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Career readiness

Having a career can mean the world to a person with multiple disabilities and visual impairment. It’s a source of independence, personal development and connection with others. Learn how, through hands-on training, we help young adults launch their careers.

A young man stands in front of a tree wearing sunglasses and a grey shirt.
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Why support for young adults with disabilities transitioning to adulthood is crucial

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3 people collaborating on a coding project.
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Behind the scenes of accessible open source software: NVDA and OSARA
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Why does technology matter for students with disabilities?
Samuel van der Swaagh
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Spotlight on Samuel van der Swaagh, Perkins Transition Program alumni
Illustration of a person with a white cane walking beneath symbols of a briefcase, headset, and cash register.
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Breaking the job search cycle by prioritizing accessibility
A series of polariods depicting the Perkins Class of 1972, Marie as a student, Marie as an adult on the phone, and Marie with her guide dog.
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Perkins alumna Marie Hennessy chooses to give back to her community
Randy Pierce, wearing a shirt and tie, sits on a grassy hill holding the harness of Swirl, a black Lab guide dog
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A Community Conversation with Blind Entrepreneur, Adventurer and Philanthropist Randy Pierce
young man sits at table with interpreter doing tactile sign language communication
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Getting to work: assessment and skill-building for careers
A man wearing headphones and dark glasses types on a laptop in an office
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Assistive technology and the modern-day workplace
A young visually impaired intern sits with a supervisor in an office
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Keys to a successful internship for young adults who are blind
young woman arranging items on shelf in retail home goods store
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What is customized employment?
A young man wearing a suit and tie sits at a conference table during an interview
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What is competitive integrated employment?
Kelsey, a young girl wearing a pink t-shirt and black apron, smiles at work at Chapters Coffee Carts. The company logo is in the upper right of the photo.
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Celebrating inclusive employers: Meet Chapters Coffee Carts