This survey presents a broad overview of the vocational assessment environment citing problems such as using “trait” oriented approaches rather than more specific “real-work” task techniques for the visually impaired and blind employment candidates. However, with more properly aligned technology geared to the particular needs of handicapped persons, recent trends are emerging, and suggestions are made to better evaluate the handicapped person's career plans.
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