RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD

VENDORS OF AMERICA

20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 THURSDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE

SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!”

Thursday February 26, 2026

- Moderator: Ardis Bazyn (CO), Bazyn Communications, RSVA® First Vice President

- “Innovative Businesses in the BEP Arena”:

Jack Pinnock (FL), Dreamie Cookies Corp; Jeff Babb, HERR FOODS INC

- “Walking in the Light” film not included die to copyright regulations

- “What current micro markets are offering to stimulate growth”

Eric Harns (MN), Eagle Eyes Vending; Phil Hubbard (FL); COLTON KNIGHT, Chief Executive Officer, Knight's Culinary Productions Inc.

- What Airport facilities Offer and Challenges Involved”:

Ronald Flormata (HI), RMF Enterprises, Inc., RSVA® Board member

- "Social Security and Medicare Questions Answered":

Annie Walters (NV), SSA Public Affairs Specialist

RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD

VENDORS OF AMERICA

20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 WEDNESDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE

SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!”

Wednesday February 25, 2026

- “Technologies benefiting BEP operators and VI staff”:

Haley Lan (FL), Patriot Vision Industries, LLC; Shawn Welker (MI), Founder & Consultant, VisualEyes Access; Damashe Thomas (MI), Technical manager, A. T. Guys

Many technologies assist vendors while they are managing a facility. These speakers will highlight how their products/service will improve the business owner’s abilities to manage the business.

- "What’s new in Kiosks/Micro Markets Systems and Vending Management”:

Matt Kotsch (FL), Territory Sales Representative, Trinity Access, Inc.

- “Current Military Facility Operators Outline Their Various Food Service Options”:

Conrad Bennett (WV), Lots of Smiles Inc.; Ryan Skinner, Business Enterprise Program Director, South Carolina Commission for the Blind; Karen Jones (SC), South Carolina Chair State Vendor Committee; Scott R. Lassiter (NC), Ed.D. Business Enterprises Program Chief, Division of Services for the Blind, Department of Health and Human Services

- "Report from the National Council of State Agencies for the Blind and Randolph-Sheppard":

Catriona Macdonald (DC), President Linchpin Strategies, LLC. and NCSAB Policy Advisor for Randolph-Sheppard;

- RSVA® Sagebrush “90th Randolph-Sheppard Act Anniversary” Luncheon:

Sponsored by U-Select-It

Moderator: Scott Eggen (MN), RSVA® President

- Luncheon Speaker: Tricia Waechter (TX), CEO Blind Girl Designs-

RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD

VENDORS OF AMERICA

20260224 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 TUESDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE

SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!”

Tuesday February 24, 2026

- "Welcome to Sagebrush": Scott Eggen (MN), SVS Vending, RSVA® President

- "Welcome from Nevada":

Louis DeMaioribus II, Business Enterprise Officer 2, Business Enterprises of Nevada

Ivan Delgado, Nevada Committee Chair

- Attendee Introductions: Scott Eggen (MN), RSVA® President

- National Automatic Merchandising Association Updates, Bob Owens, Chief Operating Officer, NAMA

- “IOS and MAC AI”: Sandhya Rao (TX), Vice President, iBUG Today and Brad Snyder (TX), iBUG Today, Advanced Member

- “Celebrating the 90 years of the Randolph-Sheppard Act and its History”: Jeff Thom (CA), RSVA Registered” Legal Advocate; Matthew Nemmers (IA), Executive Officer, Business Enterprise Program; Ardis Bazyn (CO), RSVA 1st Vice President and CEO Bazyn Communications; and others.

- Moderator: Ronald Flormata (HI), RMF Enterprises, Inc., RSVA® Board member

- “Use QuickBooks Online with an expert”

Freddricks Scott (CA), QuickBooks Live expert, Intuit

- “Healthy vending options and techniques to sell them”, Linda Allison (TN), A+ Vending, RSVA® 2nd Vice President

- “Do you enjoy blind sports?”

Josh Schneider, The Dented Puck

- “importance of wills and trusts for business owners”

- "American Council of the Blind Updates and Activities": Jeff Thom (CA), ACB Advocacy Services Chair

- “Blind Information Technology Specialists Programs and activities” Jeff Bishop (AZ), BITS President

RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD

VENDORS OF AMERICA

20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 MOMDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE

SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!”

Monday February 23, 2026

RSVA Board Meeting

Carl Richardson and Kim Charlson, Co-Chairs of the Audio Description Project chat with Rick Morin about the 2025 Audio Description Awards Gala and the AD industry prior to the airing of the 2025 Audio Description Awards Gala on November 13, 2025.

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2025 American Council of the Blind Audio Description Gala

Audio Description Project

November 13, 2025

Join us for the 2025 AD Awards Gala! We honor people and organizations that help make film, tv, and video games more accessible. And we'll announce the winners of the AD People's Choice Awards.

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20251118 1900 ACBVA Banquet Keynote Address - Celebration, Debra Hill

Debra Hill, motivational speaker, singer, and proud member of ACBVA shares her story, voice, and vision for resilience and empowerment. Learn more about her work and music at debrahillsings.com

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20251118 1630 ACBVA Session 5,, Tech That Talks Back – Everyday Strategies for Navigating AI & Assistive Technology

Session 5: Tech That Talks Back – Everyday Strategies for Navigating AI & Assistive Technology Facilitated by Jeremy Grandstaff and Stan Gowen Discover how today’s smart tools can boost independence and simplify daily life. Whether you’re tech-curious or already plugged in, this session will explore how assistive technology and AI—from voice assistants to apps and smart home devices—can help you work smarter, navigate more confidently, and stay connected. You’ll get real-life strategies, hands-on examples, and a chance to ask questions. No tech experience needed—just bring your curiosity!

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20251118 1515 ACBVA Session 4, Falls Prevention – Stand Tall, Stay Safe

Session 4: Falls Prevention – Stand Tall, Stay Safe Larry Johnson, an ACB member from San Antonio, TX who has given workshops from 1 hour to 8 weeks on Falls Prevention, and Doug Powell, a 20+ year Tai Chi teacher, combine to give hints to improve your environment and exercises to improve your balance with special focus on people who are blind or have low vision.

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20251118 1400 ACBVA Session 3, Emergency Preparedness – Plan, Prepare, Protect

Session 3: Emergency Preparedness – Plan, Prepare, Protect Donna Clarke and --- from --- walk us through critical safety planning that’s both practical and empowering. (We will edit when we have more details.)

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