New Beginnings

New Beginnings January 2013

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

This month host Todd Pipitone shares information on overall physical fitness and its effect on eye health; we'll hear about National Eye Care Month; and co-host Rene Latorre talks with Nancy Nealon, VP of Vision Rehab about the new expansion at ABVI.

New Beginnings December

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

This month we hear an article from ABVI President and CEO about the fulfillment of a dream in the new expansion of ABVI's South Clinton Avenue facility. Rene Latorre talks with Vocational Rehab Teacher Barbara Devney and consumer Ellyn Prietz about adaptive cooking and baking, especially as the holidays approach.

New Beginnings for November 2012 with Rene Latorre

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This month Todd Pipitone tells us about how to get rides to the polls, and lots of events happening at ABVI. Rene Latorre chats with audio describer Nikki Llewellyn about live audio description at the Rochester Broadway Theater League shows for 2012-2013.

New Beginnings: Accessible voting machine update

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

ABVI's Director of Advocacy and Consumer Affairs, Rene Latorre talks with Kirstyn Smith, a mother, educator and advocate for accessible voting, about using the Dominion BMD machines when casting your vote this November. We'll also celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

New Beginnings September

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

ABVI-Goodwill's September program features Chris Frank who tells us about Project LifeSkillz, and Marlisa Post discussing this year's Visionary Gala on September 29th.

New Beginnings August 5, 2012: How to Talk to Your Eye Doctor

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Host Todd Pipitone talks with Dr. Katherine White about what a person should consider when looking for an eye doctor, and how to best communicate with your practitioner about your care. We'll also hear about what's on the horizon for ABVI-Goodwill and get an update on Christopher Smokers story.

New Beginnings for July 2012

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This week Todd Pipitone talks with Dr. Katherine White and Dr. Silvia Sorensen about eye research going on in Rochester and ABVI-Goodwill's participation in that research.

New Beginnings: June

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

In June, host Todd Pipitone takes a look at eye research in which ABVI-Goodwill participates. He reports on the Macular Degeneration Aging Study (MADAS) being done at the University of Rochester and the Depressive Symptoms and Function in Older Adults with Low Vision study at the university of Rochester.

New Beginnings

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Sun, 06 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

In May, New Beginnings celebrates Healthy Vision Month, a national awareness campaign that began in 2003 to draw attention to the need for wellness and prevention programs to maintain eye health.

New Beginnings

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The April 2012 show highlights how cutting edge technology can change the lives of people with vision loss.

New Beginnings

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The February 2012 program features the stories of four blind individuals who have all made their own new beginning.

New Beginnings

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

We start 2012 with a celebration of awards at ABVI-Goodwill; from the Peter J. Salmon Employee of the Year Wward to five Spirit Awards.

New Beginnings: A Look back at ABVI's Centennial Year and some of the people who make ABVI special.

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Kristen O'Connell shares stories of Lois, Kari and Christopher, and how each of their lives have been impacted by the services of ABVI. We also meet Marcos, ABVI's Customer Relations specialist, and we pay tribute to Tracy Schleyer, ABVI's Vice President of Development.

New Beginnings: ABVI 100th Gala wrap & Adult Rec Activities

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

: A discussion with JoAnn Vaccaro about the variety of recreational activities offered by ABVI, along with a reflection of the 100th Gala and a look at safe winter travel.

New Beginnings: White Cane Day & National Disability

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

A discussion with Kasey Hopper and Natalie Washington about October's celebration of visual disabilities. Listeners will learn about job opportunities & training at ABVI for those with vision loss. You will also hear how you can get your white cane re-taped or re-tipped for free at ABVI.

New Beginnings September 2011 Audio described theater, What's the Latest tech show, Eye care for kids campaign, 9/11 tribute

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Host Todd Pipitone talks with Shye Louis and Rene Latorre from ABVI about the partnership with the Rochester Broadway Theater League to provide audio described broadway shows. Also news about the September 22nd What's the Latest technology show.

New Beginnings August 2011 Eye Research, Verizon Special Protection, Betty's Story

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Host Todd Pipitone share information from Dr. Kathy White regarding various eye research projects in which ABVI participates. He'll also tell listeners about Verizon's Special Protections for blind customers.

New Beginnings July 2011 LifeSkilz, GII & Tech training

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Host Todd Pipitone talks with Chris Frank about the LifeSkilz program, tech training & a report on the recent GII convention in Rochester.

New Beginnings May 2011

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Host Todd Pipitone talks with ABVI's resident optician Wendy Micca about the Optical shop.

New Beginnings April 2011

podcasts@wxxi.org (WXXI Reachout Radio) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Host Todd Pipitone talks with ABVI-Goodwill's Recreation Director about the various recreational programs offered.