tsusnick, Author at ConnectCenter

Assessing Your Workforce

Evaluating whether employees would feel safe disclosing blindness/ low vision can be tricky. It calls for a balanced approach to avoid the hidden risk of (or perception of) violating an employee’s personal privacy and respect. The method recommended is to make the environment safe for self-reporting. This has been done successfully in many organizations in […]

Employer Resources

As an employer, fostering a disability-friendly workplace benefits both your employees and your organization. When hiring or supporting an employee who is blind or has low vision, it’s essential to be aware of the wide range of resources available to assist you. From national programs offering job accommodation guidance to state-specific vocational rehabilitation services, these […]

Employers

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Learn about hiring and working with competent and qualified individuals who happen to be blind or low vision.

Interacting with a Person Who Is Blind or Low Vision in the Workforce

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What Is Blindness or Low Vision? Individuals can be born with blindness or low vision or develop it later in life due to an accident or eye condition. Many different terms describe the varying degrees of blindness an individual may have. The term “visually impaired” was formerly used to include all individuals with decreased vision, […]

How People Who Are Blind or Low Vision Do Their Jobs, and Common Myths

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Qualified employees who are blind or low vision are capable. They simply need tools to do their jobs effectively and environments conducive to their efforts. Two people doing the same job may use different tools and work in very different settings. Blind or low-vision employees can accomplish their jobs using non-traditional tools or working in […]