Pre-ETS Archives

Reflections on Workplace Accommodations for Blind and Low Vision Employees

Posted on June 18, 2024 - 2:19 pm by Steve Cardenas

walking into a job interview at an office

Imagine you have just taken your seat for a job interview. Your skills and training have led you to this moment in your job search. You’re confident, and you’re ready for it. When the interviewer asks you which reasonable accommodations will be necessary to perform your job responsibilities, you confidently explain what you need, including a screen reader, […]

Changing Perceptions About People with Disabilities While Working in a Fulfilling Career

Posted on April 10, 2024 - 12:12 pm by Amy Lynn Smith

When Ronit Mazzoni works as a Genetic Counselor in a fertility and reproductive department, she brings a unique perspective as a person who is blind. While working with patients or students studying to become Genetic Counselors, she gives them a perspective they won’t get from anyone else there. That’s an excellent thing for a number […]

Strategies for Finding and Applying to Scholarship Programs

Posted on March 27, 2024 - 10:36 am by Kai Edu

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Attending college can be an exciting next step in your life, but it can also be expensive. Scholarships can help you attend college at low or no cost, but the application process can initially seem daunting. Here are suggestions for where to begin your search and tips for putting together your application. Where to start […]

From Surviving to Thriving at Work – It’s All About the Culture

Posted on March 18, 2024 - 10:16 am by Ron Brooks

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  When we think about career planning, we often think about the work we want to do, the organizations willing to bring us aboard, and the business we might want to establish and run independently. We also evaluate the degree we might need to earn, the licenses and certifications that might be required, and the […]

The Job Hunt Journey  

Posted on March 6, 2024 - 9:18 am by Kelly James

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Many of us weathered employment uncertainty after the pandemic started in March 2020. However, it brought a silver lining: the opportunity to work remotely. For people who are blind or have low vision, these opportunities eliminate transportation barriers! I had always dreamed of working from home. This is my journey to teleworking and proving to […]

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