Webinar Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:00 PM EST Join APH CareerConnect Employment Connections to learn about work incentives for beneficiaries of Supplemental Security Income SSI and Social Security Disability Insurance SSDI. On January 16, we will cover Supplemental Security Income work incentives; on February 6, we will cover Social Security Disability Insurance work incentives. […]
Searching for a job can often feel like the most challenging part of employment. To help streamline this process, here are eleven actionable tips tailored for blind and visually impaired job seekers. 1. Expand Your Knowledge About Employment Start by familiarizing yourself with employment resources. A vast selection of books on employment topics is available, […]
Webinar Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 6:00 PM EST Join APH CareerConnect Employment Connections to learn about work incentives for beneficiaries of Supplemental Security Income SSI and Social Security Disability Insurance SSDI. On January 16, we will cover Supplemental Security Income work incentives and on February 6, we will cover Social Security Disability Insurance work […]
I’m Tiara, and my son’s name is Max. He has a rare genetic disorder called Chromosome 13, Partial Monosomy 13q, which is the partial deletion of the 13th chromosome that causes a combination of cognitive, sensory, and physical challenges. Our doctors initially told me not to expect Max to live. While dealing with that shocking […]
Time and again, professionals in disciplines such as healthcare, aging, and social work are not aware of best practices in working with adults who are blind or have low vision. Yet, among Americans 40 years of age and older, 12 million+ report significant difficulty seeing, resulting in reduced ability to engage in necessary daily tasks […]