Charity and Voluntary Sector
BIG: Two thirds of working age people with sight loss have experienced restrictions in accessing or fully participating in employment (RNIB). However an England-wide initiative which has received almost £300,000 by the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) aims to improve the situation for hundreds of blind & partially-sighted people by linking them with employers through targeted placements.
Through the Extending the Reach project from the Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB), participants will be supported to search for jobs, improve their application writing, interview techniques, and acquire work experience & relevant training. They will also be supported & monitored for up to a year to ensure a smooth transition into permanent employment for both employer & employee.
