[rehab] Searching for info on any blind Lowes or Home Depot employee's

[Gatton, Tonia (OFB-LV) via rehab]

Hi, I'm assisting a rehab counselor in getting a Lowes employee back to work after vision loss, and I'm looking for info on any blind individuals who work for or have worked for Lowes or Home Depot; in hopes of learning what kind of positions they hold and what their job duties include.  Our client is still employed with Lowes but has been on long term disability since losing her vision.  Lowes apparently uses a third party company to help match injured or disabled employee's with positions where they can perform the job duties with reasonable accommodations in order for them to return to work; but of course they, nor Lowes, have any idea about what a blind person is capable of and/or how to accommodate them.  So, my goal is to help educate them by demonstrating and providing information on how others are doing their jobs.

Any information or contacts would be greatly appreciated.  I can  be reached via the phone numbers or email listed in my signature below.

Have a blessed day,

Tonia



Tonia Gatton
Assistive Technology Specialist
Kentucky career Center
KY Office for the Blind
Charles W. McDowell Center
8412 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-4460 ext. 268
(502) 429-7101
tonia.gatton at ky.gov<mailto:tonia.gatton at ky.gov>