Technology & Employment for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
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Technology & Employmentfor People Who Are
Blind or Visually Impaired
www.TampaLighthouse.org
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People who are blind or visually impaired can be employed in a variety of
competitive jobs alongside sighted peers.
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Did You Know?
Many blind or visually impaired individuals
want to enter the workforce or remain working after vision
loss.
Thanks to assistive technologies and training programs, Tampa Lighthouse helps them attain
these goals every day.
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Job Development
Loyalty
Work ethic
Specialized training
Why hire aTampa
LighthouseClient?
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Employment Services
Vocational Evaluation Computer
Training
Job Development
RehabilitationEngineering
Supported Employment Job Placement
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Vocational Evaluation
• Assessment of interests, aptitudes, abilities and behaviors.
• Exploration of work preferences and goals.
• Development of individual vocational plans.
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Vocational Evaluation
Comprehensive assessment
Medical & psychological reports
Client vocational plans take into consideration:
Vision & hearing reports
Education
Work history
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Computer Training
Adaptive equipment and
assistive software help blind and
visually impaired individuals learn
popular office applications including:
• Word™• Excel™• Internet • Email
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Rehabilitation Engineering
Rehabilitation engineering assesses the need for:
• Adaptive equipment • Assistive devices like …
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Rehabilitation Engineering
Assistive devices:
Magnification equipment, stand-alone or with a computer
Zoomtext or Magic: magnifies fonts on the computer
Computer programs that talk (JAWS)
Closed Circuit TV’s (CCTV’s)
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Employer Services
Tampa Lighthouse finds appropriate employment and partnerships for our clients. Services for Employers include:
• Work site analysis • Consultation about
reasonable job modifications
• Recommendations to increase retention and advancement
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Employer Services
Tampa LighthouseServes:
Tampa Lighthouse offers Support For:
• Large businesses (enterprise)
• Small businesses(1 – 250 employees)
• Government agencies
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
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Lighthouse Technology Services
• Accessibility Consulting• Accessibility Audits and
Testing• Section 508 Consulting
and Technical Assistance• Accessibility Technology
Solutions
Tampa Lighthouse can help with the following needs:
• Website Assessment• Document and Form
Assessment• Accessibility Training
and Awareness• Technical Support
Services
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Supported Employment
Securing transportation
Adaptive or assistive equipment
Tampa Lighthouse offers employer and employee assistance with:
Job-readiness skills
Job-seeking skills
Regular follow-up with employer and employee
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Employment Opportunities
Retail Stores RestaurantsIndividuals who are blind or visually impaired work in …
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Employment Opportunities
Financial Institutions Call Centers
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Employment Opportunities
Hospitality Administration
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Employment Opportunities
Mail Rooms Technology Centers
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Employment Opportunities
Nursing Homes Medical Facilities
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Community Support
Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind’s employment
programs are funded with support from the United
Way of Tampa Bay and the Division of Blind Services.
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For More Information
To find out how we can help you meet your staffing or employment needs contact us toll-free at
1-866-251-2407
www.TampaLighthouse.org
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Thank You
This presentation is made possible
through the generous support of the
Children’s Board of Hillsborough County
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www.TampaLighthouse.org
1106 W. Platt Street Tampa, Florida 33606 (813) 251-2407
206 Avenue D N.W. Winter Haven, Florida 33881 (863) 299-3633