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Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired

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This online training module was developed and designed for students who are blind and visually impaired and the professionals who work with them. Focusing on the transition from school to work, the training offers a series of activities, supporting documents, and topical videos designed to help the job seeker prepare for the world of work. It features several blind and low vision role models to guide students along the path to work. These are freely available and an eLearner account is not needed to access the module.

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Topic: Blind Life, Careers, Education
Subtopic: Blind Education, Job Skills, Postsecondary
Grade/Interest Level: PT/TT
Release Year: 2020
Producer/Distributor: Described And Captioned Media Program
Series: Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
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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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."