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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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Podcast: Tactile Transformation, The Journey of Blind Girl Designs
In this episode of “The Penny Forward Podcast,” hosts Chris, Liz, and Moe interview Tricia Waechter, the founder of Blind Girl Designs. Tricia shares her experience in the fashion industry and starting her own company. She discusses her journey of being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa and the challenges she faced. Tricia also talks about the…
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Podcast: What is New at APH’s Connect Center for 2023
The APH Connect Center is getting an update. We conversed with Katie, Lori, and Richard, about the upcoming website redesign and what users of Connect Center can expect moving forward. APH Connect Center Website Youtube Connect Center Playlist Information and Referral hotline: 800-232-5463 Email: connectcenter@aph.org Connect with Penny Forward pennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.com Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get…
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Podcast: How a Veteran Reinvented Himself and Coded us Zanagrams
Trigger Warning: The following podcast episode contains discussions related to attempted suicide. We understand that this topic may be sensitive and potentially distressing for some listeners. While we approach this topic with care and sensitivity, we want to emphasize that it may evoke emotional responses or trigger personal experiences. We encourage you to prioritize your…
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Podcast: Sewing Seeds and Making Money, Accessible Gardening for Everyone
This is a live recording in which Kim and MOe shared some ideas about visually impaired and blind gardening, and we got feedback from the community. Listen in and take some tips away to save yourself or family a bit of money on fresh tasty goods. Show notes Garden Sleeves on Amazon Gloves on Amazon…
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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