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ArticleAfrican journal of disability2024

Employment challenges for persons with visual impairment in Windhoek, Namibia.

Kelao Uiras, Nisha A Paulse, Annelisa Murangi, Clifford K Hlatywayo

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Article in African journal of disability, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Kelao UirasDepartment of Psychology and Social Work, Faculty of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9206-2084
Nisha A PaulseDepartment of Psychology and Social Work, Faculty of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1519-5361
Annelisa MurangiDepartment of Psychology and Social Work, Faculty of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6675-8971
Clifford K HlatywayoDepartment of Psychology and Social Work, Faculty of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1776-9812

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: The greatest challenge for persons with disabilities is that of securing and maintaining employment, because of the limitations associated with being visually impaired. Objectives: This study aims to explore the employment challenges of securing and maintaining employment faced by persons with visual impairments. Method: A qualitative research approach with an exploratory research design was employed. A non-probability sampling method using the snowball sampling technique was adopted. A semi-structured interview was conducted with a total of Results: The findings indicate that persons with visual impairment continue to face adverse challenges, especially in the quest of securing employment. Discrimination, isolation, rejection and lack of recognition are key issues that continue to persist in their life experiences, from the tertiary to post-tertiary level. Conclusion: Persons with visual impairment need continued support from various stakeholders as far as employment opportunities are concerned. There is a need to sensitise stakeholders, at all levels, on the challenges encountered by persons with visual impairment in their employment journey for effective inclusion and diversity management. Contribution: The findings can aid in the development of an all-round model of support and optimal functioning for persons with visual impairment from grassroots level to post-tertiary education and in workplaces.

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maintaining employmentNamibiapersons with visual impairmentseeking employmentWindhoek

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