[Nfb-science] Discussing Blindness While Job Searching

[Larry D. Keeler]

I usually don't discuss it until I have too.  I am open about it but 
sometimes I've been known to surprise folks.  I did that to my embryology 
proffessor.  I passed his class quite well!  He thaught I wouldn't because I 
was blind and was pleasantly surprised with me!  Anyway, I think they have 
to find out sometime and they surely will by the interview.  I just don't 
make a big deal out of it and prepare myself for any questions that relate 
to blindness and the work invironment.
Larry D. Keeler Eastern Michigan University graduate living in Ann Arbor 
Michigan!  I just had to say it!  Actually, I got my guide dog from Columbus 
and found it a fine town!  Hop4e this helps! ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christine Szostak" <szostak.1 at buckeyemail.osu.edu>
To: "NFB Science and Engineering Division List" <nfb-science at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2012 3:06 PM
Subject: [Nfb-science] Discussing Blindness While Job Searching


> Hello,
>  I am currently preparing to enter the job market (I.e., I will be ready 
> to begin seeking positions in late Jan as I will be graduating in June). 
> My question is this. As a totally blind scientist, I am wondering when and 
> how to best bring up the issue of vision, especially with respect to 
> seeking a potential postdoc opportunity.
> With warm regards,
> Christine
> Christine M. Szostak
> Doctoral Candidate
> Language Perception Laboratory
> Department of Psychology, Cognitive Area
> The Ohio State University
> Columbus, Ohio
> szostak.1 at osu.edu
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