Create the environment for mutual success—without pity or making it weird.

You want an inclusive workplace. And you need to support the success of a blind employee or colleague. But how do you do it without inadvertently making things harder – or creating an HR nightmare?

With the right guidance, you can create a work environment where everyone—including your blind team member—contributes fully and thrives.

“The best workplaces I've been part of treated me like a colleague who happens to be blind—not a blind person they were accommodating. That shift in perspective changes everything.”

— Rusty Perez, Your Blind Ally

Solve Common Concerns:

You're probably wondering:

  • What accommodations are reasonable? What's too much to ask?

  • How do I communicate expectations clearly without seeming insensitive?

  • Should I offer help, or wait to be asked?

  • How do I give feedback or address performance issues?

  • What if other employees have questions or concerns?

  • Am I allowed to ask questions about their blindness?

  • How do I make meetings, presentations, and events accessible?

  • What technology or resources do they actually need?

  • How do I avoid making anyone feel singled out or patronized?

 

These are smart questions—and Rusty can help you find clear, practical answers.

Rusty Can Help

  • Rusty helps organizations create truly inclusive environments:

    • Understanding what blind employees actually need to succeed

    • Implementing reasonable and effective accommodations

    • Creating accessible meetings, communications, and events

    • Developing inclusive policies and practices

    • Training staff to work effectively with blind colleagues

    • Adherence to the Americans With Disabilities Act

  • Get direct education for your supervisors and team members to help them:

    •  Learn to communicate clearly and effectively

    • Know when to offer assistance and when to hold back

    • Set and communicate expectations appropriately

    • Give feedback and address performance issues

    • Create and foster an environment of mutual respect and professionalism

  • Rusty can assess your workplace and provide specific recommendations, including accessibility of:

    •  Physical workspaces

    • Technology and software

    • Documentation and communication

    • Meetings and events

     

  • As questions arise or situations change, Rusty provides continued guidance to ensure long-termsuccess for both the employee and the organization.

The Bottom Line

You don't need to be an expert on blindness to work effectively with blind colleagues. You just needsome solid guidance and a willingness to learn. A successful, inclusive workplace benefits everyone—and it's more achievable than you mightthink. Let Rusty help you make a positive difference in your workplace.

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