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JOB HUNTING RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH VISION IMPAIRMENTS

Published By Blindskills, Inc.
JOB HUNTING RESOURCES COVER
In this world of fast-paced career changes and job insecurity, blind and visually impaired people need the latest tools and information to succeed in the job market. JOB HUNTING RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH VISION IMPAIRMENTS by Karen Lynn Thomas with Carol M. McCarl and Nolan Crabb is the definitive contemporary career guide for blind and visually impaired people because it focuses on topics other career books do not address. Not only does it include information on interviewing techniques in a post-ADA world and pointers on resume and cover letter writing, it also places emphasis on social and communication skills as they apply to visually impaired job hunters.

This dynamic new book includes the latest thinking on successful job-hunting strategies. You won't find a more comprehensive current career resource list anywhere. In addition to an excellent bibliography, the reader will find extensive online resources, which will continue to link him to future job opportunities.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
Gearing Up for the Job Hunt
Exploring the Possibilities
Tooling for Success
Mastering the Interview
Networking and Creating Job Leads
Evaluating Job Offers and Advancing Your Career
Sources
Resources


Excerpt:

This guide provides you with the information and resources you need to propel your job search and your career forward. As you conduct your research and compile information, consider your interests and talents, and visit with people about your career options; do not consider your visual impairment. Follow your interests without limitations. There will be plenty of time to find resolutions to vision-related obstacles later. In the beginning you just want to be true to yourself and your interests. It is also very important not to let others dissuade you from conducting your research and investigating careers. There will be people who will tell you that you cannot enter a particular career. Don't listen! You never know what you can do until you try, and you must stay on track and learn as much as you can about the possibilities. Don't dismiss a career outright because of your lack of vision. Certainly some careers will take a little more innovation than others in order for you to compensate for limited sight, but there are very few jobs that are out of the question when compared to the overall job market. As John Wooden once said, "Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."

JOB HUNTING RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH VISION IMPAIRMENTS is on sale for $7 per copy (reduced from $10) in three formats: large print, cassette and diskette. A braille resource list is available on request for those who purchase the book.

For more information or to order, contact Blindskills, Inc., P.O. Box 5181, Salem, OR 97304-0181; Phone: 800-860-4224 or 503-581-4224; Fax: 503-581-0178. Blindskills accepts MasterCard and Visa. Make checks and money orders payable to Blindskills, Inc. For a printable order form, see  Top of Page .


CONNIE'S KITCHEN:
A COMPILATION OF RECIPES AND TIPS FROM THE PAGES OF DIALOGUE

CONNIE'S KITCHEN COVER CONNIE'S KITCHEN: A COMPILATION OF RECIPES AND TIPS FROM THE PAGES OF DIALOGUE is a collection of columns written by the late Connie Weadon, a visually impaired cook and teacher, who wrote for DIALOGUE magazine for more than a decade. The recipes range from healthy main and side dishes to rich desserts. You can find recipes suited for novice and expert cooks as well as helpful suggestions for people who are just beginning to cope with vision loss. CONNIE'S KITCHEN includes a variety of cooking tips and techniques, and the resource section includes book reviews.



Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
It All Started With A Fried Egg

Recipes

Appetizers
Beverages
Coatings
Desserts
Main Dishes
Salads
Side Dishes
Soups

Tips

Vegetarian Cooking
Confessions Of A Low-Vision Cook
The Storm That Stole My Food
Cooking Tips
Tips for Baking
Measuring, Mixing, Stirring, and Folding
Tips for Successful Pouring
Selecting and Storing Fruit
Food Safety, Inside and Out
Cooking on the Run
Convenience Food Tips and Resources
Methods for Cooking Eggs
Preparing Cooked Chicken for Chicken Salad
Turkey Tips
Working with Meat
Tips for Indoor Grilling
Tips for Preparing and Using Rice
Preparing Potatoes

Resources
Book Reviews

Excerpt:


Working with Meat

I find it very convenient to have one-pound packages of ground beef, turkey, or sausage on hand, because they can be thawed quickly and used in so many ways, including appetizers, soups, and main dishes. Ground beef, turkey, and sausage can be used interchangeably in spaghetti sauce or in any recipe that calls for ground meat.

One-half pound of ground meat equals one cup.

In making meatballs of any kind, if you wrap the raw meatball around cheese cubes, then cook as directed, you will have a soft creamy center.

When using ground beef, turkey, or sausage in a recipe, I break up the raw meat into a colander placed over a bowl. Then I microwave it for six minutes per pound of thawed ground meat. The bowl catches all the grease, and the meat can remain in the colander until it is cool enough for you to handle and crumble sufficiently.


Basic Soup Recipe

1 pound beef stew meat cut into cubes
2 medium potatoes with skins, quartered and cubed
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
2 sixteen-ounce cans diced tomatoes
1 large yellow onion, quartered and sliced
2 cans beef broth
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon cooking oil

Coat beef cubes in flour, brown lightly with oil in skillet, and set aside. Combine other ingredients in crockpot or Dutch oven. Stir, add browned beef, and stir all thoroughly. If beef broth was not enough to cover mixture, add enough water to rise three inches above ingredients. If using Dutch oven, bring to a boil, stir, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook about two hours, stirring frequently. Add additional liquid as needed.

CONNIE'S KITCHEN: A COMPILATION OF RECIPES AND TIPS FROM THE PAGES OF DIALOGUE is on sale for $10 per copy (reduced from $20) in braille and large print. Some 2010 Spring editions of DIALOGUE may erroneously list CONNIE'S COOKBOOK as available on cassette as well, which, unfortunately, it is not.

For more information or to order, contact Blindskills, Inc., P.O. Box 5181, Salem, OR 97304-0181; Phone: 800-860-4224 or 503-581-4224; Fax: 503-581-0178. Blindskills accepts MasterCard and Visa. Make checks and money orders payable to Blindskills, Inc. For a printable order form, see  Top of Page .

WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?
A HANDBOOK FOR THE NEWLY BLIND
And...
PROMISES TO KEEP

WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? and PROMISES TO KEEP are written for individuals who are experiencing significant vision loss and for their friends and family members. Through this audio cassette and its accompanying print booklet, readers will find words of encouragement and resources to help cope with diminishing sight. If you have just learned you have a degenerative eye condition, this booklet can help you. First you will want to know that you are not alone. Others have experienced similar feelings and will share how they coped when they heard the news. In WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?, you will hear the voices of people who have learned to accept this life altering event, made the necessary adjustments, and gone on to lead full, productive lives. The booklet explains to sighted family members and friends how to best assist a person who must learn to cope with vision loss, adapt skills, and maintain independence. When you call or write for the free cassette, which can be played on a standard cassette player, be sure to ask about other publications and services available from Blindskills, Inc.

WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? and PROMISES TO KEEP are available as a set free of charge for individuals. Multiple copies are available for $5 per set.

For more information or to order, contact Blindskills, Inc., P.O. Box 5181, Salem, OR 97304-0181; Phone: 800-860-4224 or 503-581-4224; Fax: 503-581-0178. Blindskills accepts MasterCard and Visa. Make checks and money orders payable to Blindskills, Inc. For a printable order form, see Top of Page.