This study aimed to explore the role of organizational virtuousness and psychological capital in predicting job satisfaction among employees with visual impairment (N = 160) in all provinces of Pakistan. Significant positive relationship was observed among study variables. Mediation analysis demonstrated that psychological capital mediates the relationship between organizational virtuousness and job satisfaction. The study highlights factors leading to job satisfaction among employees with visual impairment in an inclusive environment.
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