Work-Related Challenges for Individuals who are Visually Impaired in Turkey

Abstract

Various aspects of the working life of people who are visually impaired were investigated in a telephone survey conducted in Turkey. Although the participants performed many types of jobs successfully, many issues need to be solved for the more efficient participation of people with visual impairments in the economy.

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