Celebrate the work and accomplishments of blind people by listening to a panel of successfully employed professionals discuss career success and more.
Hear what a typical day looks like, discover elements that prepare for career success, learn alternative techniques, advocate for accommodations on the job, and more. We are breaking down misconceptions and raising expectations on employment.
Upcoming Webinar
January 23, 2025 – Where the Blind Work
8:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom
Join us to hear from a panel of successful blind professionals who are breaking employment barriers as Professional Interpreters. Be sure to check back for webinar presenters and registration details.
Previous Webinars
If you missed a Where the Blind Work Webinar, you can watch the YouTube videos and read the transcripts below.
Where The Blind Work: Blindness Rehabilitation
The August 2024 Where the Blind Work Webinar featured a panel of successful blind professionals who are achieving success in the world of Blindness Rehabilitation. Our panelists were:
- Colin Wong, National Orientation & Mobility/Blindness Education Consultant, PhD Student, University of North Dakota, Washington
- Yadiel Sotomayor, Access Technology Instructor, Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, Virginia
- Charles Acheson, Certified Assistive Technology Instruction Specialist (CATIS), Colorado Center for The Blind, Colorado
Where the Blind Work: Blindness Rehabilitation Transcript
Where The Blind Work: Remote Work
The August 2024 Where the Blind Work Webinar featured a panel of successful blind professionals who are achieving success in the world of remote work. Our panelists were:
- Danara Barlow, Agency Program Coordinator/ Contracting Specialist, United States Airforce, Kansas
- Brandi Major, Customer Service professional, Lighthouse Works, North Carolina
- Mike Forzano, Senior Software Engineer, Amazon, New York
Where the Blind Work: Remote Work Transcript
More Information about Center of Employment Opportunity
We look forward to continuing to build the Center of Employment Opportunity. If you have questions or feedback, please email [email protected].