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Working with a visual impairment

Summary

Only around 1 in 4 visually impaired people of working age are in paid employment – but there’s no reason why a visual impairment should prevent you exploring a wide range of job opportunities. Here Soundings contributors Gill & Bob talk to Katherine about her experiences in the workplace as a visually impaired clinical psychologist and then suggest some helpful websites offering advice on work.

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How to overcome a visual impairment in the world of work
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Author

  • Bob is semi-retired and has his own business working in motor sport logistics. He also produces radio shows, podcasts and recordings for broadcast radio and various charities. Gill is a retired primary school teacher who became involved in audio for the visually impaired through volunteering for a local sight loss charity; initially on their Talking Newspaper team. They are both passionate about producing entertaining and informative audio for the visually impaired. Sound and Vision is the banner name which covers the magazine shows, podcasts and other audio recordings that they produce for a variety of organisations.

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