Visions of BVA” is a dynamic and engaging podcast dedicated to exploring the rich stories, challenges, and achievements within the Blinded Veterans Association community. Through compelling narratives, insightful interviews, and the latest developments in accessible technology, this podcast aims to illuminate the diverse experiences of blind veterans, offering education, inspiration, and a sense of connection. With special episodes featuring influential guests and coverage of significant eve ...
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Listen to interviews from the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia communities gathered by the iHeartRadio D.C./Baltimore team.
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Your unwavering generosity supports BVA’s empowerment of blinded veterans as we rise to life's challenges after vision loss. Support BVA In this episode of Visions of BVA , host Steve Baskis honors Veterans Day with a powerful story from Army Corporal Cecil Phipps, a Korean War veteran who survived almost three years as a prisoner of war under grue…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with James Morgan, who is the Market Area President from F.H. Furr – and he’ll be joining us to talk about the second annual holiday cheer with Toys for Tots campaign… F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical, announce the launch of its second annual holiday campaign in partnership with The …
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcomes Terrence Hayes – he is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Over the next 30 mins, we’re going to get a great education about how many veterans have been helped with the pact act – how you can still take advantage of it – also what Terrence and his Team are doing for h…
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News and Updates: BVA Happenings - Honoring Veterans: Celebrations, Memorials, and the Season of Giving with BVA
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Your unwavering generosity supports BVA’s empowerment of blinded veterans as we rise to life's challenges after vision loss. Support BVA Join us in this special edition dedicated to the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) as we enter the season of giving. Discover the impactful work BVA is doing to support our nation’s blinded veterans and learn how…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow speaks with Eileen Kao & Alan Pultyniewicz from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection about reducing food waste including residents and business owners.توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcomes PAGE Coalition Executive Director Chris Treanor to talk about Partnership to Address Global Emissions. PAGE is a nonpartisan coalition of like-minded organizations dedicated to promoting U.S. policies, like permitting reform, that protect the climate through the production of natural gas.…
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97.1 WASH Midday Host Jenni Chase spoke to American Heart Association Chair of the 2024 Greater Washington Region Heart Walk, Owen Billman, and Jeff Bosick, who is a cardiac arrest Survivor and works on the Executives With Heart Campaign...it brings together local business leaders who are united in support of the AHA. www.greaterwashingtonheartwalk…
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Bulletin: 2024 Summer BVA Bulletin
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Your unwavering generosity supports BVA’s empowerment of blinded veterans as we rise to life's challenges after vision loss. Support BVA In this episode, we provide an overview of the key sections from the Blinded Veterans Association’s Summer 2024 Bulletin: • President’s Page: Paul Mimms addresses healthcare, mental health, and BVA initiatives. • …
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Community Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Senior Director Media & Public Relations Lauren Lawson-Zilai from Shatterproof to talk about the national non-profit that was started over a decade ago by founder and ceo Gary Mendall that addresses addition stigma and much more on the 30 min show.توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Shelly Young, who is the Executive Director for The Chris Atwood Foundation located in NOVA that was created in 2013 after The Atwood Family lost their son and brother, Chris, to an accidental overdose at age 21.The CAF is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that creates recovery ready communities through …
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with one of his regulars, CEO and President for Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind. Topics include: What they do and provide, events, programs, funding, initiatives and much more over the 30 min interview!توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Your unwavering generosity supports BVA’s empowerment of blinded veterans as we rise to life's challenges after vision loss. Support BVA In this episode of Visions of BVA, host Steve Baskis sits down with Vernon Humphrey, the Blinded Veterans Association’s (BVA) National Program Coordinator, to discuss the BVA Ambassador Program. Together, they exp…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Adrenal Cancer Survivor Hope Law, who has started a non-profit 'Adrenal Cure Collective and talks about her misdiagnosis, learning she has a rare form of cancer, to being treated, and what is next for the mother of three and her unbelievable journey.توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Executive Director for Rockville Economic Development Cindy Rivarde, also know as REDI. Over the 30 mins we'll chat about Rockville's growth, what Cindy and her amazing team do when it comes to enticing corporations, small, medium and large businesses come and flourish in Rockville, MD.…
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News and Updates: BVA Happenings - Inspiring Stories, Adaptive Sports, and Advocacy for Veterans”
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Your unwavering generosity supports BVA’s empowerment of blinded veterans as we rise to life's challenges after vision loss. Support BVA In this episode of Visions of BVA, host Steve Baskis brings you the latest news from the Blinded Veterans Association’s September 13, 2024, BVA Happenings newsletter. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of veterans …
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97.1 WASH FM's Jenni Chase Hosts this week to speak with Elaine Taylor with Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue along with A Forever Home's Patti Stinson...we talked about the benefits of adopting/rehoming a dog through a rescue group, current dogs up for adoption, upcoming events and the current state of shelters in our area.…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the CEO and CO-Founder of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, (“9/11 Day”), David Paine. We'll talk about the upcoming 23rd Anniversary and what incredible programs David, his co-founder and team have created over the years for First Responders.…
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Interview: Dogs Inc and Sheldon Mckinney - Empowering Independence: The Impact of Guide Dogs on Blinded Veterans
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Your unwavering generosity supports BVA’s empowerment of blinded veterans as we rise to life's challenges after vision loss. Support BVA In this episode of “Visions of BVA,” we explore the transformative world of guide dogs through the experiences of Jennifer Johnson, Guide Dog Program Director at Dogs Inc, and Sheldon McKinney, retired Army Master…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the VP of Development, James Smith to talk about a myriad of programs, events and intiatives surrounding Easterseals in the DMV, including 'Walk with Me' and several Military programs that you might not have heard of over the next 30 mins!توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Special Guest Host from Toby & Chilli Mornings on 97.1 WASH FM, Chilli Amar visits with Alan Klein, who is the Chief Development Officer at HealthWell Foundation. Their Mission: To reduce financial barriers to care for underinsured patients with chronic or life-altering diseases. More information and donations at HealthWellFoundation.org…
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Your unwavering generosity supports BVA’s empowerment of blinded veterans as we rise to life's challenges after vision loss. Support BVA In this episode of Visions of BVA, we feature Don Overton, National Executive Director of the Blinded Veterans Association. Don shares his background, military service, and leadership role at BVA. Learn about the …
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with President & CEO for the National Psoriasis Foundation to talk about education, diagnosing, treatment, research, donations and much more.توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Special Event: Unsung Heroes - The Vital Work of BVA National Service Officers and Ambassadors
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In this episode of “Visions of BVA,” host Steve Baskis sits down with Duayne Driscoll (National Service Director), Scott Quinlan (National Service Officer), and Vernon Humphrey (National Program Coordinator) from the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) to discuss the critical roles they play in both the Veterans Service Program and Ambassador Progra…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Dr. Ferris who is on the medical staff at MD Proton Treatment Center. Dr. Ferris will educate us what exactly proton therapy is, the criteria for getting treatments, side effects, and how if differs from traditional radiation therapy.توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Executive Director Michele Anthony of the National Kidney Foundation for the National Capital Area & Virginia about: Education, treatment, preventative measures, medication, events, advocacy and donations.توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Executive Director for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, National Capital Area, Ellen Shannon. Topics discussed: Mission, What they do and how you can help or be helped, Donations, Events and much more. Remember if you, a family member, friend or co-worker have feelings about suicide or me…
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Bulletin: 2024 Spring BVA Bulletin
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Welcome to another episode of Visions of BVA, where we delve into the latest updates and initiatives from the Blinded Veterans Association. In this episode, we bring you the highlights from the spring bulletin, focusing on the BVA’s efforts to enhance communication and collaboration between members and the Board of Directors. Join us as we discuss …
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Exploring Assistive Technology with OrCam Join us on Visions of BVA as we chat with Michelle Mendes, Director of Sales for OrCam, about their cutting-edge assistive technology. Discover the MyEye Pro, a wearable device that reads from any surface, recognizes currency and faces, and is compact and portable. Learn about OrCam’s latest innovations, li…
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WASH-FM's Jenni Chase spoke with Cindy Schelhorn, the Senior Director of Communications and Marketing for the National Capital Area Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with American Red Cross of the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region and Nadine McCrindle, Regional Disaster Officer for American Red Cross, Topics: Hurricane season, Heat and Climate Crisis, blood donations, volunteering and donations.توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Interview: Paul Mimms - Strengthening Bonds: Advancing Communication and Advocacy for Blinded Veterans
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In this episode, we sit down with Paul Mimms, National President of the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA), to discuss the organization’s mission and recent initiatives. We explore the critical importance of improving communication between the board and membership, financial stability, and transparency within the organization. Additionally, Paul sh…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow talks about Healtcare Innovation with Al Browne, who is the Director Community Health Design & Innovation at Johns Hopkins Univeristy in conjuction with the Ward Infinity Program. We'll also speak with one of it's recepients, Dr Carlisha Gentles and what her team is currently working on through the Ward Infinity pro…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Founder and CEO Ed LeTourneau and Dr. John Dombroski Chief Medical Officer for MAT Recovery Centers. MAT Recovery Centers has DMV accessibility with Dr. Dombroski working out of Washington DC – and what MAT does – is simply to addresses any first responder to issues that include: Opioid addiction, Alcoho…
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“Join us on this episode of the Visions of BVA podcast as we delve into the realm of autonomous driving technology with Waymo. Explore how Waymo, a leader in autonomous vehicles, is forging paths in safety and accessibility in partnership with the Blinded Veterans Association. We’ll hear from John P. Alsterda, a Systems Engineer at Waymo, with a ri…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow speaks with Freedom Alliance President Tom Kigannon about what they do regarding helping post 9/11 Military with a variety of programs, experiences, events and we'll also talk about advocating, donations and much more!توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host visits with Joanne Lamparter, who is the Chief Artistic Programming Officer for Imagination Stage, Located in Bethesda, MD. Over the next 30 mins, we'll talk about the theater, events, classes, camps and much more!توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Join us in this inspiring episode of “Visions of BVA,” where Jeanie and Robert Murphy open up about their personal and poignant journeys through adversity. From confronting severe medical diagnoses and the rigors of military service to enduring the pain of loss, our guests discuss the challenges that reshaped their lives. This episode highlights th…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Dr Robyn Mehlenbeck PhD from George Mason University and the George Mason Center for Community Mental Health. We'll talk about services, programs and how you can find out more to help yourself or someone you know fight any and all mental health issues.توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Co-Chair David Jaffe and heart attack survivor Priti Langer to talk about the upcoming 'Lawyers Have Heart' 10K, 5K and Fun Walk on Saturday, May 18th put on by the American Heart Association, who's celebrating their 100th Anniversary this year!توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Rosie Allen-Herring, the President and CEO for United Way NCA in Washington DC. Topics; History, Programs, Events, Volunteer, Donations and much more and how you can help specifically during 'Do More 24'.توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with President and CEO for Visit Montgomery Kelly Groff. Topics include: Go MoCo, Economic Development, Tourism, Growth, Advocacy and much more!توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Bulletin: 2024 Winter BVA Bulletin
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Join us for a deep dive into the Winter 2024 edition of the BVA Bulletin. In this episode we explore impactful stories and updates from the Blinded Veterans Association. We’ll discuss key updates from BVA’s leadership including insights from Paul Mimms the National President and legislative advocacy highlights from Donald D. Overton Jr. Dive into t…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow chats with President and Founder of NOVA Pride Brian Reach about a myriad of things, including the huge NOVA Pride event coming up on Saturday, April 27th...توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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In this episode, Zach Tidwell, a 27-year-old Marine Corps veteran who lost his sight following a suicide attempt, shares his story. Transitioning from a focus on clinical psychology to coding, Tidwell emphasizes the critical need for accessible software development. He recounts his challenges and achievements in learning to code as a blind individu…
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Community DC Host Denis Glasgow speaks with Prevent Child Abuse America President and CEO Melissa Merrick about the history of the PCA, education, awareness, advocating, volunteering, events and donations.توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Bulletin: Post Convention 2023 BVA Bulletin
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This special podcast episode takes you on a comprehensive journey through the latest updates and reflections from the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) following their 2023 convention. Beginning with an introduction that sets the stage, the episode delves into key insights from the President’s Page, legislative changes, and an inspiring message fr…
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March is National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and I had the chance to chat with the President of the Greater DC - MD Chapter of the National MS Society, Chartese Berry, as well as local resident Bernie Lucas, who has been dealing with an MS diagnosis for 9 years now. nationalmssociety.orgتوسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Executive Director for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Mid-Atlantic Region, Ri Freydberg about the history of the LLS, education, events, volunteering, donations and how to advocate, plus much more!توسط 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with area Jersey Mike's Franchisee Owner Danny Malamis to talk about 'Day of GIving' and Luke's Place, located in Oldtown, MD with over 100 acres dedicated to families with disabled children to camp, eat and be together is a safe environment to thrive and enjoy each other's company.…
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In this inspiring episode of our podcast, we delve into the remarkable journey of Corporal Matthew Bradford, who overcame profound challenges after being wounded in Iraq. Born with a deep sense of duty intensified by the events of 9/11, Bradford’s life took a dramatic turn when he sustained injuries that resulted in the loss of his legs and vision.…
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