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 differ...

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.