Among the history-making women worth honoring during Womenâs History Month, Christine Ha is a standout. Known as âThe Blind Cook,â Christine is the only blind contestant â and the season three winner â of âMasterChef,â the competitive TV show for home cooks judged by Gordon Ramsay. The show began her long list of accomplishments: author … Continued
Paul Schroeder has always been a bit of a risk-taker. Despite losing both his eyes to retinoblastoma â cancer of the retina â by the time he was about two years old, Paulâs parents encouraged him to engage in the same activities his older brothers did. That included riding his bike in the street, climbing … Continued
Editorâs Note: APH CareerConnect connected with Michael Finn, owner of Finn Fitness & Wellness, a holistic exercise and lifestyle coaching business, to ask about his career and what led him into the industry. Mr. Finn inspires us with his quest for health, and he offers advice to career seekers who are also blind or low … Continued
When you grow up as one of 27 children adopted from all over the world, embracing diversity comes naturally. Thatâs certainly true for APHâs Director of Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion, Tai Tomasi (she/her/hers), J.D., M.P.A., who joined APH in January 2021. Blind since birth, she considers herself fortunate to have grown up in a family … Continued
APH CareerConnect is excited to be spotlighting successful blind people at work. Join us as we highlight professional job and explore everything from ordinary to out-of-this-world careers held by blind people from all walks of life. Whether you are interested in finding out about a career in Information technology, STEM, teaching, counseling, or something else, weâve got your ticket to a front row seat. Get ready to hear directly from blind and low vision professionals from all … Continued