Amy Lynn Smith, Author at ConnectCenter

A Sweet Job Teaches This High School Student Valuable Skills

Posted on February 22, 2024 - 10:50 am by Amy Lynn Smith

A young adult smiling outside in front of a red farm truck.

Qiao Angermeier and her mother, Rhonda, admit that Qiao has always enjoyed taking on challenges. “I don’t like just sitting around doing nothing,” says 17-year-old Qiao. Qiao is a talented musician, especially at the piano, and is on the girl’s wrestling team at school. “If there’s something to be done, I want to get it […]

Making Strides One Step At a Time With Progressive Vision Changes

Posted on January 16, 2024 - 10:59 am by Amy Lynn Smith

Person stands outside with yellow lab in harness.

When Chari Chauvin began her career at Nike more than 22 years ago, it never occurred to her that she would have to adapt to vision changes. Then again, no one can expect the unexpected. It was 12 years ago when Chari, who is a Senior Operations Manager at Global Apparel Samples, experienced peripheral vision […]

An Early Interest in Law Launched a Fulfilling Career

Posted on December 21, 2023 - 2:47 pm by Amy Lynn Smith

Two people in business wear talk in a professional setting

As a Public Policy Analyst, Claire Stanley, J.D., works with the public policy team to champion legislation that impacts people with disabilities. Championing others is something she’s been involved with since high school – and she started learning to speak up for herself starting in third grade. That’s when she was diagnosed with optic nerve […]

Turning a Love for Music Into a Thriving Career

Posted on October 17, 2023 - 2:45 pm by Amy Lynn Smith

Laptop, turntable, and headphones rest on a table

Fitz Martin has always had a passion for music. He was initially inspired by his uncle and his cousin, a rapper who introduced him to some of the biggest names in the rap world, including Tupac and Biggie. “There was a band at my home,” he said. “That’s how I learned music: Whenever a band […]

Keeping People Moving by Making Public Transit More Accessible

Posted on September 20, 2023 - 8:39 pm by Amy Lynn Smith

A person and their dog guide walk in New York City.

Maybe it’s just a coincidence, but considering how much Ron Brooks has moved around the U.S. since his youth, it seems fitting that he’s spent his entire professional career working in the public transit industry. What’s more, a focal point of his work is making public transit usable for everyone, especially people with disabilities. Ron […]

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