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WorkingBlind Video Series

WorkingBlind Video Series – Real Stories, Real Success

See how others are making it work. Our video series features people who are blind or partially sighted succeeding in their careers – and shows the tools and strategies they use to get the job done.

A film strip featuring five professionals with visual disabilities, each shown smiling in their respective workplace environments.

What It’s Like to Be a Healthcare Case Coordinator with Low Vision: Sung Bae

Healthcare Case Coordinator
(Described Video): Sung Bae

Healthcare Case Coordinator: Sung Bae

Sung Bae, a case coordinator at St. Michael’s Homes, shares how he supports men living with mental health and substance use challenges, and how he navigates his work as a professional with low vision. With humour and honesty, Sung reflects on the tools, accommodations, and mindset that help him succeed at work. He also shares how his communication with colleagues has evolved over time, helping him build stronger connections and a better work experience.


How an HR Executive With Low Vision Uses Technology and Communication to Get the Job Done: Tina Sarkar-Thompson

Leading in HR: Tina Sarkar-Thompson (Described Video)

Leading in HR: Tina Sarkar-Thompson

Tina Sarkar-Thompson shares her perspective as Associate Vice President of Human Resources at the Royal Ontario Museum. As a low vision professional working at an executive level, Tina brings clarity, experience, and purpose to her leadership. She reflects on how technology continues to level the playing field for people with visual disabilities — especially with the growing potential of AI — and how open, honest communication is key to thriving in the workplace.


How an Accessibility Expert who is Blind Is Improving Inclusion at this College: Yin Brown

College Accessibility Expert: Yin Brown (Described Video)


College Accessibility Expert: Yin Brown

Yin Brown shares how her experience as a blind professional shaped her passion for accessibility. Working at George Brown College, she draws on her lived experience to support students and colleagues and contribute to a more inclusive campus. Yin also reflects on the accommodations, tools, and mindset that help her succeed at work.


What It’s Like to Work in Finance as a Professional who is Blind: George Nellas

Property Tax Expert: George Nellas (Described Video)


Property Tax Expert: George Nellas

George Nellas shares his perspective as a property tax expert who has worked at TD Bank for over 18 years. Known for his straightforward, practical approach, George talks about navigating the workplace as a blind professional in the finance sector. He reflects on how most people hesitate to ask about disability, and why he often takes the lead in starting that conversation. For George, the challenge isn’t about ability — it’s about accessibility. With a level playing field and the right tools, he can do the job just like anyone else.


Inside the Work of a Government Accessibility Specialist with Low Vision: TerriLynn Hulett

Government Accessibility Workforce Equity Specialist: TerriLynn Hulett (Described Video)

Government Accessibility Workforce Equity Specialist: TerriLynn Hulett

TerriLynn Hulett shares her perspective as an Accessibility Workforce Equity Specialist working in municipal government. As a partially sighted professional, she brings lived experience, compassion, and clarity to her work advancing inclusion across departments and systems. TerriLynn speaks with warmth and honesty about how her values, personal perspective, and direct communication style help her build strong relationships with colleagues and contribute to meaningful change. Her story highlights how public service can be a powerful space for equity when accessibility is built in from the start.


Take the Next Step

After watching this series, you may want to explore the training and resources that will help you build on what you’ve just seen. If you’re a jobseeker, you’ll find practical supports to help you build skills and prepare for your job search and work. If you’re an employer or agency, you can access resources—including free or customized training—designed to help you hire and support blind and partially sighted professionals more confidently and effectively.