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Much can be said about happiness and productivity in the workplace, especially when employees and employers work together authentically and cohesively. For people who are blind or low vision, thriving at work involves open communication, collaboration, and shared respect. The following tips offer practical ways for employees to contribute their skills while managing access needs, […]

Editor’s note : This blog was originally published under APH VisionAware. We thank Amy for sharing her tips and humor of working as someone who has low vision and uses hearing aids.  Who knew working as a grocery store cashier could be challenging, rewarding, fun, and — upon occasion — funny? It took time to […]

Editor’s note: Hear from a Careers and Canine Connection 2023 attendee in this updated blog, and consider applying to Careers and Canine Connections 2025! I attended Careers and Canine Connections 2023 to learn about career exploration while also learning about dog guides and all that goes into having a dog guide by our side! Getting […]

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., located in Seattle, Washington, has a successful partnership with AbilityOne. The organization is a “private, not-for-profit social enterprise providing employment, support, and training opportunities for individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, or blind with other disabilities.”  The Lighthouse for the Blind produces many of the products and supplies used by […]