Parents and teachers of teens with visual impairments and multiple disabilities, think back to your 15 year old self. If youâre like most, you cared a great deal about your peers. You cared what they thought about you, you wanted to emulate them, and you desired to fit in. For this reason, if you were … Continued
Continuing with the Top 10 Holiday Hits, I present to you my favorite holiday song paired with my favorite âreputationâ advice! Youâve heard it a million timesâŚno, not the song, but that your social media presence matters! Whether you never post on any networking site or forum or if you are a social media guru, … Continued
Hey guys, Itâs difficult to formulate my thoughts because all I am doing is singing âThis one goes out to the one I love; this one goes out to the one I left behindâ in my head; Itâs on repeat; make it stop! Do you know that R.E.M song? You might not; itâs an 80âs … Continued
Vince Lombardi stated, âLifeâs battles donât always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later, the man who wins is the one who thinks he can.â Much truth, yes? Consider two interviewees who are similarly qualified. One appears uncertain or apprehensive, while the other confidently and clearly states how he will benefit … Continued
Being healthy can mean a lot of different things. It can mean exercising regularly, cutting out the sugary drinks, eating three square salads a day, or even getting enough sleep. When you really think about it, we do a lot to improve our physical health, but what are we doing about our overall well-being? What … Continued
You may remember Alexis Read from her previous AFB Our Stories piece under the rehabilitation section. Alexis has recently contacted AFB in an interest to further share stories of her life as a visually impaired employee and community member. Last month Alexis wrote a story detailing the importance of self-advocacy as a person who is … Continued
Most blind and visually impaired students who attend college receive some type of support services. This often includes student support services, such as those from the student disability center. Such accommodations often include receiving books and other course materials in accessible format, extended time on tests, support with note taking and accessible electronic devices. Students … Continued
Question: Is there anyone who can give me advice about finding the right job for me? So youâve started your career search, but you want something more than numbers and stories. Why not connect with a mentor? Why not try networking?! Networking is an excellent way to open up new opportunities, but it can also … Continued
It’s December. There’s no shortage of holiday party invitations strewn around my house. Not because we’re wildly popular, but because the military has a number of traditional holiday gatherings. It’s a busy, hustle-and-bustle month I appreciate, and yet I look forward to the unruffled and uncomplicated month of January. It’s hard to believe 2014 is … Continued
If you didn’t stay up with all of the 12 Days of APH CareerConnect with tips and advice for job seekers who are blind or visually impaired, I wanted to take the time to provide you with a little ESPN Sports Center highlight reel of our own. Each day provided you with new tips, advice, … Continued