Are you a working-age adult whose vision loss is beginning to affect your job performance? Is it becoming difficult to travel to and from your workplace? Do you want to learn more about your legal rights? Are you looking for resources and information that can help and support you? Learn about employment resources and information at Employment and Workplace Adaptations for Adults Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision [1].
Are you a young adult who is nearing the end of your formal education and beginning to worry that your vision loss might prevent you from succeeding in today’s competitive job market? Are you unclear about the educational and vocational opportunities that are available to you? Learn about employment resources and information at Starting a Career: The School to Work Transition [2].
Whether you’re concerned about your own job situation, or are a parent or family member who wants to learn more about career options for young adults who are blind or have low vision, John Zamora, M.S., CDMS, an experienced Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, author, and teacher, can answer these questions – and more – for you.
John has been a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Consultant for over 26 years. He was the president of Independent Consultants, Vocational Rehabilitation Inc., and initiated the position of Youth/Career Coordinator with the Braille Institute of America. The California State Rehabilitation Bureau appointed him as an Independent Vocational Evaluator (IVE) on more than 200 cases, and he has served as an expert witness for numerous legal cases pertaining to disability and work issues.
He served as Co-Chairperson of the 2006 California Transcribers and Educators of the Visually Handicapped Conference, and as a Board Member of the Southern California chapter of AER. While at the Braille Institute, he developed job fairs and work training programs that resulted in dozens of individuals returning to and maintaining employment.
He also spearheaded the development of the "Braille Challenge," an annual braille skills contest that involves hundreds of braille reading students across the United States and Canada. He has published a number of articles and is a frequent instructor and speaker at conferences and professional training programs.
Links:
[1] http://www.visionaware.org/employment-adults-blind-low-vision
[2] http://www.visionaware.org/starting-career-blind-low-vision
[3] http://www.visionaware.org/other-sources-job-related-information
[4] http://www.visionaware.org/residential-transition-program-blind-low-vision
[5] http://www.visionaware.org/work-experience-starting-career-blind-low-vision
[6] http://www.visionaware.org/how_can_i_impress_employers_and_convince_them_i_m_the_right_person_for_the_job
[7] http://www.visionaware.org/what_is_the_americans_with_disabilities_act
[8] http://www.visionaware.org/how_can_i_decide_what_i_want_to_do_vocationally
[9] http://www.visionaware.org/how_do_i_write_a_resume
[10] http://www.visionaware.org/social-security-benefits-low-vision-blind
[11] http://www.visionaware.org/transition-program-career-low-vision
[12] http://www.visionaware.org/find_resources_that_specialize_in_employment_for_people_who_are_blind_or_have_low_vision
[13] http://www.visionaware.org/ged-graduate-equivalency-blind
[14] http://www.visionaware.org/vocational-areas-young-people-blind-low-vision
[15] http://www.visionaware.org/skills-employers-look-for-low-vision-blind
[16] http://www.visionaware.org/is_self_employment_an_option_for_someone_with_a_disability_who_is_just_starting_out
[17] http://www.visionaware.org/what_government_programs_provide_employment_services_to_people_with_disabilities
[18] http://www.visionaware.org/how_can_my_school_s_career_counseling_office_help_me_prepare_for_work
[19] http://www.visionaware.org/how_will_employment_affect_my_social_security_benefits
[20] http://www.visionaware.org/financial-aid-blind-low-vision-college-student
[21] http://www.visionaware.org/sheltered-workshop
[22] http://www.visionaware.org/training-assistive-technology
[23] http://www.visionaware.org/reasonable-accomodation
[24] http://www.visionaware.org/disclosure-job-application
[25] http://www.visionaware.org/individualized-plan-for-employment
[26] http://www.visionaware.org/low-vision-career-goals
[27] http://www.visionaware.org/job-seeking
[28] http://www.visionaware.org/vocational-training-resources
[29] http://www.visionaware.org/assistive-technology
[30] http://www.visionaware.org/disability_legal_rights
[31] http://www.visionaware.org/employment-training-resources
[32] http://www.visionaware.org/low-vision-occupation-support-group
[33] http://www.visionaware.org/vocational-rehabilitation-workplace-adaptations
[34] http://www.visionaware.org/Social-Security-Benefits-Employment
[35] http://www.visionaware.org/Client-Assistance-Program
[36] http://www.visionaware.org/costs-reasonable-accomodations
[37] http://www.visionaware.org/low-vision-workplace-technology
[38] http://www.visionaware.org/vermont_association_of_business_industry_and_rehabilitation