Unfortunately, Iowans who are blind are often not hired merely because employers do not believe that they can do the job. Blind persons, like sighted persons, bring to the job market attitudes and skills molded over a lifetime. Blind persons are retail sales people, engineers, creative artists, machine operators, teachers, production workers, supervisors of building maintenance, agency directors, dishwashers, cooks, independent business owners, farmers - the list goes on and on.
Many employers are surprised to discover that often little or no accomodation is necessary.
If accomodations are required, the Department will help the employer meet those needs. What Employers Need to Know. What the Department Can Do For You. Jobs currently being held by. . . For More Information . . .