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How Volunteering Shaped My Career as a Blind Professional

Posted on May 27, 2025 - 11:52 am by Richard Rueda

individuals at a food drive pack canned food in bags

At its heart, volunteering is the act of freely offering time, talent, and energy in service of others. But for me, it’s been so much more. It has shaped my identity, expanded my capabilities, and catalyzed a professional journey that continues to evolve. A Foundation Built on Service From my teenage years, I found purpose […]

Prepping for College when Blind or Low Vision: A High Schooler’s Tips

Posted on March 19, 2025 - 10:46 am by Gabby Abeyta

Gabby holding her white cane on a college campus

As a blind or low vision high school student, you might think that preparing for college is something you can wait until later to do. But trust me, starting early makes all the difference. I was once there, too—thinking that my future was far ahead of me. But the truth is, the sooner you start […]

Making Maps Accessible: Interview with Brandon Biggs

Posted on March 7, 2025 - 10:24 am by Ann Chiappetta

Brandon Biggs is a Software Engineer at The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, CEO of XR Navigation, and a PhD Candidate at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Brandon is an inclusive design expert who is blind; he is also an opera singer who loves Italian chocolate. Brandon graduated from California State University – East Bay in […]

Lowering Unemployment for Blind and Low Vision Individuals: Tips and Strategies

Posted on February 3, 2025 - 1:13 pm by Steve Cardenas

Editor’s note: The following blog has been updated as of February 2025. It provides job seekers and employers with tips for reducing the unemployment rate of individuals who are blind or have low vision. The blind and low vision community faces a significant hurdle. The unemployment rate among people who are blind or have low […]

Work Incentives for People who are Blind or Low Vision on Social Security

Posted on December 20, 2024 - 11:50 am by Ann Chiappetta

woman wearing glasses in office working on a tablet

At the APH ConnectCenter, we occasionally hear statements such as, “I cannot work because I receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). ” or “ I cannot work because I get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and want to keep my benefits.” Did you know SSI and SSDI have work incentives to assist individuals who work while […]

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