According to Save the Children, a global leading children's organisation, employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Thailand remain extremely limited, with only 8% accepted for employment in the labour market.
To enhance job readiness and elevate employment outcomes for visually impaired youths in Thailand to align with labour market demands, Save the Children Thailand, with support from CapitaLand Hope Foundation, is running "Dots to Dreams: Empowering Visually Impaired Youth". In this project, research shows what can be done to enhance employment opportunities for youth with visual impairments and help individuals transition into the workforce.
To obtain information, researchers conducted in-depth interviews and focus-group discussions with 46 visually impaired youngsters, 15 employers and/or HR professionals, 10 civil society organisation (CSO) representatives, eight educational institution representatives and two government agency representatives. The research was presented as a part of the conference "Dots to Dreams Project: Pathways to Inclusive Employment for Persons with Visual Impairments" at Somerset Rama IX.
