CareerConnect®: For Job Seekers Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Expanding Employment Possibilities for People with Vision Loss

Welcome to CareerConnect, an employment information resource developed by the American Foundation for the Blind for job seekers who are blind or visually impaired. CareerConnect provides employment information, career exploration tools, and job seeking guidance for individuals with vision loss and the professionals who work with them.

Employment Resources for Job Seekers with Blindness or Low Vision

• Explore Jobs for Individuals Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
• Connect with Successfully Employed Mentors with Vision Loss
• Develop a Resume or Personal Data Sheet
• Prepare for a Job Interview
• Disclose a Visual Impairment to a Potential Employer
• Improve Employment Outcomes by Utilizing Career-Related Lesson Plans

Register with CareerConnect to Access Online Job Search Tools

CareerConnect provides free access to a variety of fully accessible employment and portfolio-building tools and exercises that will support you in your job search. The employment materials you develop through CareerConnect will be saved to your account. The exercises and interactive features are all friendly to screen readers and screen magnifiers developed for people who are blind or have low vision.

To use these resources, you will need to create an account on CareerConnect. If you are already a registered user or mentor, log in to access your account.

Once registered, you can:

• Take Advantage of the Job Seeker's Toolkit
• Learn About "Maintaining Employment and Advancing Your Career"
• Create an Online Resume Through the Fully Accessible Resume Builder
• Build a Personal Data Sheet to Help Fill Out Job Applications
• Ask Questions and Seek Advice on Career-Specific Message Boards