Sunday Edition with Anthony Corona

Episode Notes This Sunday, we welcome back a cherished member of the Sunday Edition family — Lesa Berg Kretschmer, Founder and CEO of Florida Vision Technology and Florida Reading! With over 30 years of dedicated service to the blind and low vision community, Lesa is a true pioneer in assistive tech. Through her work, she has empowered thousands to live more independently, offering hands-on suppor...

Episode Notes Hey everyone… Before we dive into a great conversation this afternoon with Rod I wanted to share a memory that goes along with the theme: a genie for Christmas. When I was much much much much much younger, our elementary school used to put on a Christmas extravaganza and each grade have their own play. For a while, one of my younger cousins was staying with our family while his mom w...

Episode Notes Join host Anthony Corona as he welcomes Justin, a pre-law student at Florida State University, living with a severe case of cerebral palsy and vision loss. This incredibly dynamic and intelligent young man is not just living the voice of 504C and the ADA—he is embodying it. Justin is a born advocator with a strong voice—sometimes hard to decipher, but impossible to ignore. He’s been...

Episode Notes In today’s very special edition of Sunday Edition, we bring you two exciting new segments: Part One: Hinske’s Crew – A Call to Action We proudly launch Hinske’s Crew, a new grassroots employment advocacy initiative focused on breaking down barriers and building coalitions around the employment of blind and low vision individuals. This conversation is just the beginning of a nationwid...

Big Announcements – Sunday Edition is Growing! As we celebrate 5 incredible years of deep conversations, powerful advocacy, and uplifting stories, Sunday Edition is thrilled to announce some major updates to our platform and programming! We’re going independent! Starting today, Sunday Edition will now air every Sunday at 1 PM Eastern on our new home: 2020 The Beacon Replays will continue throughou...

Sunday Edition: Five-Year Anniversary Celebration This week’s episode is a very special milestone—we are celebrating five years of Sunday Edition!  Yesterday’s live celebration was nothing short of incredible. Anthony and the Sunday Edition crew want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated, shared their memories, and reflected on what the show has meant over the years. Your words,...

This week on Sunday Edition, we welcomed back Barbara Hinske, the acclaimed author of the Guiding Emily series, The Rosemont series, and many other beloved novels. Barbara joined us to share some exciting news about the upcoming Book 6 and Book 7 in the Guiding Emily series, offering insights into her writing process and how she balances engaging storytelling with meaningful advocacy for the blind...

It’s another exciting week on Sunday Edition, and we’re bringing you an episode packed with insights, transitions, and a few surprises! This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on some major staff changes at ACB and getting to know the faces (and voices) shaping the organization’s future.  Meet Our Guests:  ⭐ Scott Thornhill – The Executive Director of ACB himself! How does he juggle staffing, l...

You’re Invited: Sunday Edition Celebrates Love in All Its Forms!  February is often painted in shades of romance, but love is so much more than roses and heart-shaped chocolates. This Sunday, Sunday Edition is embracing all love—the love we have for ourselves, the bonds we build in friendships and family (biological or chosen), and the connections that lift us up and remind us that we are valued,...

We dive into the world of one of ACB’s fiercest, brightest, and most dynamic Next Generation leaders!  MOe Carpenter is a force to be reckoned with. Since 2020, she’s been lighting up the blind community with her passion, drive, and relentless advocacy. We’ll also hear from the movers and shakers of CALM (Chapter at Large Members of the Florida Council of the Blind). They’ve been making waves with...

In response to the overwhelming number of requests following Tammy Robbins’ heartfelt and courageous share on ACB Family’s monthly call, we are honored to welcome her to Sunday Edition for a deeper conversation. Tammy’s story of navigating homelessness with her guide dog and 12-year-old son has resonated with many, and we are excited to explore her journey further, including her involvement with v...

Buckle up for a thrilling, mind-bending journey into the electrifying realm of AI! Starring: • The unstoppable Jenine Stanley, armed with wit, wisdom, and maybe a surprise Aira announcement! • Shawn Keen, the visionary mastermind behind AI for the Blind, rallying 7,000 strong and proving accessibility is just the beginning. • The dynamic Joy Mistovich, breaking barriers and turning accessibility i...

For five incredible years, Sunday Edition has been ACB’s open space—a welcoming and vibrant platform where your thoughts matter. It’s the place where members come together, share ideas, and engage in conversations that shape the future of our community. This Sunday, we’re keeping that tradition alive as we honor Ray Campbell and invite your thoughts on the next steps for ACB.  Ray has announced th...

As Sunday Edition returns in the new year almost ready to celebrate almost 5 years of bringing informative and fun programming to ACB and Beyond we are back with a vengeance and a money saving offer.  This week Anthony Welcomes; Craig Co, Head of Growth at InnosearchAI. With a background in computer science and software development, my passion lies in creating innovative solutions that make everyd...

Sunday Edition Presents: Ho Ho Holidays or No No Nolidays     Its That time of year again and Anthony welcomes friends Becky and Mark back for our Holiday No Holiday show. This year  Special Friend Pam joins us for the festivities.    This year we will break up the show into two segments:   Hour 1- Holiday Memories, Traditions and plans We will ask each person to share a few lines from a favorite...

This week David Dunphy , the winner of the Summer Auction Item and his long time friend  Janeene  Lea  take turns interviewing each other and answering all of your questions.  Questions  or comments for the show can be sent to: SundayEditionac@gmail.com Listen to the show live Sunday’s at 1pm ET on your devices by asking them to play ACB Media and choosing stream 1. You can find ACB;s Sunday Editi...

In our first hour we welcome Trish of Blind Girl Designs to get to know her and her fabulous designs. She has definitely made a name for herself and we look forward to hearing her story and holiday recommendations. Then in our second hour we will highlight entrepreneurs within the BVI community and hear their holiday offerings. Questions or comments for the show can be sent to: SundayEditionac@gma...

This week Carl. Rick and Tabitha join us to share some of the expected excitement and behind the scenes look at our upcoming Gala. 

This week Anthony welcomes friend to the show Jenine Stanley of AIRA to share with us some news about services for our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Brothers, Sisters and non-binary siblings as well as a host of other great announcements. We will also pick Jenine’s brain about the best tips she has for maximizing wearables and AIRA.  Then in our second hour Anthony will explore the possibilities of eng...

Sunday Edition presents - Guide Dog Rally Impressions Anthony welcomes Sarah Calhoun, Kim Charlson, and other members of GDUI as well as representatives from the Rally Organization team. We will hear their impressions, and some audio from the event and celebrate the power of Advocacy. Then in our second hour we will discuss how to keep the momentum going, next steps and the somewhat controversial...

This week, Anthony welcomes panelists and audience to round table some hot topics. The three hot topics to begin the show will be: Auctions, Popcorn fundraisers, Have we exhausted these forms of raising funds?? What out of the box ideas can we come up with? Guide Dog Rally and denials, Is it time for the community and membership to engage our leadership to take more aggressive stands with rideshar...

Episode Notes This week Anthony welcomes Peter and Belinda as we get the chance to get to know them personally; their motivations and passions and of course to answer member questions. Belinda Collins from the Tarheel State has been a force in the ACB Community almost from inception. She has interned and is one of the training hosts and so much more. These skills she has springboard to a position...

The current document we are governed under as attached at the end of this email. This week Anthony welcomes Michael Byington who will lead us all in a round table discussion about what members feel the relationship should and maybe should not encompass or represent. The ACB Board voted to update the documents surrounding these important relationships, and this week we will explore how the changing...

This week Anthony and crew welcome Chris Bell, Dr. Lynn Coral and Carol Francisco. We will continue to discuss the different forms of blindness and Low vision focusing on Prematurity and Blindness. Find out more at https://acb-sunday-edition.pinecast.co

Anthony welcomes Scott Thornhill back for some convention follow up conversation and some fun couples conversation with his wife Jane. Anthony and Gabriel will also be put in the hot seat and will be interviewed by Scott and Jane. Find out more at https://acb-sunday-edition.pinecast.co