Kelli started volunteering for MindsEye in early 2020 and just won the “Rookie of the Year” Volunteer Award! She reads remotely from Independence, KS, where she works as a VP for Bank of America. MindsEye Communications and Development Coordinator Laura Foughty got a chance to interview Kelli by e-mail this week: Laura: When and how…
Read More2021 MindsEye Volunteer Awards
Every year we celebrate our AMAZING volunteers who make our mission possible and recognize a few who’ve stood out throughout the year. After having to celebrate virtually in 2020, it was great to be back together in 2021 for an outdoor volunteer appreciation morning with coffee and donuts! Congratulations and a BIG thank you to…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight — Cory Sturdevant
Cory has been volunteering with MindsEye for about 9 years. He audio describes all the Blues games, as well as helping out with the Gateway Archers. In fact, Cory was the MindsEye 2020 BeepBall Volunteer of the year! In early February of this year Cory got to attend a Blues game and describe it for…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight — Vince Kwiatkowski
Vince Kwiatkowski is the MindsEye Spotlight Volunteer for February 2021. Vince is a “newer volunteer,” and has been reading for MindsEye for about 2 years. Despite COVID, he comes into the studio every Tuesday to record the Wall Street Journal. MindsEye Broadcast Director Tom Williams got a chance to interview Vince last Tuesday. Tom: When and how did you start…
Read MoreSpotlight Volunteer — Steve Walden
Steve Walden is our MindsEye Spotlight Volunteer for January 2021! Since the COVID crisis began, Steve has been recording two shows from home each week. He wakes up especially early on Saturdays to record the news before it airs at 10am. Earlier this month, MindsEye Broadcast Director Tom Williams interviewed Steve via e-mail. Tom: When and…
Read MoreMindsEye Audio Description Training 2021
Start off the new year as a MindsEye Audio Description volunteer! Have you ever wondered how individuals who are blind or have visual impairments enjoy live theater, sporting events, parades, holiday lights, and other entertainment that rely heavily on visual elements? That’s where audio description comes in. We fill in those blanks with descriptive language…
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