If career success is likened to a well-built building, thorough self-awareness is the foundation. In engineering, it should be noted, the taller the architectural structure, the deeper the required foundation. So, how prepared for a well-built career are we? To thrive and progress in our careers, weâll need a careful understanding of: Our strengths and … Continued
Going to college? If so, I have a challenge for you. Read the new book from AFB Press titled, College Bound: A Guide for Students with Visual Impairments, 2nd Edition by Ellen Trief. If you are thinking, “I can’t possibly add one more task to my agenda this spring or summer”, re-consider. Trust me, I’ve … Continued
We previously discussed occasionally wishing we had a lifeline (in âWho Wants to be a Millionaireâ terms) when it comes to teaching our students who are blind or visually impaired with multiple disabilities. We want to ensure weâre not overlooking important skill sets, we wonder what practical skills are imperative for students with multiple disabilities … Continued
You likely know January 4th is World Braille Day, as it is the late Louis Brailleâs birthday. (Happy birthday, Mr. Braille. We think youâre pretty great.) For the past several World Braille Days, I have written to parents of blind or visually impaired children via the FamilyConnect Blog in hopes of educating them (particularly parents … Continued
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is the perfect time to jump start your path to gainful employment as a student who is blind or visually impaired. But how do you begin to take control and move toward your goal of having a job? Simple! The best way to learn something is to do it. … Continued
It’s finally National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), CareerConnect’s favorite time of the year! It’s time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and raise awareness about the value of a diverse, inclusive workforce. The successful employment of people with vision loss requires awareness on many fronts. Parents of children with low vision or … Continued
September marks the arrival of autumnâbrilliant swaying leaves, invigorating crisp air, warm drinks soothing our chilled hands, and chunky cable-knit sweaters adorning us all. (That is, unless you live in Florida! Shout out to that great state I once called home.) Regardless, I think I speak for all when I say this change of season … Continued
The entire community of American Foundation for the Blind is rooting for you! We so want to see you succeed in your educational pursuits. In thinking how to support you, I decided to gather a comprehensive list of blogs, articles, and videos geared to getting the schoolyear off to the finest start. So review the … Continued
Iâm going to assume youâve read AFBâs Cheat Sheet for Self-Advocating As a College Student Who Is Blind or Visually Impaired; if you havenât, youâll want to read it ASAP. The foundation of the abovementioned blog, as well as this blog, is: the responsibility of advocacy has now been passed to you. Congratulations are in … Continued
Is it just me or does this summer hold the record as the shortest ever? Where. Did. It. Go?? Ah, no use focusing on the blink-of-an-eye speed of summer I suppose; letâs look ahead. Before stepping into the role of student for the last or nearly-last time, it occurs to me you may need a … Continued