[NFBofSC] FW: Upcoming Event: Where the Blind Work, January 26

Fri Jan 21 21:53:15 UTC 2022

Steve Cook

District 2 State Board Member of the National Federation of the Blind of SC

President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC

1st Vice President of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of SC

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Subject: Upcoming Event: Where the Blind Work, January 26

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Upcoming Event with a Panel of Successfully Employed Professionals

Where the Blind Work Webinar | Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. eastern via Zoom

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:

Panel:

*	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:

*     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 <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=24343&qid=6758233> 

We look forward to your participation. 

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, NOMCT, Coordinator of Career, Mentoring & Employment Programs, at mperet at nfb.org <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=24344&qid=6758233>  or 410-659-9314, extension 2350. 

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