Maintaing a Job

Carmen Willings | teachingvisuallyimpaired.com | February 23, 2026

Maintaining employment requires responsibility, independence, and the ability to meet workplace expectations consistently. Students who are blind or visually impaired benefit from explicit instruction in professional behaviors, self-advocacy, and workplace problem-solving. These skills help students succeed in their current roles and build a strong foundation for long-term employment. Instruction focuses on helping students develop reliability, independence, and professional communication. Students learn how to follow rules, complete tasks responsibly, address challenges appropriately, and advocate for their needs. They also develop the ability to reflect on their performance and build skills that support continued success in the workplace. Developing job maintenance skills prepares students to remain employed, grow professionally, and build meaningful careers.

Responsibility & Independence

Encourages students to develop the habits and behaviors needed for success in school, employment, and daily life. Activities focus on completing tasks independently, following through on commitments, managing responsibilities, and demonstrating reliability.

Responsibility & Independence

Following School Rules

Helps students understand the importance of rules, expectations, and appropriate behavior in structured environments. Students learn how following school rules builds skills that transfer directly to future workplaces and community settings.

Following School Rules

Review IEP and Assess Self

Guides students in reviewing their educational plans, reflecting on their strengths and needs, and evaluating their progress toward goals. Activities promote self-awareness, self-advocacy, and active participation in educational and transition planning.

Review IEP & Assess Self

Gain Work-Related Skills

Provides opportunities for students to develop practical skills needed for employment success. Topics may include communication, teamwork, organization, problem-solving, technology use, time management, and task completion.

Gain Work Related Skills

Address Employer Concerns

Teaches students how to respond professionally when challenges arise in the workplace. Resources focus on receiving feedback, resolving conflicts, communicating concerns, accepting constructive criticism, and developing problem-solving strategies.

Address Employer Concerns

Maintain Employment

Explores the skills and habits that contribute to long-term job success. Students learn about dependability, workplace expectations, adaptability, communication, and strategies for maintaining positive relationships with supervisors and coworkers.

Maintain Employment

Networking & Connections

Introduces students to the value of building professional relationships and expanding career opportunities through networking. Activities focus on making connections, seeking mentors, participating in professional communities, and maintaining positive contacts that can support future employment goals.

Networking & Connections

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