Sunday Edition with Anthony Corona

Episode Notes Leadership week looked and felt very different than previous years however, the Zeal of ACB Advocators has never been stronger. Our Governmental Affairs Magician Clark is responsible for herding, re-envisioning and creating a virtual model that was a HOME-run Success. Clark will talk with us about the success, the follow up and the amazing advocating spirit of ACB. He will also tell...

Episode Notes This week on the Show I sit down with ACB’s First Vice President Mark and his friend and partner  in Advocacy Lee  to talk all things leadership, aging and Vision Loss,  Rehab Services and we get to know them and they're dynamic. With Mark’s first 40 days in his newest role he and Lee have a  lot to share with the community and Sunday Edition is the show that captures the fun, intell...

Episode Notes Tyson Ernst joins me again this Sunday for the second installment of Sunday Edition’s Losing Sight Mid-life conversation. This week we will focus on outreach and coping skills. We spoke of the importance of grieving and moving forward last month and now we will talk about ways to get the process started and streamlined. From Rehab to finding outlets and organizations it is daunting t...

Episode Notes This week we will be talking All things Audio Description with the subject matter experts that can give us all the current info and answer all of your questions. Dr. Joel Snyder is a tireless advocate for and a industry leading expert who has brought to ACB so much. This week we will start with the BADIE awards, the ADP Awards, what’s new with Audio Description and so much more. ***...

Episode Notes This week I am excited  to welcome back to the show Kenneth Semien  to expand on our previous conversation. Leadership and mentoring, DMK and the JP Morgan scholarships , Texas and ACB are the topics on deck but as Kenneth and I are talkers this is sure to be a fascinating conversation. Kenneth has offered the lessons and tips for leadership and mentoring to ACB at large and I cannot...

Episode Notes Sunday Edition has brought conversation on various topics that are important to our community and this week I start a series of conversations on Vision Loss suddenly mid life.  Low vision and slow vision loss are supported well in our community, born blind services are in place to allow for the maximum life skills and education but those of us who loose vision suddenly find services...

Episode Notes “Its better to light a single candle  then to  curse the darkness”- Elenor Roosevelt, Confucious  and FDR are all said to have originated this quote, but no matter whom the author Sunday Edition wants to light many candles this week.  The year 2020  has been long, dark and difficult for most of us   Pandemic roars even as we have a light in this dark tunnel; in the form of a vaccine....

Episode Notes This coming week The American Council of the Blind participates and Anchors programming of a unique Tech Conference dedicated to driving Tech from the bottom up. Eric Bridges and other ACB notables are participating in panel discussions about the tech advances that have made life more manageable as well as the need to keep Tech companies striving to use the newest technology and acce...

Episode Notes November 2017, life changed in the most amazing way! I went to Smithtown, Long Island and was matched with my first guide dog. Boaty is a phenomenal Black Lab who is not only my guide but the best thing that has happened in my life. The Guide Dog Foundation who turns 75 this year was the school who gave a shot to a guy who had less than 2 years independent mobility but who’s very lif...

Episode Notes Tyson Ernst is a name that is becoming very  well known in ACB and this Mover and Shaker joins us this Sunday to talk all things ACB Radio and his leadership role shepherding ACB’s Veterans affiliate. From convention planning and coordinating and all the other support he offers to ACB  Radio he helps make all the affiliate conventions memorable and flow easily.  Tyson will give us th...

Episode Notes Sunday Edition: Couples…. Tim and Cheryl Cumings, Jeff and Carrie Bishop And in a SUNDAY EDITION EXCLUSIVE Janet Dickelman introduces us to the man who graciously shares her with ACB! A few of you have reached out to me for a link to last weeks Sunday Edition. With all the election drama and fatigue it is very understandable that many missed a show I am so PROUD of. Janet and Terry a...

John joins me to talk about BITS and tell us a little about his life, career and ACB journey. A fascinating conversationalist I think we will have lots to talk about. This week we celebrate the success of the Penn state Convention. President Christine Hunsinger and her team will be on hand to tell us all about the planning process and pulling it all off! Tom Burgunder headed the conference Plannin...

Start spreading the news… This week we highlight the success of NEW YORK. The virtual convention was a hit. The programming progressive and entertaining. Ann Chiappetta and President Karen will walk us through the highlights and the planning process. Then as most of you have seen on the lists New York has had a breakthrough in the advocacy surrounding Accessible Pedestrian Signals. This past week...

ACB has so many small teams that we never really know about working behind the scenes and the DYNAMIC Duo of Clark and Jo Lynn is one of them. They are joining us this Sunday to talk all things National Parks, Getting out and getting moving and of course we have to talk a little about voting. There will be time for a few questions. They are fun and incredibly hard working and when they are working...

National Coming Out Day recognizes the individual journeys part of the LGBTQ community. What better way to recognize the pride and how far the journey has taken us then by talking with Blind Pride International members and allies. BPI turned 20 this year, and members join Sunday Edition to talk about why it is important to remember the strides so many before us have taken to make the world a safe...

Join Sunday edition today as we speak with… Terry and Frank Pacheco... Rick and Linda Swan... And Mark Hanohano and his husband Franco. It’s a pre-recorded show so there won’t be any call in comments or questions. But I’ll be back live next week!

Last week seems at times to be ripped from a bad political thriller but the credits never roll. Sunday Edition always strives to bring ACB conversations that enrich our advocacy and education, and that cover all matters that affect our community. This week I have reached out to a very informed subject-matter expert, as well as two of our own esteemed members to discuss RBG and her accomplishments,...

Episode Notes Sunday Edition; Remembering Charlie Crawford. And Claire Stanley Introduces the I.R.P.S. Next Steps Terry and FrankPacheco, Penny Reader and Claire Stanley Join me this Sunday to talk about an amazing member of ACB who has recently left us. Charlie Crawford was a force to be reckoned with. He was a strong advocate, leader and friend. They will share memories both personally and ACB h...

Episode Notes In Movers and Shakers Cindy Hollis brings Nat Ratcliffe (the new ACB Membership intern), Meka White and Kaila Allan to introduce the membership and community team. The E’s of Cindy’s philosophy have been growing our organization by leaps. Since the beginning of the pandemic. The resulting community building in calls and now the community stream on ACB Radio have shown ACB to be the o...

Episode Notes I believe the Next Generation affiliate are our future, meet them here and let them lead the way. This energy and passion filled affiliate is here to stay and follow the path to the future in leadership and association. Amanda brings us a few members of her new board to celebrate and introduce us all to the energetic affiliate that is poised to lead ACB into the future. These Movers...

Episode Notes This week We go deep into the world of Audio-Description with the following industry leading experts. Both the journey behind the scenes to a quality produced feature and the advocacy of demanding quality in the production process. Joining me this Sunday; Roy Samuelson: After his dynamic and engrossing ACB banquet key note address and several BPI and ADP secessions Roy has agreed to...

Episode Notes Sunday Edition; A round-table conversation on Voting and where our community stands in regards to accessible voting Disclaimer I want to bring a comprehensive and informative conversation to listeners around the state of accessible voting and review certain legalities and victories. I assembled a few very knowledgeable folks with lots of voting advocacy experience for this round-tabl...

Episode Notes It seems like it was months ago when Sunday Edition had its first couples show but that was only a few weeks before convention and people are still asking about it. Well friends this Sunday we have 3 new couples joining me for the second ABCs of ACB Couples. Ray and Karyn Campbell, Our Vice President brings his love of the organization, his commitment to the future leadership and of...

Episode Notes The fireworks went off, and we literally walked together onto the Path to the Future; and it was filled with so many amazing moments! This week, we celebrate a victorious Convention; In Movers & Shakers, Ron Brooks joins us to speak about the sand-out Transportation forums, other projects he is working on, and lets us dive into his life. In the Spotlight, I finally have a reason...

Episode Notes In Movers and Shakers, Judy Wilkinson and Jeff Thom tell us about the work of so many folks who helped make California’s virtual convention a success. we will re-cap the journey and celebrate Gabe’s new position as CCB President. Then, In the Spotlight; Maria Kristic Tells us about her life in ACB and serving on multiple boards. She has a very interesting position in governmental aff...