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Going In Blind
BLIND • NESS
noun
The state or condition of being unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
"A leading cause of blindness in the elderly"
THE LABORFORCE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Labor Force Status for Visually Impaired Adults
Over 40% of blind adults are not in the labor force.
Employment Population Ratio
Of those seeking work, only about half
find employment.
Disability Comparison
Education, vocational rehabilitation (VR), and assistive technology significantly improve employment outcomes for
the blind.
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