Editor’s note: The Braille Monitor, a publication of the National Federation of the Blind, published the following article in June 2023. It is reprinted with permission. Jacob’s Ladder: Hosting Sports Fans in a Rising Career by Jamal Mazrui From the [Braille Monitor] Editor: Thanks to Jamal, we are given an opportunity to see into the … Continued
Snap. Crackle. Pop. Certainly, those are sounds that instantly remind us of a beloved cereal. However, until recently, people with blindness or low vision may have had difficulty finding specific cereals on grocery store shelves. But Kellogg Company, the people behind some of the most popular cereals in the world, has come up with a … Continued
Editor’s note: Solid self-awareness is the basis for finding a career that complements you and for maintaining employment. The following blog on self-awareness has been updated as of July 2023. If career success is likened to a well-built building, thorough self-awareness is the foundation. In engineering, it should be noted that the taller the architectural … Continued
Editor’s note: To learn more about how to increase employment opportunities with LinkedIn as a person who is blind or low vision, watch NRTC and NSITE’s partnership webinar: Linking Up with LinkedIn. The following blog has been updated as of June 2023. How Can LinkedIn Benefit the Job Seeker Who Is Blind or Low Vision? … Continued
Editor’s note: David Ballman shares how to use LinkedIn as a jobseeker or professional who is blind or low vision. The following has been updated as of June 2023. Getting LinkedIn as a Person Who Is Blind or Low Vision In today’s environment, searching for and applying for a job are typically accomplished online. Although … Continued
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you may have contacted APH ConnectCenter’s Information and Referral (I&R) Line seeking answers and advice about living with blindness or low vision. There’s also a decent chance you’re one of the nearly 500,000 blind or low vision people and counting using the Be My Eyes app. The … Continued
If Scott Davert wasn’t so good at assessing assistive technology and educating others about it, he could have had a career as a comedian or comedy writer. Then again, perhaps his quick wit and sense of humor make him so good at the work he’s done across various jobs in his career to date. Born … Continued
Editor’s note: NRTC’s Sarah Moody shares about NRTC’s new podcast addressing employment challenges for individuals who are blind or low vision. New Podcast Featuring Employment Journeys of Blind/Low Vision Individuals Seeking employment can be challenging, no matter your level of vision. For individuals who are blind or have low vision (B/LV), employment may be even … Continued
Editor’s note: Do you work with transition-age youth who are blind or low vision? You’re invited to The National Transition Conversation: 2023 APH CareerConnect Transition & Employment Resource Round Up on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM EST. We hope to see you there! Read on to learn about supporting adults … Continued
Editor’s note: The third Thursday of May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), when people worldwide can learn and talk about access and inclusion for all people with disabilities. Here, Jeff Bishop shares about his career in accessibility. Jeff Bishop not only relies on accessibility tools. He is part of the team that creates them … Continued