Amy Lynn Smith, Author at ConnectCenter

From Applied Mathematician to Senior Software Engineer

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

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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 […]

A Sweet Job Teaches This High School Student Valuable Skills

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

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