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Join APH CareerConnect for our very popular Career Conversations Series.Claire Stanley, J.D., Public Policy Analyst for National Disability Rights Network, will speak about her work in public policy. Often, people think of having a degree in law and going to court as a lawyer. Claire, uses her voice to influence public policy related to disability issues on the national level. Claire will share her journey from college into her current career working on public policy. We will begin with a discussion on how our featured professional started out and ended up in their career, including how confidence, determination and self-advocacy played a role to a successful employment journey. The remainder of the hour-long session will provide an opportunity for Transition age students and curious job seekers to follow up with choice career related questions through informational interviewing.Who should attend? young adults who are blind or low vision, job seekers, parents, teachers and rehabilitation professionals.Where will the Recording go?X--Youtube Careers channel Professional CommunitiesHive CourseInstructors (Repeat as needed)Name: Claire Stanley, J.D. Title: Public Policy AnalystAffiliation: National Disability Rights Network Email: clairestanley88@gmail.com Content Information:Primary Core or ECC Area: Career Education and exploration Target Audience: transition youth, parents/guardians of transition youth, job seekers, professionals working with youth who are blind or low vision. Pre-requisite knowledge: none Lesson Plan Goal: Learning Objectives: Career awareness activity through live informational interview with successful blind/low vision professional. |
