Editor’s note: Don’t let blindness or low vision steal the joy of engaging and flourishing in a new or longstanding hobby. You will find satisfaction and entertainment while participating, and you’ll reap work-related benefits. The following blog has been updated as of October 2022. Hobbies as an Individual Who Is Blind or Low Vision Oh, … Continued
Editor’s 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
 Editor’s note: Jacob Ray, a college student who is low vision, reflects on how to self-advocate and take ownership of one’s life. If I could give advice to my younger self or anyone who is embarking on college or a career, the best advice I would give is to be your own advocate. This does … Continued
Joseph Burton knows what a significant difference it can make in someone’s life when they have the support and encouragement they need. That’s because he spent the first 15 years of his life struggling to find the kind of love and guidance so many young people have. And it’s his own experience that ultimately motivated … Continued
Have you ever wondered how people who are blind or low vision watch television shows and movies? Or maybe you’ve assumed audiovisual material can’t be enjoyed or understood without sight. Thankfully, it can! Audio description, the narration of key visual elements of audiovisual material, enables people who are blind or low vision to access visual information from … Continued
Power Up Your Work Performance with Regular, Enjoyable Exercise! Thirty minutes ago I was dragging myself along—hey, it’s early morning! —but I am currently rejuvenated, alert, and energized. Why the stark contrast? [I promise it’s not caffeine!] I powered through Pilates, as I do every weekday morning. Pilates is a full-body exercise similar to yoga … Continued
Here at APH CareerConnect we focus on getting ready for life after high school. We offer lots of resources and webinars to develop pre-employment experiences and building employment skills. But we also realize that having a life of quality is about so much more than what job you have or what you do at work. We know that recreation and leisure and … Continued
APH 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
Hello CareerConnect Friends, APH 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