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Abstract

Vol: 14, Issue: 2 2024

Page: 1-5

Challenges Faced by Visually Impaired Educated Youth in Seeking Jobs: The Socio-Technical Approach

Raut Nikita, Naik Asha

Received Date: 2024-01-16

Accepted Date: 2024-04-09

Published Date: 2024-04-13

http://doi.org/10.37648/ijtbm.v14i02.001

This research paper examines the challenges faced by visually impaired educated youth in finding employment opportunities. Visually impaired educated youth often face difficulties from both societal and technological limitation. This study finds out the role of social factors and technological advancements affecting the employment prospects of person with visual impairment. By carrying out the analysis, this paper identifies key challenges such as societal stigma, inaccessible job environments, and limited access to education and training. Also it finds outs the potential solution and interventions that helps to create more inclusive employment opportunities for persons with visual impairment.

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