[GreaterPhilly] Fwd: Upcoming Event: Where the Blind Work, January 26

DENICE BROWN dbrown8827 at aol.com
Fri Jan 21 22:24:22 UTC 2022



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> From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
> Date: January 21, 2022 at 4:45:21 PM EST
> To: Denice Brown <dbrown8827 at aol.com>
> Subject: Upcoming Event: Where the Blind Work, January 26
> Reply-To: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
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> Upcoming Event with a Panel of Successfully Employed Professionals
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> Where the Blind Work Webinar | Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. eastern via Zoom
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> 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:
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> Panel:
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> Mike May, Chief Evangelist of GoodMaps and Product Development Entrepreneur
> Gena Harper, Financial Adviser
> Luis E. Garcia, Freelance Graphic Designer and Project Cost Estimate Consultant
> Discussion topics:
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> 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
> Register now: https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/where-the-blind-work-webinars-registration
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> We look forward to your participation.
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> About National Federation of the Blind Employment Initiatives
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> 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, NOMCT, Coordinator of Career, Mentoring & Employment Programs, at mperet at nfb.org or 410-659-9314, extension 2350.
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