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Category Archives: Employment

A listing of employment opportunities that may appeal to blind and visually impaired individuals.

Federal Hiring Event for People and Veterans with Disabilities in Washington, D.C.

SAVE THE DATE for the Federal Hiring Event for People and Veterans  with Disabilities  in Washington, D.C. on April 26, 2010
•    Have you explored opportunities to work for the Federal government, but were overwhelmed by the application process?
•    Do you want to work in an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion and the talent you [...]

Career Opening: MIUSA International Development and Disability Project Coordinator

Posted February 10, 2010
PROJECT COORDINATOR
International Development and Disability
Mobility International USA (MIUSA)
www.miusa.org
Who We Are
Mobility International USA (MIUSA), is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1981 and based in Eugene, Oregon USA working to empower people with disabilities to achieve their human rights through international exchange and international development. Founded in 1981 by a woman with a [...]

Job Opening: Community Resource Development Specialist, DOR Sacramento

DEPARTMENT OF Rehabilitation
COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Salary: $4,377.00 – $5,474.00
Job Description: The Community Resources Development Specialist works internally with the staff of the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and externally with our Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Program, independent living centers and other private non-profit organizations offering independent living services to improve and develop new services in California [...]

Freelance Opportunities for Writers with Disabilities from Ethnically Diverse Backgrounds in the U.S.

Proyecto Visión is looking for reporters with first person experience with disability in ethnically diverse communities. Reporters are needed to write articles about disabled youth from Latino and other underserved populations in the U.S.
documenting:
·        success stories of finding jobs, advancing careers, getting
an education, or becoming community leaders
·        experiences and challenges in obtaining education,
training, assistive technology, [...]

Fulbright webinar for disabled applicants and WILD scholarship coming up!

Mobility International USA has news about their 5th International Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) scholarship (application deadline is March 1) as well as upcoming webinars for Fulbright scholarship applicants with disabilities (which will be held on March 3, 2010). To find out
more about these opportunities for international travel, study and professional development, go [...]

Project L/EARN Offering College Students Paid 10-Week Summer Internships in Health Research at Rutgers

Program aims to enhance diversity in health-related graduate school programs.

LightHouse Job Opening: Adaptations Store Manager

POSITION: Adaptations Manager
JOB PURPOSE:
The Adaptations Manager manages all activities of Adaptations, the Lighthouse Store in San Francisco, including walk-in, phone, electronic and mail order sales, inventory management, new product identification, vendor relations, sales reporting, marketing strategies development, and supervision of staff and volunteer assistants.
AGENCY EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE:
·        Adheres to Agency policies and procedures
·        Acts as [...]

The Obamas invite persons with disabilities to apply for the White House Fellows program applicants with disabilities.

President Obama and Mrs. Obama would like your help to encourage talented leaders with disabilities to apply to the White House Fellows program. President Obama and Mrs. Obama would like to encourage talented leaders with disabilities to apply to the White House Fellows program. The White House Fellowship is one of the nation’s most prestigious [...]

Career Opportunity: AccessWorld and Technology Information Editor

December 11, 2009
JOB TITLE: AccessWorld and Technology Information Editor
SALARY: $55,570 – $69,463
DEPARTMENT: AFB TECH
LOCATION: Huntington, WV
PURPOSE: Take lead responsibility for editing AccessWorld and developing
technology content on AFB’s web site.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Serves as editor in chief for AccessWorld, AFB’s technology magazine for
people who are blind or visually impaired, with lead responsibility for
establishing and monitoring editorial policy and [...]

What are Schedule A jobs and how can I get one?

Have you been confused by  job posts that say they are “open to Schedule A applicants” or give specific details related to Schedule A?
A brief intro from the guide The ABCs of Schedule A Hiring for Applicants with Disabilities is below.
There are many advantages to working for the federal government. Federal employees serve in a [...]

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