[Menvi-discuss] dealing with blindness in bios and other career information

[Julie McGinnity]

Hi all,

Thanks so much for the feedback.  I think I am going to write about my
accomplishments, both musical and otherwise, in my bio.  I won't hide
any of those, but I will not say anything about my blindness.  If/when
I have a website, I would probably make it very obvious or include it
on the site somewhere.  And who knows.  I may change my approach in
years to come.  But I agree with those who say that I need to get in
the door.

On 2/20/14, Rick Coates <coatesncr at gmail.com> wrote:
> Julie:
>
> I would not say anything about any type of disability on your resume.  Your
> resume is designed to highlight your abilities and skills not
> disabilities.  When completing a job application, you may be required to
> disclosed your disabilities and there are federal laws that are designed to
> protect you against discrimination.  Rick
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 5:46 PM, Julie McGinnity
> <kaybaycar at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I am currently taking a Career Development for Musicians class.  Our
>> latest project is to come up with a bio for ourselves.  We will also
>> be working on resumes and other print materials that we can display in
>> a job interview/audition situation.  I am therefore wondering how
>> those of you who are blind dealt with your blindness in a bio.  I am
>> not wanting to hide it necessarily because I feel like it would be
>> obvious that I am blind to anyone looking at my resume.  But I refuse
>> to write about it as though it is some adversity I have overcome
>> because that's not accurate either.  Any suggestions would be greatly
>> appreciated.  Thanks.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Julie McG
>> National Association of Guide dog Users board member,  National
>> Federation of the Blind performing arts division secretary,
>> Missouri Association of Guide dog Users President,
>> and Guiding Eyes for the Blind graduate 2008
>> "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that
>> everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal
>> life."
>> John 3:16
>>
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-- 
Julie McG
National Association of Guide dog Users board member,  National
Federation of the Blind performing arts division secretary,
Missouri Association of Guide dog Users President,
and Guiding Eyes for the Blind graduate 2008
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that
everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal
life."
John 3:16