[Ohio-Talk] NFB-Career-Mentors] Where the Blind Work Webinar

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Subject: [Ohio-Talk] NFB-Career-Mentors] Where the Blind Work Webinar

 


Upcoming Event with a Panel of Successfully Employed Professionals


Where the Blind Work Webinar | Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern

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

Register now: https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/where-the-blind-work-webinars-registration

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 <mailto:mperet at nfb.org>  or 410-659-9314, extension 2350.