Episode title and number:
Empowering Employment: Breaking Barriers for the Blind Community 4-#9
Summary of the show:
In this episode of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R., hosts Stephanae McCoy, Dana Hinnant, Nasreen Bhutta, and Sylvia Stinson-Perez talk with guest Krystle Boateng about the barriers blind individuals face in the workforce. Krystle, founder of Inside Ability Books, shares her journey with sight loss and her mission for accessible children's literature.
They discuss the need for inclusive employment practices, common misconceptions about blindness, job challenges, and the role of assistive technology. Listeners will learn strategies to improve job opportunities for the blind community and understand the significance of Access, Inclusion, and Representation (A.I.R.) in creating equitable workplaces. Tune in for insights on promoting inclusivity.
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Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
00:00 | Introduction to Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R.
01:38 | Understanding AIR: Access, Inclusion, and Representation
02:23 | Meet Krystle Boateng: Advocate and Author
03:08 | Krystle's Sight Loss Journey and Inside Ability Books
04:31 | Challenges and Solutions in Employment for the Blind Community
09:53 | Misconceptions and Advocacy: Changing Perspectives
18:49 | The Role of Assistive Technology in Employment
21:01 | Preparing for Employment: Tips and Strategies
23:09 | Conclusion and Contact Information
Connect With Krystle Boatneg
Website: www.iabilitybooks.com
Instagram: @inside_ability_books
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- Join our Instagram community @BoldBlindBeauty
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel @BoldBlindBeauty
- Check out our website www.boldblindbeauty.com
Music Credit: "Ambient Uplifting Harmonic Happy" By Panda-x-music https://audiojungle.net/item/ambient-uplifting-harmonic-happy/46309958
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