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Technology in the Workplace–All People Who are Blind or Low Vision Use It: The NRTC is Hoping to Tell Us How

From: CareerConnect Blog
Categories: Assistive Technology , AT , career , Research , Technology , Work Experience
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For people who are blind or low vision to be competitive in the labor market, they must have digital proficiency. Digital proficiency requires people to have access technology skills. Access technology (AT) includes both traditional assistive technologies created for people who are B/VI (e.g., screen reader) and mainstream technology with built-in accessibility features (e.g., smartphone … Continued

Low Vision Exam. What is it? Who Needs it? What comes next?

From: CareerConnect Blog
Categories: Assistive Technology , Low Vision , Technology
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by Dr. Alexis G. Malkin, OD and David Bradburn, AT Specialist, HumanWare Editor’s note: Join us on March 31, 2021, @ 1:00 pm (EST), for the first a series of two webinars in which Dr. Alexis G. Malkin, OD, FAAO, and David Bradburn from HumanWare will discuss the importance of routine eye exams, low vision exams, and showcase low vision devices.  For people with low … Continued

Maintaining Your Drive in the Face of Adversity

From: CareerConnect Blog
Categories: Education , Employment , Getting Around , Low Vision , Personal Reflections , Planning for the Future , Social Skills , Technology , Transition
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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 while pursuing goals, but I want to talk about maintaining the drive to reach them. Let’s be honest. No one anticipates losing their vision. It’s … Continued

Steering Your Way Around Office Politics as a Blind or Visually Impaired Employee

From: CareerConnect Blog
Categories: Employment , Planning for the Future , Social Skills , Technology
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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 we spend eight, nine, or 10 hours a day at the office, it starts to feel like we’ve got a second family there. Drama included. … Continued

The Right Way to Archive Career History

From: CareerConnect Blog
Categories: Education , Employment , Low Vision , Personal Reflections , Planning for the Future , Social Skills , Technology
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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 would have dreaded the burden of updating my resume, but I was ready for it last week. See, I used to think a resume was … Continued

Setting the Table for Success: What Visually Impaired Job Seekers and Employers Can Do to Improve Disability Employment

From: CareerConnect Blog
Categories: Employment , Low Vision , Planning for the Future , Technology
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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 interviewer asked you which reasonable accommodations will be necessary for you to perform your job responsibilities, you confidently explain what you need, including a screen … Continued

A Career Highlight Worth Sharing on the Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary

From: CareerConnect Blog
Categories: Employment , Low Vision , Personal Reflections , Planning for the Future , Technology
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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 deeper dive. Why? Because it is my favorite job experience where the ADA is concerned. Let me elaborate. The Job Search It started with a … Continued

Power Up Your Request for Reasonable Accommodations

From: CareerConnect Blog
Categories: Employment , Low Vision , Planning for the Future , Technology
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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 my arsenal of assistive technology in the office. Some of these items include: Video magnifiers, Screen magnification software, Screen reader software, and Optical Character Recognition … Continued

Preparing for Home Based Work As an Individual Who Is Blind or Visually Impaired

From: CareerConnect Blog
Categories: Employment , Low Vision , Online Tools , Planning for the Future , Technology
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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 of them. Self-employment has been my primary income generating activity for the last 15 years. Working from a home office has been a cost effective, … Continued