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NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE Iowa Program Puts Blind In Many Jobs
Des Moines AP reports Kenneth Jernigan of the Iowa Commission for the Blind says in six months blind individuals have taken roles as a newspaper reporter, an electrical engineer, and a computer programmer. He cites training, adaptable techniques, and public attitude shifts as key to expanding employment opportunities for the blind. The program aims to rebuild confidence and independence through targeted skills and devices.
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