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July 17, 2007
Seminars@Hadley: Focus on Employment: a Panel Discussion -- Saturday, 7/28/07
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 11, 2007
CONTACT
The Hadley School for the Blind
Phone: 800-323-4238
E-mail: info@hadley.edu
Seminars@Hadley focuses on all aspects of employment. Why can't blindness or visual impairment (BVI) be considered an asset to employment? How does a prospective BVI employee approach the topic of visual impairment in a job interview? What is "reasonable accommodation?" How does an applicant best discuss his or her needs in an interview?
If you are want answers to questions like these, join us for a lively and informative seminar, "Focus on Employment: a Panel Discussion," Saturday July 28, 11 a.m. CDT (4 p.m. GMT)
Speakers: Chuck Young, president of Hadley, has 30 years experience assisting the so-called "disabled" find employment, including individuals who are homeless, alcohol and drug dependent and those with cognitive disabilities.
Gil Johnson, American Foundation for the Blind's Western Regional Director, has studied the BVI issue and employment from the position of counselor, administrator and trainer.
Mike Bullis, of the Blind Industries & Services of Maryland, has been a student of this topic his entire life. He gained experience from being a BVI consumer himself and went on to manage an employment agency.
Registration is required by going to http://www.hadley.edu/seminar/ and following the "Registration" link. You will receive instructions on how to log in to the seminar. Please note registration will only be taken online, and not by phone. Please read the technology requirements listed below prior to the seminar.
Technology requirements:
The Hadley School for the Blind uses Talking Communities tcConference software for its popular Seminars@Hadley, interactive seminars on a variety of topics. If you wish to participate in Seminars@Hadley, you must install the appropriate plug-in prior to the first login. To install the plug-in, follow the "Download and install the new plug-in" link on the Seminar Login page.
This version is for Windows only and it is not compatible with Macintosh at this time.
System requirements: Windows98, ME, 2K, XP or 2003 (XP recommended) system, Pentium 3 500 MHz or better CPU, 512 MB RAM, Internet Explorer 6, 7 or FireFox, JavaScript and cookies enabled in the browser, 56K or faster Internet connection (broadband recommended), full duplex audio device, speakers, and microphone (optional).
Posted by Nancy at July 17, 2007 05:04 PM