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Meet John:  Advice for Those Starting a Career

November 15, 2018 | Leave a Comment

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 »

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Woman at desk on the phone and using the computer. A set of tools are at hand, including her smart phone, Victor Reader Stream, braille slate and stylus and a set of cooking utensils.

From Kitchen to Workplace:  Building Transferable Skills

September 15, 2018 | Leave a Comment

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 »

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The Best Advice My Mother Ever Gave Me: Learn to Type

March 17, 2016 | 1 Comment

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 »

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Ten Tips to Optimize LinkedIn Profiles for Job Seekers

October 21, 2015 | Leave a Comment

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 »

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Graph showing employment rates for people with vision loss rising from 27% in 1997 to 37% in 2007.

Employment with Vision Loss: What are the Chances?

October 8, 2015 | Leave a Comment

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 »

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Going In for a Handshake, Coming Out with a Lesson

August 15, 2015 | 1 Comment

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 »

A Day in the Life

May 26, 2015 | Leave a Comment

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 »

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Accentuate the Positive

April 16, 2013 | 4 Comments

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 »