[blindLaw] Interviewing whilevisually impaired

[Singh, Nandini]

I largely agree with this. Have as many examples of matters, projects, research, or whatever you handled as possible. Give detail about your approach, organization, work product, contribution within the larger picture, etc. Going into the assistive tech and non-visual techniques is not productive, but the detail of your anecdotes will convey that you can and do get work done.

The only time you have to go more into accommodations is when you have a test or skills assessment as part of the interview. It is not uncommon to take a timed writing exam for some positions. At that point, you want to discuss accommodations so you can take the exam and perform well on it.

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Hi Sara:

Other than sharing briefly with the interviewer that you are visually impaired to avoid uncomfortable camera situations, in my view, the interview is not the time to discuss any of those issues. You need to convey that you are able to perform the job with or without reasonable accommodations. The examples you share in your responses should be evident of your ability to perform the responsibilities of the position.

If you are just entering the workforce, you may need to practice with a trusted colleague to get you to perform at that level, but I personally do not believe it will be to your benefit to turn your interview into a blindness assistive technology education.


Rod,




Rod Alcidonis



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Subject: [blindLaw] Interviewing whilevisually impaired

Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any tips on job interviews while visually impaired. I know that with each job interview, it’s necessary to explain your visual impairment, and there may be a shock to the interviewer upon discovering this fact. When and how do you think is the best time and method to broach the subject with them. I think the biggest question for them is whether the applicant can perform as an attorney, whether they can handel a large volume of cases and for us, whether the software they use will be accessible with jaws. Any advice would bee appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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