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SERVING JOB SEEKERS With VISION LOSS

SERVING JOB SEEKERS With VISION LOSS. Presenters: Rosie Thierer (Rosie.Thierer@blind.state.ia.us) Shan Sasser (Shan.Sasser@blind.state.ia.us). IDB Services Overview. Vocational Rehabilitation VR agency for blind, visually-impaired & deaf-blind Iowans Orientation Center

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SERVING JOB SEEKERS With VISION LOSS

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  1. SERVING JOB SEEKERS WithVISION LOSS Presenters: Rosie Thierer (Rosie.Thierer@blind.state.ia.us)Shan Sasser (Shan.Sasser@blind.state.ia.us)

  2. IDB Services Overview • Vocational Rehabilitation • VR agency for blind, visually-impaired & deaf-blind Iowans • Orientation Center • Residential training program @IDB • Independent Living • Iowans with vision loss aged 55+ or with secondary disabilities non-vocational • Business Enterprises Program • Self-employed in vending or cafeteria business • Library f/t Blind & Physically Handicapped • Materials in alternative formats for those unable to read printdue to vision loss or physical disability

  3. VREligibility • Has a qualifying visual impairment. • Visual impairment substantially limits ability to work. • Requires VR services to prepare for, obtain, or keep a job. • Social Security due to blindness: presumed eligible.

  4. What is a qualifying visual impairment? • Legal (Statutory) Blindness: 20/200 or less in better eye with correction or visual field of 20 degrees or less. • Visually Impaired: Has difficulty performing ordinary tasks with sight – even with the best glasses or contact lenses. • Functional Blindness?

  5. Referrals • What makes a good referral? • Making a referral • Online: IDBonline.org • 515.281.1333 or 800.362.2587; TTY: 515.281.1355 • E-mail: information@blind.state.ia.us (write “REFERRAL” in the subject line)

  6. VR Services • Eligibility determination • Diagnostic &/or evaluation services • Pre-vocational & vocational training • Guidance & counseling • Career exploration, job placement, & job retention • Skills training in alternative techniques • Adaptive devices for training & employment • Employer development • Information & referral

  7. PERSONS WITH VISION LOSS WORK AT… KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE HY VEE ELECTROLUX WELLS FARGO HOME DEPOT PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA BICKLES BICYCLE REPAIR HARRAH’S CASINO WALMART RED CROSS YWCA IOWA CIVIL RIGHTS PIZZA HUT MARRIOTT SKIFF HOSPITAL TABOR MANOR DMACC PDI ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL ACT REGIS SALON A PLUS LAWN AND LANDSCAPE MECIACOM APAC RUFFALO CODY EDS QWEST NORTHWEST AIRLINES NATIONWIDE OSCO DRUG PRINCIPAL FIANACIAL JOHN DEERE DOWLING HIGH SCHOOL PIZZA RANCH ROCKWELL COLLINS SIOUX CITY SCHOOL RYAN’S FAMILY STEAKHOUSE IOWA WESLYAN EASTER SEALS IOWA STATE MCDONALDS SODEXHO DIAMOND JO CASINO SEED SAVERS UPPER IOWA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL KRAFT FOODS

  8. AND THE JOBS THEY DO… ACCOUNTANT BAKERS HELPER COLLEGE PROFESSOR FILE CLERK ELECTRICAL ENGINEER JANITOR COUNSELOR LEGAL SUPPORT WORKER NUN MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER PARKING LOT ATTENDANT BROADCAST ENGINEER RECEPTIONIST WOODSMITH TEACHER ASSISTANT SCULPTOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER MISSIONARY WORKER RESTAURANT MANAGER SPECIAL ED TEACHER TECHNICAL ANALYST VET TECH SUPERINTENDANT SALES REP PROOF READER ARCADE ATTENDANT CASHIER ATTORNEY BICYCLE MECHANIC CHILD CARE WORKER AUTO CAD OPERATOR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER COSMETOLOGIST INSURANCE AGENT GREETER AUDITOR COOK RESTAURANT HOST MASSAGE THERAPIST CIVIL RIGHTS SPECIALIST COLLECTIONS AGENT DISHWASHER PASTOR ELECTRICIAN WRITER

  9. What can you do? • Probe if appears vision loss is causing employment problems. • Ask: IDB Client? • Make a referral. • Get materials in alternative formats. • Call IDB with your questions!

  10. Connect with IDB! Web: www.IDBonline.org Twitter: http://twitter.com/idbonline Facebook: www.facebook.com/IowaDeptartmentfortheBlind YouTube: www.youtube.com/idbonline Blogs: www.idbonline.org/newsroom/blogs

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