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Home > CareerConnect > For Employers
For EmployersHiring and retaining workers who are blind or visually impaired is good business, and it is easier to do than you may think thanks to the many resources and technologies now available. Retention is especially important, particularly with today's aging workforce. Some of the resources provided on this web site for retaining blind and visually impaired workers can be applied to the broader workforce, too. Blind and visually impaired workers have proven their value in a wide range of occupations. Technology further enables them to do more jobs than ever thought possible. Although some accommodation may be needed, it is often low in cost and easy to implement. The additional investment required is relatively small, and the return—in gaining or retaining loyal, high-quality employees who help to diversify your workforce—makes the return on investment a good one. Related EventsRelated Announcements
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HeadlinesVSA arts Invites Entries From Young Artists With Disabilities for Green Light Awards"Green Light," a national juried exhibition for emerging artists with disabilities, is seeking entrants ages 16-25. Sponsored by VSA arts and Volkswagen of America, Inc. Deadline: July 11, 2008. ArtsWORK Indiana: Opportunities for Aspiring Artists ArtsWORK Indiana (AWI) is an informal, statewide group of people interested in improving arts-related professional opportunities and careers for people with disabilities. Casting Call by Theater Troupe Looking for Disabled Singer/Actress A blind female, 13 and up, who has singing and acting talent is being sought by the award winning Dionysus Theatre in Houston, Texas. Auditions are in progress. View all headlines |
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to thank the following for their contributions of funds and expertise that have
enabled the creation of CareerConnect® materials designed to help employers,
job seekers with vision loss, students, family members, rehabilitation
professionals, and educators. For lead gifts that enabled the creation of much of the site's content, we wish to thank The Bernard A. Newcomb Foundation at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation The James H. and Alice Teubert Foundation For gifts that enabled the overall design and materials for employers, we thank The B & B Trust The Motorola Foundation The George B. Storer Foundation AT&T Foundation Excelerator 
For gifts in support of mentor and job seeker materials, we thank Citigroup Foundation Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. The Five Bridges Foundation Samuel N. Hecsh Fund at the American Foundation for the Blind The Jessie Ball duPont Fund The McBean Family Foundation |
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