Charity's Successful Employment Project In Northern Ireland

Getting into employment for many blind and partially sighted people can be an uphill struggle.

1 in 4, of working age, are out of work and many of the barriers, causing this, are down to out of date stereotypes and misconceptions.

Charities like RNIB run projects to help individuals maximise their skills for the work place, as well as working with employers to show them the value of having a member of staff with sight loss.

RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Clare Dixon, from RNIB Northern Ireland, to hear about a project called Eye Work Too.

He also spoke with Tess who, having gone through the course, has found employment in her home city of Belfast.

If you would like help and advice around employment, call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999.

You can also go to www.rnib.org.uk/employment for more information.

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