I wish I knew the answer to this too, but my biggest fear is fighting discrimination.

In 2014 I went through Junior Blind of America to get a job working at a warehouse that sold refurbished cell phone parts to independent repair shops. For the most part the employees liked me, except for two people that practiced covert, unquantifiable discrimination upon which they couldn't be called out on their shit. For example, in the mornings everyone tells them "Good morning!" in a warm, enthusiastic singsongy voice and they reply in kind, but when it comes around to me wishing them a good morning they immediately fall into hunch-back and monotone mode. Other examples were co-workers receiving their six-month evaluations and pay raises, health benefits, and equal training on the entire warehouse process whereas my own evaluation meetings were "postponed", no pay raise, no health benefits, and got stuck into a back office separating returned product from trash.

It got to the point where I contacted both Junior Blind of America and the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (through which I was referred to JBA) and there was absolutely no help whatsoever in addressing or mediating my concerns. I just couldn't take the head-shaking and blustery sighs from these two co-workers that my bosses loved SO much, so I finally relinquished my position and left in order to allow them to feel more comfortable and breathe easily once again.

Getting a job is doable enough; it's finding one with tolerant co-workers that won't steer situations to disfavor the disable that's difficult. Luckily for them I'm homeless and struggling to find safe and affordable housing now. :-)

Well, a good friend of mine who is *completely* blind is a doctor, so I think your partner can do pretty nearly whatever he wishes to do.

If he doesn't want to work in a call center, then he shouldn't. Being visually limited shouldn't impose on one's happiness, and your career plays a big part in that. However, getting a job is one of those really scary things for a lot of people, and being visually impaired adds some new complexity. Does he drive? If not, does he have reliable transportation? Once hired, does he tell everyone at once that he's low vision by making an awkward ass announcement? Or tell people when they say "Got your face close enough to your computer screen?" Or, "What are you, blind?!" Do you tell them with humor, thus opening an invitation for everyone to continue to make jokes about it, or tell them seriously so that they feel like they have to tiptoe around it? Do you try and find the seemingly nicest person working to ask for help when you need it, or swallow your pride and admit your shortcoming to everyone once in awhile?
These are things I ask myself in any situation in which I'll be around the same people for days at a time (like work and class). Funny, but getting older helps - after awhile, everyone's vision will start to go : )
Sorry, this got long - although I hope it helps you personally to have a deeper understanding of his hesitation. My advice? Take some classes. If he's interested in computers, go to a local community college and take some CS courses so that he's more than comfortable with the processes, and once hired he'll have a lot more confidence. If you guys haven't already, get in touch with your local vocational rehabilitation - they'll help with school, jobs, low vision technology, transportation - extremely worth taking advantage of.
I hope he finds himself in a position of doing something he loves - I have. Good luck to you both!

Canada's really sucking at making it possible for us visually impaired people to live happy, successful independent lives. I've been struggling hardcore with this. Anyone who has any tips to give me, please message me. I'm a tad baked at the moment, so I won't get into it here. I would make this a new thread, but the only thing I can do on reddit is read and post comments, due to there being no audio capcha. This is my only way to reach out for help at this point.

In Australia the various vision services (Vision Australia primarily) will assist and fully fund/partially fund equipment to adapt the work place to the employee.

I work in an office environment. I'm a network engineer. I use a computer all day. I use Zoomtext Magnification on my PC and have JAWS installed for when I'm having a really 'bad eye day' or reading a huge document. Then the computer yammers away in my ear and I try not to fall asleep to its robotic voice.

I had a lady come out and assess my workstation, make suggestions then filled in some forms and they purchased my JAWS for me. Then they provided some training at work with it. My employer was extremely accommodating. I also use a Guide Dog for mobility (he is snoring under my desk right now) and again everyone has been fantastic about accepting him.

As much as it sucks though, your boyfriend is going to have to really stand out, be confident and make it clear to employers that he doesn't let his disability define him. He works hard to overcome it and can be just as effective at work as others.

Types of jobs I know blind / vision imparied people do:

* Call Centre Operator
* 000/911/Emergency Dispatch
* Massage Therapy
* Various Careers in Music/Tutoring etc
* Information Technology Office Roles

I'm sure there are plenty more.

I'd suggest for him to just find something he's interested in first, then think about the accommodations he'd need. Ask the businesses he'd like to work for to see what they could provide.

For example, I'm visually impaired and had an internship over the summer at a large company doing software development. I use an arm for my monitor to pull it closer, so my boss just asked for a link to one and they bought it. They also purchased screen magnification software (I said sure, but I didn't need to use it).

I wouldn't put the disability on a resume when applying, but maybe ask during the interview what kinds of accommodations they can provide.

I would suggest your partner looking into working in academia, specifically public higher education. I am low-visioned and work in a professional job in this settling and have found this environment very accommodating. I have never had an issue requesting and receiving assistive technology. Perhaps a comfortable fit could be disability services.

I think a huge part of employment and being successful in what you do is learning to adapt. I am also low vision like he is. Jobs, school, etc. are not accessible by default so as visually impaired people we have to adapt, there isn't another option. I'd say the first step in doing this is to do a quick search for local organizations in your area, some identify as "Lighthouses," do some searching, you should find something. You can also look at our Wiki for a list of organizations, it is still being worked on and expanded but it could have information to help you. These organizations can provide him with technology, training, and job search help. I would not be a functional student without my CCTV, video magnifier, and accessibility software. I also did not pay for this incredibly expensive technology because there are organizations that are there for people with visual disabilities. If you're in the US I would also look at your state's Department of Social Services. There should be a division that aids the blind and visually impaired. In my state it is called Rehabilitative Services for the Blind. They can provide him with vocational rehabilitation services, this essentially means providing him with more training and technology. The only difference between this and private non-profits is the fact that state agencies are government funded so there may be more red tape to cut through to get services. I use both in different capacities. If you have any questions feel free to get back to me. I wish both you the best of luck!

*sigh* Honestly, the only reason he'd be bad at a call center is because he thinks he'd be bad at a call center. I'm fully blind, no light or motions at all, and I write full-length books and novels.
But as I am trying to help, there is some jobs that he could do. I'm not sure how'd he get in to the ground floor, but if he's a good interviewer then no problem.
Accounting. Plenty of pc and mobile tech to help with this.
Radio/dj. Especially since most of the music isn't programmed in by the dj people, it's done by tech/interns and producers.
Ansewering phones, there's more then just call centers, there's phone banks, which leads to...
Secretary/temp services.
Podcasting and Youtube. This is over-saturated markets, but he can for the sake of arguement monatise the channel.
Basically, the only things he 'can't' do is what he logically can't do, but I guarantee that if he thinks he can't do it, then he's right. He can't.