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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Book review: Making Self-Employment Work for People with Disabilities
Making Self-Employment Work for People with Disabilities About This Book “Making Self-Employment Work for People with Disabilities” is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping individuals with disabilities succeed in self-employment. The authors explore the various challenges and barriers faced by people with disabilities in the workforce and provide practical advice and strategies for overcoming these…
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Wednesday Workshop: Jobs part 3
In this week’s members-only group chat we continued our conversation about the job search and explored how reframing negatives as positives can make you a more interesting candidate. During this session, we discussed various strategies that can help you turn your weaknesses into strengths, as well as how to effectively communicate your personal brand. Our…
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Wednesday Workshop: The Job Search Pt 2
The Job Search Pt 2 Are you looking to start a job search but don’t know where to start? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the process and unsure how to present yourself to potential employers? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with job searching and find it to be a daunting task. Fortunately,…
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Wednesday Workshop: The Job Search Pt 1
The Job Search Pt 1 Are you looking to start a job search but don’t know where to start? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the process and unsure how to present yourself to potential employers? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with job searching and find it to be a daunting task. Fortunately,…
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IRS tax tip: Tax tips for gig economy entrepreneurs and workers
IRS Tax Tip 2023-05, January 12, 2023 In recent years, the gig economy has changed how people do business and provide services. Taxpayers must report their gig economy earnings on a tax return – whether they earned that money through a part-time, temporary or side gig. Read on www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-tips-for-gig-economy-entrepreneurs-and-workers
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Financial Sense¢: Side Hustle
Financial Sense¢: About Fiverr Topic Have you ever wanted to start a side hustle but you’re not sure what you can do? For blind people, and many other people with disabilities who are unable to drive, many of the more popular options, such as Uber, Lyft, or DoorDash, aren’t practical choices. Still, people who are…
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Wednesday Workshop: About Financial Advisers
Who are Professional Financial Advisors? This month we’ve been talking about advice. We started with how to know whether you’re getting good or bad advice and moved onto what we can do to make sure we’re giving good advice. We’ll continue the conversation this week by talking about professional financial advisors, the professional training they…
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Podcast: When Life Hands You Lemons, Turn it into a Business
Do you want to bring in more money by starting a business, but you’re not sure what you can do? Networking with other business owners is a great way to learn how to turn your ideas into a thriving business. It is also a great way to find inspiration. In this Episode we interviewed 2…
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Wednesday Workshop: Coming Up With That Next Idea
Coming up with that Next Idea I want to make more money, but what can I do? It’s a common question in the blind community, but would it surprise you to know that it’s also a common question in the financial independence community? Whether you’re looking for a full-time or part-time job, starting a business,…