Careers and Employment Archives

Continuing Your Career with Vision Loss: Real Advice from Experience

Posted on May 4, 2026 - 3:05 pm by Empish J. Thomas

woman working in front of a computer screen

Losing vision while still working is a reality many people are unprepared to face. When Eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy begin to affect eyesight, the impact to a career can be unsettling. Uncertainty sets in quickly. Can I still do my job? Will my employer fire me? What happens next? The […]

Love for Recreation and Community Drives Career Success

Posted on March 11, 2026 - 4:54 pm by Empish J. Thomas

For Greg DeWall, staying active and involved in the community has always been a central part of life. After losing his vision in 1997, he found a new path that combined his love of sports with a career. Today, he helps others stay active and engaged. Today, Greg works as an Assistant Supervisor at the Easterday […]

Ace Your New Job: Tips for the First Weeks of Employment

Posted on October 27, 2025 - 1:00 pm by Richard Rueda

A laptop, coffee, and pen and paper lying on a table.

Starting a new job brings excitement and anxiety to everyone. Often, people may move across the county, the state, or even the country for a new job. Recalling my first professional job, I moved several hundred miles away from friends and family. I trekked into the unknown, unsure if I would last a month, let […]

Holiday Party Success Tips When Blind or Low Vision

Posted on October 8, 2025 - 8:47 am by Alexis Read

a buffet with crystal dishes filled with bite-sized appetizers.

The holiday season is one of those unique times of the year when colleagues gather in a more relaxed setting outside of day-to-day work routines. While the atmosphere is festive, it’s still important to keep professional etiquette in mind. Read on to gather holiday etiquette tips that apply to everyone, along with specific suggestions for […]

Seven Embarrassing Moments as a Blind and Hard-of-Hearing Cashier 

Posted on May 1, 2025 - 1:12 pm by Amy Bovaird

grocery store checkout aisle with a line of customers

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 […]

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