Employment Project

Empowering people who are blind or vision impaired to access meaningful employment

Our Employment Project is a nationwide initiative, funded under WorkAbility: Inclusive Pathways to Work, a government scheme designed to improve employment outcomes for people who are blind or vision impaired.

Through a range of tailored supports, we help participants gain the skills, confidence and tools they need to find and sustain rewarding employment.

What we offer

Our team provides a person-centred, individualised approach to every participant. Supports include:

• Career guidance and planning

• CV and cover letter development

• Group workshops focused on soft skills (confidence, communication, peer support)

• Assistive technology assessments and training

• Interview preparation and coaching

• Job specific mentoring

• Orientation, mobility and route training

• Counselling supports

• Advice on rights and entitlements

• Employer engagement and advocacy

• Sourcing work experience opportunities

For employers

We work in partnership with employers to highlight the value, capability and talent of employees who are blind or vision impaired.

Beyond raising awareness and promoting inclusive employment, we actively collaborate with employers to:

• Source suitable job opportunities

• Co-design and tailor roles to match organisational needs and individual strengths

• Adapt and refine workplace tasks to support long term success for both employer and employee

Employers can access several statutory supports, including:

• Wage Subsidy Scheme

• Workplace Equipment Adaptation - Work and Access

Download our Employers' Information and Resource Pack (pdf)

We also assist with:

• Grant applications

• Workplace equipment assessments

• Assistive technology recommendations

• Accessibility guidance

• Staff awareness and inclusion training

Meet our team

Dedicated professionals supporting your journey to employment

Our Employment Project team brings together expertise in career development, assistive technology, mobility, mentoring and employer engagement. We are passionate about empowering individuals who are blind or vision impaired to thrive in the workplace.

• Deborah Nicolas-Labega - Project Manager

• Mary Crossin - Project Administrator

• Laura O’Mahony - Project Resource Officer

Get in touch

If you are a potential participant or employer interested in engaging with the project, please contact: EmploymentProject@GuideDogs.ie

Places for participants are limited. Please complete an Expression of Interest form below.