About this profile
Vision impairment refers to a condition where a person has trouble seeing, even with correction like glasses or contact lenses. This can include partial or complete blindness.
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Common challenges
- Difficulty reading printed text
- Difficulty seeing computer screens or documents
- Challenges with navigating workspaces
- Issues with recognising faces or objects
- Dependence on assistive devices
- Limited ability to drive to work
- Difficulty performing tasks that require visual precision
- This condition is often invisible
- Remember every client is unique
How to help
- Assess the individual's vision and work capabilities
- Identify suitable job roles and career paths
- Provide training on assistive technologies like screen readers or braille
- Offer guidance on workplace accommodations
- Assist with job search and interview preparation
- Provide strategies for adapting to job tasks
- Help with career counselling and goal setting
Notes
Early intervention can improve outcomes.
Employers may offer additional resources or training for employees
with vision impairment.
World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness held on the second
Thursday of October, to focus global attention on vision impairment,
including blindness.