Employment


Looking for work

Here you will find information to help you get a new job, retain your current one and know your rights in the workplace.

Access to Work

Information about funding through the Access to Work scheme, which can help pay for access technology, adjustments to the workplace, travel in work or a support worker.

Looking for work

Information on looking for work for blind and partially sighted job seekers including choosing a career and finding vacancies, writing a CV, completing application forms, interview skills and details of where you can get further support to help with your job search.

The Action for Blind People website offers information on work experience opportunities for blind and partially sighted people.

Staying in work

If you have recently experienced a change in your sight, a change in your working environment or a change of job you may need help and support to stay in work. This section includes an introduction to access technology, advice on using a support worker and details of where you can get further support.

Self employment

This section gives an introduction to starting your own business and becoming self-employed, including details of where you can get further support.

Your rights in employment

Information about your rights in employment under the Equality Act.

Success stories

Read about success stories of blind and partially sighted people in employment.

Factsheets

We produce a series of detailed factsheets covering all aspects of employment. All our factsheets are available in braille, large print, and audio.

Employment research

This section contains the latest employment research related to blind and partially sighted people.

RNIB Helpline

RNIB Helpline is your direct line to the support, advice and products you need from RNIB and Action for Blind People to remain independent.

Last updated: 2 February 2012

Make a donation

Right now we can only reach one in three of the people who need our help most.

Please make a donation and help us support more blind and partially sighted people.