Free Career Programs for Visually Impaired Adults

Braille Institute's Career Services program is dedicated to helping blind and visually impaired adults, ages 18 to 30, find meaningful employment. We offer training in adaptive technology, job readiness skills and resume preparation to optimize clients' marketability and employment possibilities. We have successfully placed candidates at companies such as Earthlink, Marriott and Disney, and we work with employers to ensure a smooth transition into the workplace.

For more information, call the Regional Center nearest you and ask for Career Services.

Youths & Teens

Early groundwork is the best way to prepare blind and visually impaired youths for the competitive job market. Mastering adaptive technology and becoming confident living in a mainstreamed world put visually impaired children in control of their own destiny, ready to take on the same challenges and embrace the same opportunities  as their sighted peers. For more information about our Youth & Teen Services click here.

Blind Working Adults

Only one-third of American young adults (ages 18-30) who are blind or visually impaired are in the work force—compared to more than 90 percent of their sighted peers. The goal of Braille Institute’s Career Services program is to close the gap by helping our students master the skills necessary to pursue meaningful careers. We assist them in entering the labor market well equipped both physically and emotionally.

Hiring Blind Employees

Many employers are reluctant to hire visually impaired individuals for a variety of reasons including perceived cost and risk of injury. In fact, recent studies show that, on average, blind employees stay at their jobs longer and work harder than their sighted counterparts. The data also support the fact that blind employees are less likely to be injured on the job than their sighted peers. Blind workers are not looking for an unfair advantage, just an opportunity. With simple adaptations, blind people are able to excel at virtually any occupation from secretary to attorney to state governor.

"Working with Braille Institute was a great experience for us. The Institute's Career Services program brought us several talented candidates who quickly became valued members of our team."

– Marriott Customer Service Manager