Podcast: Diving into Development, Dialogue with Kolby Garrison

In this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, hosts Liz Bottner, Chris Peterson, and MOe Carpenter interview Kolby Garrison, the development officer of the American Council of the Blind (ACB). Garrison shares her journey as a blind person, from her mainstream education to her struggles with job applications due to societal prejudices. She discusses her role at ACB, her advocacy for improved accessibility, and her daily responsibilities, which include fundraising and donor relations. Garrison emphasizes the importance of membership organizations like ACB for personal growth and support.

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Kolby Garrison (American Councel of the Blind Developement Officer)

Email Kolby: kgarrison@acb.org

Get the ACB Community Schedule by emailing: community@acb.org

Get ahold of ACB by phone: 1-800-424-8666

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