Employment refers to work performed by an individual for payment. In the context of this selected topic, employment indicates competitive employment. The unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities is much higher than for the general population. Unemployment is an even greater issue for individuals who are deaf-blind. 

Source: Minnesota Employment Policy Initiative

Source: See/Hear

Source: Adapted from Everson & Killiam

Source: United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Rehabilitation Services Administration

Source: California Deaf-Blind Services

Source: Colorado Services for Children Who are Deafblind

Source: CA Deaf-Blind Services

Source: Family Connect for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments

Source: California Deaf-Blind Services

Source: Deafblind Focus

Source: A free resource for people to learn about the range and diversity of jobs performed by adults who are blind or visually impaired.

Source: Helen Keller National Center

Source: Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention

Source: Mississippi State