As a direct result of the last place I worked for and some of the experiences I’ve had while looking for work, I’ve instituted a firm no Lighthouses policy when considering whether or not to apply for a posted position.

They all serve the blind, but they’re ability to support their blind and visually impaired employees ranges from lacking to abysmalto nonexistent.

The opportunities for blind and visually impaired employees to advance exhibit a similar range of quality.

If you’re blind or visually impaired and working in the field of visual rehabilitation, try for better than employment at the Lighthouses if you can. As a community, we deserve better.