• S104: Blinded by the Write: Tackling Jobs, Jaws, and Jock Talk with Dominic Petrillo

  • Mar 25 2025
  • Length: 37 mins
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S104: Blinded by the Write: Tackling Jobs, Jaws, and Jock Talk with Dominic Petrillo

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  • In this episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss, host Kim Wardlow is joined by Dominick Petrillo, a blind sports writer and advocate who has contributed to Sports Illustrated, The Athletic, Rotoballer, and covers the Philadelphia Eagles. Dominick shares his journey of breaking into the competitive world of sports writing, the barriers he has faced as a blind journalist, and how he continues to advocate for accessibility in the workplace.
    This episode explores employment challenges for blind professionals, strategies for self-advocacy, accessibility in digital spaces, and tips for jobseekers with vision loss. Whether you're entering the workforce or advancing in your career, this conversation provides valuable insights into workplace advocacy.

    Chapter Markers
    00:00 – Introduction to Navigating Life with Vision Loss
    00:28 – Welcome to the Advocacy Series: Workplace & Career Challenges
    01:50 – Meet Dominick Petrillo: Blind sports writer and accessibility advocate
    03:30 – Breaking into the sports writing industry as a blind journalist
    05:10 – Networking and making connections in the media world
    07:20 – The biggest workplace barriers for blind professionals
    09:40 – Challenges in accessibility: Researching and publishing articles
    12:00 – Advocating for website accessibility and industry resistance
    15:10 – Strategies for advocating with employers and hiring managers
    18:50 – Discrimination in hiring: Personal experiences
    22:40 – Advice for jobseekers on when to disclose blindness
    26:00 – Tools and technology: How Dominick sets up his workspace
    30:20 – Mental resilience: Dealing with rejection in the job search
    32:50 – What employers should know about hiring blind professionals
    35:00 – Resources for jobseekers with vision loss
    36:00 – Closing thoughts and what’s next in the Advocacy Series

    Guest Information
    Dominick Petrillo
    Twitter (X): @EnvisionFF
    LinkedIn: Dominick Petrillo
    Email: dominicpetrillo@gmail.com

    Resources Mentioned
    American Council of the Blind (ACB) – www.acb.org
    American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) – www.afb.org
    National Federation of the Blind (NFB) – www.nfb.org
    AFB Job Listings – Employers actively seeking blind professionals

    Connect with AfterSight
    Website: AfterSight.org
    Email: contact@aftersight.org
    Phone: 303-786-7777
    Social Media: Follow AfterSight on all platforms for updates!

    Join Us Next Episode!
    Next week, we continue our Advocacy Series with a discussion on legal advocacy and fighting for equal rights. We’ll explore disability laws, employment rights, and policy changes that impact the blind community. Don’t miss it!
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