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: The upcoming 154th APH Annual Meeting will celebrate successful new products, services, processes, and initiatives. It will also be an opportunity to enjoy related meetings, network with new colleagues, and connect with old friends. This yearâs Annual Meeting is hosted October 5-7th, 2022, and you’re invited! Its theme is emPOWERed, and we celebrate … Continued
Editorâs note: APH Huntington recognizes the barriers to accessing services for those who are blind or low vision living in rural areas. Lee Huffman, APH Huntingtonâs Senior Strategist of Accessible Technology and Community Outreach, shares how the program is enhancing resources and outcomes for the local community of Huntington, West Virginia. APH Huntington: A Program … 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
Editorâs note: It can be hard to “fit in” to the social scene at work, and harder still to learn the often-unsaid ârulesâ of connecting with co-workers in socially appropriate ways. Thatâs why Amanda Bernath brings you, teens and young adults who are blind or low vision, advice on upping your social skills savvy. Iâll … Continued
Entering high school can definitely be very nerve-wracking for anyone, including those of us who are blind or low vision. There are a lot of challenges you will face and moments that might be scary. But, trust meâyou can improve your high school years. You can join programs and clubs that will make your high … Continued
Letâs face itânavigating college (from the application process to graduation of undergraduate or graduate studies) is intimidating and unnerving; doing so as an individual who is blind or low vision can be even more challenging due to additional considerations, preparations, measures, and uncertainties. But take heart! Envisionâs College Success Program is here to support those … Continued
Hold on to your hats and be prepared to be wowed! Youâre about to become acquainted with the spirited and engaging Satauna Howery, a skilled voice actor and small business owner who happens to be blind. Weâll dive into Sataunaâs early lifeâthe experiences that shaped her career trajectoryâand hear her advice for other individuals who … Continued
by Daniel Blair Why take time away from my summer to go to SWEP?⯠âŻAs a visually impaired person, questions about independent living constantly arise! Whether itâs how I amâŻgoing to succeed in my education and get a job that I love to do, or how I canâŻlearn to cook. There are many ways you … 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