[Community-Service] FW: Upcoming event: blind professionals discuss performing job duties and managing successful careers

[Michael Moore]

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Subject: EXT: Upcoming event: blind professionals discuss performing job duties and managing successful careers











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Upcoming Event with a Panel of Successfully Employed Professionals


Where the Blind Work Webinar <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26997&qid=7491252>  | Friday, September 9, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom | CC available

Join the National Federation of the Blind as we celebrate the work and accomplishments of blind and low-vision people with a panel discussion. Unemployment and under-employment persist as among the most stubborn factors affecting blind people’s pursuit of cultural and economic equity in society. Below is our panel and discussion topics for the webinar:

·     Hear about what a typical day looks like

·     Discover elements that prepare for career success

·     Education, training, life experience

·     Hear how attitudinal and accessibility barriers are overcome at work

·     Learn about alternative techniques and strategies used to do these jobs

·     Braille, tactile methods, access technology

·     Advocating for accommodations on the job

 <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26998&qid=7491252> Register now for the Zoom details.


About National Federation of the Blind Employment Initiatives


With opportunities to compete in the workplace in terms of equality, blind people can achieve careers based on their dreams, talents, and abilities. The National Federation of the Blind connects working-age blind people with an opportunities and resources to compete in the workplace on terms of equality. For more information, contact Maurice Peret, Coordinator, Career Mentoring & Employment Programs, at mperet at nfb.org or 410-659-9314, extension 2350.







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