Baltimore Chapter Virtual Community Resource Fair
Thursday, October 30th, 2025, 12:30 p.m. (EDT)
Location
VirtualJoin the Baltimore Chapter for a collaborative Community Webinar designed to bring valuable resources right to you during your lunch break!
As a way to “close out” World Blindness Awareness Month, this special event will feature a great lineup of local organizations working together to share essential support, services, and opportunities for our community.
Meet Our Featured Speakers
- Matthew Nixon
Affiliation: Instructor with Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI).
Expertise: Provides comprehensive employment skill training based on the American Printing House for the Blind’s “Job Seeker’s Toolkit.”
Training Covers: Job searching, drafting resumes and cover letters, interview practice, self-advocacy under the ADA and EEOC, and requesting reasonable accommodations.
Experience: 24 years in various roles, including management, finance, staffing, customer service, and training. - Matt Yannuzzi
Affiliation: Director of the Training Center at Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM).
Story: After losing his sight in 2018, Matt enrolled in BISM’s adjustment to blindness training program. He quickly advanced from a teaching position to Director within two years.
Quote: “Ultimately, I needed to lose my sight to gain vision!”
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights, connect with local resources, and hear inspiring stories!