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What do vocational rehabilitation Agencies do exactly? (self.Blind)
submitted by ronaldoMo
I am honestly frustrated with these agencies and can't really know what exactly they do. Do these agencies work with employers have contracts with specific companies to ensure blind/low vision folk get employed, or they just help you write a resume?
If there job is the latter, why would I need them as a blind person in order to get a job? Couldn't I write a resume myself? If there whole mission is to help blind folk write/fill resume/applications, I think that would defeat the entire reason they exist.
thoughts.
If there job is the latter, why would I need them as a blind person in order to get a job? Couldn't I write a resume myself? If there whole mission is to help blind folk write/fill resume/applications, I think that would defeat the entire reason they exist.
thoughts.
KillerLag 3 points 3y ago
It depends on what their mission statement is, and how they are funded. Even within Canada, the same organization does different things in different provinces because of how the funding is structured.
Generally speaking, they work on getting the person job ready. For people who grew up with vision loss, that can mean a surprising number of things. It can range from tying a tie and how do do interviews, to how to use transit to get to work, meal preparations so they can cook, to time management and planning (I once had a teenager show up two hours later for an interview, and was upset that the company didn't do the interview).
Some organizations also do workplace assessments to make suggestions regarding adaptions that can be done regarding technology (ZoomText, JAWS, etc) or mobility (frosted strip on glass doors, high contrast strips on stairs, better signage for meeting rooms).
Generally speaking, they work on getting the person job ready. For people who grew up with vision loss, that can mean a surprising number of things. It can range from tying a tie and how do do interviews, to how to use transit to get to work, meal preparations so they can cook, to time management and planning (I once had a teenager show up two hours later for an interview, and was upset that the company didn't do the interview).
Some organizations also do workplace assessments to make suggestions regarding adaptions that can be done regarding technology (ZoomText, JAWS, etc) or mobility (frosted strip on glass doors, high contrast strips on stairs, better signage for meeting rooms).
BlueRock956 3 points 3y ago
It seems that the majority of blind people are not satisfied with the rehab agencies. On paper most of them are good programs, but most people don't know how to make the system work on their favor. It sucks, but most of the time, it really matters how you communicate with the counciler and how much you advocate for yourself.
devinprater 1 points 3y ago
Yes, self-advocation should really be taught more in blind schools. But no, they just hand us everything, have braille writers in every class, hand out iPads like candy, and when we turn out spoiled they wonder why.
DoctorDubz 1 points 3y ago
In addition to the info that KillerLag provided, I’d recommend that you work with a VR agency that specializes in helping the blind and visually impaired. The more general agencies often know nothing about how to appropriately help the blind. Also, some of these agencies are for-profit, so if you are in the US try to work with a state VR agency. Chances are they will care more about you and your specific needs... which of course you need to communicate to them since every case is different.
Laser_Lens_4 1 points 3y ago
They do that and much more. Their job is to help you get a job. That includes school, training, writing a resume/cv, purchasing equipment and technology that you may need during your time with them, and anything else that may help you toward the goal of getting a job including getting you a job through companies that they have agreements with.
For example, I've gotten mobility training, a cane, a stipend for a monthly transit pass, a screen reader, and assistance with paying for college courses and their related materials like textbooks and such. They also hold job fairs for people with disabilities. Right now I'm looking at getting a braille display through them for my future classes.
For example, I've gotten mobility training, a cane, a stipend for a monthly transit pass, a screen reader, and assistance with paying for college courses and their related materials like textbooks and such. They also hold job fairs for people with disabilities. Right now I'm looking at getting a braille display through them for my future classes.
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