There’s a saying that a job well done is its own reward. But when it comes to student employment, the rewards can be tangible – and valuable. Lindsay Kerr and Nina Marranca can vouch for that. The two low-vision college students have been working during their higher education. Even an internship can lead to a … Continued
Paul Schroeder has always been a bit of a risk-taker. Despite losing both his eyes to retinoblastoma – cancer of the retina – by the time he was about two years old, Paul’s parents encouraged him to engage in the same activities his older brothers did. That included riding his bike in the street, climbing … Continued
After losing his vision as a child, Daniel Martinez says he did well in school. But he didn’t have any role models for independence as a person who is blind. It wasn’t until he became part of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas’ mentoring program that he truly understood just how important that … Continued
By Amy Lynn Smith Professionals and parents of students who are blind/ low vision all have a part to play in preparing them for success. This post is also available on APH FamilyConnect. For people who are blind or low vision, nearly anything is possible – provided no one tells them it isn’t. One high … Continued
For people who are blind or low vision to be competitive in the labor market, they must have digital proficiency. Digital proficiency requires people to have access technology skills. Access technology (AT) includes both traditional assistive technologies created for people who are B/VI (e.g., screen reader) and mainstream technology with built-in accessibility features (e.g., smartphone … Continued