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Category: Careers
Welcome to our Careers category, where you’ll discover inspiring stories and practical information about the diverse jobs blind people are successfully doing, how they navigate their roles, and the paths they took to find these opportunities. Whether you’re pursuing employment or self-employment, this section is filled with advice, insights, and real-world examples to help guide you toward your career goals. Explore this space for the encouragement and tips you need to thrive professionally.
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Employers Announce the Most Job Cuts Since 2009: What This Means for Blind and Low Vision Workers
U.S. employers announced the highest number of January job cuts since 2009. Learn what this economic slowdown could mean for blind and low vision workers and why staying informed matters.
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GAO Report: Assistive Technology Barriers Keep Students with Disabilities From Full Participation in School and Work
A new GAO report finds that many school districts struggle to deliver effective assistive technology due to limited staff knowledge, lack of training time, staffing shortages, technology issues, and funding constraints. These gaps can limit blind and low vision students’ access to the tools and training they need for education, employment, and long-term financial independence.
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Career Climb: A Weekend That Helps Students Turn Potential into Progress
What if one weekend could help you feel clearer, more confident, and more prepared for what comes next in your career?
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Why Accessible Computer Skills Matter for Blind Professionals—and How You Can Help Improve Them
Accessible computer skills are essential for today’s workforce. Microsoft is inviting screen reader users to share feedback on Windows Narrator to help improve access and opportunity for blind professionals worldwide.
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Book Review: “Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It”
Submitted by Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Publisher’s Description This international bestseller, with more than 5 million copies sold, offers a field-tested approach to high-stakes negotiations—whether in the boardroom, in your community, or at home. Life is a series of negotiations, and negotiation is at the heart of collaboration—whether you are a business…
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Your Secretary in Your Pocket: Lumen’s Promise for Blind Professionals
In this episode of the Penny Forward Podcast, Chris Peterson and Liz Bottner talk with entrepreneur Sri Ram about Lumen, a voice-controlled AI email assistant designed to help blind professionals manage email hands-free. Sri shares his journey through vision loss, entrepreneurship, and building technology rooted in independence, community, and real-world accessibility.
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Careers With Strong Demand: Bachelor’s Degrees That Open the Most Doors Today
Choosing a career can be challenging, especially for people with blindness or low vision. Understanding which bachelor’s degrees are in high demand can help you make informed decisions about education, training, and long-term career opportunities.
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Do I Really Need a Professional Headshot?
Wondering whether a professional headshot is worth the cost? This advice-style post breaks down when a paid headshot makes sense, affordable alternatives to consider, and how blind and low-vision professionals can make confident, practical choices.
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Job Openings Were Scarcer in November, But Don’t Let That Stop Your Search
Job openings declined in November, making the job market more competitive. While this can feel discouraging—especially for people who are blind or have low vision—there are practical steps you can take to strengthen your job search, reduce interview anxiety, and stay prepared.
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Four Side Hustles That Can Be Done From Home Using a Computer
Forbes reports on four side hustles that can be done from home using a computer and may be accessible to people who are blind or have low vision.