<\/span>Contact Relevant Organizations<\/span><\/h3>\r\nPartnering with disability advocacy groups is a great way to tap into the blind talent pool. They can help source and support qualified blind staff.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Let me give you some background and share some real-world examples where the blind and visually impaired could fit in your organization:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n- First, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB)<\/mark><\/a> – I serve on the Employment Committee<\/mark><\/a> at the NFB. In my role, I am actively involved in our Career Fairs with both Employers and Job Seekers. The NFB holds Career Fairs twice a year. Once in February in Washington DC; and again, in the summer, during the NFB\u2019s National Convention<\/mark><\/a>. Last year we had over 50 employers and more than 350 job seekers participate. It was a great resource<\/a> and a big success for both the Employers and Job Seekers who participated<\/mark><\/span>. The feedback we received is that they all benefited and gained much from the experience!<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- I also serve on the Advisory Council for the Inland Northwest Lighthouse for the Blind<\/mark><\/a>. We have 3 locations – in Seattle, Spokane, WA, and Summerville, SC.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- And I serve as the Secretary of the Washington State Chapter<\/mark><\/a> of Disability: IN<\/mark><\/a>, whose mission is to empower businesses to achieve disability inclusion and equality!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
During my involvement with these, and other organizations, I see all job functions being successfully performed by blind or visually impaired employees every day:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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