Colorado Technical University

I am visually impaired/blind: what kinds of jobs do blind people have? I wanta full-time job.?

I want a full-time job. don't send me to scam websites. I will use google to research any potential scams and will find them out. I want a fulltime job in the help desk assistive tech, or computer software/hardware industry. If someone out there reads this and will hire me or refer me to be hired I would appreciate it. Here is my resume again. please hire me and give me a chance to show you employers my capabilities! please!!!! Joshua Paul Kennedy jkenn337@gmail.com Objective:Seeking a position in Assistive Technology Training specifically toward applications, software, and devices for the blind or visually impaired. Willing to consider other technical support positions which will allow me to use and increase my technology skills and knowledge. Profile:Friendly, approachable, and resourceful individual with experience helping others with technical equipment specifically focused toward the blind or visually impaired. Familiar with Spanish, and able to work independently or as a part of a team. Skilled in reformatting computers and reinstalling operating systems and WiFi networking. Able to install hardware including, sound and video card, RAM, batteries, and other device drivers. Very familiar with User accounts, access levels, password set up etc. Read/Write Braille, able to teach others how to use scanning software etc. Skills: Windows 95-XP, Mac 10.5, Linux (Ubuntu, GRML), Linksys WiFi Routers setup and install, Braille Embossers, JAWS, Window-Eyes, NVDA, System Access Screen Readers, Vinux Virtual Machine, Word, Excel, Jarte, Open Office, Skype, IRC, and Miranda Instant Messenger. Education: Kutztown University 2002-2006 Major; Spanish Williams Valley High School 2002 Diploma Experience/Volunteer Work: 5/2009- PresentVolunteer Provided remotes support via email lists Provided remote support to users of JAWS Tandem 7/2008 – 4/2009Colorado Center for the Blind- Business Enterprise Program Taught Tech Class Updated the software at the center Installed GRML Linux onto the older computers Set up NVDA software on computers for blind individuals 2006-2008Stay at home Father 1998Volunteer Translated and proofread electronic Braille books

Public Comments

1. I imagine given your impressive resume, you could do almost anything a sited person can do. Having said that, the economy is pretty crappy right now, so everyone is having a very hard time getting a job. I just graduated from college, and after applying to 50 jobs, I'm still unemployed. If you want a job so bad, why not post your resume on careerbuilder.com? I don't think posting your resume on here will do much. One thing you could try is go to your state's Department of Labor and Industries website and see if they have a job placement program for people with disabilities. Another option would be for you to start your own business. Maybe you could start a non-profit that teaches businesses how to employ disabled workers. Maybe you could start your own technology consulting business. Given the terrible economy, many people are moving towards self employment. I wish you luck in your job search.