Inclusion in the Workforce: The Career Path of a Professional With Vision Loss

By Oksana Chuchunkova, Employment Program Coordinator at the Russian Disability Peoples’ Organization.  When I was a little girl, I wanted to become a singer just like the most popular singer in the U.S.S.R. at that time. I dreamed about different jobs but my choices diminish when I grew up. I hadn't taken into consideration that some jobs were not available for me because I’m blind. As time went by, policies and institutions evolved and became more inclusive and accessible but challenges for blind job seekers still exist all over the world. I’ll tell my story to the audience but this talk goes beyond my personal journey. In this chat, you'll discover: Rare jobs that can be done successfully by blind individuals Problems and solutions at the workplace for blind people Adaptation methods that will help blind people live with maximum comfort Strategies and changes that we can all apply to help live in a more inclusive society