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Employment Connections: Mentorship and Self-Determination

Posted on July 28, 2025 - 12:14 pm by Ann Chiappetta

Student and adult work in a shop class with eye protection

Pursuing a career starts with curiosity, confidence, and connection—especially for young people who are blind or low vision. Many transition-age youth are unsure about the type of employment they want to pursue. They feel the pressure to come up with a plan. They don’t always have an answer to the questions “Are you going to […]

College and Career Prep for Students Who are Blind or Low Vision

Posted on June 11, 2025 - 12:23 pm by Shannon Carollo

How are you feeling about graduating high school? Can college or a career “not come soon enough,” or are you hoping time will slow down because you appreciate the support of home life, you don’t want to say goodbye to your local friends, and you feel intimidated at the significant changes coming your way? You […]

Lowering Unemployment for Blind and Low Vision Individuals: Tips and Strategies

Posted on February 3, 2025 - 1:13 pm by Steve Cardenas

Editor’s note: The following blog has been updated as of February 2025. It provides job seekers and employers with tips for reducing the unemployment rate of individuals who are blind or have low vision. The blind and low vision community faces a significant hurdle. The unemployment rate among people who are blind or have low […]

Careers & Canine Connections 2025: Explore Your Future

Posted on January 17, 2025 - 10:15 am by Lori Scharff

young adult with professional backpack climbs steps with white cane and guide dog in harness

The third Careers & Canine Connections event, hosted by APH ConnectCenter and Guide Dogs for the Blind, is set to take place July 28- August 2, 2025. This in-person gathering is for individuals aged 18-24 who aspire to enter the workforce and possibly work as a team with a guide dog. The week-long residential program […]

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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