It can be a double edged sword. Yes, remote work is going to be around for a while, because it saves the employer money. However, it is harder to demonstrate your skills over a video chat versus an in-person interview (they can't see how you travel with a cane, how well you dress). And it can be harder to break assumptions because of that.

It can also depend on the software the company uses. It may be remotely connected, but sometimes they use software that is not accessible. Or they also may send out files that are not accessible (such as some PDFs) that can be harder to have a co-worker assist you with.

That being said, if it is all set up well, it could work great. I have a few coworkers that have been able to work very well remotely.

It probably depends a bit on what type of work you're doing.

I've worked remotely for 20+ years. The only time my blindness has ever come up is when I've mentioned it after the fact, usually in casual conversation, or a couple of times where I've had issues that needed treatment and required taking time off from work. I never mention it during the hiring process, because it doesn't impact my ability to do my job.

The company I work for now knew about my blindness before hiring me because the person interviewing me had listened to an episode of a podcast I do where I happened to mention it. I didn't know he'd done that until after they hired me, though.

They're also the first company I've worked at that's provided equipment for remote employes. They just told me to make a list of what I needed to work easily and comfortably and then they ordered it.

I think it's really going to depend on each person's situation. If you are a low-vision cane or guide dog user, you may be able to pass if you're doing a remote interview. Even if you can't, you can try to do a no-video interview, and that could work out. I can pass, but I actually did only phone interviews for my current job. If there is any issue with accessibility for the interview, there are some ways around it like apps where real people can tell you what you're looking at through your phone's camera. I think you're right about not needing to travel being a huge advantage, though!