For many employers and coworkers, encountering a guide dog team in the workplace is a new experience. A guide is more than just a pet — it’s a highly trained mobility aid that helps a blind or low vision employee navigate the environment safely and confidently. This article outlines practical strategies, legal considerations, and simple […]

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, […]

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 […]