InSight To The VA

This podcast provides a wide array of information, programs and services that the VA offers for blinded and visually impaired Veterans. It will give a broad scope of all the support available for both the Veteran, family members and caregivers. The goal is to make every day life easier and to make full use of all the VA offers.

Contributors

Host

Benjamin Keeley

Capt. Benjamin Keeley, a seasoned and knowledgeable Data Management professional with over 25 years of experience in the Marine and Hospitality industry, is constantly driven to empower businesses with the usage of data for optimized efficiency and performance. During his career spanning over two decades, Capt. Benjamin Keeley had the privilege to serve in the US Navy, manage the Department of Database Operations at Revlon Cosmetics, and serve as the Director of Database Operations for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.

Capt. Keeley is a devoted husband and father as he strives to make life better for all that surround him. As a visually impaired Navy Veteran, his passion is to help those that may not be aware of the tools available from the VA and other noteworthy organizations.

Guests

Guest

David Coe

Rehabilitation Specialist

Guest

Vicki Stoughton

I am originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education with a minor in Sociology. My first Master’s degree is in Social Work and my second is in Blind Rehab Instruction with emphasis in Wholistic Health and Specialty Pegram in Alcohol and Drug Abuse from Western Michigan University.

I have worked in the Vision Rehab Program. I first started in Augusta Georgia as an adaptive computer instructor (JAWS & ZOOMTEXT). Next moved to Tucson, Arizona as an itinerary Blind Vision Instructor. I took off several years to be a full-time mother for our son. We then moved back to Augusta, Georgia where I began my career with the Veterans Administration as a Living Skills instructor from December 1999 – April 2008. I took a promotion as a Visual Impairment Service Team (VIST) Coordinator in Charleston South Carolina. I coordinated vision services for over 550 Veterans.