1026 East 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: (410) 235-3073
Email: president@nfbmd.org
Career Development
National Federation of the Blind
1800 Johnson St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone:
(410) 659-9314
Fax:
(410) 685-5653
The National Federation of the Blind has several web sites to assist with career development:
- NFB-LINK - This service provides mentoring relationships for individuals who would like resources and guidance on a variety of blindness topics, including career opportunities.
- The National Center for Blind Youth in Science - This organization provides information on careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
- NFB jobs listserv - An e-mail list containing announcements of jobs and discussion of other employment issues for blind people.
AFB Career Connect
Phone: (888) 824-2184
Email: careerconnect@afb.net
AFB Career Connect is a free resource for people who want to learn about the range and diversity of jobs performed by adults who are blind or visually impaired throughout the United States and Canada.
ESight Careers Network
eSight Careers Network provides online information and guidance for job seekers, career counselors, job developers, and prospective employers about what works best for a range of disability employment issues. Offers a free e-mailed weekly newsletter, resources for job seekers, and a discussion list called "Swimming In the Mainstream."
Job Accommodation Network
Phone: (800) 526-7234
A free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities By providing individualized worksite accommodations solutions; technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability-related legislation; and educating callers about self-employment options. Offers information on general employment resources, including government and industry initiatives.
The Job Hunter's Bible
Home page for the What Color Is Your Parachute books. Offers tips on research, contracts/networking, counseling, job hunting and resume writing.
Indeed - One search, All Jobs
A web site that searches newspapers, associations, and company career pages for job listings. In order to get more information and apply for jobs, job seekers must go to the web site listed to find out specific details about the job. While the indeed.com web site is quite accessible with screen readers, some of the listed job references may be more challenging to read.
Maryland Workforce Exchange
A virtual one stop network created to improve access to information About jobs, training, and workforce support in Maryland.
ONet Online
Obtain information about specific occupations, required preparation, and skills needed to perform all aspects of a job.