Employing a blind or partially sighted person

You've come to the right place to find out everything you need to know about employing or recruiting a person who is blind or partially sighted.

Start by exploring the subject area that interests you below.

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Accessible application forms and interviews

Our guidance can help you consider the needs of blind and partially sighted job applicants.
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Retention and technology

There is wide range of assistive technologies which can help someone who is losing their sight to retain their job.
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Making your workplace accessible

You can support your employees with sight loss by making simple adaptations to the workplace.
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Personnel and training

Get the best from your employees by developing their skills and knowledge, with inclusive inductions and training.
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Coronavirus guidance

How to support your employees who are blind or partially sighted, whether they're working from home or in the workplace.
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Access to Work

Access to Work is a government scheme that pays towards any extra employment costs that result from a disability. 

Guidance on your legal responsibilities

Information on your duties as an employer or prospective employer under the Equality Act.
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Case studies

Read about the experiences of employers who have taken on or retained an employee with sight loss.
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Recruitment professionals

See our advice and guidance on supporting your blind and partially sighted clients into employment.

Get in touch

If you need more information on how you can support employees with sight loss, call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or fill in our contact form.

Contact the RNIB employment team