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Impact on businesses through disability with Tanner Gers
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In this inspiring episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad interviews Tanner Gers, the founder and managing director of Accessibility Officer. Tanner shares his personal journey from being an all-American kid to becoming completely blind after a traumatic car accident. Despite the challenges, Tanner has built a successful career advocating for digital accessibility and empowering individuals with disabilities.
Key Takeaways:
- Tanner's journey from blindness to becoming a U.S. Paralympian and a leader in digital accessibility.
- The mission of Accessibility Officer: To ensure the U.S. disabled unemployment rate matches the national average.
- Insight into adaptive sports like blind baseball and cutting-edge technologies like BrainPort.
- The importance of infusing risk in business to drive growth and innovation.
- Tanner's leadership style focused on support, accountability, and fostering creativity.
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