ABSTRACT
This chapter explores particular occupations by presenting 13 stories told by six visually impaired men and seven visually impaired women who are following or have followed careers in health, social work, rehabilitation and social care. Although these careers have been placed under this general heading, they are varied in nature with people coming to them from very different routes. Furthermore, nine of the 13 people have worked in other occupations over their working lives. The stories provide an array of detail about their experiences of discrimination and prejudice, lack of access and problems of mobility both at college and at work. However, this is balanced by the positive attitudes, support and acceptance they received from many lecturers, managers and colleagues. Most people received help from the Access to Work Scheme where their experiences were mixed. Overall the level of job satisfaction among these 13 visually impaired people was high.
