Considerations in the employment of blind computer professionals

Abstract

According to sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, employers are required to hire qualified handicapped persons and, where necessary, to provide reasonable accommodations relating to accessibility to their actual job station and to work environs—including rest rooms, recreation areas, eating facilities, etc. Further, companies holding federal contracts are required to have an Affirmative Action Program to seek out qualified handicapped individuals as potential employees.