Project Athena w/Jason Smith

In this episode We Re-launch the Podcast and talk Apple and and the need to upgrade our devices.

We are celebrating 4 years of The VCB Podcast by revisiting our first episode! Give it a listen and let us know what you think. After 4 years of hosting this podcast, we wanted to ask YOU where you think we should take this podcast. Starting with a new name. Find us on Facebook to vote on what you think the new podcast name should be. This is the link https://www.facebook.com/ValleyCenterfortheBlind/ If you have any questions about the podcast or VCB programs, email us at [email protected] or give us a call at 5592224447. Thank you for continuing to listen to The VCB Podcast!

in this episode, Jason and Ray discuss technology. Jason also sit down with Andrea, A-T Instructor at VCB, and discuss technology with her experience at the ACB conference.

In this episode, we Interview Fresno Case Manager Gillian Conrad, as she takes us step by step through the process of finding your independence here at Valley Center for the Blind.

In this episode Rey and Jason talk with Sam from the Blind Life. They discuss Macular Degeneratrion, stargardts, and the tech that helps people with Low Vision. Sam also talks about the Stargardts Summit happening on February 29th.

In this episode, Jason and Ray talked to Veronica about braille literacy. What braille means to our community, as well as the power of advocating for braille literacy

Rey interviews Jason about his trip to Florida with the Project Athena organization. Project Athena is an organization, a nonprofit that helps people overcome, life-changing events in their life. Project Athena does this through adventure challenges. Jason talks about a recent adventure he went on last month.

in this episode, Jason, and Rey discussed the importance of the white cane. Also, they bring on Alex Villareal to give us the rundown on what’s happening at white cane day 2023. All about the white cane, and our independence.

In this episode, Rey and I are joined by Alex Villareal as we talk about the 2023 experience at Central California Adaptive sports program. We discuss the amazing growth we saw in our clients, and how they persevered, and showed their courage, strength, and their independence.

In this episode, Rey and Jason speak with Gabby, an Outreach Specialist for RICV. They also go over the month of July and celebrating VCB's 50th anniversary. Email us at [email protected] or call us at (559)222-4447 if you have questions or comments about today's episode. To learn more about RICV, visit ricv.org.