Meeting with a Person Who Has a Visual Disability
Below is information to help you feel comfortable meeting a person who is blind or severely visually impaired.
Basic Facts about Blindness and Vision Impairments
Basic facts about blindness and visual impairments and how to effectively interact with persons with a visual disability.
Common Misconceptions by Employers
Separate truth from fiction about visually impaired people, their abilities, and what an employee with a visual disability can do for you.
A Guide to Working with Persons with Disabilities
Things you should know, consider, and avoid. While no guidelines are set in stone (because every person is an individual), this guide may offer some useful suggestions when first meeting a person with a visual disability.
Worksite Accommodation Ideas for Individuals with Vision Impairments
The Job Accommodation Network provides this valuable document which explores vision related conditions and definitions, commonly asked questions, and worksite accommodations.