This short film follows one person with sight loss who started a new job determined to prove themselves. It shows what happened after one wrong number.
Transcript
New job. I wanted to prove myself. So when the figures on the screen were too small to read, I guessed. And I got one wrong. My manager asked to see me in a small room. My heart was pounding.
I was certain this was the end. I had been hiding my sight loss since my first day, and now I was about to be found out. I thought I would be fired. I thought I would lose my job. I thought nobody would understand. So I said it. I have sight loss, and I should have told you.
She was quiet for a moment. Then she said, thank you for telling me, what would help? That was it. No judgment. We had a workplace assessment, a bigger screen, magnification software, documents I can enlarge. I have not had to guess a number since.
I used to be ashamed. Now I am loud and proud about my sight loss. I am here because I am good at this. If this is you, tell someone.
In the film, a bigger screen, magnification software and enlargeable documents meant the figures could be read with confidence. A workplace assessment looks at how someone actually sees in their own workspace and recommends adjustments that fit. If you or someone in your team is visually impaired and would like expert, tailored support to stay productive and comfortable at work, visit https://visualisetrainingandconsultancy.com/workplace-assessments/visual-impairment-workplace-assessments/ to arrange a visual impairment workplace assessment.