Not sympathy, but opportunity: Push grows for fairer hiring of visually impaired Malaysians

With advances in technology and the availability of assistive facilities, they are capable of using computers and smartphones and carrying out various tasks independently, depending on their skills and the suitability of the job.

Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) chief executive officer Datuk George Thomas told Bernama that misconceptions among employers about the capabilities of persons with visual impairments remained prevalent, undermining their chances of securing jobs based on their qualifications and talents.

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