By Neva Fairchild The same principles for safety and ease of access that you employ at home can go with you into the workplace, and yet how many of us have really taken a look around the office with safety and efficiency in mind? Here are some work safety tips to get you started: If … Continued
By Neva Fairchild Are you thinking, âWhatâs the Point? Iâm not in school, and I donât have a job. Where do I need to go, anyway?â Has your Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instructor asked you to practice what you have learned between lessons? Do you have trouble thinking of reasons to get out or places … Continued
If you are a frequent follower of AFB blogs, you probably have heard of Audrey Demmitt, VisionAware peer advisor and blogger extraordinaire. But did you know that Audrey worked as a nurse for 30 years before she became a writer? Better yet, did you know that Audrey is also a mentor of APH CareerConnect? In … Continued
Are you an older job seeker looking to return to work? Deciding if you want to continue or return to work after vision loss is a great first step to regaining your independence. You can earn additional income, learn new skills, and develop a sense of accomplishment. In fact, there are many reasons why older … Continued
My commute to the office the last couple of days has been surprisingly pleasant. The sun has been shining, the birds have been singing, and the temperature has reached a refreshing 55 degrees. I am starting to think Punxsutawney Phil had the right idea; an early spring seems to be upon us. Regardless of the … Continued
What drives someone to want to find gainful employment? Is it the financial return, the contribution to society, or finding success in meaningful work? There are millions of reasons we should want to pursue employment, but there are also many obstacles that can stand in our way, including age-related vision loss. As an older worker, … Continued
Did you know that Kirk Adams, President of the Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind, will be AFBâs new president and CEO? If you are a frequent follower of all things AFB, I am sure you have heard the news. But did you know that Kirk Adams is no stranger to CareerConnect? In fact, he has … Continued
Itâs Leap Day! That magical day that only comes along every four years. Itâs the time for following the old Irish legend of women proposing to men and everyone having fun with frog and leaping puns. And while February 29 doesnât call for much celebration, it does give us an opportunity to share some resources … Continued
You might remember him as the successful cardiologist or maybe you know him as the Medical Director of Community Services for Vision Rehabilitation in Mobile, Alabama, but did you know that Dr. Joe Fontenot is also a long time mentor of APH CareerConnect? We decided to take some time this month to reconnect with our … Continued
All over the world millions of people are experiencing vision loss, becoming overwhelmed by their changing vision, and struggling to find ways to maintain their independence. They are becoming discouraged that they cannot achieve personal or workplace success simply because of their visual impairment. Whether you have experienced vision loss all of your life or … Continued