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Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode
Grade Level: PT/TT

This online training module was developed and designed for students who are blind and visually impaired and the professionals who work with them. Focusing on the transition from school to work, the training offers a series of activities, supportin...Read More

Blurry city in background. Orchestra of the senses.
Human + The Future of Our Senses
Episode 2
48 minutes 15 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12

Sight, touch, hearing, taste, and smell send sensory messages to the brain at a speed of 430km/hr. The brain deals with 11 million information signals per second, and this continual flow of information is sorted and analyzed by the brain, which di...Read More

Blurry city in background. Hearing.
Human + The Future of Our Senses
Episode 1
48 minutes 15 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12

Technology and science are working to restore, replace, and supercharge the powerful human sense of hearing. Meet a man who is blind whose hearing is so acute that he can navigate a bicycle by the sound of the echo of a click. This episode also hi...Read More

4 framed portrait photos of Role Models, Crystal Melero, Robina Rayamajhi, Blake Lindsay, and Beth Jones.
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode
0 minutes
Grade Level: 9 - 13+

This online module was developed and designed for students who are blind and visually impaired and the professionals who work with them. Focusing on the transition from school to work, the training offers a series of activities, supporting documen...Read More

Framed image of a woman smiling at camera in an outdoor setting. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "Soft Skills and Hard Skills."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 22
4 minutes 6 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

Viewers learn the difference between "soft skills" and "hard skills." Hard skills are specific, teachable abilities that can be defined and measured; however, soft skills are less tangible and harder to quantify, such as etiquette, getting along w...Read More

Framed image of a woman smiling at camera in an outdoor setting. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "Attitude, The Right Frame of Mind."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 21
5 minutes 24 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

A positive attitude is critical for achieving personal goals and dreams. It is also essential for having a successful career. Segment host is Crystal Melero, who serves as the statewide services coordinator for children who are blind or have low v...Read More

Framed image of a woman smiling at camera in an outdoor setting. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "After the Interview."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 20
2 minutes 36 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

In this segment, viewers are given tips for steps to take after interviewing for a job. The discussions include advice for sending thank you notes or emails. Viewers are provided a list of "dos and don'ts" after an interview. Segment host is Cryst...Read More

Framed image of a woman smiling at camera in an outdoor setting. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "Accommodations During the Interview."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 19
4 minutes 2 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

What accommodations are typically available during an interview? How does one decide which accommodations are best? This segment focuses on how to prearrange accommodations. Segment host is Crystal Melero, who serves as the statewide services coor...Read More

Framed image of a woman smiling with a black lab licking her face. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "Preparing for an Interview."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 18
3 minutes 46 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

In this segment, the presenter offers interview preparation tips. Some of the tips include thinking about what the employer is looking for, dressing for success, and answering practice interview questions. Segment host is Crystal Melero, who serve...Read More

Framed image of a woman smiling with a black lab licking her face. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "References."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 17
4 minutes 3 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

In this segment, viewers learn who to include on a reference list, the purpose of references, and what employers hope to learn from them. Segment host is Crystal Melero, who serves as the statewide services coordinator for children who are blind o...Read More

Framed image of a woman smiling with a black lab licking her face. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "Getting a Job, Cover Letters."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 16
1 minutes 32 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

What should a good cover letter contain? This segment focuses on the content, purpose, and format of cover letters. Segment host is Crystal Melero, who serves as the statewide services coordinator for children who are blind or have low vision. Par...Read More

Framed image of a woman smiling with a black lab licking her face. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "Getting a Job, Resumes."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 15
4 minutes 59 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

In this segment, students learn tips for tailoring a résumé to a specific job posting. Students also learn what belongs on a résumé and the best format to use. Segment host is Crystal Melero, who serves as the statewide services coordinator for ch...Read More

Framed image of a woman smiling with a black lab licking her face. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "Getting a Job, Applications."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 14
3 minutes 24 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

This segment focuses on job applications and looks at how they are used by employers. Job seekers need to make sure they are thorough, neat, and accurate when filling out an application. Segment host is Crystal Melero, who serves as the statewide ...Read More

Framed image of a woman posing with a black lab. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "Getting a Job, Your Job Search."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 13
5 minutes 48 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

In this segment, viewers learn the importance of having a plan in place when searching for a job. The first step is to write down career goals. These goals help create a vision and guide an individual's job search. Segment host is Crystal Melero, ...Read More

Framed image of a woman posing with a black lab. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "Getting a Job, Your Ticket to Work."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 12
3 minutes 7 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

In this segment, viewers learn about employment support programs. It focuses on the Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program. Segment host is Crystal Melero, who serves as the statewide services coordinator for children who are blin...Read More

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Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 11
1 minutes 33 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

What is SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), and who is eligible to receive it? This segment provides a brief introduction to the Social Security Administration's SSDI Program. Segment host is Crystal Melero, who serves as the statewide se...Read More

Framed portrait of a woman wearing a business suit and smiling at camera. Title card identifies her as Beth Jones, University Instructor. Text nearby, "Getting a Job, Role Model."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 10
11 minutes 19 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

Professor Beth Jones discusses her work experiences as a person with a visual impairment. She explains how self-motivation and goal setting helped her earn her doctorate. A positive self-concept, good time management, problem-sloving skills, and a...Read More

Framed image of a woman posing with a black lab. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "Getting a Job, Supplemental Security Income Program, S,S,I."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 9
4 minutes 43 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and why do people receive these payments? This segment offers a brief introduction to the Social Security Administration's Social Security Disability Income Program. Segment host is Crystal Melero, who s...Read More

Framed image of a woman posing with a black lab. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "Getting a Job, Overview of Social Security Benefits."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 8
5 minutes 29 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

Why do people collect Social Security benefits? This segment focuses on the benefits of working and introduces the Social Security Administration programs that can help individuals find a job. Segment host is Crystal Melero, who serves as the stat...Read More

Framed image of a woman posing with a black lab in a library. Title card identifies her as Crystal Melero, Statewide Services Coordinator for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision. Text nearby, "Getting a Job, Workforce Development Centers."
Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
Episode 7
3 minutes 55 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

Workforce Development Centers are designed to provide a full range of assistance to job seekers. Established under the Workforce Investment Act and reauthorized in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act of 2014, these centers offer trainin...Read More

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