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An Early Interest in Advocacy Launched a Fulfilling Career

Posted on December 21, 2023 - 2:47 pm by Amy Lynn Smith

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As a Public Policy Analyst for the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), Claire Stanley, J.D., works with the public policy team to advocate for legislation that impacts people with disabilities. Advocating for others is something she’s been involved with since high school – and she started learning to advocate for herself starting in third grade. […]

Etiquette to Make Your Workplace Holiday Parties Festive and Memorable

Posted on December 4, 2023 - 10:01 am by Alexis Read

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The holiday season is one of those unique times of the year that allows colleagues to meet in an informal setting. Even though the atmosphere is more relaxed than the everyday work setting, keeping some essential etiquette tips in mind is still important. I will share holiday etiquette tips that apply to everyone. I will […]

Developing Positive Work Habits

Posted on November 29, 2023 - 10:44 am by Joe Strechay

Editor’s note: The following has been updated by APH Staff as of November 2023. You know an employer hires employees based on specific technical skills, but did you know employers also desire their employees to have excellent soft skills? Soft skills are general skills that make good employees—skills such as honesty, dependability, and being well-mannered. […]

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

Posted on November 20, 2023 - 9:38 am by Richard Rueda

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Undoubtedly, starting a new job comes with excitement and anxiety. 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 […]

Game on – Networking Your Way to Becoming a Brave and Brilliant Professional

Posted on October 31, 2023 - 9:46 am by Richard Rueda

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Editor’s note: The following has been updated as of October 2023. Networking is essential for success in any field of work. Networking can be challenging for people who are blind or low vision. In this blog, I’ll share some tips and strategies for networking as a person who is blind or low vision. You can […]

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