Maintaining Your Drive in the Face of Adversity
By now, you may know retinitis pigmentosa (RP) barged its way into my life during my college years. My CareerConnect blog posts have documented many of the challenges it created … Continued
Category: Technology
Steering Your Way Around Office Politics as a Blind or Visually Impaired Employee
Among the numerous challenges of working in an office are the conflict and the tension created by office politics, but when two or more people work together, it’s inevitable. When … Continued
The Right Way to Archive Career History
Last week, a friend encouraged me to submit my resume to a nonprofit organization. She told me its executive director began searching for a new grant writer. Years ago, I … Continued
Setting the Table for Success: What Visually Impaired Job Seekers and Employers Can Do to Improve Disability Employment
Imagine you have just taken a seat for a job interview. Your skills and your training have led you to this moment. You’re confident. You’re ready for it. When the … Continued
A Career Highlight Worth Sharing on the Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary
I touched upon this noteworthy job experience in a previous post, but, in celebration of the 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), I felt it deserved a … Continued
Power Up Your Request for Reasonable Accommodations
My time in the workplace has spanned nearly 25 years. During that time, I have used low tech and high tech equipment to do my job. These items have comprised … Continued
Summer Work As a Digital Nomad? Could This Be a Suitable Opportunity for You
Are you looking for summer work? Are your computer skills the envy of the dorm? Do you have work or volunteer experience on your resume? If you have not landed … Continued
Preparing for Home Based Work As an Individual Who Is Blind or Visually Impaired
Millions of Americans enjoy the comfort and convenience of working from home. Specifically, those who are self-employed, and those employees who work remotely for a company. Maybe you are one … Continued
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Regarding Telecommuting As an Individual Who Is Blind or Visually Impaired
The idea sounds pretty heavenly, doesn’t it? Working from the comfort of your own home without the hassle of commuting with a visual impairment. Yes, just about everybody likes the … Continued
Computers Installed with Assistive Technology Offered as Low as $50 for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Job seeker who is blind or visually impaired, You know the necessity of assistive technology in the workplace, but perhaps you are experiencing a recent loss of vision or for … Continued