Why Internships Are Important for Young Disabled People: A Reflection from a Rooted in Rights Intern
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
My experience interning at Rooted In Rights was a great one. During my time there, I gained a lot of skills I can use in the workplace. Here’s just some of what I learned and accomplished:
Have a Professional Email Address
Everyone has a silly email address from when they were young, but as you grow older and start a career, it’s time to be professional! I created a professional email address through Gmail so that I can make a positive impression on future employers and colleagues.
Figure Out How to Navigate Technology
I encountered some accessibility issues while using Google programs. Tables in Google Docs and spreadsheets in Google Sheets were formatted in a way that was difficult to navigate with VoiceOver on my iPhone, which I use because I am blind. I worked to research and learn about settings within Google that make the programs easier to navigate. I have learned that I am a more patient person when it comes to [...]