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Young National Champion Horseback Rider Who Is Legally Blind Brings It In Competition

From: CareerConnect Blog
Categories: Arts and Leisure , Education , Employment , In the News , Planning for the Future , Social Life and Recreation , Sports , Transition
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AFB CareerConnect loves to share the accomplishments of people who are blind or visually impaired and this story is a wonderfully uncommon and individual success. Rachel Sanchez is a 16-year-old girl who became legally blind after being struck in the head by a bullet at age 5. In November, she won the United Professional Horsemen’s … Continued

Newly Reorganized “Our Stories” Section Has Launched: Find Success Stories by Career Cluster and More!

From: CareerConnect Blog
Categories: Arts and Leisure , Assistive Technology , Employment , Low Vision , Orientation and Mobility , Personal Reflections , Planning for the Future , Social Life and Recreation , Sports , Technology
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Hello CareerConnect Friends, AFB CareerConnect has been busily preparing to launch the reorganized “Our Stories” section. The section has always been packed with tons of great success stories about mentors and other persons who are blind or visually impaired. Now, you will be able to find stories of interest by career field and other categories … Continued