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National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Solomon’s Story

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Solomon’s Story

As we celebrate National Disability Awareness Month, we share Solomon’s path to employment. CLB:       How did you learn about Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind? Solomon: I learned about Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind by my Vocational Counselor at RSA. I have participated in both Job Squad and the Bridge to Work program. CLB:       Where are […]

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Jamie Wade

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Jamie Wade is a recent graduate of the Foundations of Adjustment to Blindness (FAB) class, the JEMMS. The group named itself after the first initial of each classmate, and the name stands for joyful, eating, musical, and miracles. Jamie began losing her vision due to diabetic retinopathy in 2008 and was slowly losing it until […]

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Shaunell Young – Confidence is Key!

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Vision loss can sometimes be a devastating reality to cope with. Along with restoring mobility and learning new ways of doing everyday activities, there are also many emotional factors to consider. Some people adjust well, while others may enter into a state of depression and/or denial. Some people find it easier to simply not “deal” […]

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