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Profiles of Workers who are Blind or Have Low Vision

The NRTC is highlighting a growing list of persons who are working in successful careers. These spotlight profiles show the capabilities and talents that can be found among persons who are blind or have low vision.

Learn More about Profiles of Workers who are Blind or Have Low Vision

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Who Needs to Know?: When and How to Disclose Vision Impairment

Job seekers and employees with vision loss need to consider whether to disclose their disability to their employer or, if their vision loss is apparent (for example, by the use of a white cane or guide dog), when and how to disclose it. This document provides information on the benefits and implications of disclosure.

Learn More about Who Needs to Know?: When and How to Disclose Vision Impairment

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4to24 App

4to24 is a mobile app created to help youth who are blind or have low vision and their parents focus on the necessary steps to prepare for employment and independent living. A version for parents of youth with deaf-blindness and additional disabilities is also available.

Learn More about 4to24 App

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Career Advantage: Online Employment Preparation Program

Are you making the transition from high school, college, or other training program into the workforce? Or are you an adult seeking to find or change employment? If so, this self-guided program was designed for you!

Learn More about Career Advantage: Online Employment Preparation Program

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Understanding Employer Knowledge and Attitudes

Have you ever wondered what prospective employers think about hiring blind workers? Research from the NRTC sheds light onto employers’ knowledge and attitudes.

Learn More about Understanding Employer Knowledge and Attitudes

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Transition Activity Calendar

This Transition Activity Calendar designed by The National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision (NRTC) at Mississippi State University lists tasks which students who are blind or visually impaired need to complete as early as middle school in order to be ready to attend college.

Learn More about Transition Activity Calendar

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Experiencing Vision Loss?

Are you or someone you know experiencing vision loss? Discover some steps you can take to address this change.

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Finding a Job

For people who are blind or have low vision, finding and maintaining employment can be a major challenge. Findings from our research offer practical tips to help you on your employment journey.

More on Finding a Job

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Services for Persons with Blindness or Low Vision

If you are experiencing a change in your vision, there are services available to help you keep or find a job, adjust to vision loss, learn to use new communication systems or assistive technologies, and learn to get around safely inside and outside your home. 

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Transition for Youth

Youth who are blind or have low vision face a tough job market and must overcome numerous barriers as they prepare to transition smoothly from high school to  college or career.

More on Transition for Youth

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Transportation

Transportation can be a big barrier to employment for people who are blind or have low vision. Finding reliable transportation to and from work is an important piece of the employment puzzle.

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Participate in Our Research

The NRTC has launched an online participant registry and we invite all who are interested to visit and sign up. This registry will help us with recruitment for current and future research, and will be used to inform individuals about projects at the NRTC that may be of specific interest. Individuals who join the registry will be asked to submit demographic information that researchers at the NRTC can use to determine eligibility for particular projects.

Participant Registry