Author: Blake Roberts

audio version (opens in a new tab) As an impact of the coronavirus, I will be blogging more frequently for the foreseeable future. Today, I am sharing notes which I took during a teleconference about the coronavirus on March 19. A link to the recording, from the organization which moderated the event, is also included… Continue reading Coronavirus Information

audio version (opens in a new tab) Since virtual assistants have become popular, this article will focus on three of them: Amazon's Alexa, Google's Assistant and Microsoft's Cortana. Alexa is available in a variety of products. According to this 2019 article from The Verge, Alexa was available, at time the article was written, in a… Continue reading Virtual Assistants: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Microsoft Cortana

audio version (opens in a new tab) Assistive technology can assist people with a variety of disabilities. Since the amount of available technology is vast, my article will focus on 3 disability categories: vision, communication and hearing. First: vision. SightPlus from GiveVision can, per the link above, help people with some vision see more clearly.… Continue reading Assistive Technology 101

audio version (opens in a new tab) Although it has been many years since I interviewed for a job, some tips stand the test of time. For example, according to this article entitled 50+ Best Job Interview Tips & Tricks That Get Jobs preparation is crucial. Be prepared to both answer and ask questions. Researching… Continue reading Job Interview Tips

audio version (opens in a new tab) It is worth noting that disability-related workplace accommodations are unique to each job applicant or employees . As this article about workplace accommodations from the U.S. Department of Labor points out, an accommodation for one person with a disability might not accommodate someone else with the same disability.… Continue reading Workplace Accommodation Examples and Resources

audio version (opens in a new tab) Since disability disclosure on-the-job can seem confusing, the purpose of this article is to provide some clarity. According to the introduction section of this article from the Job Accommodation Network about disability disclosure, whether to disclose a disability to an employer or not is the decision of a… Continue reading Disability Disclosure and Reasonable Accommodations

audio version (opens in a new tab) Starting in November 2019, I will be writing about various topics with something new available each month. Today, I will be sharing a bit about myself. I am a lifelong resident of the State of Delaware. For over 11 years, I have been employed by United Cerebral Palsy… Continue reading Blake: An Overview

audio version (opens in a new tab) My personal blog has been powered by WordPress for the past 8 and a half years and will continue to be in the future. I chose WordPress as my blog platform primarily due to its commitment to web site accessibility. Accessibility means ensuring that everyone, including people with… Continue reading WordPress Praise

audio version (opens in a new tab) Introduction April 2018 is my tenth year of employment with United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware (UCP) a nonprofit which serves people with disabilities. My role at UCP of DE is to assist people who contact the federally-funded Client Assistance Program, which is administered in this state by UCP.… Continue reading Reflections On Employment

http://www.speakvolumes.spellcastcloud.com/95be945301a38af8067c334f01d27bfc.mp3 Here is a holiday poem I wrote in 2009. It is my version of the famous Christmas song "The Twelve Days of Christmas." My version is humorous only, not serious. The Twelve Days of Christmas By Blake Roberts On the first day of Christmas, my friend sent to me, all of the fish in… Continue reading Poem: The Twelve Days of Christmas