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How does an organization transform the lives of individuals living with vision loss? In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Johnson, President & CEO of Lighthouse Central Florida, to uncover the remarkable story behind their mission to empower people who are blind or visually impaired.  Since 1976, Lighthouse Central Florida has provided comprehensive, vision-specific rehabilitation services, ensuring that thousands can live productive, independent lives. One of the highlights of our conversation is the groundbreaking partnership between Lighthouse Works, the business processing outsource arm of Lighthouse Central Florida, and Genesys, a global leader in AI-powered experience orchestration. Together, they have launched EquiVista, a solution that enhances job opportunities for the visually impaired by creating accessible contact center environments.  We delve into the significance of this innovation against the backdrop of startling statistics: 2.2 billion people globally live with vision impairment, and ne