-
Even under better economic circumstances, landing a job interview can be an exercise in patience and fortitude. Let’s examine the résumé, arguably the most critical application component, and some ways you might consider building it up to land yourself an interview.
-
Although statistics vary somewhat, the most reliable data sources suggest that the under- or unemployment rate of persons who are blind or visually impaired is 70%-80%. To that end, the school has implemented several initiatives aimed at enabling its students to find and excel in employment, which is a crucial component of independent living.
-
Dr. Bill Takeshita lost his eyesight due to a retinal degenerative disorder. And then he returned to practice: a blind eye doctor.
-
Article written by Cheralyn Creer about the NFB of Utah, Project STRIVE. Meeting the unique needs of blind and visually impaired youth throughout Utah.
-
UtahFutures.org is Utah's career information system for students, job seekers, employment service providers, educational institutions and more…
-
Audio of Dr. Tim Cordes speech given July 8, 2009 at the National Federation of the Blind Convention
-
Chieko Asakawa is an IBM Fellow and Chief Technology Officer of Accessibility Research and Technology at IBM Research.
-
Louis Posin tells how he was able to achieve success despite the obstacles he encountered in this seminar sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind.
-
Mike May tells how he was able to achieve success despite the obstacles he encountered in this seminar sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind.
-
Ever Lee Hairston tells how she was able to achieve success despite the obstacles she encountered throughout her life.
-
Helpful resource from a blind person's perspective offering tips on making some extra cash through filling out online surveys.
-
From the day she was born, Caroline Casey parents chose not tell her about her blindness. Listen to Caroline's journey of truth and self belief.
-
Larry Woody lost his vision five years ago in an auto accident. That hasn't stopped him from continuing his first love - being a mechanic
-
Kristen Cox, Executive Director for the Utah Department of Workforce Services says her blindness is one characteristic among many
-
Article published in The Capital Times on June 2, 2010.
"Dr. Tim Cordes, one of only 143 students who earned a slot at UW-Madison Medical School out of 2,300 who applied. Published reports in 1998 indicated Cordes was only the second blind person ever admitted to a U.S. medical school. The first was David Hartman, a 1976 Temple grad and psychiatrist in Virginia whom Cordes considers a role model."
-
Popular Mechanics article featuring Larry Woody, a blind mechanic teacher living in Eugene Oregon.
-
Despite her blindness, Moline native Laura Martinez has graduated from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago and landed a job as a chef at the prestigious Charlie Trotter's restaurant in Chicago.
-
Cruisin with Cricket- The Journeys of Becky Andrew and her guide dog, Cricket. Blind Licensed Social Worker, Owner of Resilient Solutions.