I just cheked out the job opportunties at Facebook and was excited by the possibilites. My thinking on it is this–if you are visually impaired and tech or marketing savvy, why not consider a career with Facebook? You can be a pioneer and help lead Facebook in the direction of completely accessible social networking for … Continue reading Work for Facebook
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Open Until Filled Posting Date: June 1, 2009 Position: Development Director Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Location: Berkeley Office Supervisor: Executive Director Salary: Competitive – Depends on Experience Summary: The Center for Independent Living (CIL) is in an exciting time! As we enter our 37th year, we have a new planned giving program, … Continue reading Development Director, Berkeley CIL
Atlanta Kotton Grammer, CA, Contract The local Seo services project is a digital library of books, newspapers and magazines available to print-disabled individuals in the U.S. and internationally. A significant award from the U.S. Department of Education mandates access to Bookshare’s content and supporting assistive technology to all students in the United States for free … Continue reading Webmaster, Benetech/Booksahre
Use these search engines and blogs to expandand manage your search, create resumes and gather new informaiton about your career options. Please share your experience with these sites. Are some easier for visually-impaired users thna others? Are some particularly difficult to navigate? Success stories? Yahoo! Jobs www.hotjobs.yahoo.com Find your dream job! Search for jobs, post your resume, … Continue reading Job Search Bookmarks Update for May 29, 2009
Spectrum Center Schools has been a leader in providing special education services to the San Francisco Bay Area since 1975. Our program was founded as an alternative for students whose disabilities prevented them from attending public school. There are currently several positions open including: Adaptive Physical Education Teacher Special Education Teacher Transition Assitant Speech Language … Continue reading Spectrum Center Schools
Accessibility Testing Contractor Job Posting Job Title: Accessibility Testing Contractor Location: Pleasanton, CA Company Name: Oracle Organization Name: Applications User Experience Duration: Approximately 6 months part-time, starting date to be determined Contact: Send your resume to Amy Chen (amy.x.chen@oracle.com) Brief Description: The Accessibility Testing Contractor will be responsible for testing tasks and flows within applications … Continue reading Test JAWS for Oracle
Do You * Find it difficult to get employment? * Seem to never get that promotion or raise? * Have difficulty in developing new and long-term friendships? * Experience challenges in working with others? * Feel like no one will lend you money or help you with your business? * Believe your disability is preventing … Continue reading Next Biz@9 – Mon, June 1, 9 AM — P.S. Your Personality Is Showing
NO CURB RAMPS? SIDEWALKS TOO NARROW? UNEVEN PAVEMENT? NO DETECTABLE WARNINGS? WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR STORIES!! WHAT: Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) has filed a lawsuit in state and federal courts against the California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”). WHY: Caltrans owns over 2,500 miles of sidewalks, which includes cross-walks, intersections, pedestrian overpasses and pedestrian underpasses, … Continue reading Share Your Sidewalk Accessibility Issues with Disability Rights Advocates (Caltrans Lawsuit)
Salary Range $66,344 – $82,930 Public Policy Center Position Location: Washington, DC PURPOSE: To offer both representation of AFB and highly skilled leadership in the development, tracking, and analysis of research and related data primarily to support AFB’s public policy agenda. ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Develops and designs research projects and assists other AFB staff in research … Continue reading American Foundation for the Blind — Senior Policy Research Associate
Year Up is a FREE, full-time training program for young adults ages 18-24 who are interested in starting professional careers in business. In one year at Year Up, students can: -LEARN in-demand technical and business communication skills -EARN a weekly stipend and 14 credits from City College of San Francisco -BELONG to a community that provides one-on-one … Continue reading Year Up! Free Program for Young Adults Going into Technology or Business.
