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In the podcast Changing the Perception of Blindness, host David Steinmetz and guest Barbara Hinske explore the importance of inclusion for people with disabilities. Barbara, a lawyer-turned-novelist, discusses her journey into disability awareness through her book Guiding Emily and her experience transitioning it into a Hallmark movie. They address the need for authentic media representation, the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals, and strategies for increasing employment opportunities. They stress the necessity for employers to recognize and harness the potential of visually impaired employees.
Tune in to learn more about how we can all contribute to a more inclusive society and make a difference.
It is important for people with disabilities to practice self-advocacy, but sometimes they need an ally to champion for equal access and inclusion.
USA Today Bestselling and Amazon All Star Author BARBARA HINSKE is an attorney and novelist. She loves to read and write women’s fiction, mystery/thriller/suspense, and sweet Christmas stories.
She’s authored the Guiding Emily series (audio by Podium), the mystery thriller collection “Who’s There?”, the Paws & Pastries series, three of the novellas in The Wishing Tree series, and the beloved Rosemont series.
Her novella The Christmas Club and novel Guiding Emily have both been adapted for Hallmark Channel.
Connect with Barbara on Facebook and Instagram.
About Your Host
As the manager of Community and Public Relations, David Steinmetz uses his expertise, education, and personal experiences to “change the perception of blindness.”
Diagnosed with RP, a blinding retinal disease, at the age of 19, David uses his personal story to drive change that leads to improved employment outcomes and community integration for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Mr. Steinmetz graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Economics. Additionally, Steinmetz has continued his education by graduating from the Business Management Training (BMT) program provided by Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia.
In 2008, David was the national recipient of the National Industries for the Blind Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement award. This prestigious award recognized Mr. Steinmetz for his career achievements and community service work.
David Steinmetz is a member of the Governors’ Council on Blindness & Visual Impairments, is a Board Member at the Arizona Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ACBVI) and serves his community through the Chandler Lions Club.
Connect with David on LinkedIn and Instagram.
About the Show
Changing the Perception of Blindness; One Conversation at a Time is dedicated to breaking down barriers, de-mystifying blindness and promoting real world solutions that empower people who are blind to live a full and inclusive life.
Host, David Steinmetz connects with organizations, industry professionals and thought leaders who are working to bridge the gap that creates a world accessible for all.
About Arizona Industries for the Blind
Arizona Industries for the Blind is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for people who are blind. It’s employees, more than half of whom are blind, deliver a variety of products and services, including a full-service Warehousing and Distribution Center, confidential Digital Data Scan (DDS) services for private businesses and government and the operation of Base Supply Centers located at each of Arizona’s three military bases under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Labor’s AbilityOne program.
