Category Archives: Careers and Employment

From Surviving to Thriving at Work

Posted on March 18, 2024 - 10:16 am by
Conference room with a long, narrow table surrounded by rolling chairs

   When we think about career planning, we often think about the work we want to do, the organizations willing to bring us aboard, and the business we might want to establish and run independently. We also evaluate the degree we might need to earn, the licenses and certifications that might be required, and the […]

The Job Hunt Journey  

Posted on March 6, 2024 - 9:18 am by
laptop, phone, and calculator on a living room couch

There has been an increase in remote work over the past decade. For people who are blind or have low vision, these opportunities eliminate transportation issues! I had always dreamed of working from home. This is my journey to teleworking and proving to myself and employers that I could successfully telework.  Finding Love and Changing […]

Using Her Voice in a Rewarding Career

Posted on February 5, 2024 - 9:01 am by
Headshot of Nefertiti Matos Olivares

It’s impressive enough to be the first person who is blind to provide live audio description for the Oscars. But knowing that Nefertiti Matos Olivares has only been doing voice acting for a little more than two years is almost hard to believe.  But it’s true. Nefertiti had other work in her career trajectory (more […]

Older posts
Newer posts