I'm sorry to hear about the challenges your friend has been facing. Adjusting to blindness can be difficult, but there are still many possibilities and opportunities available for him. Here are some suggestions:
Rehabilitation Services: Encourage him to seek additional training and support from organizations that specialize in assisting individuals with visual impairments. These organizations can provide him with further training on screen readers, mobility skills, and other necessary tools to enhance his independence and employability. Vocational Rehabilitation: He can explore vocational rehabilitation programs that provide assistance and resources for individuals with disabilities to find suitable employment. These programs may offer career counseling, job placement assistance, and support in developing the necessary skills for specific job roles. Entrepreneurship: Starting a business again might be a viable option. However, he should consider the lessons learned from his previous venture. Before starting a new venture, he could focus on developing a solid business plan, ensuring he has reliable staff or partners who can support him consistently, and taking advantage of any available resources for entrepreneurs with disabilities. Online Opportunities: With his computer skills and training, he can explore online job opportunities or freelancing in fields that align with his expertise. Many professions can be done remotely, and he can leverage his experience in the merchant navy and banking sectors to find suitable online work. Support Networks: Encourage him to connect with support groups, organizations, and communities that cater to individuals with visual impairments. These networks can provide valuable guidance, mentorship, and resources for navigating life with blindness and pursuing career opportunities. Further Education: If he is interested in expanding his knowledge and skills, he could consider pursuing higher education in a field that interests him. Many universities and colleges offer programs and accommodations for visually impaired students. Adaptive Technology: Familiarizing himself with screen readers and other adaptive technology is crucial for accessing information and performing tasks independently. He can continue to improve his skills by practicing regularly and seeking assistance from experts or training programs. It's important to remind your friend that many individuals who experience late blindness have been able to adapt and excel in their lives. With determination, perseverance, and support, he can find new avenues for personal and professional growth. Encourage him to stay positive, seek opportunities, and make the most of the resources available to him. On 5/24/23, Shadab Husain <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi friends, > > What would you suggest a man of 44 who got completely blind 2 years ago? > > He is 12th pass, has worked for 7 years in merchant navy and then in a > Dubai bank till 2018 when glaucoma started dimming his eyesight. > > He has taken mobility and computer courses from NIVH, Dehradun. > Returning to Lucknow he tried running a travel agency, but the guy > supposed to assist him frequently took leaves, triggering the business > closure. His unfamiliarity with screen readers could have been another > reason behind this. > > I suggested him to do graduation through distance education, and in > the meantime apply for state government jobs which require only senior > secondary. > > > Also, kindly send me tutorials of using NVDA and JAWS (preferably > audio/video) so that he gets better acquainted with screen readers. > > Your insights, please. > > Thanks in advance, > > Shadab > > > > -- > http://husainjournal.blogspot.com/ > > -- > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the > person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; > > 2. 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