The Commission for the Blind provides employment-related services to eligible participants of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program. The MCB Employment Specialist works cooperatively with the VR counselor to prepare individuals for the job search process. Direct services to a job seeker can include: resume development, cover letter and business correspondence creation, mock interviewing, networking procedures, and education relative to the ADA as it applies to employment issues. These activities have been recognized as problem areas for any job hunter, but pose unique difficulties for a blind person. These services are typically provided at the Boston office of the Commission for the Blind, but they are modular in nature and therefore quite flexible. The individual working with the Employment Specialist, can select any, or all of these services depending on need. Employment services can also take the form of computer based job search activities. An electronic job bank comprised of job postings and vacancy announcements is available at the Commission, and can be searched at the request of the consumer.
This information is provided by the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind.