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California Council of the Blind
California Council of the Blind

Empowerment Through Advocacy

California Council of the Blind
and APH ConnectCenter is pleased to announce…
Our first Employment Mini-Conference:

“Empowering Yourself for the Modern-Day Job Market”

Dates: October 13-15, 2021

Over the past year, CCB has held focus groups to ask its members “What issues are important to them?” Employment was at the top of their list. Just in time for Disability Awareness and Employment month, CCB has partnered with APH ConnectCenter to bring together a group of professionals to empower people who are blind or have low vision to get that job that they have been dreaming about and take the next step to independence.

  • Key Note Speaker: Joe Xavier, Director, Department of Rehabilitation, California
  • Career Exploration
  • Resume Tips and Tricks
  • Navigating the World of Benefits: SSI and Employment
  • A Special White Cane Day Proclamation
  • And Much More!!!!!

Space is limited, so register today!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v2QgDfpVSN6MF1WM4WPMXA

For more information call the CCB office toll free at
800-221-6359 or 916-441-2100, or email at ccotb@ccbnet.org

Click here to download the Employment Conference flier

Click here to download an MS Word version of the Employment Conference Program

Click here to goto a web version of the Employment Conference Program

Links for Conference Handouts and other Reference Material

Note: All times listed below are in the Pacific Daylight Saving time zone.

Wednesday, Oct. 13th, 2021, 5:45 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.

Career Exploration and How to Decide: The Job Seekers Toolkit
Speakers – Olaya Landa-Vialard, Ph.D., APH Connect Center and Richard Rueda, Digital Content Manager, APH CareerConnect

Handout material for this session:

Wednesday, Oct. 13th, 2021, 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Resume V.S. CV: What Are They and When to Use Them
Speaker: Robert Wendt, CSULB Career Counselor

Handout material for this session:

Thursday, Oct. 14th, 2021, 5:30 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.

Dress to Impress
Speaker – Jessica Marquez, Long Beach City College, Adjunct Professor

Handout material for this session:

Thursday, Oct. 14th, 2021, 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Transferable Skills: Reimaging Your Skills to Fit the Job
Speaker – Robert Wendt, CSULB Career Counselor

Handout material for this session:

Friday, Oct. 15th, 2021, 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

How to Talk to DOR Part 2: Job Retention and Post Employment Services
Speaker – Jose Mendez, Qualified Rehabilitation Professional, Blind Field Services

Handout material for this session:

Friday, Oct. 15th, 2021, 2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

SSI: Navigating the World with Benefits
Speaker – Karen Shrawder, Social Security Specialist, Department of Rehabilitation

Handout material for this session:

Additional Resource Material: