National Mentoring Month: Get Involved As an Individual Who Is Blind or Visually Impaired

Happy National Mentoring Month! With self-improvement goals in the air, January is the perfect time to get involved in a mentoring program. Join us for the next two weeks as we celebrate our CareerConnect mentors, encourage students and professionals to get involved, and share the benefits of developing a meaningful mentorship! But in case you … Continued

Universal Expectation for Employees with Vision Loss: The Importance of Improving Your Braille Literacy Skills

When you think about the ā€œTop 10ā€ skills employers look for, what comes to mind? What about communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills? Maybe even time management or leadership ability. While all of these skills are important to employers, there is one universal skill that is necessary for all employees-to-be regardless of the position. Can you … Continued

Thatā€™s a Wrap: Recap of the Top 10 AFB Holiday Hits for Career-Minded Job Seekers Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Thatā€™s all folks! We have finished our Top 10 AFB Holiday Hits countdown! We hope you enjoyed our favorite pieces of career-related advice paired with our favorite holiday songs. Missed one you say? Donā€™t want it to end? Here is a recap of our holiday hits! Check out any of these links to lighten your … Continued

Itā€™s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Time to Sharpen Your Social Media Skills As a Job Seeker with Vision Loss

Continuing with the Top 10 Holiday Hits, I present to you my favorite holiday song paired with my favorite ā€œreputationā€ advice! Youā€™ve heard it a million timesā€¦no, not the song, but that your social media presence matters! Whether you never post on any networking site or forum or if you are a social media guru, … Continued

Baby, Itā€™s Cold Outside; Warm Up With These Hot Jobs for Individuals Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Whether you have known what you wanted to do since you were a child or if you are just now exploring your options, deciding on what career path to pursue can be a life-changing decision. Before making your choice, it is important to explore your options. Be sure to weigh the pros and cons, determine … Continued

Do Young Adults Have Role Models? Qualities to Look for in an Inspirational Role Model As an Individual Who Is Blind or Visually Impaired

As a child I can remember writing about my role model in grade school. I can remember describing how I wanted to be just likeā€¦ you guessed it, my mom. Cheesy? Yes, but I can remember how I wanted to be smart and successful like her. I can recall how I wanted to be a … Continued

Our Stories Interview with Statewide Assistive Technologist, Laine Amoureux

Are you interested in the latest inspirational and educational workplace success stories? Are you looking for career advice from someone who is blind or visually impaired who knows what it takes to be gainfully employed? Meet Laine Amoureux, a vivacious, energetic woman who uses technology and time management to live a well-balanced life of work … Continued