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S104: Blinded by the Write: Tackling Jobs, Jaws, and Jock Talk with Dominic Petrillo
- 2025/03/25
- 再生時間： 37 分
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あらすじ・解説
In this episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss, host Kim Wardlow is joined by Dominick Petrillo, a blind sports writer and advocate who has contributed to Sports Illustrated, The Athletic, Rotoballer, and covers the Philadelphia Eagles. Dominick shares his journey of breaking into the competitive world of sports writing, the barriers he has faced as a blind journalist, and how he continues to advocate for accessibility in the workplace.
This episode explores employment challenges for blind professionals, strategies for self-advocacy, accessibility in digital spaces, and tips for jobseekers with vision loss. Whether you're entering the workforce or advancing in your career, this conversation provides valuable insights into workplace advocacy.
Chapter Markers
00:00 – Introduction to Navigating Life with Vision Loss
00:28 – Welcome to the Advocacy Series: Workplace & Career Challenges
01:50 – Meet Dominick Petrillo: Blind sports writer and accessibility advocate
03:30 – Breaking into the sports writing industry as a blind journalist
05:10 – Networking and making connections in the media world
07:20 – The biggest workplace barriers for blind professionals
09:40 – Challenges in accessibility: Researching and publishing articles
12:00 – Advocating for website accessibility and industry resistance
15:10 – Strategies for advocating with employers and hiring managers
18:50 – Discrimination in hiring: Personal experiences
22:40 – Advice for jobseekers on when to disclose blindness
26:00 – Tools and technology: How Dominick sets up his workspace
30:20 – Mental resilience: Dealing with rejection in the job search
32:50 – What employers should know about hiring blind professionals
35:00 – Resources for jobseekers with vision loss
36:00 – Closing thoughts and what’s next in the Advocacy Series
Guest Information
Dominick Petrillo
Twitter (X): @EnvisionFF
LinkedIn: Dominick Petrillo
Email: dominicpetrillo@gmail.com
Resources Mentioned
American Council of the Blind (ACB) – www.acb.org
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) – www.afb.org
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) – www.nfb.org
AFB Job Listings – Employers actively seeking blind professionals
Connect with AfterSight
Website: AfterSight.org
Email: contact@aftersight.org
Phone: 303-786-7777
Social Media: Follow AfterSight on all platforms for updates!
Join Us Next Episode!
Next week, we continue our Advocacy Series with a discussion on legal advocacy and fighting for equal rights. We’ll explore disability laws, employment rights, and policy changes that impact the blind community. Don’t miss it!
This episode explores employment challenges for blind professionals, strategies for self-advocacy, accessibility in digital spaces, and tips for jobseekers with vision loss. Whether you're entering the workforce or advancing in your career, this conversation provides valuable insights into workplace advocacy.
Chapter Markers
00:00 – Introduction to Navigating Life with Vision Loss
00:28 – Welcome to the Advocacy Series: Workplace & Career Challenges
01:50 – Meet Dominick Petrillo: Blind sports writer and accessibility advocate
03:30 – Breaking into the sports writing industry as a blind journalist
05:10 – Networking and making connections in the media world
07:20 – The biggest workplace barriers for blind professionals
09:40 – Challenges in accessibility: Researching and publishing articles
12:00 – Advocating for website accessibility and industry resistance
15:10 – Strategies for advocating with employers and hiring managers
18:50 – Discrimination in hiring: Personal experiences
22:40 – Advice for jobseekers on when to disclose blindness
26:00 – Tools and technology: How Dominick sets up his workspace
30:20 – Mental resilience: Dealing with rejection in the job search
32:50 – What employers should know about hiring blind professionals
35:00 – Resources for jobseekers with vision loss
36:00 – Closing thoughts and what’s next in the Advocacy Series
Guest Information
Dominick Petrillo
Twitter (X): @EnvisionFF
LinkedIn: Dominick Petrillo
Email: dominicpetrillo@gmail.com
Resources Mentioned
American Council of the Blind (ACB) – www.acb.org
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) – www.afb.org
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) – www.nfb.org
AFB Job Listings – Employers actively seeking blind professionals
Connect with AfterSight
Website: AfterSight.org
Email: contact@aftersight.org
Phone: 303-786-7777
Social Media: Follow AfterSight on all platforms for updates!
Join Us Next Episode!
Next week, we continue our Advocacy Series with a discussion on legal advocacy and fighting for equal rights. We’ll explore disability laws, employment rights, and policy changes that impact the blind community. Don’t miss it!