| Project Aspiro – A Career Development Resource for Blind and Partially Sighted Persons;
P. Hartin, WBU, Canada.
Penny.hartin@wbuoffice.org
Project Aspiro (www.projectaspiro.com) , a web based employment resource, was developed and launched in 2013 by the World Blind Union in partnership with the CNIB in order to help advance the employment situation of persons with visual impairment s worldwide. The resource has four major target groups and has been subdivided into four sections to reflect the unique perspectives of these audiences, these being those planning a career, service providers and educators, friends and family, and, employers. It features content relevant to persons with visual impairment, resources from partners around the world and success stories from persons with visual impairment who are successfully employed in a range of occupations. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the purpose and structure of the resource, share some of the key resources and invite input to expand the international relevance of the resource bank.
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