As we embrace the cooler nights of autumn and our thoughts turn to apple cider and perhaps pumpkin pie, a 31-day event graces us with its presence each October when we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Marked with a Presidential proclamation and observances from coast to coast, why do we pay so much … Continued
Written by, Richard Rueda Some call it a blast from the past, we call it a magnificent modern day interactive resource brimming with all things career exploration and so much more. Let’s dive into the past, present and the future of your APH CareerConnect. I’ve been a fan and supporter of CareerConnect for nearly two … Continued
There comes a time in our lives when trekking out of our social comfort zone becomes crucial in order to bring about one’s personal and professional goals. Online research and studies show that networking skills are among one of the best means of meeting people with similar interests as well as seeking employment. My own experience with networking, first … Continued
We are excited to announce the release of the first video in a series from the American Printing House for the Blind’s ConnectCenter, congratulating the graduating class of 2020! This video series is packed with successful people who are blind or visually impaired from various professions. During my seven years working with and managing CareerConnect, … Continued
Besides writing some pieces for the American Printing House for the Blind, I spend most of my time working with entertainment programs regarding shows that involve blindness. On occasion, publishers and writers reach out to me on projects like books, stories, and articles involving blindness. When it comes to my work in the entertainment industry, … Continued
Take advantage of this virtual time in our existence due to COVI-19, and find your next mentor. My life has been impacted by mentorship. I have surrounded myself with people who are successful in different facets of their lives, and many of them have been people who are blind or visually impaired. Some have been … Continued
If you’ve been laid off or had your hours reduced because of the pandemic, you are not alone. I have heard from numerous friends and connections in similar places. I’ve spent most of my career working on employment issues specific to individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have other disabilities, so I want to … Continued
From childhood, Elizabeth Sammons knew that she had a talent for language. She would weep when listening to a foreign-language film, so passionate was her desire to know what people were saying. Living in a small town in Ohio, she had little opportunity to develop this until studying high school French. Additionally, her family cultivated … Continued
What Would You Think About Hiring a Person with a Disability? What if the next person who walked in the door to interview for a position in your company walked in using a white cane? Explained that they used a screen magnifier on their computer, or pulled out a handheld magnifier to read some of … Continued
Christine Ha is a blind chef; Gary Vermeij is a blind biology professor; Joleen Ferguson is a visually impaired physical therapist, and Bernie Vinther is a blind machinist. How about you—what is your anticipated career? In what field are you highly motivated to work? Whether you’re still in school and in the early stages of … Continued