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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 […]

Understanding Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

Posted on February 11, 2026 - 11:49 am by Kris Colcock

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Let’s crush the myths about Supplemental Security Income and work! You can work and still be eligible for SSI but it takes organization and understanding the system. We are focusing on SSI and will focus on Title II benefits (SSDI, CDB,etc.) in a later article. What Is SSI? SSI is a federal program created in […]

Ace Your New Job: Tips for the First Weeks of Employment

Posted on October 27, 2025 - 1:00 pm by Richard Rueda

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Starting a new job brings excitement and anxiety to everyone. Often, people may move across the county, the state, or even the country for a new job. Recalling my first professional job, I moved several hundred miles away from friends and family. I trekked into the unknown, unsure if I would last a month, let […]

Building a Multi-Faceted Career Evaluating Assistive Technology and Educating Others

Posted on June 24, 2025 - 12:47 pm by Amy Lynn Smith

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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in May 2023 and has been updated in June 2025 to reflect new details about Scott Davert’s career, including his most recent roles and accomplishments. If Scott Davert wasn’t so good at assessing assistive technology and educating others about it, he could have had a career as a […]

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