[Nfb-science] seeking advice about career change while dealing with retinal degeneration

[Stephanie Hirst]

What exactly does your job involve that makes it difficult for you?
Is it possible to make some additional accommodations? And what kind
of career are you looking into?

On Aug 31, 2010, at 12:46 PM, vincent ciavatta <vciavatta at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hello list.  I am Vincent.  I have RP.  For the past 8 yrs I have been trying to work as a scientist doing retinal research.  I need to support my salary by competing for research grants.  Fortunately, I have a grant right now.  However I am finding this job to be very difficult in many ways.  I fear the consequences of not putting myself in a career that is manageable with limited or no vision as my prognosis is poor.
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> Is there anyone on the list who has gone or is going through a similar scenario?  I was hoping to learn from the perspective of others dealing with vision loss from RP who have made a career transition, been content with their change, and maintained a family.  If you are a former scientist and made this change - even better!
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> Thanks for any help.
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