Further, each worksite presents unique accommodation requirements. Collectively, these issues can pose impediments to employment.
Experience is the greatest asset a technology specialist can possess.
Unfortunately, those experiences are not compiled into a consolidated source where one specialist can learn from another. The Iowa Department for the Blind has developed and implemented a number of strategies to confront worksite accommodation challenges. These strategies have proven successful in allowing individuals to acquire, retain, and advance in jobs. Sharing this information provides an opportunity to disseminate knowledge and acquire new insights. The presentation will focus on practical strategies a blindness professional can use in each worksite.