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Participating in “Careers and Canine Connections”

Posted on April 15, 2025 - 12:48 pm by Amy Arias-Esquivias

Amy stands on a bridge overlooking a small river. In the background are trees with their leaves starting to change color.

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 […]

Positive Partnerships: Seattle Lighthouse and the AbilityOne Program

Posted on April 9, 2025 - 2:17 pm by Ann Chiappetta

individual wearing glasses, working in a manufacturing facility

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 […]

Careers & Canine Connections 2025: Explore Your Future

Posted on January 17, 2025 - 10:15 am by Lori Scharff

young adult with professional backpack climbs steps with white cane and guide dog in harness

The third Careers & Canine Connections event, hosted by APH ConnectCenter and Guide Dogs for the Blind, is set to take place July 28- August 2, 2025. This in-person gathering is for individuals aged 18-24 who aspire to enter the workforce and possibly work as a team with a guide dog. The week-long residential program […]

A Career Dedicated to Justice

Posted on December 16, 2024 - 2:24 pm by Amy Lynn Smith

Considering Steve Elliot’s parents were always public- and civic-minded – and instilled those values in their family – it’s no surprise that he has dedicated his professional life to justice. Steve has been an Administrative Law Judge, team leader, and mediator for the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings since 2017. He previously worked as […]

From Blind Mechanic to Technology Trainer

Posted on December 3, 2024 - 2:01 pm by Ann Chiappetta

laptop with a refreshable braille display

Meet Eli Sanchez. Eli is a certified Assistive Technology Instructor and non-visual tech trainer for the Center for Assistive Technology’s Northwest Division. After earning his Assistive Technology Certificate Program from California State University, North Ridge, Eli founded Free Hand Tech, an assistive technology training business. A Hands-On Approach Before embarking on his current career path, Eli’s […]

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