Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET
Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Cost: Free

• Key Barriers and Practical Strategies: Learn about common barriers faced by young adults who are blind or visually impaired when pursuing internships, and actionable strategies to overcome them.
• Collaborative Solutions: Discover how employers, parents, and professionals can work together to support internship success, including the importance of pre-placement planning and ongoing check-ins.
• Tools for Internship Readiness: Explore practical tools and resources designed to help individuals who are blind or visually impaired prepare for internship opportunities.
• Interview Framework: Receive guidance on navigating the interview process, from preparation to follow-up.
• Real-World Insights: Hear how The Carroll Center for the Blind supports internship success through its programs and participate in an open Q&A session
• Peer Connection: Connect with other blindness professionals in a casual and collaborative setting.
• CEUs for attendance provided.

Not sure you can make it? No problem! The session will be recorded for later viewing, so be sure to register to receive access to the recording. Note: Only individuals who attend the live session can be eligible for CEUs.

Tina Laffer, CVRT is the Director of Community Engagement and Outreach at The Carroll Center for the Blind. She is a highly experienced special education and rehabilitation professional with over 16 years of experience in the field of blindness. Tina holds a Master’s degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy from the University of Massachusetts, Boston and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Learning from The George Washington University. She is also a National Library of Congress UEB Literary Braille Transcriber. Tina has a wealth of experience working with clients of all ages and stages in their vision journey.

Brian Switzer, CATIS is the Program Manager of Accessibility Technology, Training, and Research at The Carroll Center for the Blind. He holds a Master’s degree in Ethics and Public Policy from Suffolk University, a second Master’s in Education, a Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist graduate certificate from UMass Boston, along with a CATIS (Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist) certification. Prior to joining the Carroll Center, Brian served as the Training and Technology Manager at Perkins School for the Blind, where he worked with transition-aged youths and adults entering the workforce to ensure that they had the technology, pre-employment, and employment skills needed to be successful on the job.