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.
Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording.Are you a blind or visually impaired entrepreneur looking to gain valuable insights and practical advice from a successful business owner? Our final workshop of June, “Business Brilliance: An Experienced Entrepreneur Shares Strategies for Success,” is designed…
Chris and Liz sit down with Marty Sobo from the Unmute family of podcasts to talk about his vision loss journey and how he, along with his business partner, Michael Babcock, built their family of educational content to help the blind community learn to use technology to live, work, and play. Show notes Unmute.show website…
Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording.Are you interested in learning about opportunities and support systems available for blind entrepreneurs? Join us for our upcoming workshop, “Business Enterprise Program Presentation,” where we will delve into the details of the Business Enterprise Program (BEP)…
This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending my niece’s graduation party. It was a wonderful occasion to celebrate her achievements and offer encouragement as she steps into adulthood. Moreover, it provided a rare opportunity to catch up with family members I hadn’t seen in years. Inevitably, the topic of work came up in our…
Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording.Are you a blind or visually impaired entrepreneur seeking to improve your marketing strategies? Do you want to learn from someone who has successfully navigated the marketing landscape? Join us for our upcoming workshop, “Marketing Made Accessible…
Continuing the theme of “employment”, Chris and Moe sit down with Penny Forward’s Vice President Liz Bottner to discuss her employment journey ultimately leading to her position as Assistive Technology Specialist for the Library of Congress. Liz tell us all about her employment history and what she believes is key to being successfully employed as…
Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording.We are excited to invite you to our exclusive one-hour virtual workshop, “Beyond Salary, Exploring the Full Value of Employer’s Benefits”, hosted by Penny Forward. Dive into an enlightening workshop where we’ll delve into the world of…
Liz and Moe sit down with Heather Miller, director of education and training at World Services for the Blind, to learn about the new Small Business Professional microcredential offered by WSB, The Chicago Lighthouse, and Miami University. The Chicago Lighthouse Miami University Microcredential equips prospective entrepreneurs to gain the knowledge and skills needed for starting…