Blind or partially sighted people should not be excluded from employment - nor should sight loss equal job loss.
Advances in technology mean blind and partially sighted people can now overcome many of the barriers to work that they faced in the past, and government schemes like Access to Work mean that many of the costs can be met.
If you are an employer, we can help you retain a current employee who is losing their sight, and we can help you to take on someone who is blind or partially sighted. We can also help you to ensure that you meet your legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010.
If you are an employment professional who works with blind or partially sighted people, we can provide help and advice to help you support these clients.
In this section you will find research and evidence relating to visual impairment and employment, together with information on the current legal duties of employers. You can also find out about the support we offer employers and employment professionals as well as our conferences and training courses for employers.