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Finding Your Niche

Updated as of October 8, 2024. Let’s discuss how to find your “Niche” – your place in the world. What is a Niche? The Oxford Languages/Google dictionary defines “niche” as “a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment.” More specifically, a “niche” is a situation or environment that “fits” a person’s skills, talents, and […]

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Note-taking

Updated as of October 8, 2024. We always try to create bridges between our current realities and the futures we seek, so join us as we discuss note-taking – why it is important and how to make it a strength for you. What is Note-taking? Note-taking can exist in many forms. For the purpose of […]

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Networking

Updated as of September 14, 2024. Let’s dive in to learn how “Networking” can build your systems of support as you move forward on your journey. What is Networking? While there are many definitions of networking, this article focuses on networking as a means of gathering information and people to help you make decisions in […]

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Controlling the Chat in Online Classes

Updated as of October 8, 2024. Join us as we share some tips that can help you manage the information your screen reading software (screen reader) provides from the chat while in online classes. Why It Matters Even if your school is holding in-person classes, we have reached a point at which Zoom is a […]

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Useful Apps for Navigation: Google Maps and Blind Square

Updated as of October 9, 2024. Techniques for Travel When a person travels using their white cane, they have lots of techniques for learning a new environment and exploring their surroundings at their disposal. Asking questions of passersby such as clarifying which block a destination is on, asking what intersection one is standing at, or […]