by John Erickson
John Erickson, a long-time successful career professional, has also been living with vision loss since childhood. We asked John to share with us how he faced the skepticism of others and rose to meet these challenges. Here’s John’s story and advice to those who are embarking on new careers. My name is John Erickson, […] Read More »
Tags: career planning, job interview, Vision loss, Visually impaired
by Polly Abbott, CVRT
Did you know that preparing a meal requires many of the same skills you need to be successful at work? Whether you are a young person with vision loss who is cooking for the first time or an adult with new vision loss, mastering skills in the kitchen can mean mastering job skills, too. […] Read More »
Tags: cooking skills, job skills, vision rehabilitation
by Kathy Austin, CVA
When I was growing up, my mother always told me that I should learn how to type. I can still hear her saying, “You can always be a secretary and have something to fall back on if you need it.” My mom passed away 24 years ago and this was one piece of advice that […] Read More »
Tags: iPhone, typing, Vision loss, voice recognition
by Cheryl Megurdichian
LinkedIn has more than 347 million users and has become a go-to source for recruiters, employers and professionals seeking to build a strong network. Here are 10 tips that can help any beginner set up a polished profile. 1. Take Time to Plan Your Profile Pick your target audience. Decide what type of job in […] Read More »
Tags: Adaptive technology, employment, job-seeking, LinkedIn, resumes
by Kathy Austin, CVA
Finding a job that pays a living wage (or more) when you have vision loss can be tough, but things are looking up. Rates of employment for people with vision loss have been steadily increasing from 27% in 1997 to 37% in 2007. What are some factors that can improve the outcome for someone to […] Read More »
Tags: #NDEAM, blindness, Braille, orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation
by Jordan Giffney, social media intern at Second Sense
As a college student, I am told that I must pay my dues by accepting the title, The Intern. This means I spend the majority of my summer gaining work experience at the bottom of the totem pole. While finishing up the end of the semester, the hunt for an internship looked hopeless until a […] Read More »
by David Flament
Take a walk with David through his day – is it much different than yours? A Typical Day Motoring to the Office It feels like a bright sunny morning as I step out into the darkness. I head down the alley and come out at the bus stop. When the next bus stops, its doors open […] Read More »
Tags: Adaptive technology, Commuting, Computer Instruction, Gaming, independent living, Living with Vision Loss, Vision loss, Visually impaired by Lauri Dishman, LCPC, Manager of Counseling Services at Second Sense
When it Comes to Working, Blind Workers Face Bias. That was the title of an article published recently by the Wall Street Journal. 400 or so HR and hiring Managers were surveyed by the non-profit organization, National Industries for the Blind, in an effort to find out why 70% of those who are blind or […] Read More »