Community-Employment Services

Bosma Enterprises' Community Employment Services Programdedicates itself to decreasing the more than 70% unemployment rate among individuals who are blind or visually impaired by assisting those individuals to prepare for, secure, and retain employment. 

Eligibility

This program is available at no cost to most Indiana residents in the greater Indianapolis area who are at least 18 years of age and are experiencing challenges in finding or retaining a job due to a loss of vision. (Certain eligibility requirements may apply.)

The Program Offers Preparing for Employment

• Vocational Assessment

• Identification of Career Goals

• Work-Related Interpersonal Skills

• Corporate and Workplace Culture

Finding a Job

• Job-Search Techniques

• Résumé Writing and Job Applications 

• Interviewing Skills

• Networking

• Wage and Benefit Planning

Maintaining a Job

• Worksite Assessment and Accommodations including Specialized Equipment and Training (as needed)

• Consultation with Computer Technicians for Software and Hardware Compatibility 

• On-site Job Coaching (as needed)

• Referral for Travel Training in the Workplace and Community

Awareness and Education

Our Employment Specialists work with employers to make recommendations for appropriate adaptations when hiring or retaining an employee who is blind or visually impaired. Staff can conduct a task performance analysis in order to assist in the coordination of necessary job modifications for the employee. Bosma Enterprises staff can also provide education and training on the abilities of people who are blind or visually impaired and address concerns of employers and coworkers.