Zelda Gebhard doesnât identify as a person with low vision, because sheâs so much more than that. âIâm a whole person,â she says. âAlong with my career, Iâm a wife, Iâm a mother and a grandmother. I have a full life with interests and hobbies. Iâm not that much different than a person who doesnât … Continued
What if I told you thereâs a place you can listen to individuals who are blind or low vision share about their current employment and how they prepared for it? There, you can ask your pressing questionsâhow did they know the career field is what they wanted to pursue; how did they navigate disclosing blindness/ … Continued
Denna Lambert CC Editorâs note: In Celebration of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we interviewed Denna Lambert who started her career at NASA right after college â and has continued evolving into new and exciting roles with the agency, including becoming the diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) lead for NASAâs Early Stage … Continued
Editorâs note: Entrepreneur and Podcaster on The What’s Your Excuse? Show, Max Ivey, shares his journey of finding the courage to sing publicly. Max contributes his story in hopes of encouraging others who are blind or low vision to conquer any fear they have in pursuit of an employment goal or personal aspiration. Conquering My … Continued
Freedom Scientific does more than create some of the most popular assistive technology available, such as JAWS and ZoomText. The company also sponsors a Student of the Month Program, which recognizes K-12 students in the U.S. who are excelling in their educational endeavors. âWe hear about these amazing students doing great things using our products … Continued
When Khadija Bari first moved to the United States at the age of 22, the availability of services for people who are blind or low vision â or even, to a large degree, accommodations being provided without her having to ask for them â were relatively new to her. Khadijaâs family lived in many countries, … Continued
Daryl Walker was born with albinism and accompanying low vision. However, throughout his 40 years of life, he hasnât let low vision slow him down⌠even the slightest. Daryl is a three-time goalball Paralympian representing Team USA. Goalball, according to the United States Association of Blind Athletes, is the most popular team sport for athletes … Continued
Dr. Heidi Joshi is the Manager of Integrated Behavioral Health at John Muir Healthâs Family Medicine Residency Program in Walnut Creek, California. The fast-paced, core faculty position is comprised of managing a team of mental health providers, educating medical residents on patient-centered communication skills and mental health issues, supporting physicians who have patients in mental … Continued
Career Conversations is a monthly Zoom interview of an individual who is blind or low vision and gainfully employed. Meet our first guest, Lucy Greco and watch her Career Conversation episode at the bottom of the page. Lucy Greco, on what shaped her Lucy, blind since birth, grew up in Canada with her mother and … Continued
Editor’s note: APH ConnectCenter invites you to learn from Kiran Kaja, Accessibility Lead for Instagram at the time of the interview. Kiran Kaja has a rare form of Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP); while most with RP begin losing their vision in their teenage years, Kiran has been blind since birth. Thankfully, Kiranâs parents understood early on … Continued