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Archiving Stories of Blind People: More Than a Job, a Passion

Posted on April 6, 2026 - 12:16 pm by Empish J. Thomas

What can you do with an interest that doesn’t fit a traditional career path? Historians, genealogists, researchers, and archivists are all used to describe people who collect and preserve history. But Peggy Chong prefers a different title: storyteller. Since 2014, Peggy has been known as the Blind History Lady, sharing powerful and often overlooked stories about people who are […]

Building Careers Without Sight: Lessons from Vocational Rehabilitation

Posted on March 23, 2026 - 2:25 pm by Damiana Harper

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I love my life… most days. Many people who are blind or low vision eventually face an important question: Who can help me build a career? For many of us, vocational rehabilitation becomes part of that journey. I was born with Leber Congenital Amaurosis and have lived with low vision since birth. I have been […]

Love for Recreation and Community Drives Career Success

Posted on March 11, 2026 - 4:54 pm by Empish J. Thomas

For Greg DeWall, staying active and involved in the community has always been a central part of life. After losing his vision in 1997, he found a new path that combined his love of sports with a career. Today, he helps others stay active and engaged. Today, Greg works as an Assistant Supervisor at the Easterday […]

Accessible Workplaces for Blind and Low Vision Employees

Posted on May 6, 2025 - 12:04 pm by Richard Rueda

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Much can be said about happiness and productivity in the workplace, especially when employees and employers work together authentically and cohesively. For people who are blind or low vision, thriving at work involves open communication, collaboration, and shared respect. The following tips offer practical ways for employees to contribute their skills while managing access needs, […]

A Career Dedicated to Justice

Posted on December 16, 2024 - 2:24 pm by Amy Lynn Smith

Considering Steve Elliot’s parents were always public- and civic-minded – and instilled those values in their family – it’s no surprise that he has dedicated his professional life to justice. Steve has been an Administrative Law Judge, team leader, and mediator for the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings since 2017. He previously worked as […]

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