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Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired: Rights, Responsibilities, and the Law

3 minutes 21 seconds

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This segment provides a summary of the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). It is essential that job seekers with disabilities understand their rights and responsibilities, especially when trying to secure work and create an accessible workplace. Segment host is Crystal Melero, who serves as the statewide services coordinator for children who are blind or have low vision. Part of the "Getting a Job for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired!" training module.

Media Details

Runtime: 3 minutes 21 seconds

Framed image of a woman hugging a black lab while petting his cheek. From the title card below her image, she is Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby reads, "Getting a Job."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 1
6 minutes 26 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Framed image of a woman smiling and hugging a black lab. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby reads, "Getting a Job, Your Journey."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 3
5 minutes 16 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Framed image of a woman smiling and hugging a black lab. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "Getting a Job, Rights, Responsibilities, and the Law."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 4
3 minutes 21 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Framed portrait of a man wearing a business suit and smiling at camera. Title card identifies him as Blake Lindsay, Communications and Outreach Manager for a Nonprofit Agency. Text nearby, "Getting a Job, Role Model."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 5
7 minutes 42 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Framed image of a woman smiling and hugging a black lab. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text, "Getting a Job, Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 6
4 minutes 20 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Framed image of a woman posing with a black lab in a library. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "Getting a Job, Workforce Development Centers."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 7
3 minutes 55 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Framed image of a woman posing with a black lab. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "Getting a Job, Overview of Social Security Benefits."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 8
5 minutes 29 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Framed image of a woman posing with a black lab. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "Getting a Job, Supplemental Security Income Program, S,S,I."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 9
4 minutes 43 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Framed portrait of a woman wearing a business suit and smiling at camera. Title card identifies her as Beth Jones, University Instructor. Text nearby, "Getting a Job, Role Model."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 10
11 minutes 19 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
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Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 11
1 minutes 33 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

Viewer Comments

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    Brittany K. (Columbus, OH)
    January 16th, 2025 at 01:54 PM

    This is a useful video for students who are blind or visually impaired and are preparing for entering the workforce/going onto continuing education. While there are no other images besides the one, the audio content is clear and easy to hear, the content is well crafted, and the video is the right length for starting discussions. We used this video to practice how to take notes as well as learn about laws.

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