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Leading Blind without Vision: Advocating for the Blind and Visually Impaired
This session is repeated at 10:40am; 1.0 SHRM & HRCI GENERAL) Credits/THIS SESSION IS AVAILABLE FOR ON DEMAND
Location: Orange/Nile
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024 Beginning at 7:00 AM
Session Duration
1.0

Session Description
Blind and visually impaired discrimination and unequal work opportunities. Why employers are hesitant to hire blind or visually impaired job seekers. Benefits of hiring the blind or visually impaired

Session Speaker

Welby Broaddus

Speaker

More About Welby Broaddus

Welby Broaddus is the chief owner and operator of the business consulting firm, Broaddus Business Solutions. As a visually impaired businessman, he hopes to use his influence to help the disabled community and those without a voice. It's been often said that Welby is able to hold a conversation with anyone, and he likes to say that he “never meets a stranger.” Welby wrote Leading Blind without Vision to educate business owners, executives, and HR professionals on the benefits of hiring individuals who are blind and visually impaired. He hopes to use this book to help educate the business community about the qualities and skill sets that the blind and visually impaired community can bring into the workplace. Welby enjoys watching travel shows where he gets new ideas for his next adventure. He also enjoys bicycling, exercising, and music. Welby is an avid music lover, and particularly enjoys listening to live music.