Learning Opportunities: Accessibility and Workforce Development | April 2026
This April, Oregon Commission for the Blind (OCB) will host two virtual learning events designed to help employers, agencies, and workforce professionals build more inclusive workplaces and expand meaningful career opportunities.
Business Lunch & Learn: Digital Accessibility
On Tuesday, April 21 from 12–1 p.m. PDT, OCB will host a Business Lunch & Learn focused on digital accessibility and assistive technology.
OCB’s Assistive Technology Specialists will share practical insights into how people who are blind or have low vision interact with digital tools in the workplace. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of digital accessibility and leave with simple, actionable tips they can use to make their organization’s digital spaces more accessible.
This session is ideal for business owners, executives, HR professionals, hiring managers, and employees interested in improving accessibility across their workplace.
When: Tuesday, April 21, 12–1 p.m. PDT
Where: Zoom – Register here:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/l_eUFpQrRqiEMhnOFi0MXw#/registration
Power Hour: Hosting Work Experiences
On Tuesday, April 28 from 10–11 a.m. PDT, OCB will host a Power Hour during National Apprenticeship Week focused on how state agencies can create meaningful work experiences.
This session will explore ways organizations can partner with OCB to support workforce development, including a spotlight on the Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP). Attendees will also hear from Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), a long-time host of SWEP participants, about their experience creating successful work opportunities within a state agency.
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2026; 10–11 a.m. PDT
Where: Zoom (link on US Department of Labor’s site)
Learn more about the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Apprenticeship Week:
https://www.apprenticeship.gov/national-apprenticeship-week
Supporting Inclusive Employment
Together, these events highlight OCB’s ongoing work to support accessible workplaces and meaningful career pathways for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
Whether you’re looking to improve digital accessibility or explore hosting a work experience, these sessions offer practical ideas and connections to help move the work forward.