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Activity: Job Accommodations Key Considerations Whether you are currently employed or are seeking employment in the competitive workforce, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of your legal rights as a person who is blind/ low vision. Knowing your rights prior to applying for and accepting a position will benefit you. It is vital […]

Activity: Elevator Speech Key Considerations As you search for a job, it will be important to simultaneously work on preparing for a job interview. There are many types of interviews and the type you participate in will most likely depend on the kind of job you are interviewing for. If you are interviewing for an […]

Activity: Marketing Message Key Considerations One underutilized way of locating job openings is to “cold call” your interested place of employment. Searching for a job can create anxiety and often times calling a business about employment opportunities can add to that nervousness of searching for a job. Because it is a proven method for locating […]

Activity: Online Job Application Key Considerations Job applications are used by employers to screen potential employees and to decide which applicant to contact for a job interview. Your application can make the difference in whether you get hired or not. Therefore, there are some important things you should keep in mind as you complete your […]

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: To acquaint the student with pay periods, withholdings, and deductions. Materials needed: Accessible paycheck and W-4 Introduction Provide the student with an accessible paycheck. Explain that the purpose of this lesson is to […]