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Category Archives: CareerConnect® Blog

Career Conversations: Jason Castonguay, Pianist and Vocalist 

Posted on October 1, 2025 - 10:34 am by Ann Chiappetta
Jason playing an electronic organ

Jason Castonguay’s musical journey began at just three years old when he amazed family and friends by playing the entire National Anthem on a toy organ.  He went on to study at the Hartt School of Music and later at Central Connecticut State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Performance […]

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Employment Connections: Optimizing Technology for Job Seekers 

Posted on September 25, 2025 - 9:37 am by Ann Chiappetta
resume on a desk with a laptop and cup of coffee

Khadija Bari knows how critical it is for blind and low vision job seekers to have access to the right resources. As the Director of Job Placement Services at VISIONS/Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired in New York City, she is deeply committed to helping individuals achieve meaningful employment.  In her role, two key […]

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Adding Value and Contributing Talent at Work When Blind or Low Vision

Posted on August 25, 2025 - 1:01 pm by Enjie Hall
diverse coworkers sit around a large table for a meeting

The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) was created in 2001 to administer the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and promote its annual themes under the U.S. Department of Labor. NDEAM began in 1945, and this year marks the 80th year of observance; the NDEAM 2025 theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent.”  Creating Positive […]

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Employment Connections: Mentorship and Self-Determination 

Posted on July 28, 2025 - 12:14 pm by Ann Chiappetta
Student and adult work in a shop class with eye protection

Pursuing a career starts with curiosity, confidence, and connection—especially for young people who are blind or low vision.   Many transition-age youth are unsure about the type of employment they want to pursue. They feel the pressure to come up with a plan. They don’t always have an answer to the questions “Are you going to […]

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Building a Multi-Faceted Career Evaluating Assistive Technology and Educating Others

Posted on June 24, 2025 - 12:47 pm by Amy Lynn Smith
Person wearing hearing aids smiles at the camera

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in May 2023 and has been updated in June 2025 to reflect new details about Scott Davert’s career, including his most recent roles and accomplishments.  If Scott Davert wasn’t so good at assessing assistive technology and educating others about it, he could have had a career as a […]

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