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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>This week’s news is respectfully dedicated to Swedish activist Stig Ohlson, who passed away last week at age 82. Here are some words of memory from Dr.</span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> JEFFERY BOHRMAN</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>“Mr. Ohlson was the first President of the World Federation of the DeafBlind and worked countless hours to set this organization up. He was a long time member of the World Blind Union who had sponsored the Helen Keller World Conference for many years which was how WFDB stemmed off for us to become independent and work with the third world/developing countries to help them receive services and materials and leadership skills. Mr. Ohlson worked with many Latin America countries to help them set up their own national originations and see the DB people in their countries get their much needed services and their own rights as well.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Did you know?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="OLE_LINK1">Last week Apple proposed new accessibility emojis to “better represent individuals with disabilities.” The emojis include a Seeing Eye dog, a service dog, the sign for “deaf,” both a mechanized and manual wheelchair, and more. Apple collaborated with various disability advocacy groups to create the emojis. Details at </a><a href="http://time.com/5213561/apple-proposed-accessibility-emoji/">http://time.com/5213561/apple-proposed-accessibility-emoji/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Touch to your heart's content! Starting last week-end, the National Gallery of Prague has introduced virtual reality and special gloves for guests who are blind to explore many Iconic Sculptures. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="http://www.adweek.com/creativity/the-national-gallery-of-prague-is-using-vr-to-introduce-the-blind-to-iconic-sculptures/">http://www.adweek.com/creativity/the-national-gallery-of-prague-is-using-vr-to-introduce-the-blind-to-iconic-sculptures/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a name="OLE_LINK30">As you write your resume and prepare for job interviews, do you know how to discuss gaps in your employment history? This blog discusses tips for how to address these issues in your resume, in a cover letter and during a job interview. </a><a href="https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2018-03-22-addressing-employment-gaps-during-job-search">https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2018-03-22-addressing-employment-gaps-during-job-search</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>CSGI and the Coalition for Disability at ACPA have begun the Queering Ability podcast, a narrative series exploring stories and lived experiences of queer individuals with disabilities. The first two episodes are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Subscribe and listen here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMC_R8wV9lkPvXPiAzk-8pzhBOIS6BWZ9U-KcvaOXcX7c4Ww/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMC_R8wV9lkPvXPiAzk-8pzhBOIS6BWZ9U-KcvaOXcX7c4Ww/viewform</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b> <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>AFB CareerConnect has launched the Transition to College: Program Activity Guide for students with vision loss considering post-secondary education to achieve career goals. It includes 24 activities available online, in printable format, and in downloadable UEB braille. Details and free download here: </span><a href="https://www.afb.org/blog/careerconnect-blog/introducing-the-transition-to-college-program-activity-guide-for-students-with-visual-impairments/12"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.afb.org/blog/careerconnect-blog/introducing-the-transition-to-college-program-activity-guide-for-students-with-visual-impairments/12</span></a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>“Career Exploration in Action,” an Innovative Strategies Practice Brief from the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth, provides practical examples and resources used by youth programs in in career exploration. The youth programs and school systems featured have been recognized by NCWD/Youth as innovative strategies. NCWD/Youth's Innovative Strategies Practice Brief features workforce development programs and practices that serve youth with disabilities, as a target population or part of other youth populations. Read it here: <a href="http://www.ncwd-youth.info/innovativestrategy/career-exploration-in-action-an-innovative-strategies-practice-brief/">http://www.ncwd-youth.info/innovativestrategy/career-exploration-in-action-an-innovative-strategies-practice-brief/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you have a disability and are facing discrimination or other relevant issues with housing, health care, at work or as you seek a job, contact the Intake Department at Disability Rights Ohio at 1-800-282-9181 or 614-466-7264. Intake hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays, but callers can leave a message 24 hours a day or complete an online intake form anytime at </span><a href="http://www.disabilityrightsohio.org/intake-form"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>http://www.disabilityrightsohio.org/intake-form</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Find additional resources about vocational rehabilitation services, employment, and many other issues on the Employment page of the Self-Advocacy Resource Center at </span><a href="http://www.disabilityrightsohio.org/employment"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>http://www.disabilityrightsohio.org/employment</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>April 3, 5-7PM join exhibiters and members of the community at the Low Vision Expo, Columbus Main Library, 96 South Grant Street, second-floor auditorium. You will see technology, creativity and experience the blindness community in a new way through networking and lots of dialogue. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/587728318233642/">https://www.facebook.com/events/587728318233642/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>This in-depth tutoring guide is designed specifically for students who find a large classroom setting challenging. It includes the benefits of different types of tutoring, resources available, and tools specifically designed for students with learning disabilities. <a href="http://www.reviews.com/online-tutoring/#tutoring_disabilities">http://www.reviews.com/online-tutoring/#tutoring_disabilities</a> <<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a name="OLE_LINK31">This website focuses on 17 of the most popular scholarship search platforms, using five core metrics to identify key functionality, research tools, scholarship results, and useful student resources. </a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.reviews.com/best-scholarship-search-platforms/">http://www.reviews.com/best-scholarship-search-platforms/</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>A job interview is a two-way street. Here’s some valuable advice from Social Security about preparing a few of your own questions when you have a job interview. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2017-09-21-your-turn-to-ask-questions-during-job-interview">https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2017-09-21-your-turn-to-ask-questions-during-job-interview</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Learn more about Health Savings Accounts at this handy FAQ from the website WageWorks that can answer many common questions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://www.wageworks.com/employees/benefits/health-savings-account-hsa/hsa-faqs.aspx">https://www.wageworks.com/employees/benefits/health-savings-account-hsa/hsa-faqs.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>