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

Posted on May 11, 2023 - 4:10 am by Amy Lynn Smith

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If Scott Davert wasn’t so good at assessing assistive technology and educating others about it, he could have had a career as a comedian or comedy writer. Then again, perhaps his quick wit and sense of humor make him so good at his work across various jobs in his career. Born blind due to retinal […]

From Special to Universal Needs

Posted on May 9, 2023 - 11:09 am by George Stern

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Editor’s Note: Author, George Stern, teaches a course for college students studying to be special education teachers. He reminds us that whether holding a live or virtual event, think inclusive from the start. A Cavalcade of Unexpected Things “Hello, and welcome, everybody – how’s it going?” These are the friendly, welcoming words with which I […]

New Podcast Featuring Employment Journeys of Blind/Low Vision Individuals

Posted on May 2, 2023 - 12:54 am by Sarah Moody

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Editor’s note: NRTC’s Sarah Moody shares about NRTC’s new podcast addressing employment challenges for individuals who are blind or low vision. Seeking employment can be challenging, no matter your level of vision. For individuals who are blind or have low vision (B/LV), employment may be even more challenging because of the need to consider disclosure […]

Obtaining Vocational Rehabilitation Services as a College-Bound Student

Posted on April 25, 2023 - 7:06 am by Alicia Wolfe

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Editor’s note: Are you a student who is blind or low vision and preparing for college? Watch APH ConnectCenter’s College Conversations: Communicating Your Needs with Vocational Rehabilitation to hear about obtaining VR services. Additionally, learn more about VR services as a college-bound student by working through the following lesson from our Transition to College: Program […]

Five Tips for Creating Individualized Transition and Employment Goals

Posted on April 18, 2023 - 10:30 am by Joe Strechay

Editor’s note: Do you work with transition-age youth who are blind or low vision? Watch The National Transition Conversation: 2023 APH CareerConnect Transition & Employment Resource Round Up. Read on to learn about supporting adults and students as they transition to higher education or employment. The following content has been edited as of April 2023. […]

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