What types of jobs can people who are blind or have low vision do?

What types of jobs can people who are blind or have low vision do?

With appropriate training and equipment, people who are blind or have low vision have the same range of abilities as anyone else. There are no “jobs for blind people.” To broaden your thinking, consider that people who are blind or have low vision have been successful in a variety of jobs across many fields. For just a sampling of those jobs, see our list below, separated by field.

Arts

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Business

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Education

Education

Healthcare

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Law

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Science

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Service

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Other

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Also, check out our spotlight page featuring employees who are blind working in a wide variety of jobs.

An employer’s perception of inability is often the biggest barrier people who are blind or have low vision face in finding a job.

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