Where the Blind Work Webinar. Register Now, Before Time Runs Out
Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom
Register for this interesting and lively webinar. Learn what success in government contracting employment looks like. Join the National Federation of the Blind panel discussion with blind professionals who will share about performing tasks and managing successful careers. Where the Blind Work is a webinar series highlighting employment options and experiences that inspire and inform our community that blind and low-vision people are living the lives we want. You can too.
Panelists
Our panel, moderated by Rodney Neely, will include the following successfully-employed blind people in careers across government contracting.
- Tracy Soforenko, Contracting Officer’s Representative
- Sandra Sermons, Contracting Specialist
- Michael Davis, Contracting Specialist
- Laura McLain, Contracting Specialist
Discussion Topics
- Hear how they manage intricate government processes, contract management systems, etc.
- Discover skills that will prepare you for career success
- Education, training, networking, life experience
- Hear how attitudinal and accessibility barriers are overcome at work
- Learn about alternative techniques and strategies used during all 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 an opportunities and resources to compete in the workplace on terms of equality. For more information, contact Daniel Frye, Director of Employment and Professional Development Programs at dfrye@nfb.org or 410-659-9314, extension 2393.
