Best Krystal Allen Podcasts (2025)

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AFB Possibilities #3 -- A Conversation with Krystal Allen of EyesLikeMine 38:59

2M ago38:59

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Spring has sprung, and so has a new season for the AFB Possibilities Podcast. As we kick-off this season, we’ll be focusing in on AFB’s Award winning documentary film Possibilities, which presents an authentic portrayal of life today for people who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. The film was awarded this past weekend the Broader Vision D…

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AFB Possibilities #2 -- A Deep Dive on Audio Description 1:19:41

5M ago1:19:41

1:19:41

In this episode, your host Melody Goodspeed sits down with the audio description team for the AFB documentary film Possibilities (2024). She’s joined by AD producer Roy Samuelson, AD writer Colleen Connor, AD QC specialist Serina Gilbert,AD performer Sautana Howery, and AD writer Bridget Melton. The team shares the unique approach they took toward …

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AFB Possibilities #1 -- Smart Giving with Ted Francavilla and Liz Updike 41:34

6M ago41:34

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Welcome to the AFB Possibilities Podcast. In this first episode of the newly rebranded podcast from the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), we wanted to share with you a special interview during this season of giving with AFB trustee Ted Francavilla and financial advisor Liz Updike. The AFB Possibilities Podcast is a production of the American…

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Inform & Connect S4, E6 - Petr Kucheryavyy Returns 48:35

1+ y ago48:35

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Welcome to another episode of the Inform & Connect Podcast, a production of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). In this episode, AFB’s Melody Goodspeed and Tony Stephens catch up with Spectrum’s Petr Kucheryavyy, who provides a breakdown of what’s new with SpectrumAccess and exciting news on the horizon for consumers of audio described con…

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S4E5 - Inform & Connect, season 4, Episode 5 -- An Interview with Andrew Leland 51:42

1+ y ago51:42

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https://www.andrewleland.orgIn this episode of the Inform & Connect podcast, Melody and Tony welcome Andrew Leland, author of the recently released book The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight, available through Penguin/Random House. Leland’s book, which is part memoir and part cultural breakdown of blindness throughout history, shar…

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Inform & Connect, Season 4, Episode 4 -- A conversation with Chef Jordan Thomas of the Twisted Tomato Pizzeria. 42:30

2y ago42:30

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In this episode of AFB’s Inform & Connect, Melody and Tony talk with Jordan Thomas, who runs the Twisted Tomato pizzeria in Del Ray Beach, Florida. Jordan shares his experience of going blind after serving ten years as a fire fighter in northeast Pennsylvania, and how his plot twist of loosing his sight would eventually lead him to the sunshine sta…

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Inform & Connect Season 4 episode 3 -- A Conversation with AFB Trustee and Parent Innovator Victoria Watts 44:21

2y ago44:21

44:21

Welcome to the latest episode of the Inform & Connect podcast, a production of the American Foundation for the Blind. In this episode, we talk with new AFB Trustee Victoria Watts. Victoria is a mother of four children, her youngest a seven-year-old boy who is blind. Victoria shares her journey with her son, and the mission that followed to make the…

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Inform & Connect Season 4, Episode 2 -- A Conversation with AFB President & CEO Eric Bridges 34:54

2y ago34:54

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Welcome to another episode of the Inform & Connect podcast, a production of the American Foundation for the Blind. In this episode, our host Melody Goodspeed is joined by AFB’s Tony Stephens as they have a sit-down conversation with AFB’s new President & CEO Eric Bridges. Eric shares his personal experience with vision loss as a child, the paths in…

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S4E1 - 04/28/2023 Inform & Connect Season 4, Episode 1 - Timothy Breitenfeld, JPMorgan Chase Software Engineer and Accessibility Advocate 30:36

2y ago30:36

30:36

Welcome back to a new season of the Inform & Connect podcast. In this episode, AFB’s Melody Goodspeed speaks with Timothy Breitenfeldt, who is nearly completely blind. Timothy graduated with his Bachelors in Computer Science in 2019. He has been working at JPMorgan Chase for 2 years as a software engineer, and helps manage applications that support…

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Inform & Connect Season 3: Jim Stovall 34:44

3y ago34:44

34:44

Jim Stovall has been a National Olympic weightlifting champion, a successful investment broker, president of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought-after author and platform speaker. He is the author of more than 50 books, including the bestseller, The Ultimate Gift, also a major motion picture from 20th Century Fo…

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Inform & Connect Season 3: Ishan Jha, CEO, VIP World Services 29:01

3y ago29:01

29:01

Ishan is the founder and CEO of VIP World Services, where they design innovative accessible solutions for corporates to cater to the needs of Visually Impaired People (VIP). He is a Service Designer with 10+ years of experiences in multi-national companies, healthcare organizations, government bodies, and startups, leveraging professional, creative…

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Inform & Connect Season Three: Clarke Reynolds 31:26

3+ y ago31:26

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This episode of Inform & Connect features Clarke Reynolds, a UK-based visual artist who uses sound and touch to bring his art to life for people who are blind or visually impaired. Clarke knew from a young age that his calling was to be an artist. At age four, he started losing sight in his right eye, and hospital treatments did little to help. He …

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Inform & Connect Season 3: Nefertiti Matos Olivares, Accessible Culture, Transit, and Tech Advocate 35:44

3+ y ago35:44

35:44

Inform & Connect continues with Nefertiti Matos Olivares, a fervent advocate for accessible culture, transit, tech, and personal fitness. Nefertiti currently works as an Assistive Technology Trainer for the New York Public Library’s Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, where she provides one-on-one technology coaching, creates programm…

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S3E3 - Inform & Connect Season 3: Ron Brooks 35:23

3+ y ago35:23

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Ron Brooks is totally blind and a writer, speaker, entrepreneur and evangelist for the transformation of mobility for people with disabilities. In this episode, Ron discusses employment and transportation barriers, as well as his own entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. A graduate of the School of Public and Environme…

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Inform & Connect Season 3: Neva Fairchild, AFB National Aging and Vision Loss Specialist 47:07

3+ y ago47:07

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Neva has over 20 years of professional experience in the field of vision loss and a lifetime of experience living with low vision. She was diagnosed at an early age with Cone Rod Degeneration, a rare genetic eye condition. Neva is a vital part of AFB's Aging Initiative team, which involves the research and public policy needs of people experiencing…

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Inform & Connect Season Three: Paul Schroeder, Vice President, Government and Community Affairs, American Printing House for the Blind 38:39

3+ y ago38:39

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Season 3 of Inform & Connect continues with Paul Schroeder, Vice President, Government and Community Affairs, American Printing House for the Blind. In his role, Paul serves as a key advisor on matters pertaining to all government activities at APH, including educating U.S. Congress members by raising awareness of the unique learning needs of peopl…

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Inform & Connect Season Three: Carl Augusto, President Emeritus of AFB 30:15

3+ y ago30:15

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Season 3 of Inform & Connect kicks off with a conversation with Carl Augusto, President Emeritus of AFB. Carl served as president and CEO of AFB for 25 years—one quarter of the organization’s 100-year history. Under Carl’s leadership, AFB forged numerous strategic partnerships and alliances within the vision loss community and beyond to address cri…

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God's reality 15:01

3+ y ago15:01

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Choose today to begin living life steeped in God's reality

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Press through the pressure 14:16

3+ y ago14:16

14:16

We have to purpose within ourselves to press through the pressure

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Praising God is not about your feelings. 14:08

3+ y ago14:08

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Don't let your praise be connected to how you feel. Praise God because HE IS AMAZING

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The creator defines HIS creation 13:43

3+ y ago13:43

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Allow God to define you

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Submission 12:24

3+ y ago12:24

12:24

Are you ready to submit and live a Holy Spirit led life?

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Battlefield Scriptures 11:53

3+ y ago11:53

11:53

Scriptures ready in the arsenal to defeat the enemies plan.

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Today is the say I SMILE 😁😁 10:59

3+ y ago10:59

10:59

Choose today to look beyond the issue and SMILE.

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Victory over trials and tribulations 12:21

3+ y ago12:21

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A brief word to encourage you to continue pressing into God's presence even when going through trials and tribulations.

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Inform & Connect, Season 2: Ron Brooks, Consultant, Accessible Avenue 30:41

4y ago30:41

30:41

In this episode of Inform & Connect, the American Foundation for the Blind’s ongoing series created to foster togetherness and camaraderie within the blindness community, Melody speaks with Ron Brooks. Episode Transcript

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Inform & Connect Season 2: Seda Bilginer and Amanda Sichon, Founders of ESAS 28:55

4y ago28:55

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Inform & Connect returns featuring a duo who share a drive for taking their love for their heritage and natural curiosity to make powerful and beautiful change in the world: ESAS Founders Amanda Sichon and Seda Bilgner. After working in the corporate beauty industry for a combination of over 25 years, Amanda and Seda set out to create a sustainable…

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Inform & Connect Season 2: Brian and Kerry Kijewski, Sibling Advocates for the Blindness Community 29:49

4y ago29:49

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Inform & Connect, the American Foundation for the Blind’s live group conversation and podcast created to foster togetherness and camaraderie within the blindness community through informal storytelling and learning about relevant, interesting topics, returns with an episode featuring siblings Brian and Kerry Kijewski. Brian and Kerry are both blind…

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Inform & Connect, Season 2: Scott Tennant, CEO and Founder of Senergy Medical Group 29:06

4y ago29:06

29:06

In this episode of Inform & Connect, Melody speaks with Scott Tennant, CEO and Founder of Senergy Medical Group, a holistic wellness company. Scott is also a generous philanthropist, seeing philanthropy and giving back as a huge part of his life and work. His generosity and passion to raise awareness of critical issues and drive positive change is …

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Inform & Connect Season 2: Sherry Pablo, AFB Blind Leaders Development Fellow 27:32

4y ago27:32

27:32

In this episode of Inform & Connect, Melody speaks with Sherry Pablo who recently graduated from the inaugural cohort of the AFB Blind Leaders Development Program. Transcript

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S2E2 - Inform & Connect, Season 2: Marty Shultz, Co-founder of ObjectiveEd 30:27

4y ago30:27

30:27

This episode of Inform & Connect, the American Foundation for the Blind’s podcast, features Marty Schultz, cofounder and president of ObjectiveEd, an education technology company that provides digital curricula for children with disabilities. Full transcript available on our website.

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Inform & Connect, Season 2: Sara Minkara, Founder of Empowerment Through Integration and “Discovery in the Dark” Creator 29:01

4y ago29:01

29:01

Melody's guest on this episode of Inform & Connect is Sara Minkara, founder and board member of Empowerment Through Integration and “Discovery in the Dark” series creator. Leveraging all aspects of her identity—as a blind, Muslim, Arab-American woman—Sara uses blindfolds as a tool to encourage guests to embrace their own and others’ multiple identi…

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Inform & Connect, Season 2: Sylvia Stinson-Perez, Director of the Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center 33:36

4y ago33:36

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This episode of Inform & Connect features Sylvia Stinson-Perez, director of the Vision Specialist graduate certificate program and the Independent Living Services at the Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC) at the National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision at Mississippi State University. The …

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Inform & Connect, Season 2: Richard Hunter, Blind Athlete and Advocate 31:40

4y ago31:40

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Richard Hunter is a four-time Boston Marathon finisher and has completed 22 marathons, three 50-mile endurance runs, and was the second visually impaired runner in the nation to complete a 100-mile run. Richard was also the second visually impaired triathlete to complete Ironman in less than 12 hours, and the third to complete a Half-Ironman in und…

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Inform & Connect, Season 2: AFB Trustees Sarah Herrlinger and Christopher Patnoe 33:42

4y ago33:42

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Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD)! We are excited to have Sarah Herrlinger of Apple and Christopher Patnoe of Google on Inform & Connect, the American Foundation for the Blind’s podcast. Both Sarah and Christopher sit on AFB’s Board of Trustees. The conversation, led by AFB Major Gifts Specialist Melody Goodspeed, focuses on AFB’s ce…

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Inform & Connect, Season 2: Brad and Bryan Manning, Founders, Two Blind Brothers 35:06

4y ago35:06

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At the age of seven, brothers Bradford and Bryan Manning were told they would go blind. Instead of letting their diagnosis set them back, it became their mission to help others. In May 2016, they launched a clothing brand, Two Blind Brothers, which makes ultra-soft clothing and donates 100% of the profits to research to cure blindness. Their "Trust…

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Inform & Connect Season 2: Victoria Claire, Singer-songwriter and Sculptor; and Thomas Reid, Podcaster and Audio Producer 32:04

4y ago32:04

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This Inform & Connect episode features a duo who share a true passion for music and advocacy in the blindness community: Victoria Claire, professional artist in contemporary sculpture as well as published singer/songwriter; and Thomas Reid, creator and producer of theReid My Mindpodcast. Transcript

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Inform & Connect, Season 2: Sound Engineer Jeff Ross and Audio Mixer David Porcellino 30:10

4y ago30:10

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This episode of Inform & Connect—the American Foundation for the Blind’s ongoing series created to foster togetherness and camaraderie within the blindness community through informal storytelling and learning about relevant, interesting topics—features a duo who work in the technical aspects of sound creation in film and television: Jeff Ross, Soun…

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Inform & Connect Season 2: Roy Samuelson, narrator; Stephen Letnes, composer 36:45

4y ago36:45

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Inform & Connect, the American Foundation for the Blind’s ongoing series created to foster togetherness and camaraderie within the blindness community through informal storytelling and learning about relevant, interesting topics, is back with a duo who share a true passion for quality audio description work in film and television: Roy Samuelson, au…

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Inform & Connect Season 2: Gabby Mendonca, Student and Blindness Advocate 27:06

4y ago27:06

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In this episode of Inform & Connect, Melody Goodspeed chats with Gabby Mendonca, blindness advocate and student. Gabby is a senior at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, studying communications in digital media. Growing up, she didn’t have anyone in the blind community to look up too for guidance. With this in mind, she started her own YouTube channel…

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Inform & Connect, Season 2: Charter Communications’ John Sweet and Petr Kucheryavyy 29:03

4y ago29:03

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This episode of Inform & Connect features a duo who share a true passion for bringing accessible entertainment to the blind and visually impaired community as well as the hearing impaired community through iOS devices. John Sweet and Petr Kucheryavyy of Charter Communications will discuss their work on Spectrum Access, a free app designed to provid…

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Inform & Connect, Season 2: Helen Selsdon, AFB Archivist 30:56

4y ago30:56

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This episode of Inform & Connect will feature Helen Selsdon, who manages the Helen Keller Archive and serves as a grant writer and spokesperson for AFB’s historical collections. Helen will discuss the enormous project that was the digitization of the Helen Keller Archival Collection – the world’s largest repository of letters, speeches, pres…

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S2E1 - Inform & Connect, Season 2, Episode 1: AFB Director of Research Dr. L Penny Rosenblum and TVI and Ph.D. Candidate Elizabeth Bolander 31:14

4+ y ago31:14

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Inform & Connect, the American Foundation for the Blind’s live group conversation and podcast created to foster togetherness and camaraderie within the blindness community through informal storytelling and learning about relevant, interesting topics, returns December 9th. The episode will feature special guests Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum, AFB Director …

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S1E13 - Inform & Connect, Episode 13: NaJor Productions’ Jeff Heck 29:38

4+ y ago29:38

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Inform & Connect, the American Foundation for the Blind’s ongoing series created to foster togetherness and camaraderie within the blindness community through informal storytelling and learning about relevant, interesting topics, returns with guest Jeff Heck, owner of NaJor Productions. Jeff founded NaJor Productions in 1996 as an outlet for his pa…

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Inform and Connect, Episode 12: Thomas Reid, Reid My Mind Podcaster 31:40

4+ y ago31:40

31:40

Inform and Connect, the American Foundation for the Blind’s ongoing series created to foster togetherness and camaraderie within the blindness community through informal storytelling and learning about relevant, interesting topics, features special guest Thomas Reid, creator of the Reid My Mind podcast. Thomas’s podcast contains stories and profile…

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Inform & Connect Episode 11: Gena Harper, Sr. V.P.-Wealth Management and Sr. Investment Management Consultant at Morgan Stanley 29:26

4+ y ago29:26

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In this episode of AFB's Inform & Connect podcast, Melody speaks with Gena Harper, Senior Vice President, Investing with Impact Director, Senior Investment Management Consultant at Morgan Stanley. Gena will share the story of her personal and professional journey, and setting the example of a life lived with no limits. Having joined AFB’s board of …

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Inform & Connect Episode 10: Becky Andrews, Resilient Solutions, Inc. Owner/Clinical Director 30:51

4+ y ago30:51

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Inform & Connect, the American Foundation for the Blind’s ongoing series created to foster togetherness and camaraderie within the blindness community through informal storytelling and learning about relevant, interesting topics, returns July 8th featuring special guest Becky Andrews, owner and clinical director of Resilient Solutions, Inc. Bec…

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Inform & Connect Episode 9: Scott Hansen, Sr. Director, Guest Technology, Global Operations at Marriott International, Inc. 44:47

4+ y ago44:47

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This week on Inform & Connect, Melody speaks with C. Scott Hansen, Sr. Director, Guest Technology, Global Operations Marriott International, Inc. In our current times, we are moving back to the world of travel. We can all agree this looks very different from what we were used to. Scott not only has a vast amount of knowledge in the hospitality …

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Inform & Connect, Special Edition Episode: Dr. L Penny Rosenblum, AFB Director of Research and Lead Author, Flatten Inaccessibility 41:39

4+ y ago41:39

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We have a special edition episode ofInform & Connect featuring the American Foundation for the Blind’s Director of Research Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum. Dr. Rosenblum will be discussing the Flatten Inaccessibility research report, the culmination of survey findings from 1,921 U.S. participants who are blind (65%) or have low vision (35%). The survey…

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S1E8 - Inform & Connect, Episode 8: Alexa Jovanovic, Designer and Founder, Aille Design 24:32

4+ y ago24:32

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Inform & Connect, the American Foundation for the Blind’s ongoing series created to foster togetherness and camaraderie within the blindness community through informal storytelling and learning about relevant, and interesting topics. Today's guest is Alexa Jovanovic, designer and founder of Aille Design. The company works alongside a diverse te…

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