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    Ep #12: Sharon Giovinazzo Shares Extraordinary Journey From Going Blind to CEO Helping the Blind and Creating Jobs and Myriad Career Opportunities for BVI

    Ep #12: Sharon Giovinazzo Shares Extraordinary Journey From Going Blind to CEO Helping the Blind and Creating Jobs and Myriad Career Opportunities for…

    FromHeard & Empowered

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    Ep #12: Sharon Giovinazzo Shares Extraordinary Journey From Going Blind to CEO Helping the Blind and Creating Jobs and Myriad Career Opportunities for…

    FromHeard & Empowered

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    Length:
    23 minutes
    Released:
    Jan 31, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Meet Sharon Giovinazzo as she talks about how National Industries for the Blind (NIB) agencies can help people with vision loss reach their career goals. Find out how you can gain employment, achieve financial freedom, and secure benefits while making a real difference in the blind and visually impaired community.   For full transcript and show notes, please visit: https://heardandempowered.org/12
    Released:
    Jan 31, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    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!