Author Archives: Lori Scharff

Interested in Career Exploration and Being Part of a Guide Dog Team?  

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The 2nd Careers and Canine Connections event, hosted by APH ConnectCenter and Guide Dogs for the Blind, is set to take place in August 2024. This in-person gathering is designed for individuals aged 18-24 aspiring to enter the workforce as adults. The week-long residential program will immerse participants in activities centered around career exploration, informational […]

The Dots of Braille Music Transcription

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Daniel Gillen is a Library of Congress Certified Proofreader in Unified English Braille. He works as a Braille Music Specialist at The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School, FMDG, in New York City.  Daniel began learning braille music from FMDG when he was five. There, he participated in their choir and learned to play the […]

Financial Literacy for Youth

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Are you considering a first-time job? Starting your employment journey will help you develop essential employment skills and habits. It also will assist in the development of your own financial understanding.  Often, people assume that a person who is blind or low vision shouldn’t work while attending high school or college. However, working and earning […]