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Author: Karen Wolffe

Life Prep or Career Planning for Teens

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: Ask the Experts , Education , Employment , Independence , Personal Reflections , Planning for the Future , Transition
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Parents often ask me what they can do to prepare their children with visual impairments for life and employment. I always encourage them to enroll their children in career education and job preparation courses. As we approach the end of October, which is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, I am pleased to share with visitors … Continued

What Will Your Child Be When He or She Grows Up?

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: Ask the Experts , Planning for the Future
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In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, I am pleased to offer up FamilyConnect’s second “Ask the Experts” blog post, which focuses on career education. My name is Dr. Karen Wolffe, and I am the director of AFB CareerConnect®, a free online resource that connects young people to visually impaired mentors, and provides families … Continued