The idea sounds pretty heavenly, doesnât it? Working from the comfort of your own home without the hassle of commuting with a visual impairment. Yes, just about everybody likes the idea of it! While I can see the appeal and I do think telecommuting is a solution for transportation issues for folks who are blind … Continued
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 any number of reasons have yet to become proficient in blindness and low vision accessibility software enabling you to perform job functions excellently. If the … Continued
âWe want to be the best wireless provider for those with visual impairments; We want blind and visually impaired consumers, and we want to support them at every level,â stated definitely by Kelly Egan, Sprintâs customer relations manager for the blind and low vision community. I recently spoke with Ms. Egan, who enthusiastically expressed Sprintâs … Continued
Whether you are a job seeker or new employee who is blind or visually impaired or an employer who is considering hiring a person with a visual impairment, I know job accommodations are a significant concern. You want to ensure equipment, workspaces, and processes are accessible; you want an efficient workflow, and you want to … Continued
Perhaps you are a blind or visually impaired job seeker and youâre ready to create a LinkedIn account or you have a LinkedIn account with an underdeveloped profile and connections. First, youâre going to want to know how to utilize LinkedIn as a person who is blind or visually impaired. Yes, LinkedIn and its general … Continued
Listen, social media can easily be an asset to your job search and career, but it can just as easily be an enormous liability. You must use it smartly. Thereâs a place for rants and airing grievances. Thereâs a place for embarrassing holiday-party pictures. Thereâs [perhaps] a place for announcing you went to the gymâŚagain. … 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
Whether youâre 14 entering high school or 40 entering graduate school, Iâm certain you have assistive technology on the brain. After all, a successful student who is blind or visually impaired will master methods to access written material, access electronic material, and produce text. This begs the question: What assistive technology do you utilize in … Continued
We need each other. Living in isolation is no way to live. If you (or your loved one, consumer, or student of any age) have qualifying hearing and vision loss, as well a qualifying income, and you desire to increase independence and/ or to further connect and communicate with others, you can obtain free communication … Continued
If you have an upcoming phone interview, you have come to the right place. Iâd like to give you a blueprint that proposes how to best prepare for the occasion. Hereâs where Iâd start. Do you remember my Mildly-Awkward Poem Filled with Resources for Preparing for a Job Interview? Well, it may have been more … Continued