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This past Sunday on Sunday Edition, we celebrated pride, love, and possibility. 🌈❤️

We opened the show with warm congratulations for Mike Walsh on his recent engagement and upcoming wedding, kicking off Pride Month’s final week with love, joy, and community spirit.

Then we dove into an inspiring conversation with two powerhouse leaders in the world of blind travel: Mike May and Mike Walsh.

Mike May, a legend in adaptive tech and the subject of the bestselling book Crashing Through, spoke candidly about the vulnerabilities and power of sharing both struggles and triumphs with the broader world. He encouraged listeners to break out of their comfort zones, embrace the unknown, and experience the world through the lens of travel and exploration. 🌍✈️

Mike Walsh, Executive Director of the Blind Travel Foundation, shared the mission behind this dynamic new nonprofit—connecting blind and low vision travelers to resources, mentorship, and funding to help them realize their dreams of independent and meaningful travel.

Together, the Mikes discussed how travel is not just a luxury—it’s access, identity, and self-expression. They invited listeners to help grow the movement by donating or becoming sponsors. These contributions support projects that marry travel with purpose, helping members of our community expand their horizons and experience success.

We also previewed the upcoming Blind Travel Summit, happening in Austin, Texas on November 13 and 14, 2025. It promises to be a landmark gathering for advocates, travelers, innovators, and allies.

From advocacy to adventure, tech to trailblazing, this episode reminded us what’s possible when community, access, and wanderlust come together. 💪💼🌟

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This special Pride Month episode of Sunday Edition brought together a powerful panel of voices from our LGBTQIA+ community and allies to discuss a topic that feels more urgent than ever: why Pride still matters, now more than ever.

Host Anthony Corona was joined by four incredible panelists: Gabriel Lopez Kafati Tristan Snyder Margot Downey Brynn Lowden

Together, we explored the heart of Pride—what it means, how far we’ve come, and what we’re still fighting for. From celebration to protest, from visibility to vulnerability, our panelists reminded us why Pride is not just a party—it’s a promise.

Key topics included:

We celebrated our triumphs, acknowledged the ongoing struggles, and centered the importance of unity across identity, gender, ability, and experience.

While this episode centered voices from across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, we also highlighted the essential role of our strong, straight, and steadfast allies. There is a seat at the table for everyone who comes with love, comes with pride, and is ready to speak truth to power.

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🎙️ She’s a friend to Sunday Edition, a familiar voice on “Behind the Music,” and a creative force across music, spoken word, and storytelling.

Join us for a truly special night —

✨ Monday at 8 PM Eastern ✨ as host Anthony Corona welcomes author, musician, and performer Abby Taylor to the "Intimate Evening With" stage. Abby will share some of her inspiring original music, maybe treat us to a piece or two of her powerful spoken word poetry, and sit down with Anthony for an engaging conversation about her process, her inspirations, and the passion that fuels her unique song selections on “Behind the Music” and karaoke nights. We’ll also explore her journey as a writer — dipping her artistic brush into more than one genre — and what keeps her creating week after week. And there is a bonus surprise that Abby and Anthony have cooked up for your listening pleasure…

🎧 "An Intimate Evening With" airs the first Monday of every month at 8 PM Eastern on 2020 The Beacon. ask your devices to play: 2020 The Beacon on TuneIn… Or search for 2020 The Beacon website and listen there.

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🔥 This Sunday, June 1 at 1 PM ET, "Sunday Edition" presents a dynamic, two-hour live discussion on 2020 The Beacon — and we want YOU in the room. We’ve gathered six fabulous panelists ready to dig deep into the heart of our shared experience — but the seventh and most important panelist is YOU, our incredible audience. 🎤

🕐 Hour One: A guided panel discussion exploring powerful questions:

• What does it really mean for something to be “blindness-related”?
• How do we foster whole-person understanding in our community?
• In what ways do our core values shape our responsibilities to each other?
• What is the role of personal advocacy when calling our organization to action

🕑 Hour Two: We open the mic to you — our listeners — for your thoughts, experiences, and reflections. ⚖️ This will be a fair and balanced conversation that honors all points of view. It is absolutely not a bashing session. Our goal is to create a space that is honest, respectful, and illuminating for everyone.

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In this episode of Sunday Edition, Anthony sits down with Gabriel Habech, the co-creator of Fovionics, to dive deep into the story behind a revolutionary piece of wearable tech designed for the blind and low vision community. Gabriel shares how he and his co-founder first met while studying engineering at FIU and began collaborating on ways to use technology for real-world impact. Inspired by Gabriel’s close family friend Augusto — who lost his vision at age 7 — the two began exploring solutions that address challenges canes alone can’t solve. The result: Fovionics smart glasses, equipped with innovative object detection sensors and an AI companion built specifically with feedback from our community. During this insightful conversation, Anthony and Gabriel walk through the development process step-by-step, answer listener questions, and unpack how Fovionics is the first to use this specific type of sensor in smart glasses, allowing for detection of hazards like low-hanging branches and signage — often missed by traditional mobility tools. They also discuss the real cost of access technology, how Fovionics' subscription model can help ease financial barriers, and why early community involvement is essential. With only 200 Early Adopter slots available and about 30% already filled, there's still a chance to help shape a tool that could transform lives — making it more responsive, intuitive, and affordable. If you’re interested in being part of this exciting project, visit the links below: - Early Adopter Program - Interest Form The episode also explores the fascinating eye-to-brain and ear-to-brain connection, and how artificial intelligence and sensory input are getting us closer to real-time, adaptive tools — while acknowledging there’s still more progress to be made. Participating in this beta could play a vital role in moving access tech forward for everyone. Don’t miss this important conversation about innovation, advocacy, and inclusion — and how you can be part of the future of assistive tech. --- How to Listen: - Tune in every Sunday at 1 PM Eastern on 2020 The Beacon - Or search for Sunday Edition with Anthony Corona wherever you get your podcasts Join the Sunday Edition Family: - Facebook Group: Above the Fold: The Sunday Edition Conversation Space - To subscribe to our email list, send a blank message to: SundayEditionNews+subscribe@groups.io --- Coming Soon: Behind the Music Presented by Sunday Edition – The AI Open Mic Every third Friday of the month on 2020 The Beacon, we’re opening the virtual stage for AI-generated creativity. Join us as we share our spoken word, music, and even graphic storytelling creations, explore our creative processes, and swap tips on the tools and platforms we use. Whether you’re a seasoned digital artist or just getting curious, this is your space to learn, share, and be inspired. We can’t wait to hear what you’ve created!

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🚨 Spoiler alert: Next Friday… Behind the Music: The AI Edition It’s gonna be a wild and wonderful experiment in AI-generated creativity. Stay tuned! For more details.

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For over five years now, Sunday Edition has been the news magazine show for members of our community to share their thoughts… And engage in deep and heartfelt conversations…

This week we welcome three incredible community members: So bring your thoughts to Sunday Edition!

As the world around us seems to spin faster into chaos and uncertainty, how do we keep the light of our faith strong and steady? How can our beliefs embolden our spirits, inspire our advocacy, and guide our self-care and service to others?

Join us this Sunday at 1 PM Eastern for a soul-stirring conversation exploring:

• What it truly means to be a person of faith
• How to apply the promises and tenets of our spiritual traditions to modern challenges
• And, in Anthony’s words, why “Christians—or any persons of faith—who claim to speak for the higher power are the ones that scare me the most.”

Meet our incredible panel of faithful voices:

Mark Richert is widely known in the blindness and low vision community for his decades of public policy work and currently leads international development at the Overbrook School for the Blind.

But beyond advocacy, Mark is a lifelong Lutheran whose deep commitment to his historical Christian faith is matched by his hunger for big, transformative questions. His passion for justice, mercy, and prophetic witness guides his belief in a faith that welcomes the stranger, uplifts the oppressed, and challenges each of us to carry our cross daily.

Doug AKA DJ Hansard, affectionately known as Reverend DJ, is a beloved contributor to Sunday Edition.

A lifelong man of faith, DJ is revered across the blind and vision loss community for his unwavering message of inspiration, hope, and spiritual strength. He’s never afraid to share his light—and he’s just as comfortable offering a listening ear as he is delivering a sermon.

In his own words:

> “Bible prophecy predicted many years ago that the times we’re currently living would take place. > Our ‘FAITH IN GOD’ tells us to ‘BELIEVE’ and ‘TRUST’ that WE’RE GONNA BE TAKEN CARE OF.”

DJ will expand on this message of divine trust and guidance, live on Sunday Edition.

Lorna DesRoses (pronounced Derose) is a Catholic lay minister committed to building bridges across cultures and creating spaces of belonging within the Church.

With a background in ESL education and a Master of Arts in Ministry from the Theological Institute at St. John’s Seminary, Lorna advocates fiercely for disability inclusion in faith spaces.

She has spoken at the National Black Catholic Congress and on national panels for the National Catholic Partnership on Disability. She is also the host of Voices from the Pews, a podcast uplifting the stories of Catholics of color.

Based in Boston with her husband Robert and her guide dog Aster, Lorna’s joy-filled witness to the love of Christ inspires all who meet her.

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This Sunday, we welcome back a cherished member of the Sunday Edition family — Lesa Berg Kretschmer, Founder and CEO of Florida Vision Technology and Florida Reading! With over 30 years of dedicated service to the blind and low vision community, Lesa is a true pioneer in assistive tech. Through her work, she has empowered thousands to live more independently, offering hands-on support and access to incredible tools like braille displays, magnifiers, and low vision products.

Joining Lesa this week is Romario Blake, bringing his energy and expertise to our exciting tech conversation! Lesa and Romario are no strangers to Sunday Edition, and this week, they join Anthony to talk about the hottest new tech hitting the market — including the Biped NOA device — and some very cool innovations coming soon for the low vision community. We’ll also cover ways to find grants and financing for assistive technology, and we’ll be answering questions from our amazing audience! Wondering what’s flying off the shelves? Curious about what to demo during convention season? Lesa and Romario will fill us in on all of it!

Tune in LIVE at 1 PM Eastern on 20/20 The Beacon! Sunday Edition with Anthony Corona can also be found wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Join the conversation in our Above the Fold Facebook group and stay connected by subscribing to the Sunday Edition News Email List: To subscribe, send a blank email to: SundayEditionNews+subscribe@groups.io

Want to join the conversation live? Sunday Edition uses the same Zoom information every Sunday! Subscribe to the email list or send an email to SundayEditionAC@gmail.com if you want the link to chat with Lesa, Romario, and Anthony live.

P.S. Have a burning question for Ask Emily and Garth, our twice-a-month advice column brought to you by Anthony and bestselling author Barbara Hinske? Or have a comment, idea, or suggestion for Sunday Edition? Email us anytime at: SundayEditionAC@gmail.com And mark your calendars — Monday, May 5 at 8 PM Eastern — for An Intimate Evening with Tim Cumings: a soulful night of song, stories, and conversation you won’t want to miss!