Anthony R. Candela

Anthony R. Candela is semi-retired from a professional career in the field of blindness and visual impairment, specializing in enhancing the employment success of blind persons and spanning more than 45 years. His published works include a memoir, Stand Up Or Sit Out: Memories and Musings of a Blind Wrestler, Runner, and All-around Regular Guy;  a science fiction novella, Vision Dreams: A Parable; and a collection of essays, What Should Not Remain Silent. He has also published short pieces in various magazines and peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. A recipient of the Steven Garff Marriott Award for lifetime achievement from the American Foundation for the Blind which honors a blind or visually impaired individual who has served as an extraordinary mentor, he currently directs the Vision Specialist in Vocational Rehabilitation Program at the National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision at Mississippi State University.