[blindlaw] blindlaw Digest, Vol 75, Issue 25

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Hi Tracey -
I am legally blind and went back to school to become a paralegal.  I received both my AS and BS degree, have tons of office experience prior to losing my sight, and have NEVER been able to get work in the legal feild, not even starting as a receptionist.  After several years of trying, I finally gave up.  Social Security wouldn't even consider my application under a schedule A appointment, even though I made the grade requirements.  I know there are blind paralegals out there, but iI don't know how many are employed as such, especially outside of private work.  I got plenty of calls and interviews based on my resume, but never a call back once they realized I had a visual impairment.  Good luck!  I hope you have better success if you choose to pursue this route.
Annette
 
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> Hi all,
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> I am new to the list. I am looking to change careers and go into the paralegal field and was hoping to get info from any blind paralegals that may be on this list as to their success in finding work in this field and the difficulties they have run up against, if there are any.
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> Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated.
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