Case Studies
Christine Hà, Chef
It is not unusual for employers to have doubts about how a certain aspects of a job will be accomplished by a person with sight loss. If this is the case, the chances are that CrystalEyes will have already given careful thought to it and come up with solutions.
Here are a few examples, although not exhaustive, it is meant to give a general idea of the different careers and jobs done by people who are blind or visually impaired.
What kind of jobs do blind and visually impaired people do?
The short answer is many different types of jobs!
Just like people with sight, individuals who are blind or visually impaired have different interests and skillsets. For a long time, the unemployment rate among people with vision loss has been over 70%. This, in a larger part, is a result of the numerous misconceptions that still exist. Thanks to assistive technology and bespoke training, people with vision loss can hold different jobs.
“Born in New Delhi, Ms. Kaur lives with a degenerative condition that has rendered her legally blind. Nevertheless, she leads an independent life alongside her husband and daughter, Janiya. She utilizes her expertise as she holds a master’s degree in social work, with a specialization in aged care.”
Simran Kaur, social worker
