Washington State Department of Services for the Blind

The Employer Handbook

Table of Contents

Department of Services for the Blind (DSB)

• Mission Statement
• Our Programs at a Glance
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Assistive Technology
• Orientation and Training Center
• Business Enterprise Program
• Child and Family
• Independent Living
• Contact Us

Eye Conditions

• The Definition of Legal Blindness
• Chart of Definitions of Blindness and Visual Impairment
• Common Etiologies

Low Vision (LV) Accommodations

• Low Vision Devices and Accommodations

Assistive Technology (AT) Accommodations

• Assistive Technology
• Job Accommodations- Situations and Solutions

Resources

• Assistive Technology Vendor List
• Community Vendor Resource List
• Internet Resources
• Service Organizations

Etiquette

• Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions About Blindness and Visual Impairment
• Etiquette for Interacting with People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
• Language and Communication Etiquette
• Guiding a Person Who Is Blind or Visually Impaired
• Dog Guide Etiquette

Employment Tips

• Attributes of Employees Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
• Employment Checklist for Hiring Persons with Visual Disabilities
• Recruitment Practices
• Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions About Hiring People with Disabilities
• Employment and Disability Facts
• The Job Application Process
• Pre-Employment Inquiries
• Administering Employment Tests
• Making Yourself Feel Comfortable
• Interviewing
• How People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Do Their Jobs
• Simple Ideas for the Workplace
• Complimentary Assistance for Employers
• On the Job Training
• Supported Employment
• Job Restructuring
• Tax Incentives for Businesses
• Accessible Web Site Design

Successes 1999-2000

• Successes in Employment
• Success Stories

Definitions

• Glossary of Commonly Used Terms

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
• Reasonable Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act