Impact on businesses through disability with Tanner Gers

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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