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Job Stability for the Visually Impaired

Job Stability for the Visually Impaired. By: Luis Jimenez CHHS 302 December 18, 2012. The Blind are at a Disadvantage in the Work Place. Nonexistence of accommodations. Transportation struggles. Absence of sensitivity. http://www.simivalley.org/index.aspx?page=95.

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Job Stability for the Visually Impaired

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  1. Job Stability for the Visually Impaired By: Luis Jimenez CHHS 302 December 18, 2012

  2. The Blind are at a Disadvantage in the Work Place • Nonexistence of accommodations. • Transportation struggles. • Absence of sensitivity. http://www.simivalley.org/index.aspx?page=95

  3. How the Disadvantages are Present: • Audible Safety Signals. • Training Programs that incorporate JAWS. • Stigma’s that surround the blind.

  4. Stereotypes and Perceptions • Lessened Employment • Low Level Job Opportunity • Accessibility of the Environment

  5. Awareness and Opportunity • Better Communication • Awareness http://specialedpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/whtcne-280x165.jpg

  6. Finding Common Ground • Respect and Appreciation • Equitable Results

  7. References: • http://www.simivalley.org/index.aspx?page=95 • http://www.google.com/imgres?q=blind+person+with+guide+dog&start=132&um=1&hl=en&tbo=d&bi • http://www.desmoines-classifieds.com/ • http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/oae/resources/disability-symbols • http://pinterest.com/pin/21321798207143544/ • https://www.google.com/search?q=software%20jaws&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=nGDBUPixBeHeiALC-4DACQ&biw=1366&bih=603&sei=oWDBUMPtB6_1iQK03oDwDg

  8. ReferencesFROM REPORT: • Curry, S. , & Hatlen, P. (1988). Meeting the unique educational needs of visually impaired pupils through appropriate placement. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 82(10), 417-424. • May, E. G. & Raske, B. M (2005). Ending disability discrimination strategies for social workers. Boston _ New York _ San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc. • Ping, K. , Diew, W. , Menow, A. , & Palanusamy, C. (2012). Mobility of visually impaired pedestrians crossing behavior and assistive design/technologies at signalized pedestrian crossings. Institute of Transportation Engineers. ITE Journal, 82(4), 33. • Questions and Answers About Blindness and Vision Impairments in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (2005). [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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