Guidebook for Blind Job Seekers
United States 1989
Avraham (Rami) Rabby was a lifelong advocate for the rights of those with disabilities, particularly vision loss. He was completely blind, having lost his sight as a child due to detached retinas. He also served as a diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service for 17 years, a job he had to fight for. He used his skills as an advocate to persuasively argue that he – and other blind people – could serve effectively as diplomats. After several years, Rami and others finally succeeded in forcing change. Rabby wrote this book with co-author Diane Croft to help provide blind people with practical guidance about getting a job. It was published in 1989 by National Braille Press.
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Additional Images
A page of Avraham Rabby's book Take Charge.
LESSON PLAN
Seeing the World Differently
This lesson plan explores Avraham Rabby’s advocacy for blind U.S. Foreign Service Officers, highlighting his efforts in promoting equal access for all, regardless of their disability.