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What are some career paths with high levels of accessibility for blind people? (self.Blind)
submitted by tace8
Hello, I have retinal issues, and have been doing some research on which career path I should pursue. By accessible jobs I don't really mean whether or not it's possible for a blind person to do it (blind people can do the vast majority most jobs imo), but more about ease of access if that makes sense. For example, it seems like a job such as being a lawyer is very accessible to blind people, since screen reading software synergizes very well with the job. Since lawyers mostly work with simple text documents and through speech, imo it would be relatively easy for a blind person to become a lawyer compared to other career paths.
I'd consider a job like being a hunter to be low accessibility since it relies on sight more than an average job. Anyways, I was wondering what jobs have high to moderate levels of accessibility for blind people based on my criteria? Also, feel free to post your own job and advice. Thanks.
I'd consider a job like being a hunter to be low accessibility since it relies on sight more than an average job. Anyways, I was wondering what jobs have high to moderate levels of accessibility for blind people based on my criteria? Also, feel free to post your own job and advice. Thanks.
No-Satisfaction7842 4 points 1y ago
I’m a software engineer and I find it’s mostly very accessible. Sure, you come across some situations and tools that don’t play nice with screen readers, but it’s never been a dealbreaker for me. Then again, I am very resilient and tend to just find my way through most any accessibility challenge through sheer determination of Will. LOL
KillerLag 4 points 1y ago
Factors that may also come into play are your skillset and your interests. I knew a guy who did translation for the police, but he was fluent in 4-5 languages and could do passable conversation in another 6 or so. I also knew someone who competed in the Paralympics, but swimming competitively might also not be something you want to do. But neither one of those particularly requires sight.
What about an architect? Most people would consider someone who designs buildings to require a fair amount of sight, but Chris Downey lost all of his sight and still works as a architect. And since you mentioned hunter, Im Dong Hyun has won two gold medals in the Olypmics for achery. Richard Turner is a blind magician who does close up tricks with magic, and it is pretty amazing what he does. Richard Turner is a blind magician and his skill with up close card tricks is unreal.
What about an architect? Most people would consider someone who designs buildings to require a fair amount of sight, but Chris Downey lost all of his sight and still works as a architect. And since you mentioned hunter, Im Dong Hyun has won two gold medals in the Olypmics for achery. Richard Turner is a blind magician who does close up tricks with magic, and it is pretty amazing what he does. Richard Turner is a blind magician and his skill with up close card tricks is unreal.
Iamheno 3 points 1y ago
This! So far in VRT training I’ve learned the #1 answer is “It depends.”
Matching your interests, current skills/abilities, and personality to the career is so important. There are accommodations and work around s for nearly everything today. Working with a rehabilitation professional will go a long way towards finding the right fit.
’What did you do before? What are you doing now? How’s it working for you?”
OP mentions hunting, but look at Ryan Job a blinded Navy SEAL who still went on to enjoy Elk hunting before his passing.
Matching your interests, current skills/abilities, and personality to the career is so important. There are accommodations and work around s for nearly everything today. Working with a rehabilitation professional will go a long way towards finding the right fit.
’What did you do before? What are you doing now? How’s it working for you?”
OP mentions hunting, but look at Ryan Job a blinded Navy SEAL who still went on to enjoy Elk hunting before his passing.
queengemini 1 points 1y ago
Can you read braille ? You should consider trying to teach it if so since there is a serious shortage of teachers.
Iamheno 4 points 1y ago
Being able to do something, does not equate to being able to teach it. I learned Braille at the end of last year, and I learned to teach it as well. I honestly feel like I’m better at teaching it than reading it. I’m certainly better at writing it than reading it. So much goes into teaching how to read & write Braille effectively, just beginning with posture and hand placement.
TechnicalPragmatist 0 points 1y ago
You can do just about anything I would say don’t limit yourself.
We do need more blind representation in the stem field though.
I think working in the blindness field is always pretty blind friendly. I have been playing in assistive tech for a while now. I have taught it for a bit.
We do need more blind representation in the stem field though.
I think working in the blindness field is always pretty blind friendly. I have been playing in assistive tech for a while now. I have taught it for a bit.
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