ARISE Impact Professional Introduction Module

By: Nivisha Shah and Renuka Sharma and Paul Kniaz and Srikanth Raviprasad and Lakshita Duseja and Maria Rojas Pillar and Erandi Palihakkara and Abhishek Syal

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Synopsis: ARISE Impact’s Professional Introduction Module – Core’ prepares people with disabilities to present an effective introduction in professional settings such as job interviews. The book begins by discussing the meaning of a professional introduction. The first part of the book highlights the difference between a professional introduction and a casual introduction. It then presents an example of a professional introduction. Part three of the book examines different formats of a professional introduction as well as how and when a disability can be disclosed to a potential employer. The book concludes with three user stories that highlight the real-life experiences of individuals with visual impairments.