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Category Archives: Careers and Employment

Five Questions to Ask About Working Remotely for a Call Center   

Posted on October 20, 2023 - 11:40 am by Empish J. Thomas
Empish working at her laptop.

Are you blind or have low vision, and are you interested in remote work? What about working for a customer service call center? Working from home is an excellent option for people with low vision or blindness. Commuting to work is easy. Plus, the flexibility to be in your home environment is nice. But what […]

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Turning a Love for Music Into a Thriving Career

Posted on October 17, 2023 - 2:45 pm by Amy Lynn Smith
Laptop, turntable, and headphones rest on a table

Fitz Martin has always had a passion for music. He was initially inspired by his uncle and his cousin, a rapper who introduced him to some of the biggest names in the rap world, including Tupac and Biggie.   “There was a band at my home,” he said. “That’s how I learned music: Whenever a band […]

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Keeping People Moving by Making Public Transit More Accessible

Posted on September 20, 2023 - 8:39 pm by Amy Lynn Smith
A person and their dog guide walk in New York City.

Maybe it’s just a coincidence, but considering how much Ron Brooks has moved around the U.S. since his youth, it seems fitting that he’s spent his entire professional career working in the public transit industry. What’s more, a focal point of his work is making public transit usable for everyone, especially people with disabilities. Ron […]

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Expert Advice on Writing a Compelling Résumé

Posted on August 20, 2023 - 6:00 pm by Amy Lynn Smith
A web developer's resume is on a table next to a cup of coffee and succulent.

As the saying goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression. And when it comes to applying for a job, that first impression is your résumé. That isn’t to say that you won’t have one or more opportunities to make a great impression as you move through the interview process, but having […]

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Unexpected Turns Led Russell Shaffer to a Rewarding, Executive-Level Career

Posted on August 14, 2023 - 8:19 am by Amy Lynn Smith
Person in a dark suit with a white shirt and a patterned blue tie smiles for the camera.

Russell Shaffer is the first to admit that his career has taken a lot of twists and turns, many of them unexpected and unconventional. But it certainly led him in the right direction because today he’s Executive Vice President of Strategy & Programs at Disability:IN. The organization is “the leading nonprofit resource for business disability […]

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