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Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams is a compelling podcast series that brings listeners into the world of accessibility, leadership, and social change through the lens of one of the most influential voices in blindness advocacy. Dr. Kirk Adams, former President and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind and a lifelong champion for the rights of people with visual impairments, hosts this insightful and inspiring program.
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ASRS's Retina Health for Life

Timothy Murray, MD, MBA

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Did you know that your clear view of the world, the one that allows you to read, drive and recognize faces, relies on the health of your retinas? Join host Dr. Timothy Murray as he brings you inspiring conversations about your sight and the special role the retina plays in making healthy vision possible. Dr. Murray welcomes expert retina specialists to share the latest advances in retina care as well as patients to discuss living life to the fullest with retinal disease. Listen today and lea ...
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MetroFocus is a multi-platform news magazine focusing on the New York region. The MetroFocus television program features news, smart conversations, in-depth reporting, content from many partners and solutions-oriented reports from the community. Major areas of coverage include sustainability, education, science and technology, the environment, transportation, poverty and underserved communities. MetroFocus.org amplifies that reporting with daily updates and original stories that also cover c ...
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Today’s Christians and conservatives are largely unaware of the extent of the suffering of blacks in American History, from slavery to Jim Crow to the 1960s and even to today. They are largely unaware how systematic it was and what institutions were created specifically to maintain the injustices. Christians are largely unaware that their own clergy and churches were among the leading proponents of the systems, and have no idea of the convicting and sad reasons why, or of the theological jus ...
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcomes PAGE Coalition Executive Director Chris Treanor to talk about Partnership to Address Global Emissions. PAGE is a nonpartisan coalition of like-minded organizations dedicated to promoting U.S. policies, like permitting reform, that protect the climate through the production of natural gas.…
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97.1 WASH Midday Host Jenni Chase spoke to American Heart Association Chair of the 2024 Greater Washington Region Heart Walk, Owen Billman, and Jeff Bosick, who is a cardiac arrest Survivor and works on the Executives With Heart Campaign...it brings together local business leaders who are united in support of the AHA. www.greaterwashingtonheartwalk…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Shelly Young, who is the Executive Director for The Chris Atwood Foundation located in NOVA that was created in 2013 after The Atwood Family lost their son and brother, Chris, to an accidental overdose at age 21.The CAF is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that creates recovery ready communities through …
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Dr. Kirk Adams and Evan Amundson discussed the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) and its benefits for businesses hiring individuals with disabilities. Evan highlighted that WOTC can provide tax credits ranging from $1,200 to $9,600 per eligible new hire, with over 2 million eligible new hires in 2023. He emphasized the importance of vocational reh…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Executive Director for Rockville Economic Development Cindy Rivarde, also know as REDI. Over the 30 mins we'll chat about Rockville's growth, what Cindy and her amazing team do when it comes to enticing corporations, small, medium and large businesses come and flourish in Rockville, MD.…
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97.1 WASH FM's Jenni Chase Hosts this week to speak with Elaine Taylor with Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue along with A Forever Home's Patti Stinson...we talked about the benefits of adopting/rehoming a dog through a rescue group, current dogs up for adoption, upcoming events and the current state of shelters in our area.…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the CEO and CO-Founder of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, (“9/11 Day”), David Paine. We'll talk about the upcoming 23rd Anniversary and what incredible programs David, his co-founder and team have created over the years for First Responders.…
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Special Guest Host from Toby & Chilli Mornings on 97.1 WASH FM, Chilli Amar visits with Alan Klein, who is the Chief Development Officer at HealthWell Foundation. Their Mission: To reduce financial barriers to care for underinsured patients with chronic or life-altering diseases. More information and donations at HealthWellFoundation.org…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Dr. Ferris who is on the medical staff at MD Proton Treatment Center. Dr. Ferris will educate us what exactly proton therapy is, the criteria for getting treatments, side effects, and how if differs from traditional radiation therapy.Von 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Executive Director for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, National Capital Area, Ellen Shannon. Topics discussed: Mission, What they do and how you can help or be helped, Donations, Events and much more. Remember if you, a family member, friend or co-worker have feelings about suicide or me…
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Dr. Kirk Adams, Managing Director of Innovative Impact LLC, hosted a webinar discussing disability inclusion and employment. He highlighted that only 35% of blind individuals are employed, compared to 70% of the general population. Lucas Behnken, producer of the documentary "Surpassing Sight," shared the film's goal to change perceptions of blind c…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with American Red Cross of the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region and Nadine McCrindle, Regional Disaster Officer for American Red Cross, Topics: Hurricane season, Heat and Climate Crisis, blood donations, volunteering and donations.Von 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow talks about Healtcare Innovation with Al Browne, who is the Director Community Health Design & Innovation at Johns Hopkins Univeristy in conjuction with the Ward Infinity Program. We'll also speak with one of it's recepients, Dr Carlisha Gentles and what her team is currently working on through the Ward Infinity pro…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Founder and CEO Ed LeTourneau and Dr. John Dombroski Chief Medical Officer for MAT Recovery Centers. MAT Recovery Centers has DMV accessibility with Dr. Dombroski working out of Washington DC – and what MAT does – is simply to addresses any first responder to issues that include: Opioid addiction, Alcoho…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Dr Robyn Mehlenbeck PhD from George Mason University and the George Mason Center for Community Mental Health. We'll talk about services, programs and how you can find out more to help yourself or someone you know fight any and all mental health issues.Von 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Co-Chair David Jaffe and heart attack survivor Priti Langer to talk about the upcoming 'Lawyers Have Heart' 10K, 5K and Fun Walk on Saturday, May 18th put on by the American Heart Association, who's celebrating their 100th Anniversary this year!Von 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Dr. Kirk Adams hosted a webinar on disability inclusion in cybersecurity, highlighting the Apex program, which prepares blind individuals for cybersecurity careers. The program, developed by Novacoast, offers a 10-week training course for CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications, costing $7,500. The program aims to place 400 blind individuals …
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March is National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and I had the chance to chat with the President of the Greater DC - MD Chapter of the National MS Society, Chartese Berry, as well as local resident Bernie Lucas, who has been dealing with an MS diagnosis for 9 years now. nationalmssociety.orgVon 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with area Jersey Mike's Franchisee Owner Danny Malamis to talk about 'Day of GIving' and Luke's Place, located in Oldtown, MD with over 100 acres dedicated to families with disabled children to camp, eat and be together is a safe environment to thrive and enjoy each other's company.…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Executive Director for the National Kidney Foundation for the National Capital Area & Virginia about that latest in research, programs, education, treatments and Kidney Ball, Chair Bruce Caswell will also hop in on the conversation to talk about all that is the Kidney Ball and how you can purchase ticket…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the CEO for the American Red Cross of the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region, Dale Kunce. Over the 30 mins, topics include: Blood Donations, Programs, Education, future events, and much more!Von 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Easterseals VP of Development James Smith to talk about the History, Programs, Volunteering, Donating and much more when it comes to Easterseals in the DMV. We'll also get a chance to hear a first-hand account from a Mom that with Easterseals help. was instrumental in assisting her young son get the help…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Tony Cancelosi, who is the CEO for Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind. Based in Washington, DC, CLB is doing some incredible things for people that are either losing their sight or ones that have lost it all together, or were born blind.Von 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with WRAP President Kurt Erickson and Metropolitan Police of Washington, D.C. Assistant Chief Leslie Parsons to talk about holiday Drinking and Driving and steps you can take by using SoberRide to avoid any terrible things happening to you or others during the holidays.…
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Participating in sports can have a host of benefits, including enhanced physical and mental health. Along with the positive impact of playing sports, there is a risk of physical injury including those that can affect vision. On this episode of ASRS’s Retina Health for Life, Dr. Timothy Murray is joined by Dr. Harry Flynn and Dr. Landon Rohowetz of …
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Welcome to another episode of the Inform & Connect Podcast, a production of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). In this episode, AFB’s Melody Goodspeed and Tony Stephens catch up with Spectrum’s Petr Kucheryavyy, who provides a breakdown of what’s new with SpectrumAccess and exciting news on the horizon for consumers of audio described con…
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Brooklyn Neighborhood Policing Itself "Brownsville In Violence Out" In Brownsville, community members are coming together to try out a new approach to public safety. Brownsville In Violence Out (BIVO) is an anti-gun violence initiative in which Brownsville residents respond to low level street crimes themselves, rather than having the NYPD make arr…
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2023 Election Results Analysis The results are in! Journalist and host of the “Max Politics” podcast, Ben Max, joins MetroFocus to breakdown the results of the 2023 Election. Preserving "The Boss": How The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center For American Music Came To Be If you know anything about music icon Bruce Springsteen you know that he’s a J…
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