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Ep #18: How Valley Center for the Blind is Empowering BVI Individuals to Succeed

Ep #18: How Valley Center for the Blind is Empowering BVI Individuals to Succeed

FromHeard & Empowered


Ep #18: How Valley Center for the Blind is Empowering BVI Individuals to Succeed

FromHeard & Empowered

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Mar 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Reynaldo Villarreal is the director of workforce development at Valley Center for the Blind (VCB) in Central California, one of NIB’s associated nonprofit agencies. He joins Dr. Hoby Wedler to share his story about blindness and the impactful work he does at VCB. Rey explains the impact a nonprofit like Valley Center for the Blind have on employment within the BVI community, and how he doesn’t consider his work as just a job, but rather his mission and goal. Tune in to learn more about Valley Center for the Blind’s mission of supporting BVI people and providing outstanding work opportunities. Plus, you’ll hear how folks work their way up to become wonderful leaders at the organization, and the reasons why it’s an environment where they can thrive and succeed.   For full transcript and show notes, please visit: https://heardandempowered.org/18
Released:
Mar 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (27)

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!