American Foundation for the Blind

Audacy Reports Third Quarter Results

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Audacy, Inc. (OTC: AUDA) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • Audacy, Inc. (OTC: AUDA) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • Net revenues for the quarter were $299.2 million, down 5.6% compared to $317.0 million in the third quarter of 2022
    Digital revenues were $64.8 million, up 3% compared to the third quarter of 2022
    Total operating expenses for the quarter were $580.8 million, which includes a non-cash impairment loss of $272.7 million, compared to $468.8 million in the third quarter of 2022, which included a gain on sale of $10.7 million and a non-cash impairment loss of $176.8 million
    Cash operating expenses for the quarter were $276.1 million, down 2% compared to $280.6 million in the third quarter of 2022
    Operating loss for the quarter was $281.7 million, compared to $151.9 million in the third quarter of 2022
    Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $23.0 million, compared to $36.3 million in the third quarter of 2022
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  • We gained revenue share in the quarter, most significantly in radio in which we have achieved accelerating share growth since the start of the year.
  • Fourth quarter is currently pacing down 9% on an as reported basis and down 4% on a same-station, ex-political basis.

LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND APPOINTS MELISSA WEISSE AS NEW PRESIDENT & CEO

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Rochester Hills, Michigan, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leader Dogs for the Blind today announced the appointment of Melissa Weisse as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive, national search process.

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  • Rochester Hills, Michigan, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leader Dogs for the Blind today announced the appointment of Melissa Weisse as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive, national search process.
  • Weisse has served as the chief philanthropy officer at Leader Dog since 2008.
  • Leader Dog Chair Kathie Davis said, “After an extensive, national search process, we are delighted to welcome Weisse as our new president & CEO.
  • The Board looks forward to Weisse realizing the future vision and potential for Leader Dogs for the Blind and the entire community we serve.

Optical Character Recognition Market Analysis 2023-2030 - OCR Startups Attract Increasing Investments as Diverse Industries Adopt the Technology - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Enterprises invest large amounts in technologies that can help them digitalize their work process and increase productivity.

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  • Enterprises invest large amounts in technologies that can help them digitalize their work process and increase productivity.
  • OCR solutions are integrated with various technologies such as robotic process automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance their capabilities.
  • For instance, in January 2023, Cognex Corporation, a provider of machine vision products, augmented the capabilities of its In Sight 2800 vision system to incorporate optical character recognition (OCR).
  • Furthermore, increasing penetration of optical character recognition in banks and financial institutions has bolstered the OCR market growth for B2B end-users.

AFB Calls on Congress and Government to Move Swiftly toward Making the Internet Accessible for All

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

"At AFB, we are calling on individual businesses, Congress, and the US Department of Justice to take this opportunity to move forward.

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  • "At AFB, we are calling on individual businesses, Congress, and the US Department of Justice to take this opportunity to move forward.
  • Both the Federal Government and Congress must take measures to expand the existing regulations under the ADA from the physical to the virtual environment.
  • We celebrate the many corporations and individuals who are working with us to amplify calls for greater digital inclusion.
  • AFB calls for individuals, the business community, and government to come together to support a comprehensive plan that will expand digital inclusion for all people with disabilities.

The Hemp Doctor Donates to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Mooresville, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - March 14, 2023) - On February 4, National Hemp Day, The Hemp Doctor raised $3,294.84 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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  • Mooresville, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - March 14, 2023) - On February 4, National Hemp Day, The Hemp Doctor raised $3,294.84 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
  • In 2020 Robert Shade, owner-operator of The Hemp Doctor was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
  • Donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was a way for the Shade family and The Hemp Doctor to say thank you for all the support they received through Robert's treatment and recovery.
  • In addition to this recent donation, the company donated $8,745 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in June, 2021.

AFB Trustees Appoint Eric Bridges as New President & CEO

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees for the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has appointed Eric Bridges as its new President and CEO beginning April 12, 2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees for the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has appointed Eric Bridges as its new President and CEO beginning April 12, 2023.
  • Bridges brings over two decades of experience leading causes on the national stage that impact people experiencing vision loss.
  • American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) announces Eric Bridges as new President & CEO.
  • "We are delighted to bring Eric Bridges to the role of CEO and President of AFB.

AFB Welcomes New Trustees to National Board

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) — one of the nation's premier organizations for improving the lives of people with vision loss — has announced the election of three new members to its board of Trustees following its December 12th board meeting: Jonathan Chesshire, Kiran Kaja, and Melissa L. Weisse.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) — one of the nation's premier organizations for improving the lives of people with vision loss — has announced the election of three new members to its board of Trustees following its December 12th board meeting: Jonathan Chesshire, Kiran Kaja, and Melissa L. Weisse.
  • "We are excited to welcome such an outstanding group of professionals to our board," said Debbie Dennis, AFB board Chair.
  • "Each one of them brings an outstanding range of expertise that will help secure our second century of success at AFB."
  • AFB thanks those Board Members who have previously served the organization with distinction and looks forward to the leadership the following new Trustees will bring toward fulfilling AFB's mission for future generations.

AFB Announces the 2023 Helen Keller Achievement Award Recipients

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced the two honorees who will receive the prestigious Helen Keller Achievement Award at a special event on April 19, 2023 , at the Crystal City Hyatt Regency in Arlington, Virginia.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced the two honorees who will receive the prestigious Helen Keller Achievement Award at a special event on April 19, 2023 , at the Crystal City Hyatt Regency in Arlington, Virginia.
  • "Both of our honorees this year embody the heart and passion of Helen Keller in their efforts to create a more inclusive and just world for people with disabilities," said AFB Board Chair Debbie Dennis.
  • "For sixty years, serving this remarkable community has been my ministry and so I am incredibly honored to receive the Hellen Keller Achievement award and all that it represents," said Congressman Coelho.
  • We are honored to be recognized with the Helen Keller Achievement Award as a result of our efforts."

Novacoast announces Apex Program—cybersecurity training for BVI and military veteran communities

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Driven by a mission to advance accessibility and inclusion for the blind, visually impaired, and military veteran populations, Novacoast announces the launch of Apex Program .

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  • WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Driven by a mission to advance accessibility and inclusion for the blind, visually impaired, and military veteran populations, Novacoast announces the launch of Apex Program .
  • The program will provide new opportunities for these underserved communities, while producing trained, certified candidates for an industry in need.
  • The goals of Apex Program go beyond foundational cybersecurity training with its commitment to professional placement for graduating students.
  • “It’s a complete approach to technical training that reflects the standards we’ve set at Novacoast,” states Novacoast CEO, Paul Anderson.

The Accelerator at WGU Labs Invests in Platform for the Blind or Visually Impaired

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Accelerator at WGU Labs , an affiliate Western Governors University (WGU) , today announced an investment in, and strategic partnership with, Clusiv, an e-learning platform for people who are blind or visually impaired.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Accelerator at WGU Labs , an affiliate Western Governors University (WGU) , today announced an investment in, and strategic partnership with, Clusiv, an e-learning platform for people who are blind or visually impaired.
  • Clusiv is helping to build the future of the blind and visually impaired workforce that has experienced lower levels of employment, earnings, and education.
  • According to the American Foundation of the Blind , the average wages of blind and visually impaired individuals are over twenty-five percent lower than those with no disability, and a majority of people who are blind or visually impaired are out of the labor force altogether.
  • Clusiv aims to bridge the gap between accessibility and usability through a scalable e-learning platform that provides high-quality technical workforce training and upskilling offerings for people who are blind or visually impaired.