Editor’s note: This post was written by Kathleen “Kat” DeNicola Accommodations Manager, Disability Access Center at Western Washington University There are many things that are overwhelming about being new to the college experience, one being somehow fitting in time to do multiple assignments with multiple deadlines in multiple classes while still making time to eat, sleep, relax and have fun. Time management … Continued
Editor’s note: This blog was written by Shannon McVoy, Transition Services Manager of the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) Michigan’s Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) has been nurturing collaborative partnerships with community services and local employers to create innovative and engaging Pre-Employment Transition Services programming that is both educational and fun. Michigan’s 21st Century Transportation: Careers for Students Blind and Visually Impaired program was made possible through partnership … Continued
What is the National Transition Conversation? The National Transition Conversation (NTC) is a centralized forum for practitioners whose primary goal is working with transition-age teens and young adults who are blind or have low-vision. Offered through the APH ConnectCenter. The National Transition Conversation hosts: Essentially, the NTC is both a community meeting and an online … Continued
Lessons learned the hard way: In the first blog of this two-part series I wrote about planning and perseverance and that theme carries into this post: You can check out Part 1 here. Not only was I the first person in my immediate family to attend college and graduate, I did so as a blind Latino living in southern California. As with many high school students, dinner … Continued
Editor’s note: This guest post is written by Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum of the American Foundation for the Blind The other day I was sharing a memory of my favorite Lyft ride with a friend from my perspective as a nondriver. It was a night I felt independent and carefree. I had gone to a … Continued
Growing up with a visual impairment had its challenges, yet it also provided me with far reaching opportunities that ultimately helped me plan, prepare and become the professional I am today. There are hundreds of childhood experiences that I can draw upon which have influenced and guided me to my career path. However, one theme … Continued
Friends who supervise transition programs often reach out and ask me to speak to groups. I’ve probably done almost a thousand talks about my life and employment for teenagers and adults who are blind or low vision. Suffice it to say, recently a number of my talks about career and employment have been virtual due … Continued
When starting out your career or employment journey, you are starting typically at the bottom. In most cases, you are attempting to get your foot in the door and your first opportunity toward your long-term career goal. As I was graduating from East Carolina University, where I studied Communications, I was on the 4+ year … Continued
In a previous blog post (Game On! Networking Your Way To Becoming A Brave And Brilliant Professional) we discussed some first steps to take when spreading your wings and knowing what it takes to network: meeting and engaging with peers and other professionals. In this post we will explore the wealth or resources that exist … Continued
We’re looking for several professionals to serve on our CareerConnect Advisory Committee. We are inviting Rehabilitation Counselors, Teacher’s of the Visually Impaired, Transition Specialists and Employment Coordinator’s to apply to serve on our CareerConnect Advisory Committee. The goals of our CareerConnect Advisory Committee include: Collaborating on providing timely and relevant articles, blogs and resources for … Continued