Employment Policy Suite

Government as an Employer: What can all sectors of government do to improve the employment of people who are blind or vision impaired? 

People with disability remain significantly underrepresented in the Australian Public Service and in the workforces of State and Territory governments and Local Governments. People who are blind or vision impaired […]

Hello Employers: How to successfully work with and integrate people who are blind or vision impaired in your team

People who are blind or vision impaired can be excellent employees and often have the capacity to demonstrate strong leadership skills, in part because of the barriers they face everyday […]

Hello Recruiters: How to successfully recruit a person who is blind or vision impaired 

People who are blind or vision impaired can and should be meaningfully employed and have the right to seek, work towards and gain rewarding employment. People who are blind or […]

The Accessible Recruitment Guide

By Media Access Australia  This guide provides practical ‘real world’ guidance on how best to address accessibility-related issues in recruitment and human resources management. It comes from an often-expressed need […]

Awareness Raising Fact Sheets

Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) produced a series of fact sheets to bust myths about blindness and vision impairment as educational tools to increase awareness.  They are available for download in […]

Employment Policy Suite

Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) developed a suite of policies on employment for people who are blind or vision impaired to assist employers and recruiters.  They are available for download in […]

To help you attract a diverse pool of candidates, we’ve put together this Fact Sheet with tips on how to write an inclusive job advertisement and position description.  Inclusive Recruitment […]

A day in the working life

a video series changing perceptions around the employment potential of people who are blind or vision impaired, their life hacks for now and in the future. Videos include audio description […]

Position Paper on Employment

Background Employment is the cornerstone of social inclusion. Paid work provides dignity, a source of income and a sense of purpose. People who are blind or vision impaired can and […]

An Eye to the Future Podcast Series

This podcast series connects and inspires future business owners through the lived experience and success of other business owners who are blind or vision impaired. Each episode features guest speakers […]