Lori Scharff, Author at ConnectCenter

Resume Writing Tips for People who are Blind or Low Vision

Creating a well-crafted resume is essential for standing out in the job market. For individuals who are blind or visually impaired, it’s important to ensure your resume captures the attention of potential employers and highlights your unique skills and accommodations that enable you to excel in the workplace. This guide will walk you through the […]

Customized Employment: A Path to Meaningful Work

Waist up portrait of smiling young woman with disability working in supermarket sorting fresh fruits and produce

With the passage of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov) (WIOA) in 2014, Customized Employment (CE) emerged as an innovative option under-supported integrated employment. CE helps individuals facing significant challenges due to multiple disabilities secure and sustain jobs. Customized Employment creates tailored employment solutions that address employee strengths and […]

The Dots of Braille Music Transcription

Posted on January 3, 2024 - 10:34 am by Lori Scharff

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

Posted on October 18, 2023 - 4:02 pm by Lori Scharff

Teen wearing glasses holds two credit cards.

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 […]

Job Search Resources for Blind and Low Vision Job Seekers

Looking for work is time-consuming and takes a good bit of planning, organization, and networking. In addition to seeking support from family, friends, and school contacts, you may benefit from Vocational Rehabilitation services. These programs, which can be tailored specifically for individuals who are blind or have low vision or offered as part of broader […]

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