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04/07/2017

Changing jobs, Washington State's blind governor

BBC Radio 4 - In Touch, Changing jobs, Washington State's blind governor

Changing jobs when you are blind; Washington State's blind lieutenant governor.

Peter White talks to Cyrus Habib, elected lieutenant governor of Washington State, who is blind. Changing your job can be harder when you are blind, says listener Nick Adamson.

Cyrus Habib lost his sight when he was eight, and in January this year aged 35 took up an elected position as Lieutenant governor of Washington State in America. He talks to Peter White about walking the fine line between sympathy and empathy when campaigning, and how technology is helping him do his job.

Listener Nick Adamson has been working for the same company in the same role for the last 12 years. He has no immediate plans to change jobs, but says contemplating a career move when you're blind throws up many challenges.
He talks to Dave Williams who has recently changed jobs, about his concerns.

Presenter: Peter White
Producer: Lee Kumutat.

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