<p>Investigate what it is like to be a blind journalist. Beyond writing, journalism involves interviewing, research, and sometimes extensive travel. We are severely underrepresented in the field, making our perspective even more valuable. Some blind journalists have been immensely successful. <a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/where-the-blind-work-webin… this webinar! </a></p>
<h2>Panelists</h2>
<p>Beyond writing, journalism involves interviewing, research, and sometimes, extensive travel. Our panel will include the following successful blind journalists:</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.star-telegram.com/profile/218529535">Elizabeth Campbell, The Star Telegram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/michelle-hackman">Michelle Hackman, the Wall Street Journal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://muckrack.com/gary-odonoghue/articles">Gary O’Donoghue, BBC</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Discussion Topics</h2>
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<li>Hear about their typical day—how they manage traveling, interviewing, etc. </li>
<li>Discover skills that prepare for career success</li>
<li>Education, training, life experience</li>
<li>Hear how attitudinal and accessibility barriers are overcome at work</li>
<li>Learn about alternative techniques and strategies used for aspects of these jobs—Braille, tactile methods, access technology</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/where-the-blind-work-webin… from professionals with lived-experiences to grow your own career. </a></p>