What specialized services do working-age visually impaired adults need?
Specialized employment services teach blind and visually impaired people how to access printed materials or information on computer screens, move about a place of employment freely and safely, use public transportation to get to and from work, and perform any other tasks associated with their job responsibilities. Visually impaired people acquire the skills necessary for successful employment from specially trained rehabilitation professionals. These specialists include rehabilitation counselors who can address specific needs related to vision loss; rehabilitation teachers; orientation and mobility specialists; low-vision specialists; and experts in technology adapted for visually impaired people. The services these specialists provide include: • Independent living skills–using specialized adaptive devices and techniques for personal management at home and at work. • Communication skills–using adaptive computer equipment to read information on computer screens or on the printed page,
