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 our thinking, consider that blind people have been successful as:
- Actor
- Artists
- Author
- Fashion Designer
- Musician
- Photographers
- CEO/Business Owner
- Financial Analysts
- Museum Educator
- Teachers
- Doula
- Massage Therapists
- Physician
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Lawyers
- Mediator
- Architect
- Astronomer
- Engineers
- Scientists
- Technology Auditor
- Elected Officials
- Sales Specialist
- Accessibility Specialist
- Athlete
- Machinist
- Office Worker
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 visually-impaired and blind people face in finding a job.
