Chicken Thunder: Advocacy and Storytelling with the ASPECT Program

Blind and unemployed is still the statistical norm in America.So what actually changes that?In this episode, we talk about the advocacy skills most blind and low-vision people are never formally taught, and why storytelling often moves policy faster than data ever could. We unpack the persistent employment gap, the power of learning how to speak your lived experience in professional spaces, and how programs like ASPECT are equipping blind advocates to influence real change.Joined by Janetta Price and Julie Grutzmacher from Prevent Blindness, the conversation explores the history behind the name, the tension between statistics and human stories, and what it takes to shift public perception.If you care about employment, equity, or learning how to advocate more effectively for yourself or others, this episode gets practical and personal.We close with a powerful spoken word piece from Janetta Price that reminds us why voice matters.For more info on the ASPECT program visit the Prevent Blindness website and their YouTube Channel.