Amy Lynn Smith, Author at ConnectCenter

A Career Dedicated to Justice

Posted on December 16, 2024 - 2:24 pm by Amy Lynn Smith

Considering Steve Elliot’s parents were always public- and civic-minded – and instilled those values in their family – it’s no surprise that he has dedicated his professional life to justice. Steve has been an Administrative Law Judge, team leader, and mediator for the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings since 2017. He previously worked as […]

Blind Entrepreneur Finds Success in Chemistry

Posted on May 15, 2024 - 12:53 pm by Amy Lynn Smith

When he discovered organic chemistry in high school, Hoby Wedler, Ph.D., knew it would be his calling. Initially, he wanted to teach – and he did, for a while – but his career path took some fascinating turns to bring him where he is today. At first, some people didn’t think someone born blind could […]

Low-Vision Assessments and Services: The Earlier Your Child Starts, The Better

Child using a video magnifier reading a book.

Perhaps your young child has trouble reading, even though they’ve started building a vocabulary. Maybe a teacher says your teen is having problems seeing the blackboard from an assigned seat or isn’t meeting their full potential working online. Or it could be that you take your child to the family eye doctor before they start […]

Changing Perceptions About People with Disabilities While Working in a Fulfilling Career

Posted on April 10, 2024 - 12:12 pm by Amy Lynn Smith

When Ronit Mazzoni works as a Genetic Counselor in a fertility and reproductive department, she brings a unique perspective as a person who is blind. While working with patients or students studying to become Genetic Counselors, she gives them a perspective they won’t get from anyone else there. That’s an excellent thing for a number […]

From Applied Mathematician to Senior Software Engineer

Posted on March 11, 2024 - 12:09 pm by Amy Lynn Smith

A person with short brown hair and brown eyes, wearing a jacket and tie, smiles for the camera.

Andres Gonzalez was interested in science and math from a young age in his native Cuba. Early on, he knew he would need assistive technology for any career, but he didn’t necessarily imagine becoming the computer scientist and software engineer he is today. Blind since the age of seven due to glaucoma, which is uncommon […]

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