Why Become Part of the Change?
Together we can create momentum. This project aims to remove barriers people with sight loss or low vision face trying to secure longterm employment. its goal is to coach employers and their human resource teams so they feel confident employing someone with a severe sight problem.
People living with limited sight need to find their place of worth in society, as job satisfaction and a career are a very important part of daily life. This is another side of inclusion and we know the tyde is turning and positive change is happening.
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Special Equipment
Shining Light on Blindness, the book that goes deeper
This book has given me insight into a world which I have not experienced during my working life.
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FAQs
Can people with severe sight problems read and write?
Yes people with a sight problem or those who are totally blind can read and write. They will have completed their education to various levels depending on the individual’s choice. They will use special or adapted equipment to help them read or write, depending on the individual’s need.
How do they manage to cook, clean, shop and so on?
People with severe sight problems are able to cook, clean their home and take care of their shopping. Multi-tasking is not an option and these tasks can be accomplished by dedicating time and attention. Shop assistants are always happy to help all their customers.
If sight is a problem, how can they travel alone?
People with severe sight problems, including those who are blind, can travel alone. They will need to learn or memorise a route, remembering specific landmarks. When travelling alone, some assistance might be required. It depends on the mode of transport and the frequency of the journey.
Employer Coaching
Sessions are designed to help you as an employer overcome your reservations through new awareness. With the right tools you can facilitate inclusion. With coaching you and your team can become fully confident as an employer, hiring someone with sightloss or low vision, as you will have overcome your doubts.
Would you find it rewarding to know you are enabling social inclusion? As you would enable people who are fully sighted and people with severe sight impairments to be part of the same workforce.
Eye to Eye Aware Coaching
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