VISIONS MAKES IT EASY FOR EMPLOYERS TO HIRE AND ACCOMMODATE PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. Here are just some of our services:

JOB ANALYSIS
VISIONS staff are ready to work with you to identify jobs within your organization that can be performed by people with impaired vision.

JOB ACCOMMODATIONS
VISIONS staff perform all needed job and task modifications – all at no cost to you. These may range from installation of large print or screen reading computer software, to provision of task lighting or magnification aids. Here’s a quick overview of some of the tools that are useful for people with vision impairments:

CANDIDATE SCREENING
VISIONS staff select and refer for interview, job seekers from its candidate pool who best match your organization’s needs.

ON-SITE SUPPORT
VISIONS staff are available on a regular and as needed basis to orient new employees to the physical dimensions of the work environment, to provide additional job modifications, to offer supplemental training or any other needed services.

FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
Employers who hire VISIONS candidate can enjoy the long-term services of a reliable and productive employee, and can also reap the benefits of state/federal on-the-job training wage subsidies and tax credits!

Reduce Job Turnover Costs – Research data show that workers with disabilities have higher rates of job retention then non-disabled people. Let us fill your high turnover positions!

On-The-Job Training Subsidies – Employers hiring VISIONS job candidates may be eligible for reimbursement of 50% of wages paid for up to 6 months.

Federal Tax Credits – A variety of tax credits are available to employers hiring VISIONS candidates. Employers can claim up $4000 as a tax credit for wages paid to newly hired VISIONS job candidates.

SOME COMMON CONCERNS AND MISCONCEPTIONS

Absenteeism will be High: Lou Harris Polls show that the vast majority (80%) of employers say that their employees with disabilities are as reliable or more reliable than non-disabled peers.

People with Visual Impairments Will Drain Staff Resources: VISIONS staff are ready to provide the technical support and supplemental training that a new worker might need to guarantee productivity, independence and integration in your workplace.

People with Visual Impairments Will Always Need Someone to Guide Them: “Orientation and Mobility” (travel instruction) services are
provided on-site to orient the employee to the worksite, at no cost to you.

People With Visual Impairments Need Expensive Accommodations: Most VISIONS job seekers have their own equipment. Others may be eligible for equipment purchased by the state rehabilitation agency, at no cost to your organization.

JOBS PERFORMED BY VISIONS JOB CANDIDATES
With today’s technology there’s no limit to what people with visual impairments can do:

Customer Service/Call Center Reps
Telemarketers
Social Workers
Teachers
Office Workers
Food Service Workers
Retail Sales
Managers/Administrators
Experienced Professionals
Entry Level Workers
Full & Part Time Employees

CONTACT VISIONS EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
(212) 625-1616
Youth: ext 137
Adults: ext. 144