Self-Advocacy Archives

Nursing With Low Vision: Trailblazing a Path

Posted on June 25, 2024 - 8:30 am by Jenn Han

Ask any healthcare professional why they chose their career. It will usually boil down to: “I want to help people.” However, the distinguishing answer lies in each person’s unique story that moved them to action. Perhaps, however, we have grown so used to trying to cure or fix. So much so, we have become indifferent […]

Creating an Inclusive Workplace for People Who Are Blind or Low Vision

Posted on November 27, 2023 - 10:32 am by Richard Rueda

Two coworkers smile and converse at a standing desk.

Much can be said about happiness and maximized productivity in the workplace. Working with coworkers on projects and deadlines does not have to be daunting or cumbersome. The following tips can assist employees in managing their on-the-job productivity and lending their talents. Likewise, employers can best engage their employees and teams to feel empowered by […]

Negative Feedback: How to Handle It and How to Use It

Posted on November 13, 2023 - 10:29 am by Steve Cardenas

Coworkers in suits talking by an office window.

Editor’s note: APH Staff updated the following blog in November 2023.  Are you familiar with “feedback”? It’s when someone, such as a teacher or manager tells you what they think about your performance or progress. Feedback is sometimes called constructive criticism. If you are in the academic world, feedback may come from a teacher, professor, or […]