Employment

Employment

Employment of people with sight loss – analysis of Labour Force Survey

Secondary analysis of the Labour Force Survey

RNIB works hard to tackle inequality faced by people with sight loss in a range of areas. One area in which inequality has been frequently evidenced is employment. This report covers a range of relevant statistics including employment and unemployment rates, those searching for work, attitudes toward working in the future and claims for unemployment benefits.

Transitioning into employment for young people in Northern Ireland

Only one in four blind and partially sighted people of working age are in employment. This report aims to better understand the barriers faced by people with sight loss in the workplace.

Employment for blind and partially sighted people in 2019

Sight loss should not impact someone's job prospects and yet, one of the biggest barriers to equal participation for blind and partially sighted people is issues faced around employment

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