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Blindness Technology Training as a Career with a Different Spin

Posted on November 19, 2024 - 3:19 pm by Kim Nova

Kim Nova never thought she could combine several of her passions into a rewarding career. As a precocious kid who enjoyed the spotlight, she dreamed of future jobs as varied as writing, music, and law. Never shy and always the go-to person her friends came to for advice, Kim looked forward to using her communication […]

From Blind Mechanic to Technology Trainer

Posted on September 20, 2024 - 12:07 pm by Ann Chiappetta

laptop with a refreshable braille display

Meet Eli Sanchez. Eli is a certified Assistive Technology Instructor and non-visual tech trainer for the Center for Assistive Technology’s Northwest Division. After earning his Assistive Technology Certificate Program from California State University, North Ridge, Eli founded Free Hand Tech, an assistive technology training business. A Hands-On Approach Before embarking on his current career path, Eli’s […]

Empowering Blind Job Seekers Through Innovation: Meet Tanner Gers

Posted on July 12, 2024 - 8:43 am by Ann Chiappetta

Tanner Gers is on a mission to reshape the unemployment landscape for blind and low-vision job seekers in a big way. He takes employment readiness and training for blind and low-vision job seekers seriously. A noticeably focused professional, Tanner has leveraged his career journey into a comprehensive and robust platform supporting blind and low-vision job […]

Accessible Coding: A Reflection From a Non-Techie

Posted on May 29, 2024 - 12:13 pm by Selene Monjaraz

code visible on a computer screen through eyeglasses

I want to preface my reflection by saying I was not proficient or interested in computer programming before attending the 2023 National Coding Symposium. As an APH ConnectCenter intern, I aimed to attend and write a blog about my experience. So, here are my thoughts from a non-STEM perspective. Unfortunately, I could not attend the […]

Identifying Resources for Job Seekers and Tools for Employers

Posted on April 25, 2024 - 1:36 pm by Ann Chiappetta

The AFB and the NRTC provide outstanding resources for job seekers, human resource professionals, and employers. Learn about a few of the resources below. Then, join us for Employment Connections, where the following individuals will discuss AFB and NRTC resources further. Dr. Arielle Silverman Dr. Arielle Silverman is the Director of Research for the […]

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