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The project brought together teams with expertise in storytelling, technology and applied research to work with members of the blind and visually impaired (BVI) community on a collaborative and inclusive approach to problem-solving.

Partners

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Courtney Bengtson

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Wichita Community Foundation

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Debra McGrory

Co-Founder

Sonify

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Hugh McGrory

Co-Founder

Sonify


Ron Schuchard

PhD, FARVO, Executive Director

Envision Research Institute

Newsrooms

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Claudia Amaro

Host and Producer

Planeta Venus

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Chris Green

Managing Editor

The Journal


Kyle Holly

Graphic Designer

Wichita Public Library

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Janelle Mercer

Technology Trainer Librarian

Wichita Public Library

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Jeff Tate

Digital Services Manager

Wichita Public Library

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Sean Jones

Communications Specialist

Wichita Public Library

BVI Advisors

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Dr. Rakesh Babu

Lead Accessibility Scientist

Envision

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Alosha Moore

Attorney

United States Airforce

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Dan Lococo, PhD

Organizational Change Agent

Barrier Knocker Downer

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Kimberly Kiser

Podcast Co-Host

This Is What Blind Looks Like

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Dave Ballmann

Transition Specialist

Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

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Mika Pyyhkala

Director of Digital Accessibility

Envision

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John Samuel

Co-Founder and CEO

Ablr

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Rob Tabor

First Vice President (Kansas)

National Federation of the Blind

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Terese Goren

Accessibility Specialist

Envision

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Susie Stanzel

Former President (Kansas)

National Federation of the Blind

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Karl Smith

Access Technology Consultant

Axis


Kellie Gerdts

Customer Service

Envision

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Sandra Wilkinson

Machine Operator

Envision

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Emily Schlenker

Student and South Central (Kansas) Chapter President

National Federation of the Blind


Shannon Gerdts

BVI Advisor

Speakers

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Marianne Bouchart

Founder and Director

HEI-DA

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Duncan Geere

Co-Founder

Loud Numbers

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Simon Rogers

Data Editor

Google

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Sarah Toporoff

Managing Publisher

Podinstall

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Jeff McSpadden

Co-Founder and CEO

Composure

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Christopher Kennedy

Assistant Director

Urban Systems Lab

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Zef Egan

Environmental Educator and Writer

Urban Systems Lab


Claudia Tomateo

Research Fellow

Urban Systems Lab