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An Early Interest in Advocacy Launched a Fulfilling Career

Posted on December 21, 2023 - 2:47 pm by Amy Lynn Smith

Two people in business wear talk in a professional setting

As a Public Policy Analyst for the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), Claire Stanley, J.D., works with the public policy team to advocate for legislation that impacts people with disabilities. Advocating for others is something she’s been involved with since high school – and she started learning to advocate for herself starting in third grade. […]

Tools You Can Use to Find Employment

Posted on October 19, 2022 - 1:17 pm by DeAnna Quietwater Noriega

The poster is rectangular in shape with a black colored chalkboard background overlaid with mathematical equations. In the center of the poster, on a diagonal, is a black rectangle bordered by small teal, yellow and red rectangles. It features the 2022 NDEAM theme, “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation,” along with an equation composed of several graphics: a circular photo of a woman in a wheelchair working at a computer with colleagues, followed by a plus sign, followed by a square image of a woman who uses crutches viewing a document with a colleague, followed by an equal sign, followed by a light bulb icon. Across the top of the rectangle in small, white letters are the words National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Along the bottom in small white letters is the hashtag “NDEAM” followed by ODEP’s website address, dol.gov/ODEP. In the lower right corner in white lettering is the DOL seal followed by the words “Office of Disability Employment Policy United States Department of Labor.”

Editor’s note: In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), DeAnna Quietwater Noriega shares tools she has used to find employment as a person who is blind. Any person who is blind or low vision and who has sought gainful employment knows how difficult this can be. Let’s think about the tools you can […]

NDEAM: Suitable and Stylish Work Attire

Posted on October 4, 2022 - 6:04 am by Shannon Carollo

Adult wearing suitable work attire for business: dark glasses, suit, tie, dress shirt

Editor’s note: It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! Let’s look at curating a workplace wardrobe that is tailored to your career, comfort, and style. What Do I Wear to Work? You landed the job (Congratulations!) and you’re wondering what you’ll wear to work, or you’re a seasoned professional who’s looking to refresh your workplace wardrobe. […]

An Invitation to Explore APH CareerConnect

Posted on September 27, 2022 - 10:54 am by Richard Rueda

older chef working on pastry; older carpenter standing in front of tools

Editor’s note: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time we at the APH ConnectCenter focus on the important roles individuals who are blind or low vision possess in our workforce. If you are an older individual who is blind or low vision, your contributions to the workforce are valued! If you’re interested […]