Perspective on Career Transition of Students With Visual Impairments

Abstract

This article focused on career transition issues of students with visual impairments (SVIs). This article utilized a narrative-integrative research design. The literature review shows that many educators and other stakeholders in the transition process are still unaware of the difficulties experienced by SVIs. The literature shows a mixed attitude from some educators towards students with disabilities in general, and students with VIs in particular. Most employers often do not want to hire people who are visually challenged. Literature also suggests that it is somewhat difficult to find common ground to support full inclusion to promote career transition for SVIs due to conflicting viewpoints among parents and educators of students with and without VIs. While some visually impaired students equipped with valuable job skills can find work in competitive jobs, a concerted effort should be made to overcome some employment hurdles they face. For SVIs to experience successful career transition, they need to be well-equipped with valuable job skills and assisted in job search and placement by career transition agencies.