Jeff.Salzberg@f729.n106.z1.fidonet.org (Jeff Salzberg) (09/13/90)
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]
SB> statistics regarding employment for the blind are dismal. I
SB> think that says something for "rehabilitation for the blind."
SB> In my opinion, they could do a much better job if they were
SB> truly dedicated to what theywere doing. It's too bad when one's
Well, I obviously can't speak from personal experience, but I suspect
that the problem is more complex than that; I am well-acquainted with
two blind women who are both as "rehabilitated" as they could possibly
be, and yet have great difficulty finding employment. I suspect that,
while there are obviosly some incompetent and ineffectual rehab
counselors out there, the bigger problem is prejudice and ignorance
amongst the great mass of sighted employers.
I realize, too, that I'm not telling you anything you don't know.
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