[Charlotte-Mecklenburg-Chapter] FW: Ablr Works Highlights for September

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From: Logan Passey <Logan.Passey at ablr360.com<mailto:Logan.Passey at ablr360.com>>
Date: September 2, 2026 at 8:03:16 AM EDT
To: shemikarobinson33 at gmail.com<mailto:shemikarobinson33 at gmail.com>
Subject: Ablr Works Highlights for September
Reply-To: Logan.Passey at ablr360.com<mailto:Logan.Passey at ablr360.com>


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Focus on Employment - Ablr Works Newsletter


[Read Paws on the Pavement, Shannon’s decision to get a guide dog]<https://cdda7e495ff744b6a9b5eb0ae140fe10.104.us.prod.marketingusercontent.com/api/orgs/cdda7e49-5ff7-44b6-a9b5-eb0ae140fe10/r/zJSlwn_edUeLMXoMpEoAAAEAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fablr360.com%252Fpaws-on-the-pavement-a-conversation-with-shannon-garner%252F%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=hqgiJU4fAqldAsLKG16Sboy%2FRWR93tPJ2N2UwqIQXOM%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf>


Paws on the Pavement: How Shannon Garner knew it was time for a guide dog

What does freedom feel like? Sometimes, it has four paws and a harness.



Shannon Garner’s journey with guide dogs began with a feeling she couldn’t forget: the freedom of simply taking off and moving forward. From losing her vision at six years old to nine incredible years with her first guide dog, Tracker, and now a new adventure with Tennessee, Shannon shares a deeply personal story about independence, advocacy, trust, and change. Read Shannon’s story and discover why a guide dog isn’t a replacement for independence, but another powerful piece of it.

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Ablr Futures Academy: A New High School Pathway

We’re excited to introduce the new Ablr Futures Academy pathway, designed to help students with visual impairments build the skills, confidence, and experiences they need for life after high school. Students can join at any point and choose the curriculum that best fits their goals.



Classes begin September 16th!



Discover

Explore careers, identify strengths, and build self-advocacy skills.



Build

Develop workplace readiness, job-seeking, financial literacy, and independent living skills.



Launch

Choose a College or Employment pathway focused on preparing for the next step after high school.



Lead

Eligible students can gain leadership and teaching experience through the Ablr Fellows program.



All programs include 24 weeks of virtual, one-hour weekly sessions, with flexible options to make up missed sessions.



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Ablr Adult Program Dates and News!

We are excited to share our upcoming training opportunities designed to help you build valuable skills and prepare to enter the workforce. Whether you are interested in learning how to leverage artificial intelligence, strengthening your technology skills, or pursuing a career in digital accessibility, there is a course for you!



Take a look below and discover how Ablr can help you take the next step in your career journey:



Digital Accessibility Core Curriculum Pathway: Starting October 12th



This 16-week Digital Accessibility course prepares you for a career in Digital Accessibility. You will gain the skills needed to earn your IAAP CPACC certification and DHS Trusted Tester while getting hands on experience testing websites and learning the importance of WCAG guidelines. This will help ensure you are fully prepared to enter the workforce as an accessibility professional.

Learn about Ablr Works Adult Programs<https://cdda7e495ff744b6a9b5eb0ae140fe10.104.us.prod.marketingusercontent.com/api/orgs/cdda7e49-5ff7-44b6-a9b5-eb0ae140fe10/r/zJSlwn_edUeLMXoMpEoAAAQAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fablr360.com%252Fablr-works-adult%252F%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=yhhsYj8%2BA6qtg2oIaWNhpsptRbEhPX7QmrT7M0cE6Ks%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf>



Leveling Up Technology Skills Training: Starting on October 12th



This 8-week intensive course builds the speed and skill needed to master screen readers. It provides the essential technology foundation for web navigation and Microsoft Office, preparing you for the technical demands of the modern workplace.

Interested? Submit our Application form today!<https://cdda7e495ff744b6a9b5eb0ae140fe10.104.us.prod.marketingusercontent.com/api/orgs/cdda7e49-5ff7-44b6-a9b5-eb0ae140fe10/r/zJSlwn_edUeLMXoMpEoAAAUAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fablr360.com%252Fablr-works-application%252F%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=1D34EwjukR6wup6gDiqa3FDp9nMYmx2K168PV1NymXk%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf>



Want to learn more? Join our Open House!
We hold a weekly Open House every Wednesday at 4 PM Eastern to discuss our programs and answer any questions you may have. This call is for both interested candidates and counselors!



We will cover each part of our program in detail and explain expectations and outcomes for every program. We look forward to seeing you there!



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Come Find us at These Upcoming Events!
September Events:

  *   Vision Connection - Charlotte Consortium<https://cdda7e495ff744b6a9b5eb0ae140fe10.104.us.prod.marketingusercontent.com/api/orgs/cdda7e49-5ff7-44b6-a9b5-eb0ae140fe10/r/zJSlwn_edUeLMXoMpEoAAAcAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fnam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%25252Furl%25253Fa%25253Dhttps%2525253a%2525252f%2525252fwww.fightingblindness.org%2525252fcharlotteconsortium%252526c%25253DE%25252C1%25252Cbz-WHSG3vFt3r2LjT6ZvjfpEPAXQXh1saPiGP7rZ7pyIXjXr92nOuhLh1dI8_71Avr_bPa2ZbzKPR-0z09o_HJWt2V5tsdVdpIaI9K6YxtkxXqo%25252C%252526typo%25253D1%2526data%253D05%25257C02%25257CLogan.Passey%252540ablr360.com%25257C912a823744f14da6055b08df01e17615%25257C6f5c74d341f547fbbea21e1bf021e225%25257C0%25257C0%25257C639231740042526777%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%25253D%25253D%25257C0%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%253Da43kgU%25252FCSnIQ7lam3kRX7jpvjD16xMZloKbADZWvUcI%25253D%2526reserved%253D0%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=MxhXHLj16uKg6aSDLi15R%2BUFn%2FCryTZIlE%2FAsTDq%2F%2FU%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf>, Charlotte NC: September 17th
  *   NCATP Assistive Technology Expo<https://cdda7e495ff744b6a9b5eb0ae140fe10.104.us.prod.marketingusercontent.com/api/orgs/cdda7e49-5ff7-44b6-a9b5-eb0ae140fe10/r/zJSlwn_edUeLMXoMpEoAAAgAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fnam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Frunsignup.com%25252FRace%25252FNC%25252FRaleigh%25252FATExpo%2526data%253D05%25257C02%25257CLogan.Passey%252540ablr360.com%25257C5762038b81fc4235626708def70cb1c6%25257C6f5c74d341f547fbbea21e1bf021e225%25257C0%25257C0%25257C639219831087487123%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%25253D%25253D%25257C0%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%253DntAg1zth3oGNq682RsdxxHKcVPfOBxzI5NojSH3Q%25252FVY%25253D%2526reserved%253D0%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=ilCgleetVoJayQl%2FL25P7F7e1aECA01OWMBwSY5XZxk%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf>, Raleigh NC: September 17th
  *   2026 ERG Leadership Conference<https://cdda7e495ff744b6a9b5eb0ae140fe10.104.us.prod.marketingusercontent.com/api/orgs/cdda7e49-5ff7-44b6-a9b5-eb0ae140fe10/r/zJSlwn_edUeLMXoMpEoAAAkAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fnam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ergleadershipconference.com%25252F%2526data%253D05%25257C02%25257CLogan.Passey%252540ablr360.com%25257C1b182020dd3b4d6a6fbf08df046a0855%25257C6f5c74d341f547fbbea21e1bf021e225%25257C0%25257C0%25257C639234525583394550%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%25253D%25253D%25257C0%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%253DHMNEYpLQaeZx4yVz22fawzPpqPcsU716ebQLb6yctMA%25253D%2526reserved%253D0%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=Ogf60jBBdpJ2DNQWiPnv3rcQTbKomvIA8hTHyfY0l8U%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf>, Raleigh NC: September 21st
  *   NCCB Career Fair<https://cdda7e495ff744b6a9b5eb0ae140fe10.104.us.prod.marketingusercontent.com/api/orgs/cdda7e49-5ff7-44b6-a9b5-eb0ae140fe10/r/zJSlwn_edUeLMXoMpEoAAAoAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fnam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fnccbinfo.org%25252F2026-job-fair-employer-reg%2526data%253D05%25257C02%25257CLogan.Passey%252540ablr360.com%25257C894605f0ad634b7df16f08deffbaf3a4%25257C6f5c74d341f547fbbea21e1bf021e225%25257C0%25257C0%25257C639229375567108432%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%25253D%25253D%25257C0%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%253D6jtc8LHV4781RIOeVg5tgpOAa0Zdq33T%25252FNTCbOhU0%25252FE%25253D%2526reserved%253D0%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=vu%2F6hvbcF%2BnFjlEIXHOikhOGf%2FeO4OgAF8aqzTZcPho%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf>, Charlotte NC: September 25

October Events:

  *   M-Enabling Summit<https://cdda7e495ff744b6a9b5eb0ae140fe10.104.us.prod.marketingusercontent.com/api/orgs/cdda7e49-5ff7-44b6-a9b5-eb0ae140fe10/r/zJSlwn_edUeLMXoMpEoAAAsAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.m-enabling.com%252Fevent%252Fc303ac78-b6b9-45b3-a375-10f9ea7bc56b%252Fm-enabling-summit%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=oAJuHGWsqao29NZy9jLGy4QHMF3nu%2BrJoqLGdBcD824%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf>, Arlington Virginia: October 5-7th



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