On June 1, 2018, co-workers Elise Tabor, Access Technology Specialist and Lori Tully, Job Developer took a few minutes to kick around the question of why unemployment rates among qualified job-seekers who are blind or have low vision, remains high, in spite of shrinking unemployment rates.
Maine employers looking for qualified job-seekers for both summer employment and permanent employment may call The Iris Network 207-774-6273 and ask for Steve Kelley, Lori Tully, or Elise Tabor. Employers may also contact the Maine Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired for qualified candidates or questions on how to provide accommodations for a qualified applicant or employee at 877-594-5627.