Interview with Diane Nelson Executive Director of VIPS

Episode 6:  Welcome back to The Blind Judge Podcast with retired Jefferson County Judge David Holton.  He is Kentucky’s first blind judge. David is joined by Diane Nelson, Executive Director of the Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS).  This organization is an educational resource for visually impaired children and their parents.

Episode Outline

  • 01:10 – Introducing Diane Nelson and VIPS
  • 03:35 – What Is VIPS and Its Purpose
  • 08:00 – The VIPS Service Areas and Infrastructure
  • 09:30 – VIPS in Louisville
  • 11:12 – The Benefit of Expectations
  • 14:30 – The Sensory Room for CVI at VIPS
  • 20:20 – Homebased VIPS Education and Resources
  • 22:30 – VIPS is Nationally Recognized for Visual Impairment Education
  • 25:05 – Continuing the Legacy Started by Sharon Bensinger
  • 26:24 – Funding Sources for VIPS
  • 27:54 – David’s Inspiration for Parents of Visually Impaired Children
  • 29:08 – Donate to VIPS at http://www.davidholtonlawky.com/
  • 30:50 – Conclusion

Learn more about the Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS)

Check out David’s Probate and Estate Planning Podcast!

Retired Probate Judge David Holton actually has 2 podcasts.  In addition to this one focusing on social and community matters, his other podcast focuses on legal issues related to Wills, probate and estate planning issues.

As we conclude Episode 6, we encourage you to connect with David on his Facebook page.  You’ll also be able to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible and many other podcast platforms.  

David closes with this thought: “God’s been good to me.  I want to give back and return the favor to his listeners and their families.”  David’s entire career has been about service to our Louisville and Jefferson County community.

For more information about probate and estate planning issues, or to listen to The Blind Judge Podcast, visit http://www.davidholtonlawky.com/.

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