump, 2012 US Paralympian in long jump and 4X100m relay, 2013 World Championship US Track and Field long jumper 2015 and 2016 National Champion in track cycling. His athletic career opened the doors for his professional speaking career, with programs delivered at companies, universities, and associations across the US, from the National Speakers Association National Headquarters, to Dartmouth College, SHRM, Wounded Warriors, Ford and Toyota. For Tanner, it isn't about adding up any number of achievements though. It's about embracing his life and living it to the fullest by helping others recognize and achieve their true potential, regardless of circumstance. http://tannergers.com/  Tanner@TannerGers.com 866-364-6421   tags:  stories that empower, stories, story, that, empower, storiesthatempower, podcast, hope, inspiration, inspire, inspiring, lift up, light, dark, motivate, motivation, motivating, Sean, Tanner, Gers, tannergers, tannergers.com, author, professional, athlete, national, champion, sports, disability, advocate, speaker, executive, director, my, blind, spot, nonprofit, myblindspot.org, remediate, inacessible, websites, mobile, apps, nbba, beepball, paralympic, paralympian  

Tanner has helped develop software so blind individuals can independently access calculus equations, serves on the Governors Council of Arizona for blindness and visual impairment, and as Executive director at My Blind Spot, Tanner Gers is improving quality of life for individuals with disabilities across the world. In addition to helping corporations make their online and mobile platforms accessible for users of assistive technology, creating employment opportunities for the disabled, and advocating for their civil rights, Tanner is a passionate professional speaker, authored 3 books, and regularly publishes content on his website, TannerGers.com. Hes also a US Paralympian, the greatest batter in the history of beep baseball, and rocks the mic on his self-help podcast YBS Your Blind Spot with Tanner Gers. For Tanner, it isnt about adding up any number of achievements though. Its about embracing his life and living it to the fullest by helping others recognize and achieve their true potential, regardless of circumstance. In the most inspiring interview to date, Tanner is a living, breathing example of what's possible when you don't take NO for an answer. After waking up bling from a traumatic car wreck as a "bag of bones", he had a choice. With the inspiration from his father, Tanner set out to change the world. And he sure has!

In this episode CBT would like to feature EmploymentLink 2013: Insights into Hiring and Retaining People with Disabilities Thursday, 2 May 2013, Ed Roberts Campus, Berkeley CA 94703 Co-hosted by Adaptive Technology Services and Sterling Adaptives, EmploymentLINK is an annual one day educational seminar for employers, disability employment professionals, and leaders. EmploymentLink will provide employers with new insights into the full potential of employees with disabilities and will provide opportunities to explore and better understand strategies and resources to empower employers to retain the skills of experienced employees who may have developed a disability that is impacting their performance and productivity. Interact with employment and HR professionals. Hear from businesses who explain how hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities positively impacts their bottom line. Learn from software developers who are working to make their products accessible. Meet technology manufacturers and service providers that support this community. Speakers include representatives from Intuit, Inc., and "My Blind Spot" To ask a question or reserve your space contact: Chrissy Dodds: CDodds@AdaptiveTec.com Lesley Ann Gibbons: Lesley@SterlingAdaptives.com

In this episode CBT would like to feature EmploymentLink 2013: Insights into Hiring and Retaining People with Disabilities Thursday, 2 May 2013, Ed Roberts Campus, Berkeley CA 94703 Co-hosted by Adaptive Technology Services and Sterling Adaptives, EmploymentLINK is an annual one day educational seminar for employers, disability employment professionals, and leaders. EmploymentLink will provide employers with new insights into the full potential of employees with disabilities and will provide opportunities to explore and better understand strategies and resources to empower employers to retain the skills of experienced employees who may have developed a disability that is impacting their performance and productivity. Interact with employment and HR professionals. Hear from businesses who explain how hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities positively impacts their bottom line. Learn from software developers who are working to make their products accessible. Meet technology manufacturers and service providers that support this community. Speakers include representatives from Intuit, Inc., and "My Blind Spot" To ask a question or reserve your space contact: Chrissy Dodds: CDodds@AdaptiveTec.com Lesley Ann Gibbons: Lesley@SterlingAdaptives.com