20240628 1400 The Interview and You Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Interviews are intimidating, whether for student organizations, internships, scholarships, or jobs. Fear not, ACBS is here to help with its workshop geared toward interview prep. Attendees learned about the ins-and-outs of a successful interview, pre- and post-interview etiquette, and how to stand out and achieve your goals. Edited By: Mary Ann Grignon

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20240628 1230 Turning Stones into Gems Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Attendees learned how to find direction in their life and career. ACB Employment Committee member and author Sarah Freeman Smith discussed her personal story and tools on her career journey as HR/Recruiting leader and now speaker and disability advocate. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20240628 Get More Chances to Score a Job Using the Workforce Office Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 4 The Rehab Issues Task Force held a panel on how some states have been successful at giving people with vision loss access to the programs and resources offered in the Workforce offices and therefore allowing for additional avenues to employment as well as the standard Vocational rehabilitation office blind service office. Edited By: Mary Ann Grignon

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20240627 1230 Disability and the Community College Workplace Pipeline Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 4 Attendees learned about how community college staff partner with VR (vocational Rehabilitation) and other community agencies to better prepare disabled students for academic and career success facilitated by a five-year federal grant. Edited By: Darcy Burnard

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20230702 1300 RSVA Presentation Cooking Without Looking Originally Broadcasted July 2, 2023, on ACB Media 3 How we can ALL change the Way We See Blindness Together. Speakers: Renee Rentmeester, Creator/Executive Producer, Albany, Georgia Allen Preston, Host, West Palm Beach, Florida Annette Watkins, Host, Plantation, Florida Edited By:  Brian McCallen

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20230703 1600 Running to Win-A Blind Attorneys experience to Seek Public Office Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on ACB Media 3 Ollie Cantos a blind City Council person, spoke on his experiences in the political field and his legal career. Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger

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20230703 1600 Meet the All New APH ConnectCenter Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on ACB Media Are you career curious, interested in information and resources for adults, or in finding tools to support families with children who are blind or have low vision? The ConnectCenter is celebrating its fifth birthday with APH. Participants joined Katie Frederick and Richard Rueda from the APH ConnectCenter team as they unveiled digital tools and resources empowering, influencing, and impacting you and your community. Attendees had a conversation with the team and took away some fun giveaways! Richard Rueda, Assistant Director Connect Center & Katie Frederick, Digital Content Manager, VisionAware Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger

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20230701 1300 RSVA-All about the Illinois Business Enterprise Program Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2023, on ACB Media 4 This session highlighted the Business Enterprise Program in Illinois so participants will learn how they train vendors, the types of facilities they have in the program, and some statistics of relevance:

• gross sales
• number of facilities
• number of vendors
• etc.

They also learned how blind persons can become a vendor in the state. Edited By:  Tim Cumings

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20230624 1300 Solutions That Make You More Productive and Efficient Throughout Your Workday Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 4 The presenter for this session was Brian Hartgen, Hartgen Consultancy. Edited By:  Darcy Burnard

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20230624 1300 You Got the Job-Now What Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 3 Have you been looking for a job or seeking out a promotion and were unsure of how to negotiate for the accommodations you require to be successful? Have you felt like you deserved a promotion but didn't know what to do next? Whether it's figuring out what accommodations are needed, how to take those brave steps to move yourself up in your company, or how to set yourself up for a successful career, Attendees  joined a Retail Technology Sales Representative seeking out her next promotion, a newly hired Account Support Specialist working with her employer to make her job accessible, and a Tax Examiner at the US Treasury Department who has now settled into his new role. Edited By:  Darcy Burnard

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