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Category: Careers
Welcome to our Careers category, where you’ll discover inspiring stories and practical information about the diverse jobs blind people are successfully doing, how they navigate their roles, and the paths they took to find these opportunities. Whether you’re pursuing employment or self-employment, this section is filled with advice, insights, and real-world examples to help guide you toward your career goals. Explore this space for the encouragement and tips you need to thrive professionally.
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit Through 2025
Finding a job can be challenging—and for certain groups, it can be even harder. To encourage hiring, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available for employers who hire individuals from groups that have historically faced barriers to employment.
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Colleges Can Limit Student Loans by Major
Starting July 1, 2026, colleges will gain expanded authority to restrict how much students can borrow in federal loans — and the rules could vary depending on a student’s major.
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Bad Credit Could Cost You a Job
If you’re applying for a job, your credit history may play a bigger role than you think.
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Is a $12,000 Raise Worth Switching Jobs?
Getting a job offer with a $12,000 raise can feel like an easy “yes.”
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Software Engineers Face Hiring Challenges
Once seen as a guaranteed path to a lucrative career, a computer science degree no longer assures an easy entry into the tech industry.
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Disability Solutions Virtual Job Fair – Oct. 8
Disability Solutions at Ability Beyond is inviting job seekers and employers to join their Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST.
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Workers Hold Tight to Jobs Amid Uncertainty
A new buzzword is making its way into the workplace vocabulary: “job hugging.” Unlike the post-pandemic era of “job hopping,” where employees sought better pay and perks by moving frequently, today’s workforce is showing signs of digging in and staying put.
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Telling Your Story the Right Way: Standing Out Without Selling Out
As blind people, we often face a frustrating double-bind: We’re constantly asked to talk about our blindness—even when we’d rather focus on the things that matter to us, like our skills, our interests, or our work. At the same time, we feel the burden of having to educate every person we meet. It’s exhausting, and…
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Empower Your Business with ABLE
Source: ABLE National Resource Center When: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 2-3 PM ET Join NDI’s Small Business Hub and the ABLE National Resource Center for an insightful webinar, Empower Your Business with ABLE, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 2:00–3:00 PM ET. Entrepreneurs and small business owners with disabilities face unique financial challenges and ABLE accounts…