Together Achieving Dreams (TAD) Foundation

Increasing employment for the blind and low-vision communities by bridging the gap between potential and possibility

[BlindNewWorld @BlindNewWorld]

New research from @DisabilityIN and Accenture shows that a commitment to #DisabilityInclusion is better for a company's bottom line. So, it's not just the right thing to do - it's also smart business sense. 💁 #BlindNewWorld

(Story via @Inc ⬇️)

https://t.co/nm9q9o1gmB

[Perkins School for the Blind @PerkinsVision]

It's #LowVisionAwarenessMonth 🎉
Most surveys and studies indicate that the majority of people in the United States with #VisionLoss are adults who are not totally #Blind. Instead, they have #LowVision. Check out these 4 ways to make your social posts accessible ⬇️

[Together Achieving Dreams (TAD) Foundation @TadFoundation]

Proceeds will support our mission to increase employment for the blind & low-vision community by bridging the gap between potential & possibility. Through education, training & mentorship, @TadFoundation empowers blind & low-vision students to achieve their dreams.

[Together Achieving Dreams (TAD) Foundation @TadFoundation]

Our 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala, "An Evening For Dreams," is ONE MONTH away! ✨🌙 Join us on February 24th at the Harvard Club of New York City for an unforgettable evening. Don't miss out—ticket sales close on January 31:
https://t.co/Qgjt3jwxXu

[Together Achieving Dreams (TAD) Foundation @TadFoundation]

Purchase your gala tickets and join us for:
🎶 Live music & dancing
💬 Keynote by TAD Foundation Founder Kathryn Webster & stories from TAD students
🛍️ Live auction featuring exclusive items
🍸 Cocktail hour with an open bar
🍽️ A three-course dinner

[NEI @NatEyeInstitute]

#Glaucoma is a complex disease that can cause blindness. Research at @iumedschool is aimed at discovering new treatments. Read more: https://t.co/HdN2dRnFsJ
#NEIResearchNews #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth

[Together Achieving Dreams (TAD) Foundation @TadFoundation]

According to @CDCgov, 50% of people with glaucoma do not know they have the disease because there are often no early symptoms.

🤝Let's raise awareness together. Learn more here: https://t.co/Cx1zgIIlJc

[Together Achieving Dreams (TAD) Foundation @TadFoundation]

👁 January is #NationalGlaucomaAwarenessMonth, and we're on a mission to share the facts about this disease. Glaucoma is a condition characterized by elevated eye pressure that may harm the optic nerve connecting the eye to the brain.

[Together Achieving Dreams (TAD) Foundation @TadFoundation]

It's a prominent cause of #visionloss & #blindness in the U.S., affecting over 3 million Americans and ranking as the second leading cause of blindness globally.

[Together Achieving Dreams (TAD) Foundation @TadFoundation]

You're Invited! Attend our 2nd annual gala @ The Harvard Club NYC.."Evening of Dreams".
2/24/24 6pm
https://t.co/Gzri38m1lk

[Perkins School for the Blind @PerkinsVision]

‘Tis the season for #DisabilityInclusion! Tip #3: Identify yourself by name before speaking. In groups and 1:1 conversations, this provides a helpful indicator of who is speaking. “This is [Name]. I believe every child can learn.”

[American Printing House (APH) @APHfortheBlind]

Students are using the Chameleon and the Mantis every day! This article from @RamonaSentinel follows two elementary school students as they celebrate White Cane Day with their sighted peers and talk about their school experience. https://t.co/2qGrTEZw6a

[The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. @Lighthouse_Inc]

Please join us for a virtual job fair on Wed, Jan 24. We specialize in diverse and accessible jobs for people with disabilities. Come prepared to ask questions, as we will be actively recruiting during the event. #NowHiring

https://t.co/kad4yXISgo

[Together Achieving Dreams (TAD) Foundation @TadFoundation]

@BrailleWorks This is incredible, accessibility & inclusion are so important for empowering Blind and low-vision students. Thanks for all you do @BrailleWorks - happy holidays!

[Together Achieving Dreams (TAD) Foundation @TadFoundation]

Less than 10% of blind people have #BrailleLiteracy, yet it increases their chances of employment by 85%. 📚@TADFoundation is committed to promoting Braille literacy and leveling the playing field in the job market. #EmpowerBlindTalent
Learn more: https://t.co/CPtRUHl81G

[Together Achieving Dreams (TAD) Foundation @TadFoundation]

The GDP could get a $25 BILLION boost if 1% more persons with disabilities join the U.S. workforce. 📈 #TADFoundation connects blind & low vision professionals, their families & corporate partners to empower equal competition in the job market. Learn more: https://t.co/CPtRUHkAc8

[Together Achieving Dreams (TAD) Foundation @TadFoundation]

3 out of 4 blind Americans are job-ready, but unemployed. At #TADFoundation, we're on a mission to increase employment for the blind and low-vision community. 🤝

Kudos to @Accenture, @DisabilityIN & @AAPD for this impactful research on the importance of #inclusion.

[AskEARN.org @AskEARN]

Did you celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) in October? Disabled employees should have access to inclusive workplaces year-round—discover the many ways to ensure you are providing one. https://t.co/Cme8Dgxb3m

[AskEARN.org @AskEARN]

Did you know? Disability-inclusive employers see 1.6 times more revenue, 2.6 times more net income, and 2 times more economic profit. Read about the data and more in @DisabilityIN and @AAPD’s report, The Disability Inclusion Imperative. https://t.co/ttnCLB69ko

[Together Achieving Dreams (TAD) Foundation @TadFoundation]

#DYK? #TADFoundation creates national mentorship programs for blind students where they are paired with sighted & blind mentors across the business landscape. Students engage in quarterly in-person programming & continuous virtual engagement focused on technical & social arenas.