Job retention: Perspectives of individuals with blindness and low vision

IF 1.2 Q3 REHABILITATION

Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation Pub Date : 2022-08-09 DOI:10.3233/jvr-221204

A. Crudden, Anne Steverson

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: People with blindness and low vision (BLV) encounter many obstacles in retaining employment. Recent legislation has refocused vocational rehabilitation (VR) efforts toward job retention and career advancement among persons with disabilities. OBJECTIVE: We investigated the skills, including technology, and other issues that influenced job retention among persons with BLV to gain in-depth knowledge that is not typically available using survey methods or secondary data sources. METHODS: Intensive interviews using a semi-structured protocol were conducted with 11 persons with BLV and an employment history. Interviews were transcribed, summarized by major themes, and approved by participants. A qualitative software program assisted in further coding, identifying additional themes, and organizing participants’ information. RESULTS: Participants recommended that others with BLV be proficient in assistive technology use, develop networks, and be persistent in achieving goals. Participants had positive and challenging experiences with technology, employers, and the VR service delivery system. Participants reported stress associated with their jobs and concern about their workplace efficiency. CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that job retention continues to be problematic for persons with BLV. Service delivery systems should explore policies and services that support job retention. Further research concerning job stress, assistive technology, and workplace efficiency is needed.

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工作保留:盲人和低视力个体的视角

背景:失明和低视力(BLV)的人在就业中遇到许多障碍。最近的立法将职业康复(VR)工作的重点重新放在残疾人的工作保留和职业发展上。目的:我们调查了影响BLV人员工作保留的技能，包括技术和其他问题，以获得通过调查方法或二手数据源通常无法获得的深入知识。方法:采用半结构化方案对11名有BLV和工作经历的人进行了密集访谈。采访被记录下来，按主要主题总结，并由参与者批准。一个定性的软件程序协助进一步编码，确定额外的主题，并组织参与者的信息。结果:参与者建议其他BLV患者熟练使用辅助技术，发展网络，并坚持实现目标。参与者在技术、雇主和虚拟现实服务提供系统方面都有积极而富有挑战性的经历。参与者报告了与工作有关的压力，以及对工作效率的担忧。结论:结果表明，BLV患者的工作保留仍然是一个问题。服务提供系统应探索支持保留工作的政策和服务。需要进一步研究工作压力、辅助技术和工作场所效率。

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来源期刊

Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation REHABILITATION-

CiteScore

1.70

自引率

33.30%

发文量

期刊介绍： The Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation will provide a forum for discussion and dissemination of information about the major areas that constitute vocational rehabilitation. Periodically, there will be topics that are directed either to specific themes such as long term care or different disability groups such as those with psychiatric impairment. Often a guest editor who is an expert in the given area will provide leadership on a specific topic issue. However, all articles received directly or submitted for a special issue are welcome for peer review. The emphasis will be on publishing rehabilitation articles that have immediate application for helping rehabilitation counselors, psychologists and other professionals in providing direct services to people with disabilities.