This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. 75% unemployment â€" it’s an intolerable problem. There are software programmers, teachers, lawyers and Olympic athletes who are blind. So why are so few in our workforce. For the visually impaired, the path to independence and employment is full of obstacles. Technology can help but there’s an even bigger challenge. We’re not ready for them. We need to invite the blind and visually impaired into our communities and companies. Dave Power beleives that maybe their biggest handicap is all of us. Dave Power is CEO of Perkins, a world leader in education and accessible solutions for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Dave is a former software industry leader who is also the parent of a son who is blind. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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