The Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB) has a range of information and services to assist both jobseekers with a visual impairment and employers wishing to support them in the process.

The RNIB’s employment teams work with employees and employers to ensure that both parties receive the advice and support they need, so that employees retain their jobs while employers retain skilled and experienced staff.

Their employment service offers constructive advice for blind and partially sighted people. They offer information about retaining employment and skills development, as well as a personal assessment and advice on presenting your disability positively.

The service includes:

• Job retention support following sight loss.
• Guidance on making the most of your skills.
• Advice for developing new skills valued by employers.
• Information on Access to Work – financial support whilst in work.
• Information on support for travelling to work.
• Information on support available in the workplace.

Here’s more information for visually-impaired jobseekers on the RNIB website.