Bosma Enterprises Navigating Blindness Podcast

In this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Bosma’s employment specialists discuss the essential requirements for complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

On the latest episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, host Ray Montgomery sits down with Bosma’s Employment Services team to explore what it truly takes to build an inclusive workplace for people who are blind or have low vision.

In this episode of the Navigating Blindness Podcast, we are joined by Brandon Wells, the executive director of the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation. He passionately highlights the importance of end-of-year donations, which play a crucial role in empowering individuals with vision impairments to live independently through essential resources and assistive devices. Join us in making a difference by donating at www.bosma.org/donate.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Bosma's employment services team and mobility specialist, Cynthia Simpson, shares how good cane skills can enhance a person's independence and confidence, making them a more attractive candidate to employers.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, our employment services team, shares how networking and volunteering can lead to gainful employment and discusses their involvement with the Indianapolis Disability Talent Showcase.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Bosma’s employment service team speaks on the success of the recent Reverse Job Fair and what National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) means to the team.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, our host Ray Montgomery, chats with Matt Edwards, employment specialist, and Tom White, from the FBI about Bosma’s reverse job fair.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness Podcast, our Employment Services Team, speaks to the reasons you should hire a person who is blind, and dispel the myth that they will be a burden to the organization.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, we chat with Brandon Wells, executive director of the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation, and Taylor Morton, event coordinator, about Indy’s most unique philanthropic event, Dining in the Dark.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Bosma’s employment specialists debunks the myth that People who are blind have limited career options.4

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Bosma’s President and CEO, Jeff Mittman, shares why Congress should include in the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act a 1% AbilityOne Program utilization goal for the Department of Defense and how this increase can lead to more jobs for people who are blind.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, our employment services team demystify the myth that people who are blind are not as reliable as their sighted counterparts.

on this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Michelle Shaffer, Bosma’s Adjustment Counselor discusses the emotional challenges to dealing with vision loss and the many stages to adjusting to blindness.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Bosma’s employment services team dispel the myth behind working with a job coach and the benefits of having a career coach.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, members of the Indy Thunder beep baseball team speak about their new documentary Thunder Rolls, going for their six championship, and the role volunteers play in making the sport successful.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Bosma’s employment services team demystifies the myth that adults living with disabilities are unable to live independent lives.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, host Ray Montgomery chats with Cody Stone, Bosma’s volunteer of the year, about his passion for volunteering and why others should donate their time and talent to a worthy cause like Bosma.

Tune in to this week’s episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast as host Ray Montgomery speaks with Katie White, a travel agent specializing in accessible travel for people with disabilities.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, host Ray Montgomery chats with Bosma’s Employment Services Team about reasonable accommodations and how companies can make their workplaces more inclusive for people who are blind.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, our employment services team flips the script to highlight our host, Ray, and his journey through vision loss and his own career path.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Bosma’s employment services team reflects on their successes throughout the year, lessons they have learned working with a variety of businesses, and how you can make an end-of-the-year donation to support the programs at the Bosma Center for Visionary Solutions.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Executive Vice President, Lise Pace, speaks about her role as Bosma’s EVP and shares several stories from her many experiences at Bosma.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Bosma’s employment services team, shares tips on obtaining a seasonal position and ways you can turn that temporary job in to a full-time position.

On this special National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, our Employment Services team discusses helping people who are blind find employment and the misperceptions employers have on hiring a person who is blind.

October 15 is White Cane Safety Day, a day to recognize this important tool that empowers people who are blind to travel safely and independently. On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, we chat with Daniel Belding and Cynthia Simpson, orientation and mobility specialist, about how a white cane can help those with vision loss stay independent.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Bosma’s President & CEO, Jeff Mittman, and Executive Vice President, Lise Pace, discuss navigating unfamiliar environments and interacting in professional settings as a person with a visual impairment.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness Podcast, our Employment Services Team discusses the upcoming Reverse Job Fair, and how attending can be a stepping stone for a company to bring more diversity to its workforce while lowering the unemployment rate of people with vision loss.

On this day 33 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, our employment services team discusses the importance of the passage of the ADA.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, members of the Indy Thunder Beep Baseball team, talk with us about this modified version of baseball, and why they love the game.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, our employment service team discusses how internships can lead to gainful employment and the benefits of volunteering.

Assistive technology plays a crucial role in enhancing the lives of people who are blind. Without assistive tech, people living with limited or no vision would be excluded from using everyday devices like computers. On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Bosma's employment service team and Jared Woodard discuss how assistive tech is creating more opportunities for the blind community.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and on this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Michelle Shaffer, LCSW/ Adjustment Counselor at Bosma’s center, provides us with tips on how to adjust after experiencing a traumatic loss and informs us on ways to avoid getting burned out.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, we chat with the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation staff, to learn about their capital campaign to raise one-million dollars to support our comprehensive- rehabilitation programs for people who are blind.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, we hear from Bosma’s board chair, Kevin Mandrell, about his role as board chair, how he got involved with Bosma and why others should support the Foundation’s capital campaign.

Recently, Bosma's Employment Services team joined host Ray Montgomery on the Navigating Blindness Podcast to discuss transportation alternatives for people living with vision loss.

On the latest episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Bosma’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Jason Bailey, speaks about Bosma’s IT Consulting and how it works with organizations to meet their IT needs. He also talks about accessible technology helps create opportunities for people who are blind.

On the last Friday of each month, Bosma's Employment Services team joins host Ray Montgomery on the Navigating Blindness Podcast. This month, the team discusses real versus perceived dangers for people who are blind in the workplace, the importance of DEIA and how employers can celebrate Disability Awareness Month. www.bosma.org/center

On the last Friday of each month, our employment service team takes over the Navigating Blindness podcast to dispel myths about the capabilities of people who are blind. This month, the team educates us on the role of a job coach. To learn more about Bosma's Center, visit www.bosma.org/center.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Brandon Wells, Executive Director of the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation, and James Michaels, Vp. of Programs and Aisha Burdine, former client, discuss the impact Bosma's Center is having on those with vision loss and how you can donate this Giving Tuesday.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Kristy Russell, employment services manager, shares why employers should look to hire people who are blind and how they can meet qualified applicants at their upcoming reverse job fair.

Brandon Wells is the new Executive Director of the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation. On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Brandon shares why he joined the Bosma team and his vision for the future.

Reoccurring giving helps an organization sustain its impact within the community. On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Jay Geshay, interim executive director of Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation and Louise Jones, annual funds coordinator, discuss how reoccurring donations is changing the lives of people experiencing vision loss.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Tyler Cox shares how Bosma’s Salesforce training course helped prepare him for a career as a Salesforce administrator.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Greg Ottinger, vice chair of Bosma's Board of Directors, shares what the mission of Bosma means to him and discusses the Board’s plans for the future.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Michelle Shaffer, Adjustment Counselor, shares insight on how to deal with the holiday blues.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Jay Geshay, interim director of the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation, and James Michaels, Vp of programs, discuss how your support helps those impacted by vision loss receive life-changing vision rehabilitation services at Bosma’s Center for Visionary Solutions. #GivingTuesday

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, we speak with Ben Trockman, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist at Old National Bank, about their efforts at creating a more inclusive culture for people with disabilities and their mentorship program, Achieve Ability.

On this special National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) episode of the #NavigatingBlindness podcast, our Employment Services team discusses helping people who are blind find employment and the misperceptions employers have on hiring a person who is blind.

On this episode of the Navigating Blindness podcast, Sheri Hottle, Senior Director of Business Development, and Dedra Flemons, Senior Manager of Business Development, discuss working within the government and commercial sectors to help create more job opportunities for people who are blind.

On this episode of the NavigatingBlindness podcast, Bosma Enterprises board member Don Koors and vice president of programs, James Michaels, discusses the importance of the American’s with Disabilities Act.