NFB Webinar featuring Blind Journalists April 20

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We Invite You to the Upcoming Event: Where the Blind Work Webinar Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom | Register Now Investigate what it is like to be a blind journalist. Join the National Federation of the Blind panel discussion with blind professionals who will share about performing job duties and managing successful careers. Where the Blind Work is a webinar series to highlight employment options and experiences that inspire and inform our community that blind people are living the lives they want. And, you can too. Panelists Beyond writing, journalism involves interviewing, research, and sometimes, extensive travel. Our panel will include the following successful blind journalists who will cover several discussion topics: Elizabeth Campbell, The Star Telegram Gary O’Donoghue, BBC Correspondent Michelle Hackman, The Wall Street Journal Discussion Topics Hear about their typical day—how they manage traveling, interviewing, etc. Discover skills that prepare for career success Education, training, life experience Hear how attitudinal and accessibility barriers are overcome at work Learn about alternative techniques and strategies used for aspects of these jobs—Braille, tactile methods, access technology Learn from professionals with lived-experiences to grow your own career. About National Federation of the Blind Employment Initiatives With opportunities to compete in the workplace in terms of equality, blind people can achieve careers based on their dreams, talents, and abilities. The National Federation of the Blind connects working-age blind people with opportunities and resources to compete in the workplace on terms of equality. For more information, contact Maurice Peret, Coordinator of Career Mentoring & Employment Programs at mperet@nfb.org or 410-659-9314, extension 2350.