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Job retention: Perspectives of individuals with blindness and low vision.
In: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, Jg. 57 (2022-09-01), Heft 2, S. 127-140
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BACKGROUND: People with blindness and low vision (BLV) encounter many obstacles in retaining employment. Recent legislation has refocused vocational rehabilitation (VR) efforts toward job retention and career advancement among persons with disabilities. OBJECTIVE: We investigated the skills, including technology, and other issues that influenced job retention among persons with BLV to gain in-depth knowledge that is not typically available using survey methods or secondary data sources. METHODS: Intensive interviews using a semi-structured protocol were conducted with 11 persons with BLV and an employment history. Interviews were transcribed, summarized by major themes, and approved by participants. A qualitative software program assisted in further coding, identifying additional themes, and organizing participants' information. RESULTS: Participants recommended that others with BLV be proficient in assistive technology use, develop networks, and be persistent in achieving goals. Participants had positive and challenging experiences with technology, employers, and the VR service delivery system. Participants reported stress associated with their jobs and concern about their workplace efficiency. CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that job retention continues to be problematic for persons with BLV. Service delivery systems should explore policies and services that support job retention. Further research concerning job stress, assistive technology, and workplace efficiency is needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Job retention: Perspectives of individuals with blindness and low vision.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Crudden, Adele ; Steverson, Anne |
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Zeitschrift: | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, Jg. 57 (2022-09-01), Heft 2, S. 127-140 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2022 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 1052-2263 (print) |
DOI: | 10.3233/JVR-221204 |
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