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    Ep #4: How to Find Your Path and Career Opportunities When You're Losing Your Vision with Rebekah Grieb

    Ep #4: How to Find Your Path and Career Opportunities When You're Losing Your Vision with Rebekah Grieb

    FromHeard & Empowered

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    Ep #4: How to Find Your Path and Career Opportunities When You're Losing Your Vision with Rebekah Grieb

    FromHeard & Empowered

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    Length:
    30 minutes
    Released:
    Dec 6, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Be inspired by Rebekah Grieb's determination and not allowing her worsening vision stop her from finding career opportunities and personal success.  Discover why it’s OK to follow your passion and do things differently when you’re visually impaired, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people that support you.  Subscribe and tune in weekly to the Heard & Empowered Podcast for more success stories to empower you to pursue your own career dreams!   For full transcript and show notes, please visit: https://heardandempowered.org/4
    Released:
    Dec 6, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (28)

    The Heard & Empowered podcast is where the blind and visually impaired (BVI) community finds job inspiration, career opportunities, and a path to success. Presented by National Industries for the Blind—a leader in job creation for BVI individuals—this podcast is your go-to resource for thriving professionally in a sighted world. Join the host, Dr. Hoby Wedler, every week on Wednesday, as he and his guests dismantle stereotypes, offer expert advice, and share success stories to help you build a fulfilling career and an enriching life. Discover more at HeardAndEmpowered.org. This podcast is for you if you’re asking yourself: *What kind of job can I find since I’m blind? *How can I build a fulfilling career despite my visual impairment? *What are some of the best accessible places to work? *Are there companies that really care about DEI? *What resources are available to help BVI persons succeed professionally? *How can I overcome workplace biases and challenges as BVI? *What steps can I take to get started and find a meaningful job? *Where can I find employers who value my skills and abilities? *How can I ask for BVI accommodations at work? *Should I disclose or not my visual impairment? Every week, the show will dive into one or more of these topics and beyond. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single episode!