Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Working Blind ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.workingblind.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [WorkingBlind. Employment resources for people who are blind or have low vision](https://www.workingblind.ca/) - Rethinking What’s Possible at Work WorkingBlind provides employment resources and workplace guidance for people who are blind or partially sighted, as well as for the employers and employment service agencies that support them. Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and smart tools are changing how everyone works. Workers who are blind or partially sighted are already part - [Privacy Policy](https://www.workingblind.ca/privacy/) - Website Privacy Policy – WorkingBlind.ca and WorkingBlind.org Last updated: December 2025 WorkingBlind.ca and WorkingBlind.org (together, “WorkingBlind” or “the site”) are run by BALANCE for Blind Adults (“BALANCE”, “we”, “our”, “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information related to the WorkingBlind website. We handle personal information collected through WorkingBlind in - [Getting Started](https://www.workingblind.ca/job-seekers/getting-started/) - Getting Started: Rethinking Your Job Search and Career Getting started begins with clarity. Before you start applying, it helps to understand what you do best, where you want to grow, and how technology and training can help you get there. The world of work is changing quickly, and so are the opportunities available to people - [Job Seekers](https://www.workingblind.ca/job-seekers/) - Workplaces are Changing. So are your Options. Remote work, artificial intelligence, and smarter workplace tools are changing how everyone works. For jobseekers who are blind or partially sighted, this means new opportunities to thrive in roles that once seemed out of reach. Success today is about building your skills, knowing your strengths, and being ready - [Insight Training](https://www.workingblind.ca/employers-agencies/insight-training/) - Insight Training: Practical guidance for supporting blind and partially sighted talent People who are blind or partially sighted bring strong skills to the workplace, but hiring and onboarding processes are not always designed with their needs in mind. Whether you are an employment service provider, an employer, an HR professional, or a small business owner, - [Employers and Agencies](https://www.workingblind.ca/employers-and-agencies/) - Employers and Agencies Getting Started What Inclusive Work Looks Like. Skilled candidates are ready to work. Practical accessibility and workplace practices make hiring great talent easier. Getting Started Hiring Video Series See how others make it work. Learn from blind and partially sighted professionals about the tools and strategies they use to succeed at work. - [Know Your Strengths](https://www.workingblind.ca/know-your-strengths/) - Knowing and Showing Your Strengths Why Strengths Matter When you are starting a job search, it can be hard to know what kind of work you will enjoy or be good at. Understanding your strengths can help you notice what feels natural, what gives you energy, and what kinds of jobs might be a good - [Pre-Employment Program (PEP)](https://www.workingblind.ca/job-seekers/pre-employment-program/) - Pre-Employment Program (PEP) The Pre-Employment Program (PEP) from BALANCE for Blind Adults takes a practical, experience-based approach to getting ready for work as a blind or partially sighted jobseeker. Instead of asking “What jobs can I do with my disability?”, PEP focuses on: The skills and experience you already have How to communicate your value - [Assistive Technology Training & Apprenticeship](https://www.workingblind.ca/job-seekers/assistive-technology-training-apprenticeship/) - Assistive Technology Training & Apprenticeship Strong assistive technology skills don’t just make tasks possible—they make you faster, more effective, and ready for new career paths. BALANCE for Blind Adults is a Toronto-based agency that offers training across Ontario on the tools that matter most, from mobile and computer-based screen-readers and magnification tools to commonly used - [FAQs and Resources for Employers & Agencies](https://www.workingblind.ca/faqs-and-resources-for-employers-agencies/) - FAQs and Resources for Employers & Agencies Employer FAQ Hiring and Onboarding Tips for Employment Service Agencies Assistive Tech & Accessibility Employers and Agencies Home - [Getting Started Inclusive Work](https://www.workingblind.ca/getting-started-inclusive-work/) - Getting Started: What Inclusive Work Looks Like Creating an inclusive workplace begins with understanding what effective accessibility and inclusion really looks like in day-to-day work. For most roles, the accommodations that support blind or partially sighted employees are simple. They are often built into the software your team already uses, or available at no cost. - [FAQ for Jobseekers](https://www.workingblind.ca/faq-for-jobseekers/) - FAQ for Blind and Partially Sighted Jobseekers Finding work as a blind or partially sighted jobseeker can be challenging, and it’s completely normal to feel frustrated when things move slowly. Some barriers are systemic—inaccessible platforms or employers who are unsure what to expect—and others can be improved by building your skills, confidence, and strategy. The - [FAQs and Resources for Jobseekers](https://www.workingblind.ca/faqs-and-resources/) - FAQs and Resources for Jobseekers FAQ for Jobseekers Disclosure for Jobseekers Knowing and Showing Your Strengths Assistive Tech & Accessibility Jobseekers Home - [About Us](https://www.workingblind.ca/about-us/) - About WorkingBlind A Practical Resource Built to Answer Real Questions WorkingBlind is an initiative of BALANCE for Blind Adults. It was created to help shift the employment landscape by building real-world understanding of how blind and partially sighted professionals work. The project was designed to solve a clear problem: jobseekers, employment service agencies, and employers - [Employers / Agencies](https://www.workingblind.ca/employers-agencies/) - Inclusive Workplaces Start with Better Insight Hiring, training, and supporting employees who are blind or partially sighted doesn’t just meet accessibility goals - it strengthens your team and benefits your customers. Learn what works, see real examples, and access custom training to help you and your team build confidence and practical know-how. Insight Training BALANCE - [Donate](https://www.workingblind.ca/donate/) - Donate Your donation to WorkingBlind.ca supports BALANCE for Blind Adults, a registered charity (Charitable Number: 132784851 RR0001). Your contribution helps us develop practical, evidence-informed programs and resources that respond to the real knowledge gaps we see every day. Research shows that better information reduces bias, and that strong, targeted training improves employment outcomes—insights that align - [Hiring](https://www.workingblind.ca/hiring/) - Hiring Blind and Partially Sighted Professionals Clear Steps for Hiring and Onboarding with Confidence Employers often say the same thing once they’ve hired a blind or partially sighted professional:“It was much simpler than I expected.” Small adjustments, clear communication, and an openness to learning make the biggest difference—not major changes to your workflow. These steps - [Tips for Employment Service Agencies](https://www.workingblind.ca/tips-for-employment-service-agencies/) - Practical Tips for Employment Service Agencies Straightforward steps that will help employers understand how your blind or partially sighted client works. Start With the Information Employers Need Most Before reaching out, gather simple details that help you explain how your client works and what supports their success: How they do key tasks screen readers, magnifiers, - [Contact](https://www.workingblind.ca/contact/) - Contact Email: training@balancefba.org Phone: 416-236-1796 Website: balancefba.org Have a question or need assistance? Please contact us with your inquiries. Accessibility & Inclusion BALANCE for Blind Adults is committed to services, programs, and communications that are accessible, equitable, and inclusive. These principles guide our disability-centered work—from how we support people who are blind or partially sighted - [WorkingBlind Video Series](https://www.workingblind.ca/videos/) - 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 - [FAQs employers](https://www.workingblind.ca/employers-agencies/faqs-employers/) - Employer FAQ: What to Know Before and During the Hiring Process This FAQ highlights what employers typically want to know before and during interviews and onboarding so you can run a fair, accessible, and confident hiring process. Is hiring a blind or partially sighted candidate complicated? Hiring a blind or partially sighted candidate is simpler - [Disclosure for Jobseekers](https://www.workingblind.ca/job-seekers/disclosure-for-jobseekers/) - Disclosure: Quick Tips for Blind & Partially Sighted Jobseekers Disclosure means sharing that you have a disability or health condition. You choose if, when, and how to share this information — and you never need to share a diagnosis. Disclosure becomes relevant when you need the employer to understand something in order to support you - [Assistive Tech & Accessibility](https://www.workingblind.ca/tech-and-accessibility/) - Assistive Tech & Accessibility This sheet highlights technologies that support blind and low-vision professionals in the workplace. Each section explains what the technology is, what it does, and includes examples of workplace use. Screen Readers What Screen Readers Are Screen readers are specialized software programs that allow people who are blind to use computers, smartphones, - [keyboard navigation](https://www.workingblind.ca/keyboard-navigation/) - Navigate Using the Keyboard About the menubar The Working Blind website has a menubar on every page. The menubar has seven links: "Home," "Video Series," "About," "Contact," and "Donate" are regular links that load new pages. "Jobseekers" and "Employers and Agencies" are special links that open menus without loading new pages. Here's how to interact - [Employers and Agencies](https://www.workingblind.ca/__trashed/) - Employers and Agencies - [Terms of Use – WorkingBlind.ca and WorkingBlind.org](https://www.workingblind.ca/terms-of-use/) - Terms of Use – WorkingBlind.ca and WorkingBlind.org Last updated: December 2025 WorkingBlind.ca and WorkingBlind.org (together, “WorkingBlind” or “the site”) are run by BALANCE for Blind Adults (“BALANCE”, “we”, “our”, “us”). By using this site in any way (for example, reading pages, downloading PDFs, or watching videos), you are agreeing to these Terms of Use. If - [How to Zoom](https://www.workingblind.ca/how-to-zoom/) - How to Zoom You can increase the font size on any page using your keyboard. If you can't get it big enough contact BALANCE for Blind Adults at training@balancefba.org to find out about Assistive Technology Training. On a Mac Zoom In Zoom Out Restore to Default View On a Windows PC Zoom In Zoom Out - [Mission](https://www.workingblind.ca/employers-agencies/mission/) - Mission For I have known them all already, known them all: Have known the evenings, mornings, afternoons, I have measured out my life with coffee spoons; I know the voices dying with a dying fall Beneath the music from a farther room. So how should I presume? And I have known the eyes already, known - [WorkingBlind / Rethinking What’s Possible at Work](https://www.workingblind.ca/home-2/) - A project by Balance for Blind Adults Jobseekers Service Providers and Employers Thank you to Ontario's EnAbling Change and the United Way, Greater Toronto